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Article: Peace and quiet: balance an open floor plan with a room designed for solitude. (Design Studio).(Brief Article)
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- May 1, 2002
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2002 Hanley-Wood, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Every home needs a main-floor get-away room. It can serve as a sanctuary from the noise and bustle of family life, or as a place to play the piano and smoke a cigar without disturbing anyone. Whether a library, an office, or a music room, its ideal location is at a dead end away from the home's major traffic paths. And make sure the room has a nice view, lots of good light, and storage and amenities tailored to its intended function.
Like most homeowners, many of our clients have found they don't need a living room but do get a lot of use out of the library. So when we designed the Concept House, a show home we opened to the public, we decided to give this room ...
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November 11, 1988 ;
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... ... contemporary windows throughout Concept House V. The windows complement ... varying angles in every room. In the dining room ... mullions. In the living room, a slanted ceiling extends ... the foyer and living room. Concept House V is in Cambridge Homes ...
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