Article: Peace and quiet: balance an open floor plan with a room designed for solitude. (Design Studio).(Brief Article)

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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