On the overall design front, builders are tweaking communal spaces to meet our needs for increased flexibility and functionality. When our homes have to do extra duty as satellite offices, gyms, schools and restaurants, having one big open-concept space can be less than ideal. Along with lofts that provide semi-private chill zones, extra main-floor bedrooms that can double as dens or home offices are becoming more common. Micro-offices and homework nooks are proliferating, and while powder rooms are still handy near mudrooms and garage entryways, more families are opting for full bathrooms in those spaces. Speaking of mudrooms, they are pouring on the charm these days, with benches and hooks and cubbies that keep the area neat and looking sweet. Partial walls, galley kitchens and butler’s kitchens allow for some clean separation in main living areas. And that old standby haven, the primary bedroom, hasn’t lost any of its lustre. CLASSIC COMFORTS — Cont’d from page 6
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