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Design Dilemma: Living in the Attic
Italians call it “la mansarda.” It’s that attic space that some people fill up with unused junk, and which others utilize as a full-out living space. Italians are among those who expertly exploit the living potential of attics whenever possible. In fact, “la mansarda” is actually highly-valued real estate in Italy. The attic is considered […]
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Design Dilemma: Barn Doors to the Rescue
Finding the right door can be a real design dilemma, particularly if you live in a small space. That’s because doors often get in the way, eating up valuable space in a room or a hallway. So what’s the solution? Sliding Doors like those below. They appear when you need them, and disappear when you […]
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Design Dilemma: How Big is Your TV Screen?
When it comes to TVs, how big is big enough? For most people, there seems to be no such thing as a television screen that is too big. It used to be that the standard TV screen size was about 26 inches. That soon became 32 inches, then 46 inches. These days many of the […]