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Creating
cozy yet airy spaces
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In the
last decade or two, soaring ceilings increasingly have appeared atop
the living spaces of new homes. They open up stuffy old designs that
inhibit light and confine living space.
Though these new,
open spaces give some homeowners a sense of freedom, they paralyze
others who believe the extra height lends a disturbing vacancy to
the space.
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How can designers cater to our
innate desire for light and airiness, while providing the comfort
and security most people crave? One solution is to add more
built-ins to wide-open living areas, whether this involves shelves,
niches and other storage space, or furniture.
Built-ins add
character and mystery to new homes in a way that is reminiscent of
the places we loved as kids. Window seats are becoming popular,
especially if they sit atop storage drawers, nestled amid
floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Built-in furniture tucked into a neat
little nook offers a haven of comfort even in the midst of
voluminous spaces; plus, it solves the problem of what kind of
furniture to buy for your new home.
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