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A Reading Nook Made for Morning Light
An awkward sunny corner became a place to read, with fitted shelves, natural wood, and room left for a comfortable chair.
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The Paneled Wall That Finished the Room
A shallow framed wall, careful seam finishing, and a picture rail brought an awkward fireplace wall into the room's working layout.
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Mid-Century Storage Logic
Charles and Ray Eames's storage units offer a useful starting point for thinking about what a cabinet should display, conceal, and leave room to change.
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Respect the House: New Woodwork in an Existing Room
Door trim, baseboards, and panel proportions can help a new cabinet feel considered in the room it is joining.
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Tape Out the Cabinet Before You Build It
A simple full-size outline can help you test cabinet depth, door movement, and the route through a room before the design is settled.
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