This past year, our houses have had to do more for us than we could have imagined. Home is no longer merely the place we go at the end of the day to relax: It’s the office, school, restaurant, movie theater, and gym, and often many of these things at the same time.
But envisioning a space that can do double or triple duty can be a challenge. Whether you’re trying to maximize a small space, create a versatile bonus room, or make an open floor plan more functional, here are a few things the pros say you should consider.
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DETERMINE YOUR USES
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CREATE ZONES
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UTILIZE FLEXIBLE FURNITURE
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MAKE SURE THERE’S PLENTY OF STORAGE
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ADD LAYERS OF LIGHTING
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ACCEPT THAT SOME COMBINATIONS JUST WON’T WORK TOGETHER
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