Flex Spaces

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As life becomes more hectic, many homeowners seek custom houses that work efficiently and live casually. Rooms that can entertain 50 one night and feel cozy for a family the next are en vogue. “People are getting more sophisticated and want to use rooms in the best way possible,” says designer Kevin Alter. Kitchens and, yes, even baths are becoming places that encourage interaction when people are doing different things. Read on to see how truncated walls, peek-through passages, and consistent materials create chameleon spaces that serve as social hubs as well as private retreats.

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Shelley D. Hutchins

Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED AP, writes about residential construction and design, sustainable building and living, and travel and health-care issues.

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