APRIL: What you need to know!

The sunken living room is on it’s way back and not just because everything 70’s seems to be trending these days. There are many benefits to stepping down into a room. Let’s go over all the positive aspects you might consider.

For one, it’s a great way to create a distinct living space in an open-concept environment. The step down into the living room creates a space that feels more intimate than if it were all on one level.

Atelier Kastelic Buffey — Intimate

The step-down creates a space that feels more intimate than if it were all on the same level.

Secondly, incorporating steps into the design of the main open concept layout can provide opportunities for custom millwork that straddles both levels as well as creative design ideas for the actual stairs. In this case, the steps create opportunities for displaying books and artifacts.

Reigo & Bauer — Creative Levels

Creating level changes that can be used for displaying books and artifacts as well as custom millwork.

And finally, it allows for taller ceilings, without changing the actual ceiling line. Adding height to any room is one of those universal design challenges. Take advantage of higher ceilings by creating a soaring focal point like a tall fireplace.

Taller Ceilings

Adding height to any room can allow you to create a soaring focal point like this fireplace.

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