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Stories Atkinson has modern country hospitality................................. 5 Simple home renovations: 7 projects that improve resale value .... 6 Getting approved for a mortgage: what lenders want to see ...................... 8 How to create your DIY dream closet ... 9 Five seasonal DIY home improvement projects ......................... 10 Kentland, a duplex with country charm ..................................... 16 Delightful Lorella fits on narrow lot .... 18 Five tips for creating a low-maintenance home ....................... 19 A room with a view? We’re looking for one with a door. ............................. 21 Prairie-style Metolius is bright and open ................................... 22

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I was born in Minot and have lived most of my life in ND. I’m happily married to Jeremy Skalicky. I’m the mother of two wonderful kids along with their spouses. My daughter gifted me with two amazing grandchildren and I enjoy spending as much time as possible with them! I share my dream home with my husband, mother and our chihuahua. I love animals too!

I want to help others find their dream home too! Call me anytime at 701-240-3487 or 701-852-1156 at Watne, REALTORS® or email me at trude@minothomes.com.

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My name is Danielle Delzer, and it is my privilege to work with buyers and sellers in Minot, ND and the surrounding communities.

While going through the process of a real estate transaction, it is common to feel intimidated, overwhelmed, or even a little discouraged, whether buying or selling. Having been a small business owner and a work from home mom, I have developed a keen ability to roll with the punches and to overcome frustrating hurdles in order to achieve success. These are just some of the skills that I will use to advocate for you! It is my passion to assist my clients through the whole transaction process with confidence, so they may experience the excitement and joy that home ownership should bring!

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I take pride in making my clients my top priority! It is important to me to make sure my clients are getting answers to all of their questions, so they feel confident in their decisions and know that they are in control of their transactions. I also am dedicated to working with leading local professionals, so that my clients are getting the best advice possible throughout every aspect of their transaction.I would love the opportunity to go to work for you!

I can be reached at 701-500-3732 or by email at danielle@minothomes.com.

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Simple Home Renovations 7 projects that improve resale value

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ven if you have no immediate plans for leaving your home, it’s a good idea to approach renovations with resale value in mind. Upgrades that are likely to appeal to future buyers protect your investment while also improving your enjoyment of the home.

One key to a successful renovation is figuring out how to personalize the space without making it so customized that it’s not attractive to other potential owners. For example, eliminating a bedroom to create a giant walk-in closet may help achieve your dreams, but losing that bedroom can be a major hit to your home’s value.

A good rule of thumb is to focus on aesthetics when it comes to integrating more of your personal tastes, because these can be easily changed with a coat of paint or minor work. However,

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that doesn’t mean you can’t make other, more significant changes to enhance your home.

These renovation ideas – which include both cosmetic touchups and more labor-intensive suggestions – can help boost your home’s value.

Open space Older homes were often designed with a boxy, formal layout that is less conducive to most modern families’ needs. Today’s open floor plans offer functionality for everything from keeping an eye on the kids while making dinner to entertaining guests. This type of floor plan can also make small rooms feel larger and invite more light into darker parts of the house.

The most cost-effective way to create an open space is to remove non-load-bearing walls (load bearing walls help support

the roof; while they can be removed there’s typically quite a bit more time, labor and expense involved). Removing a wall may not be that complicated unless you encounter plumbing or HVAC ductwork that needs to be relocated.

You’ll likely have some electrical outlets to move, and both the floor and ceiling will need attention to remove lingering signs of the former wall.

Color change Although paint is one of the easiest ways to personalize your home, it’s also one of the least expensive, simplest ways to improve its value and appearance. A fresh coat of paint, inside or out, can create an appealing illusion of newness no matter the age of your home. For maximum resale value, stick to neutral tones so future buyers can focus on envisioning the place as their own, without the distraction of your own vibrant choices. If you don’t like the thought of boring beige, consider adding accent walls for pops of color that can be easily changed down the road.

Climate comfort Not every aspect of home improvement is visible at first glance like a fresh coat of paint; some value-boosting upgrades are more behind the scenes. One example is climate management. If you renovate a space that needs better climate control, or if you add a new room where extending the existing ductwork is impractical, a split-ductless HVAC system may be the perfect solution. The ductless design saves HVAC contractors time during installation, therefore saving homeowners money.

An option like Mitsubishi Electric’s MLZ One-Way Ceiling Cassette fits between standard 16-inch ceiling joists, eliminating the need for more complicated construction. The sleek, narrow-body design can be easily installed in existing homes and new construction projects.

Additionally, these ceiling cassettes can be serviced from directly beneath the unit itself without an access panel, further eliminating the need to modify the surrounding area which can also provide

with a thorough sweeping, wiping down walls and other surfaces, and organizing the clutter to create a more inviting space you can utilize to the fullest.

significant cost savings on installation.

Learn more at mitsubishicomfort.com.

Adjustable lighting A room’s ambiance can be completely transformed with lighting. For multipurpose rooms, an option like dimmer switches lets you customize the lighting to fit the use, which can vary throughout the day. A well-lit living room is essential for a large gathering or a small group gathered for game night. That same space can be equally inviting for an intimate conversation or a casual movie night with the lights turned down low. One of the best parts is minimal experience is needed to swap out standard switches for the more versatile dimmers. Plus, in today’s technology-driven world, there’s an app for seemingly everything – including lighting. Homeowners can control the ambiance from their phones by installing smart lightbulbs and lighting strips.

Understated elegance Features like crown molding and other wood accents such as chair rails are elegant upgrades that can elevate a home’s value with a relatively modest investment.

An office or dining room is the perfect place to introduce these design elements to add a bit of formality to the space. You can also find crown molding in spaces like the living room, with the molding coordinating with built-in shelving flanking a fireplace. While getting the angles and fit just right is hardly a beginner’s endeavor, it’s a project that can pay dividends in the long run.

Better bathrooms

Grunge-free garage Even though a garage’s functionality is the top concern for most buyers, a dingy, unkempt space can be a real turn-off. One way to instantly brighten and refresh the space is an epoxy coating on the floor.

Applying the coating is relatively easy and once dry it helps prevent unsightly stains and damage in the future. Combine that

Many homeowners approach a bathroom upgrade with big projects in mind, like swapping out the vanity, replacing the tub or installing tile flooring. However, it’s possible to make a noticeable impact with much smaller changes. Simply updating bathroom fixtures and fittings such as shower heads, faucets, towel racks and lighting can transform the space with minimal effort and far less work and expense than a large-scale renovation.

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GETTING APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE: WHAT LENDERS WANT TO SEE Looking for a new home is exciting, but before you get started it’s important to get pre-qualified to know how much house you can afford and to ensure that a lender will borrow you the money needed to purchase a home. To get pre-qualified you’ll need to fill out a mortgage application and provide documentation that supports the information on your application. The application will allow your lender to learn more about your unique situation. They will then be able to tell you whether or not you qualify to borrow, how much they will lend you and at what interest rate.

While approval processes differ by institution, most mortgage lenders are looking at the same factors.

How’s your credit?

It’s probably no surprise that credit is one of the first things reviewed. Lenders will look at your track record of paying debts by examining your credit history and credit score. A credit score takes into account your payment history, the amount of available credit you’re utilizing, your length of credit history, and your pursuit of new credit and finally, the types of credit accounts you have. Your credit score will play a big role in what loan programs and interest rate you qualify to receive. Typically, borrowers with higher credit scores receive a lower interest rate.

What is your capacity for debt?

Lenders want to know what existing debt you have.

Whether you have auto loans, student loans, personal loans, credit card debt, child support, spousal alimony or others, you’ll need to disclose your debt in the mortgage application. Mortgage lenders will then analyze your debt-toincome ratio, which compares how much you owe each month to how much you earn, to ensure you have the capacity to take on a monthly mortgage payment.

How much will you put down?

A down payment is the amount of money that you may need to pay up front to purchase your home. With today’s mortgage programs, you can purchase a home with very little down, as low as 3% for qualified borrowers. Additionally, there are loans backed by the federal government that do not require a down payment. Your lender will be able to review the different programs with you so that you know which programs you qualify for.

Verifying Income, Employment and your Assets To verify you’ll have the funds to pay back your mortgage, lenders will need to see proof of income and your employment history. Typically, they’ll require a paystub along with two years of W-2 forms and full tax returns to determine if your income has remained steady. The same goes for employment history. Lenders will contact your current employer to verify that you still work there and to confirm your salary. They may also contact your previous employers if you’ve been at your current job for less than two years.

When filling out the mortgage application, you’ll provide your current assets just as you did your debts. Your lender will ask you to submit statements from your financial institutions, to verify the amount you stated. It may seem like your lender is asking for a lot of information and proof of that information, but it makes sense given that you are about to make such a large purchase.

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Lisa Thuner, is an Executive Mortgage Officer with The HOME Team at Town & Country Credit Union. To contact Lisa or get more information on home loans, visit www.townandcountry.org. Town & Country Credit Union is an Equal Housing Lender.

NMLS# 704437.

Don’t Make any Changes It’s important to note that after you submit an application any changes to the information you have submitted could jeopardize your loan approval. Lenders will ask that you don’t take on any new debt or open any new credit accounts. Also, if you can help it don’t change jobs or skip any payments. You want everything you submitted to your lender to be accurate and stay the same until you’ve purchased your home.

Getting Started While the thought of having your finances analyzed can be overwhelming, fear not! Your local mortgage expert is here for you. Whether you have some work to do to improve your financial health prior to obtaining home financing or you’re ready to start house hunting with your pre-qualified amount, they’ll be with you every step of the way providing advice to ensure you feel confident making one of the biggest investments of your life. Set up a free consultation with a local mortgage officer today to get started.

How to create your DIY dream closet (Family Features) Creating the closet of your dreams could be in closer reach than you may think if you’re willing to take matters into your own hands. With a little creative inspiration and some basic DIY skills, you may be surprised by the stylish space you can design by yourself.

Start with a vision Creating the perfect closet space begins with your ideas. Think about the details such as how you want the space to look and the amount and type of storage you need. Envision everything from colors and finishes to the physical shape.

Get practical Pay attention to details Once you’ve dreamed up your ideal closet, compare your ideas It’s not just the structure that can bring your dream closet to life; with the space you have available and adjust your plans to fit your footprint and budget. This step allows you to get creative with ways little touches can add up in a big way. Upgrade your light fixture, to maximize your space and use every available inch to create a for example, and look for other ways to personalize the space for a look that’s all yours, such as shelving to display treasured photos or closet that gives you the function and aesthetic you desire. keepsakes, or a spot on the wall for a vision board to draw inspiration from as you begin each day.

Create closet zones An envy-worthy closet isn’t just a stunning space, it integrates Keep color in mind functional elements so seamlessly that they blend right into the deIntroduce light and personality into your closet with rich color sign. When it comes to storage, a stylish and easy-to-assemble system like ClosetMaid’s SuiteSymphony balances form and function and style. Add accent color on the walls behind your clothes or inin almost any space. This tower-based closet system, which can be corporate color with the structural elements. For example, the a perfect option for projects on tighter budgets, combines multiple SuiteSymphony line offers several color options, including on-trend tower sizes and corner units to create a completely custom DIY finishes like Graphite Grey and Midnight Brown. closet system. The system also accommodates a wide range of accessories for more customization such as stylish doors and drawers, Find more inspiration for creating your dream closet yourself at angled shoe shelves, jewelry trays and tie and belt racks. closetmaid.com/suitesymphony.

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Five seasonal DIY home improvement projects (Family Features) The calendar pages may be turning fast, foundation. Also pay attention to other elements like paint that but it’s not too late to do some work around the house. Now is may require periodic updates to maintain its protective functhe time to wrap up home improvement projects before the tion. weather turns too cold.

Eliminate entry points for pests. When temperatures start Consider these five easy DIY tasks that can set you up for a dropping, you’re likely to see some movement with creatures warm, safe and pest-free fall: who want to enjoy the comfort of your home. Make it clear they’re not welcome by sealing up places they may be creeping Perform routine HVAC maintenance. Heating and cooling in. A solution like Great Stuff Pestblock Insulating Foam systems need regular service to operate at peak efficiency. Some Sealant lets you fill gaps and openings with a quick bead of tasks are best left to the pros, but there is plenty you can do on foam. If a rodent has an established pathway, try using a comyour own to minimize expenses and ensure your unit main- bination of steel wool and the foam to deter it from gnawing tains its performance level. With the breaker and gas off, wipe through the barrier. the exterior of your furnace with a damp rag then remove the access door and vacuum the burners, base and blower comFind additional tips for seasonal home projects at greatpartment. Remove and clean the blower with a vacuum and stuff.dupont.com. small brush then use a drinking straw to blow dust off the pilot.

Also inspect the flame sensor, drive belt and air filter, and clean or replace as needed.

Air seal drafty areas. The gaps around windows and door frames give unwanted air an open invitation into a home. However, you can quickly and easily block the flow of air for greater comfort and lower energy bills. If the doors and windows are already finished, start by removing the trim. Prep the area by removing dust and debris. Using a quality sealant like Great Stuff Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant, apply the foam to fill in about 50% of the gap around the window or door and framework, allowing room for the foam to expand. Wipe away imperfections and let sit 10-15 minutes until it’s no longer tacky.

Gently press the expanded foam into the gap using a putty knife.

Check for damage to hardscaping. Walkways, patios and decks are all susceptible to wear that can lead to tripping hazards or allow rain, snow and ice to seep in and create larger problems. Take time to thoroughly assess these hardscape features and identify issues like loose stones and cracks in concrete that need repairs. Securing materials, filling cracks and patching problem areas can help prevent further damage during the colder months while restoring aesthetic appeal.

Inspect your home’s exterior. Many elements of your home serve essential roles in protecting your safety, regulating your home’s efficiency and preventing damage. It’s important to regularly check your roof for signs it needs repaired, such as missing or cracked shingles or noticeable sagging. Gutters can also accumulate a great deal of debris from falling leaves. Clearing these before cooler temperatures set in can help ensure rain has a clear path away from your house, protecting the walls and

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Kentland, a duplex with country charm

By Associated Designs

Light spills into the large com-

an eye on children playing in the

Covered Covered watchbination gathering space through back yard, or simply enjoy Patio Patio The Kentland is a well-separat- windows that fill most of the front ing seasonal changes.

Covered Cover Patio with garages Three bedrooms are upstairs, Patio and rear walls, and more washes in ed, two-story duplex Kitchen Kitchen share a two-section through another wide window set where they located between the units. Except Garage Garage Dining Dining Kitchen Kitchen bathroom.

The owners’ suite has a on the side.

The windows at the for13'6" the xshared garage wall, each 21'10" x 21'4" 21'10" x 21'4" 9'8" Dining 13'6" x 9'8" Garage Garage large walk-in closet plus direct en- Dining open to offer access to a unit has the feel of a single-family back slide 21'10" x 21'4" 21'10" x 21'4" 13'6" x 9'8" 13'6" x 9 dwelling, and the look of a country covered patio, ideal for outdoor try to the bathroom.

Up Up Each of the Kentland’s garages dining when the air ©temperature is cottage.

2020 Associated Designs, Inc. Up Living opens Up into Unit A is a mirror image of inviting. This patio could easily be has two doors: one thatLiving © 2020 Associated Designs, Inc. 13'6"that x 13'4" 13'6" 13'4" Living the kitchen, and another leads Living Unit B, xso the description of one screened.

Foyer Foyer x 13'4" 13'6" x 13 The kitchen is partially open to to the backyard. applies equally13'6" to the other.

Foyer Foyer Associated Designs is the origiThe wide covered porch span- the dining room, and surprisingly

ning the front creates a welcoming large. Counters, cupboards, and nal source for the Kentland 60-015.

Covered Porch Covered Porch look, while also providing a space built-in appliances span the walls For more information or to view Covered Porch Covered Porch for enjoying fresh air. In summer, on all four sides. Standing at the other designs, visit www.Associated a porch swing or a couple of chairs kitchen sink, you can easily keep Designs.com or call 800-634-0123.

UNIT B could make it more UNIT A UNIT A UNIT B enjoyable.

PLAN 60 -015 Inside, the foyer DUPLEX UNIT A UNIT B PLAN 60 -015 Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom PLAN 60 -015 opens Bedroom out into a Bedroom 11'4" x 10' 11'4"First x 9'8" 11'4" x 10' 11'4" x 9'8" Bedroom Floor 623 sq.ft. 623UNIT sq.ft.AA DUPLEX UNIT UNIT Bedroom B DUPLEX UNIT B combination living 11'4" x 9'8" 11'4" x 10' Bedroom 11'4" x 10' 11'4" x 9'8" Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Second Floor First 644 Floor sq.ft. 644 sq.ft.

First Floor 623 sq.ft. 623 623 sq.ft. sq.ft.

623 sq.ft. and dining room on 11'4" x 10' 11'4" x 10' 11'4" x 9'8" 11'4" x 9'8" Living Area 1267 sq.ft.

1267 sq.ft.

Second Floor 644 sq.ft.

644 sq.ft. one side, while a Dn Dn Second Floor 644 sq.ft. 644 sq.ft. convenient powder Garage 484 sq.ft. sq.ft.

Living Area 484 1267 sq.ft. 1267 1267 sq.ft. sq.ft.

Living Area 1267 sq.ft.

Dn room hides behind a Dn Total Dimensions 92' x 34' Garage 484 sq.ft.

484 sq.ft.

Garage 484 sq.ft. 484 sq.ft.

Dn Dn pocket door on the Owners’ Owners’ 2000 TotalSERIES Dimensions 92' xx 34' 34' Total Dimensions 92' opposite side. The Suite Suite www.AssociatedDesigns.com 2000 SERIES SERIES 14'6" x 11' 14'6" x 11' 2000 foyer’s coat closet is Owners’ Owners’ www.AssociatedDesigns.com right there Suite as well. www.AssociatedDesigns.com Suite

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wall, sliders at the rear look out across a patio, and another set of windows flanks the fireplace. On An intriguing three-step hipped days when you don't want to be reroof crowns the Lorella, a small minded of the weather, you can lift home with a surprisingly spacious your spirits by shifting focus to the living room. Its stateDining colorful flames in the fireplace. ly brick column works 9' x 10'4'' Kitchen The kitchen is large with the brick detailenough to provide plenty ing on the garage to Patio of cupboard and counter create an attractive 16' x 10' Bedroom space, yet small enough frame for the front 11' x 10' PLAN to be30-154 efficient. Counter door and sidelight.

Owners’ Suite around all This plan's narrow Livingspace Area wraps 1348 sq.ft.

13' x 14' Living four sides.

The peninsula footprint, a mere 4016'6'' x 20'8'' Garage 462 sq.ft.

Dining bordering the feet in width, allows 9' x 10'4'' Kitchen Dimensions 40' x 60' dining room could be outfitted for construction on a 1000 as anSERIES eating bar, and the small lot, deeper than Bedroom www.AssociatedDesigns.com partially covered patio Entry it is wide.

11' x 10' Bedroom outside the sliding glass Parents with young 11' x 10' doors could be screened children will apin, if desired. preciate the close Living Covered Luxury touches in the proximity of the 16'6'' x 20'8'' Porch Lorella's owners’ suite bedrooms, all on include a roomy walk-in the right. Bathcloset, and a private rooms, utilities, and Garage Bedroom bathroom with oversized Entry closets placed down 20'4'' x 21'8'' 11' x 10' shower, double vanity, the middle do double and display shelves. Utilduty, serving as ities are close to both sound buffers beCovered bedrooms and the gatween the sleeping Porch © 2020 Associated Designs, Inc. rage, located in a passthrough space that also serves as a mud room.

Garage PLAN 30-154 30-154 PLAN Associated Designs is 20'4'' x 21'8'' the original source for the Living Area Area 1348 1348 sq.ft. sq.ft.

Living Lorella 30-154. For more Garage 462 sq.ft. sq.ft.

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(Family Features) Because most people are spending more time at home than usual, ensuring your living spaces are clean and uncluttered can make being home more comfortable and enjoyable. However, not everyone has the time, or desire, to devote to constant maintenance.

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A shift toward less work around the house just takes some prep work and smart tools.

Organize and declutter. Working your way around stacks of things you don’t use frequently, or need at all, can make it difficult to keep your home tidy. Cut back on the clutter by sorting items into categories such as things you use often, those you rarely use and things you don’t need any longer. Donate what you don’t need then work on organizing the rest. Invest in drawers, shelves and storage bins to ensure everything has a place, and only leave out the items you use frequently.

Automate your cleaning. You can simplify your chores by putting technology to work for you. One example is an all-inone robotic vacuum cleaner and floor mop that keep floors clean so you don’t have to think about it, such as the Deebot T5 from Ecovacs. Its patented OZMO Mopping System allows it to vacuum and mop simultaneously, removing up to 99% of bacteria without any harsh chemicals. It smartly maps your home with laser technology, and the automatic carpet detection feature avoids carpet when mopping to keep it from getting wet.

You can even schedule cleanings from your phone.

Manage paper. It can be easy to allow mail, magazines and other paper to pile up. To help manage the influx, create an “inbox” in a convenient location and put mail and paperwork there all week. Designate one day each week to sort, take action, shred and dispose of mail and other paper you’ve collected.

Create a labeling system. The hassle of finding and remembering where you put extra linens, wading through a cluttered spice rack or locating the hammer can be unnecessary stressors. Consider investing in a label maker to help make it easier to keep organized and find the things you’re looking for when you need them.

Use time wisely. Devoting a small amount of time to daily maintenance is key. If a task takes just a few minutes to do like scheduling your robot vacuum to clean or putting dishes in the dishwasher - do it as needed. Then, every day, spend 1015 minutes tidying up and putting things away so they don’t pile up and lead to more time-consuming chores.

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A room with a view?We’re looking for one with a door.

By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press

Without warning last spring, millions of parents found themselves working from home while their kids attempted to do schoolwork under the same roof. The changes happened so quickly that families — especially those short on space ‚Äî could only make the best of it with hastily arranged solutions.

Nearly six months later, many interior designers are helping clients make more considered decorating changes, big and small, to serve the whole family during the new school year.

Interior designer Everick Brown says a priority for his clients in the suburbs outside New York City has been finding enough quiet space and privacy to effectively work, study and take Zoom calls.

We all used to want a room with a view, says Brown. “Now everybody’s just searching for a room with a door.”

He’s also focusing on health and wellness: A portable standing desk can easily be moved from room to room so family members can share it when one needs a break from sitting.

There are also desktop risers that turn any desk or even the kitchen table into a standing desk for part of the day.

For families with younger kids, New Jersey-based interior designer Linda Kitson suggests finding a work table and chair scaled to a child’s size, just as elementary school would have. Properly sized seating lets kids sit with their feet on the floor, which may help them concentrate and stay on task.

If a low table and small chair aren’t available, try placing a stool or sturdy box under the table to create a solid resting place for little feet.

For adults, too, ergonomics matters: Be sure to use a desk or table and chair at the right height, so your feet can rest solidly on the floor and your back is supported.

Sometimes the answer is using a room in a completely new way.

Kitson has a client with two daughters who each had their own bedroom. They’ve now moved the two kids into one room — letting them choose a new paint color together to make the space feel like it belongs to both of them — and put desks in the other bedroom to create a shared classroom.

It’s a temporary shift that can easily be undone if normal schooling resumes soon.

In the meantime, it allows both girls to spend their school day in a space with plenty of natural light and a view out a window, rather than tucked away in a basement playroom.

AP Photo

This photo provided by interior designer Everick Brown shows a home office space designed by Brown in Harrison, N.Y. As families plan out space for handling school and work from home, it's valuable to have plenty of natural light while working and an appealing backdrop beyond your computer screen for occasional breaks, as seen in this home workspace here.

And even if an entire room can’t be repurposed, there are ways to give each family member a workspace that serves them. It doesn’t have to be large: “48 inches wide by 24 inches deep is about all you need to accommodate notes and a pencil, and your laptop or iPad, and then a desk light,” Brown says. “What we’re really looking at is basically a 4-foot-by-4-foot space.”

Some families might find that working near one another, rather than in separate rooms, is better — especially those with young kids who may need some assistance with technology during the day.

“A lot of times when kids are left to their own devices or in their own room, they get distracted really easily,” says New Yorkbased interior designer Jenny Dina Kirschner. “So sometimes it is nice to have that communal working space.”

For one client in Brooklyn, Kirschner carved out an open workspace within a living room by placing a desk along the back of the sofa. With ample shelving and closed storage along the wall behind the desk, this section of the living room becomes a microoffice that blends with the decor of the rest of the room.

While kitchen tables can be practical workspaces, there can be a downside to this solution.

“When it becomes somebody’s command center, then they need to pick up and

move that stuff every day. And you’re sitting with somebody else’s work staring at you, and they might be thinking, ‘Oh, I need to go back to work after dinner,’” Kitson says.

Managing that work/life balance is just as important as managing space, she says. We don’t just need to work and study at home this year. We need to have fun, too.

New Jersey-based interior designer Terri Fiori says allowing a child to choose beautiful but calming colors for their bedroom can help create a workspace the student is excited about.

If your home has a window seat, she says, you can let kids spend part of the day studying there (or use it yourself). A view of the outdoors can help focus and boost everyone’s mood.

Kitson even helped one client create a mini-parkour, or obstacle course, that their two young boys can use for fun, physical breaks from their school day. For daily exercise, these brothers will skip to a doorway, jump up to ring a bell, then use a 2-by-4 installed in the hallway as a balance beam.

Hopping off of it, they’ll crawl through nylon hoops, then climb over the back of a slipcovered sofa and crawl back to their school desks.

“They’ll have all the endorphins of exercise,” Kitson says, and hopefully return to their desks ready to focus on another hour of school, while their parents are working.

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Prairie-style Metolius is bright and open Metolius

By Associated Designs

Vaulted 3-Seasons VaultedPorch 15' x 14'6" 3-Seasons

PLAN 30 -746

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On Area the exterior, the richly winVaulted dowed exhibits many of Porches Metolius 418 sq.ft.

Patio Patio 3-Seasons Porch the classic features the Basement 961 sq.ft. seen inVaulted Porch 15' x 14'6" 15' x 9'6" Patio Prairie-style homes of the early Garage 633 sq.ft.

3-Seasons 20th century. Noteworthy features Bedroom Porch Dimensions 82'10"x79'8" 15'6" x 18' are the massive rectangular porch 15' x 9'6" Dining Owners’ 3000hipped SERIESroof, deeply over15' x 17'10" columns, Bedroom Suite www.AssociatedDesigns.com hanging eaves, and the emphasis 15' x 17'4" 15'6" x 18' Dining on unimpeded horizontal lines.

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Vaulted Its interior, on the othGreat Room er hand, is fully attuned to Kitchen 20'6" x 27' Garage the lifestyles of 21st cen25'6" x 23'6" tury families. In the vaulted great room at its core, Foyer Office © 2020 Associated natural light washes down Designs, Inc. Garage 12' x Guest / Library/ through three large sky12'6" Bedroom 25'6" x 23'6" Study lights and spills in 12'6" x 12'4" 15' x 17'7" Sleeping quarters are through the wall of win- Dn to Foyer Covered © 2020 Associated Office located dows at the rear. A stone Bsmt Designs, on Inc. both sides 12' x Porch Library/ of the gathering spaces. veneer fireplace is accent-Guest / 12'6" Bedroom Study The owners’ suite has ed by a continuous high 12'6" x 12'4" 15' x 17'7" a luxurious bathroom shelf with up-lighting.

PLAN 30 -746 Dn kitchen to with a walk-in shower, Standing at the Living Area 3394 sq.ft.

Bsmt Covered Vaulted walk-in tub, and large sink, you can scan this enwhile a roomy walkPorch 3-Seasons Porches 418 sq.ft. bedroom, tire space across a long in pantry nestles walk-in closet. A second Porch 961 sq.ft. into one or guest room, is also in this counter that wraps around Basement corner.

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Dining 15' x 17'10" Associated Designs is the area. Wide sliding glass doors here elegant half-oval Owners’ library/study, Suite original source for the Metolius offer access to a sunny and vaulted brightened by a window bay that 15' x 17'4" three-season porch. Doors open delineates the room’s unique 30-746. For more information or view other designs, visit onto rambling patios on both sides. shape. This room can also be to Vaulted or In the kitchen, counters and reached from the foyer, as can the www.AssociatedDesigns.com Great Room Kitchen call 800-634-0123. cabinets run along one long wall, office across from it.

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