Loft-Living in the Woods: Carving Out Space For a Cozy Room

Design Confidently, Live Comfortably

While designing the house, one of the few disagreements the Qualeys and I had was over what I called the cozy room. They could not imagine why the house would need a small, quiet space when they had such a nice, big living space. They said, Why not just make the master bedroom and bathroom larger?

I pushed the issue and said that psychologically it would be important during the long winter months to have a room they could escape to, a study where they could work on their computer, relax on a daybed, and retreat from each other and the world outside.

A tiny room with many purposes The cozy room functions as a reading room, computer room, and guest room. The daybed with a large window overlooking the lake makes a good spot for daydreaming.

They were still not convinced, but I asked them to trust me. They did, and much to my relief, they use the cozy room throughout the year. It has turned out to be one of their favorite places in the house and is the room most requested by overnight guests.

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	IN THIS ARTICLE:

		Introduction

		A Mix of Lofty and Intimate Rooms

		Simple Plans for a Tight Budget

		Everyday Materials with a Twist

		Blending in with the Environment–almost

		Carving Out Space For a Cozy Room

		A Plain Rectangle Acquires Character

		A Continuous Roofline Saves Money

		Floor Plan

		Resources

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