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Northshore October 2025
Every home has the potential for an awkward space, that one area that never looks quite right no matter the artwork placement or furniture arrangement. For a couple who upsized from a condo in downtown Boston to a larger residence in the suburbs in 2011, their awkward space was unfortunately the place where they ended up spending most of their time. The design nemesis in question was their expansive great room, stretching the entire length of the house, front to back, it’s also open to the kitchen, a staircase, and the back porch. “We really didn’t know how to make it work,” admits the wife. “After trying a few approaches over the
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