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Cambridge, MA, US 02142 · 279 photos
Accessible LEED Residence Office
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melc667 wrote:
Ronique Gibson First - consider the age of the home. If your home is somewhat modern (within the last 20-30 years, finishing an attic could have different pros and cons than a 100 year old home.
Pros of any aged home: Additional square footage to enjoy, live in, can add this on to your square footage when selling your home.
Cons, depending on the age - it may not be structurally sound, or may need additional heating/ventilating/a.conditiong/ - HVAC additions etc... It also may be more expensive to heat and cool the attic, if it wasn't properly insulated when the home was built.
Either way, an attic can be a great amenity. Deciding on if it is right for you and your family home is another story. :)
Pros of any aged home: Additional square footage to enjoy, live in, can add this on to your square footage when selling your home.
Cons, depending on the age - it may not be structurally sound, or may need additional heating/ventilating/a.conditiong/ - HVAC additions etc... It also may be more expensive to heat and cool the attic, if it wasn't properly insulated when the home was built.
Either way, an attic can be a great amenity. Deciding on if it is right for you and your family home is another story. :)
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added by Natalie Myers to 10 Ways to Work Your Work Space
My dream home office: a special spot in the house like a converted attic that allows enough room for personal touches such as a loveseat, a rug, Chinese garden stool end tables, decorative accessories and bookshelves. Cozy and professional, one would not be embarrassed to bring a client by for meetings.
added by Kelly Porter to Impact Accessories: Details Make the Space
Here, an oversized lighting fixture catches your eye and gets you to notice the surrounding space. This large attraction is definitely the element of surprise in the otherwise unfussy room.
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Living space with hall to other space.
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Open at top of stairs.
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Loft space add rug to define space
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liking the colours
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loft open
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lights
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Loft inspiration
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Lights and rug
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like
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loft
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area rug
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hanging fan light
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Landing reading area
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me gusts un pequeno sector de lectura
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Fan
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wall around stairs
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color scheme
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Oriental rug
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Rug
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pitched roof
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like the couch with small tables
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J's desk
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open, color scheme, clean lines
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decor for loft
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ofc reading area
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grey sofa with colored rug-like front hall...cubes in front of sofa....
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Layout
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Shelving the same color as the walls.
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Zolder
added by Michelle Li to attic (6 weeks ago)
Open
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Fan
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attic
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Loft
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loft
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Office
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Loft
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landing office
added by Christine DiBona to kopi-susu (7 weeks ago)
white room, black sofa with yellow & orange
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ceiling fan
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Lamp
added by adk0809 to attic (8 weeks ago)
cute mix of elements
added by goffy1 to goffy1's ideas (8 weeks ago)
freshness
added by Sierra Hall to home decor (8 weeks ago)
great use of a loft space, imagine if you have a large enough room with vaulted ceilings you could always throw in a little study as a renovation
added by nobodyhome to Scandinavian Style (8 weeks ago)
Loft office
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Loft
added by loinaz to Marc_office (2 months ago)
This looks like a space where one and work and collaborate with visitors.
added by samiam960 to samiam960's Ideas (2 months ago)
Everything
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Cool lamp!
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Globe light
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Room
added by tuisona to tuisona's ideas (2 months ago)
Nice accessories
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Ceiling fan
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Sitting area
added by Elizabeth Huitt to elizabeth_huitt's Ideas (2 months ago)
Style & loft
added by jcwinders to jcwinders's Ideas (2 months ago)
Living space creation
added by Melanie Deato to melanie_deato's ideas (2 months ago)
light
added by msander7 to msander7's ideas (2 months ago)
half wall instead of banister?
added by lightningbob to lightningbob's Ideas (2 months ago)
top floor office
added by meaganmarymoo to meaganmarymoo's ideas (2 months ago)
I like the privacy yet openness to this office
added by tinakastning to Gina (2 months ago)
Beautiful rug on the floor
added by ltaviles to ltaviles's ideas (2 months ago)
ceiling fan: third floor
added by ariellebc1 to Home Office Ideas (2 months ago)
bookcase, eclectic mix of modern and traditional
added by sandanied to sandanied's Ideas (3 months ago)
Deco
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of
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Foot stools
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Alcove
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like the roof
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Attic office/den
added by garagones to garagones's Ideas (3 months ago)
Sofa placement in den
added by vshaffer50 to vshaffer50's Ideas (3 months ago)
Ceiling idea
added by dfrat to stairs (3 months ago)
light
added by alexelle to alexelle's Ideas (3 months ago)
Lounge sofa
added by Charlie Ross to Loft (3 months ago)
Similar to our current plan for the loft.
added by jodylipp to jodylipp's ideas (3 months ago)
off of David's study
added by abs11a to Third floor (3 months ago)
Beautiful space
added by campcath to campcath's Ideas (3 months ago)
Office in the attic
added by netakv to netakv's ideas (3 months ago)
***
added by burtonjones to burtonjones's Ideas (3 months ago)
Idea for the attic
added by carolinacornejo to carolinacornejo's Favorites (3 months ago)
Lampara
added by Eileen Tsai to eileen_tsai's Ideas (3 months ago)
Attic
added by hminers to working (3 months ago)
lofted office w daybed
added by mkdd to mkdd's ideas (3 months ago)
옥상
added by ch111278 to Attric Main House (3 months ago)
Attic
added by emilykaymcgee to living room (3 months ago)
white walls with modern accents and wood flooring.
added by bernielopes to bernielopes's Ideas (3 months ago)
Light
added by The Modern Fan Company to Modern Fan Co. - Gallery 1 (3 months ago)
Matte Nickel Pharos Fan
added by pamelakhurst2012 to pamelakhurst2012's ideas (3 months ago)
color, rug, bright, open
added by charphilly to charphilly's Ideas (3 months ago)
Colors mix
added by eweigand to eweigand's ideas (3 months ago)
attic office
added by macmon to macmon's ideas (3 months ago)
Light fixture and arrangement
added by wendybetters to wendybetters's Ideas (3 months ago)
Roof line
added by ndkrieger to ndkrieger's ideas (3 months ago)
Nice attic
added by rnovelen to rnovelen's Ideas (3 months ago)
Upstairs office
added by meandeva to meandeva's Ideas (3 months ago)
rug and floor
added by kerrysheppard to home office (3 months ago)
Home office fan?....???
added by landy1 to landy1's Favorites (3 months ago)
Attic room
added by Nicky Alexander to Bedroom Ideas (3 months ago)
Like this for an idea for our loft
added by citygirl18 to citygirl18's ideas (3 months ago)
love the colors
lamp & ceiling fan
added by Shari Haws to new house (3 months ago)
vaulted ceiling
added by sheilar11 to house remodel (3 months ago)
Upstairs!
added by tjankot to office (3 months ago)
bright rud
added by debralcleveland to Addition (3 months ago)
above garage idea
added by ehrosemd to modern farmhouse (4 months ago)
eclectic style with white modern background
added by romydf to romydf's Ideas (4 months ago)
attic
added by lesliesavage to Ranch House (4 months ago)
use of color
added by Teresa Shea to rustic room (4 months ago)
Loft for wild grove
added by cyndietb to office (4 months ago)
Attic office
added by Kiki Mead to kiki_mead's ideas (4 months ago)
Nice use of a landing, casual but beautiful
added by mscurtis to mscurtis's Ideas (4 months ago)
light
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Loft
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Konsti
added by markmaryc to Brook attic (4 months ago)
ceiling fan
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Eclectic
added by rebekahcaraway to new house (4 months ago)
loft
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Rug / floor contrast
added by ktmcall to Grammy Pammy's room (4 months ago)
bright rug and pillows
added by everline to everline's ideas (4 months ago)
nice rug with black sofa
added by sspustis to sspustis's ideas (4 months ago)
post w wall for stairs/ railing
added by mirandalaratta to GoodSpace - MirandaLand (4 months ago)
I like how the colour comes from the accesories and the pillows. I also like the floor lamp and the ceiling fan. Since I want to add a skylight, I am concerned with how hot the room will be.
added by loulousantaana to study (4 months ago)
loft conversion home office
added by Heidi Bentz to backyard studio (4 months ago)
imagine the loft shaped like this: seating area at east site, bed at west, with narrow walkway across the entire south side. Then below the east loft, an open plan kitchen, below the west loft the bathroom/office. Living space below.
added by tjbk7174 to tjbk7174's ideas (4 months ago)
loft
added by gelie_b to gelie_b's ideas (4 months ago)
Upstairs office
added by supervoss to Home Office (4 months ago)
Loft similar to house
added by Tracey Kowal to tracey_kowal's ideas (4 months ago)
Attic idea
added by woodsy1975 to woodsy1975's ideas (4 months ago)
Love it
added by Jenny Reyes to office space (4 months ago)
Cozy space
added by dsvokas2012 to Products (4 months ago)
love idea of attic being used as home office and or media room
added by whywawa to whywawa's Favorites (4 months ago)
Attack office area and love window
added by Jobin to home office (4 months ago)
Upstairs to open room
added by mariater to mariater's Ideas (4 months ago)
Apertura 2do piso
added by carolshughes to attic (4 months ago)
ceiling fan
added by ptackm to upstairs (4 months ago)
window coverings
added by aleja917 to aleja917's Ideas (4 months ago)
Eclectic
added by The Modern Fan Company to Pharos Fan (4 months ago)
Matte Nickel Pharos Fan
added by Center Island Contracting to evanlewitas's ideas (4 months ago)
converted attic
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Light on left
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attic
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Light
added by tjn1988 to dream home ideas (4 months ago)
like the top of stairs orientation
added by nslavin to Office (5 months ago)
Seating
added by sratigan to Light fixtures (5 months ago)
I like the light fixture
added by kbeth to kbeth's Ideas (5 months ago)
Love the loft idea.
added by callielyn to callielyn's ideas (5 months ago)
Loft
added by klchitwo to Not sure for where or what, But I like it (5 months ago)
Light fixture??
added by roccoco_woman198 to Hello dream house (5 months ago)
my office.
added by britty72 to Scrap space (5 months ago)
pendant light
added by insideview to insideview's Favorites (5 months ago)
Loft office
added by analisamt to analisamt's Ideas (5 months ago)
Fun loft hang out space! Love the bright but rustic colors!
added by Bryer Clark to bryer_clark's Ideas (5 months ago)
Nook
added by sylviestudier to sylviestudier's ideas (5 months ago)
about this much space is needed
added by Sonia Thompson to sonia_thompson8004's ideas (5 months ago)
Rug
added by candiss to candiss's Ideas (5 months ago)
Pics on ledge - good idea for Hals old room
added by kacedeno to kacedeno's Favorites (5 months ago)
nice loft
added by marshlynn to Lighting (5 months ago)
white pendant
added by aka996 to aka996's ideas (5 months ago)
loft conversion
added by yreyes85 to attic closet (5 months ago)
attic
added by bhynes77 to office (5 months ago)
Nook ish office at staircase landing
added by Don Bryant to don_bryant's Ideas (5 months ago)
Big open space with 1 bedroom
added by lmreed23 to lmreed23's Favorites (5 months ago)
Attic office
added by layayi to layayi's Favorites (5 months ago)
Warwick ave
added by tinsley123 to attic (5 months ago)
attic
added by trinimauri to fun stuff (5 months ago)
cute little nook
added by sogr to sogr's ideas (5 months ago)
light fitting....
added by Mikell Belser to mikell_belser's Ideas (5 months ago)
Living room ideas
added by jwoolf to Hoboken Attic (5 months ago)
Nice staircase.
added by keithc4915 to upper loft (5 months ago)
openness.... is this a word?
added by bdyche7601 to bdyche7601's Ideas (5 months ago)
Loft office
added by jotuerk to jotuerk's ideas (5 months ago)
Attic space
added by Lucie Waelkens to Architect (5 months ago)
zolder
added by andreacoull to andreacoull's ideas (5 months ago)
Cool light
added by millerch to Upstairs living (5 months ago)
stairs
added by allisonchancecarter to allisonchancecarter's ideas (5 months ago)
Attic
added by dsorr to attic design ideas (5 months ago)
desk area and ottoman tables
added by Saura Frazier to Attic (5 months ago)
open stairs and space
added by timertnt to timertnt's Favorites (5 months ago)
Pole
added by lynnmagz to lynnmagz's ideas (5 months ago)
Lite n Brits loft
added by aarbolida to aarbolida's Ideas (6 months ago)
Loft
added by galbrunner to Annie's bedroom (6 months ago)
office
added by karac27 to K & Z's (6 months ago)
Attic
added by gabbydoos to gabbydoos's ideas (6 months ago)
bookcase
added by kaceytigger to art room (6 months ago)
upstairs - art room - someday
added by chrisiegl to chrisiegl's ideas (6 months ago)
Post
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escrivaninha branca encostada na parede
added by Shona Howes to shona_howes's Ideas (6 months ago)
Cushions and coffee tables
added by Melissa Wickline to melissa_wickline's Ideas (6 months ago)
Upstairs house
added by Andrew Bannister Design LLC to nailaalmuhairi's ideas (6 months ago)
Cuzy
added by fmhs to fmhs's ideas (6 months ago)
loft
added by annewang to Office (6 months ago)
Like our layout
added by beardcar to cottage (6 months ago)
loft cottage
added by Drew Sayer to drew_sayer's ideas (6 months ago)
not sure for where, but I like the ceiling fan
added by Trace Bennett to Trace_Bennett's ideas (6 months ago)
154195954
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PERFECT room
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flex room
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Wall
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Emma's room
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Loft area
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