Don't need a formal dining room? Convert it to a music lounge.
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There are many places to spread out and either cook or work. Here is a work counter with sliding door storage in the bay window area.
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While there is a collection of guitars, an array of instruments and other vintage “stuff,” this space is not just for display. It is a functioning studio for producing and recording music. Tricia Shay Photography

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This custom built-in entertainment center features white shaker cabinetry accented by white oak shelves with integrated lighting and brass hardware. The electronics are contained in the lower door cabinets with select items like the wifi router out on the countertop on the left side and a Sonos sound bar in the center under the TV. The TV is mounted on the back panel and wires are in a chase down to the lower cabinet. The side fillers go down to the floor to give the wall baseboards a clean surface to end against.

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In the basement, a custom piece of millwork houses the record player and extensive vinyl collection. The structure for the side door landing is concealed in the millwork by an illuminated display ledge for album covers.

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Don't need a formal dining room? Convert it to a music lounge!
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