For most people, when it comes time to add a family room or addition, price is a big concern. After all, an addition of this magnitude is something that most homeowners will only do once or twice in a lifetime. It’s often something you plan for and save for while your family is growing, so one day you can add more living space to accommodate everyone comfortably.
In designing and developing many several home addition projects, requests to the Design Build Planners for a home library to be incorporated has increased. Some designs have been for full rooms, while others just a nook. Others have requested built-in cabinetry for book storage and display in great rooms.
Research has shown that many Americans read less these days. Plus those that read often opt to do so electronically via a computer or a Kindle, Nook, or other reading device. Others turn to audio books as a multi-task time saver. We even have a client, who is an avid runner that has replaced her iPod music with Fifty Shades of Grey. Continue reading