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Simple tricks carVfc out rooms in the open spaces.

An area rug defines the living room. Curtain panels mark,

the transition to the dining room, helping that space seem

enclosed. The window seat streamlines the living area,-,

offering seating for a crowd without view-blocking

furniture. “We didn't want to waste any space,” Jon says.