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Before: Situated behind walls and French doors, the original dining room did not work any better as a living room. Because of effective interior zoning, the new open plan gains space but does not sacrifice privacy.

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Making More out of Less

Empty-nesters find a better plan for space, makes downsizing easier.

The transition was surprisingly easy. In the previous act, John and Mary Millette were living with two growing sons in a 5,000-plus-square-foot house in Charleston.

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