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Sensible storage helps keep the house footprint small.
Home offices are becoming common as more people telecommute for at least a part of their work week. Office space may be carved out of a living room, bedroom or den, putting a premium on built-ins and furniture that can keep computers and other office clutter out of sight when the room is being used for something else. Many manufacturers are offering multifunctional furnishings that are compact and incorporate integral storage, such as desks that fold up to look like cabinets. Being able to use a room for more than one purpose can help keep the house smaller, a cornerstone of green building.