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WHEN THE KIDS ARE AWAY,
THE PARENTS WILL PLAY BY MICHELLE HUFFMAN
PHOTOS BY ERICA BARRACA
As homeowners reach that point when their children have finally flown away and they take a look at their empty nests, they have an opportunity to really evaluate what they want out of a house — and have a lot of fun with it. Architect Paul Konstant recently built homes for two such empty-nester couples. Here’s a look inside.
Konstant's Glencoe clients wanted to reduce home maintenance, while still embracing traditional rooms like this sitting room, as well as a living room and dining room.