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BRIGHT IDEA
THE SOUND OF
MUSIC
By Melissa Mauzy
Calling all singers, songwriters, pianists and more… turn that extra, unused space in your home into a music room. This dedicated spot for playing and practicing is about more than just the instruments and equipment. It is a place to showcase your talents and creativity.
Music on Wheels By Brian Crabb, VIVA Collectiv. The designer wanted to create a space for the homeowner to be able to jam wherever she goes, so the room is actually built onto a moveable trailer. For the wide-planked walls, they used 1/2" birch plywood cut into 12" strips with a slight gap between to create visual interest. An oversized glass garage door naturally lights the room and allows it to open up to the world. The space was finished by hanging all of the homeowner’s numerous violins throughout the room to make a space that is truly hers. Photography by Don Shreve.
Songwriter’s Space By Jaque Bethke, Jaque Bethke Design. This room was created for a client who was a songwriter. The room is outfitted with a specialized desk for keyboards, microphones and instruments for working in an inspirational space. A birdseye maple was used to elevate the very special guitar collection, which was then highlighted in red leather and studs for a rocker vibe. The room is surrounded with glass panels, which were etched with the songwriter's favorite lyrics. Plenty of storage was provided on the perimeter and created benches for other artists to sit and collaborate. Photography by Steve Henke.
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