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Vern's Musical Surprise

Designer Vern Yip maximizes space and function in a 400-square-foot carriage house.

Deserving Design : Episode HDDSN-110 -- More Projects »
Robert Weatherly is a middle-school teacher. His passion however, is playing and writing music. He started integrating music into his geography and math lessons, which then motivated him to start his own "School of Rock." He donates his time to giving music lessons, and even manages to give free instruments to kids who can’t afford them. Because he so generously gives his time and talent to children, designer Vern Yip is going make over his tiny 400-square-foot carriage house.
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Before: No Place to Eat
Next: After: Maximized Space
With only three rooms in the house, the living room has to serve many purposes. The homeowner uses it as hang-out area, a dining room and a place to store his musical equipment.

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Before: No Place to Eat

After: Maximized Space

Before: Bed in the Kitchen

After: Music Room

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