This imaginative homeowner made good use of some unused space in his Kennebunk, Maine attic. Creating a library/study using old furniture, simple bookshelves, oriental rugs and other items to make this space a cozy and interesting place to read or just hang out and relax. Sometimes it doesn’t take much, just a little creativity.
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This is truly one of the coziest attics I’ve seen in a long time. But it seems like a vanity project. Given the Maine climate, this space would be comfortable for about 2 weeks in early summer and again in early fall.