A crisp corner-hugging design aides the sophisticated vibe of this TV room.
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Subtle changes in size and shape can draw the eyes along numerous clean lines.
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Exposed ducts let homeowners virtually erase impeding ceilings. Here it opened up a head-turning harmony of geometric lines.
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A duct run along a wall rather than down the middle adds drama while letting the exposed rafters steal the show here.
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In wood-happy spaces, big shimmering metal accents help break up the material palette.
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The exposure method works even in spaces with low ceilings. In this basement lounge area, a jet-black duct system adds depth to an otherwise closed-in space.
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Sleek and minimalist, this stunning duct is a powerful decor statement all its own.
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Smart ductwork can solve spatial challenges, too. A towering ceiling gets mediated by exposed beams and symmetrical ductwork here.
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Despite the challenge of 8-foot-high ceilings, Costello had to go with exposed ducts in this Phoenix-area home, because the midcentury house didn't have attic space. The only other feasible option was to run the system on the roof — not efficient in a scorching-hot city, nor aesthetically pleasing.
A crisp corner-hugging design aides the sophisticated vibe of this TV room.
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