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The word "den" is used to describe a room with a bookshelf filled with books and a desk for reading and writing. However, for the last several years, the layout plans where the den is consolidated with a living/dining room or a bedroom are becoming more common. Also, open-style dens like establishing a semi-private space somewhere in the hallway or in the passage hole and having a PC space exposed to the vaulted ceiling, are becoming popular. This current phenomenon stems from the fact that the purpose of having a den is not only for reading books and writing things, but also for using a PC and indulging oneself in music and hobbies as well as doing business. The den's purpose is now diversified and the mentality about having a private space in the residence is changing.
The mainstream for the last several years is an open-style den without any partitions, similar to the open-style kitchen trend. Because of the living situations in modern Japanese cities, it is not easy to secure enough residential space for each family member to have individual rooms. People yearn for open-style/ flexible layout plans and private space. A desired den right now is a space which satisfies both these needs. Complying with the present circumstances, we look into the den style which functions like a workroom, in addition to an individual room.

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