Living Room, Chair, Pendant Lighting, and Medium Hardwood Floor In the main living space, stairs lead to the basement. The white-framed chairs and couch were built by Jamie; the cabinets were designed by Jamie and built by a local cabinetmaker. Brazilian cherry floors run throughout the main house. The clerestory windows allow light in without sacrificing privacy.  Photo 2 of 13 in 5 Architectural Tricks and Devices to Bring Natural Light Into Your Home from Affordable, SIP-Built Family Home in Kansas City

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Clerestory windows, in combination with a glazed door, allow natural light to penetrate into this living room.