How many of you have an unused, or under used room in your home? The most commonly under utilized room in our homes is the formal living room.
Although many of us do not use our living rooms much, if at all, you may still be 'holding on to it.
'Reasons for leaving your living room intact are varied.
Perhaps you spent alot of money furnishing it years ago, or have furniture in the room that you wouldn't have another use for if not placed in the living room, or it could be the notion that you should have a living room in your home because that was a part of your home while growing up.
Whatever the reason, there are good reasons to give up your living room and re-purpose it into a space that will be well used and well loved.
During the initial planning phase, you will need to think about how you live and want to use your spaces.
For example, if you entertain both formally and informally on a frequent basis you may need a large formal dining space to accommodate sit down dinners.
When entertaining, often the guests tend to stay in the kitchen and adjoining family room, while literally ignoring the dining room and living room spaces.
The family room can bespacious and great for watching TV and DVDs, but what may be lacking is a place o go relax and read a book without the distraction of the TV, but still be in the common area of the house versus relegated to a bedroom.
One solution is to flip spaces.
For example turn a dining room into a "R&R Room", (short for the Rest & Relaxation Room).
If you need a bigger dining room,turn the unused living room into the dining room.
The R&R Room can incorporate design elements to support many uses.
A custom designed daybed is perfect for relaxing on with a book in hand.
The dry bar along with a coordinating pub height table and swivel bar stools is a great spot for guests to enjoy appetizers and drinks away from the kitchen area.
The area can be defined with an area rug that makes the space cozy and unifies the color scheme for the room and the entry and dining room which are in the same 'visual space'.
If you are interested in 're-purposing' a room or space in your home start with some discussion among your family members.
Think about a function you are either missing or would like to bring into your home.
Remember that the design of your home is deeply personal and above all else should support the way you want to live.
Although many of us do not use our living rooms much, if at all, you may still be 'holding on to it.
'Reasons for leaving your living room intact are varied.
Perhaps you spent alot of money furnishing it years ago, or have furniture in the room that you wouldn't have another use for if not placed in the living room, or it could be the notion that you should have a living room in your home because that was a part of your home while growing up.
Whatever the reason, there are good reasons to give up your living room and re-purpose it into a space that will be well used and well loved.
During the initial planning phase, you will need to think about how you live and want to use your spaces.
For example, if you entertain both formally and informally on a frequent basis you may need a large formal dining space to accommodate sit down dinners.
When entertaining, often the guests tend to stay in the kitchen and adjoining family room, while literally ignoring the dining room and living room spaces.
The family room can bespacious and great for watching TV and DVDs, but what may be lacking is a place o go relax and read a book without the distraction of the TV, but still be in the common area of the house versus relegated to a bedroom.
One solution is to flip spaces.
For example turn a dining room into a "R&R Room", (short for the Rest & Relaxation Room).
If you need a bigger dining room,turn the unused living room into the dining room.
The R&R Room can incorporate design elements to support many uses.
A custom designed daybed is perfect for relaxing on with a book in hand.
The dry bar along with a coordinating pub height table and swivel bar stools is a great spot for guests to enjoy appetizers and drinks away from the kitchen area.
The area can be defined with an area rug that makes the space cozy and unifies the color scheme for the room and the entry and dining room which are in the same 'visual space'.
If you are interested in 're-purposing' a room or space in your home start with some discussion among your family members.
Think about a function you are either missing or would like to bring into your home.
Remember that the design of your home is deeply personal and above all else should support the way you want to live.
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