These are changing times.
New home designs and remodeling plans are calling for a large room at the back of the house. It combines the kitchen, dining area and space for entertaining family and guests.
Because new homes may not be as large as they were a decade ago, the formal living room, which was rarely used anyway, is giving way to more useful designations.
The front room, with or without a door, is usually located right off the front entry or hall. But, according to planner Debbie Travis, that doesn't mean it couldn't be used for a den, office, workroom or reading room.
It can be an attractive addition to your home, depending on how you furnish and decorate the room. If it's an office, for example, splurge on a beautiful, modern desk and hang artwork on the wall.
If it's a reading room, find a couple of great chairs and pair them with fine lamps. Anyone viewing these rooms from the entry way will be pleased and impressed.
It's true that hobby rooms or workrooms can become cluttered, but a dramatic screen can hide the clutter and enhance the appearance of the room at the same time.
If sewing is your hobby, dress up your mannequin. Have a long cutting table and stack fabrics attractively on shelves in the background.
Using the front room to demonstrate your interests can impress visitors.
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I think it is a great idea. I have seen many different things that people do with that room. I still like to have a room where visitors sit when they come un-announced. I keep it clean and tidy, so I don't stress over the rest of the house.