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Family Room
Family Room Fun!
Family rooms, by their very name, are for the family! And when most
of us think of family we think of relaxation and fun, as well as
informal settings for carefree entertaining. This is a room in which
we can truly "let our hair down". It demands space for
our hobbies, reading, watching TV or needlepointing. It also calls
for some imaginative planning, so all members of the family feel
that this is truly "their" room.
While family rooms have been a fairly recent concept, they have
really been around for centuries. In the past, they were called
second parlors, and allowed families to informally entertain while
front parlors were reserved for guests. Family rooms in the 90's
are truly fun rooms, filled with casual furnishings and unpretentious
but good, easy-going decorating.
Here are some tips you might consider in furnishing your family
room:
- Look for large or small tables, perhaps folded or stacked to
allow you're the opportunity to increase seating and allow for
that impromptu game of bridge.
- Ping-Pong, pool, air hockey games are a welcomed addition to
this room. Of course having the proper space is a requirement
of the type of game you select.
- An entertainment unit to house your TV, your VCR, and music
system is a must. Entertainment centers offer you a place for
everything and everything in its place!
- Desirable furniture might tend to be a bit oversize, and definitely
comfortable. Rounded arms, loose pillow-back sofas and storage
ottomans might be just what the family ordered!
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