If Only I Had a Great Room Instead of a Living Room and Den Combined
posted on 3 January 2011 | posted in
Home and Garden
When we built this house only four years ago, we thought it would be the best layout for our small family of two adults and two teenagers. For the most part, it has been great. We redesigned the upstairs from four bedrooms to three, each with a large walk-in closet. There is a large family bathroom and a very large ensuite. On the main level, however, there is a large kitchen and eat -in area, but a small open area attached to it which has filled vvery quickly with a television unit, computer desk, various electronics and toys. There is barely enough room for a furniture set. There is an attached living room but divided by a bit of a wall. it is enough of a division such that there is a communication barrier between the two. I looked at this bunker as it was being built, and thought at the time that it should come down to allow a big space. Alas, I did not say anything at the time and now I regret it greatly. My husband does not see the problem, as order and tidiness means less to him. However, I feel cramped and hate the cluttered look of the area. Even the garden is rather cluttered - we have two sheds and you'll even see a pop up gazebo there on the warmer days of the year!
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