Considering Family Areas in 5 “Big Picture” Steps By Bill William At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Whether you are designing a new home or remodeling your existing home, the amount of issues clamoring for attention can be mind-boggling. What types of wood will I use? How will I lay out my living room? Will the kitchen be a place for only cooking or for meals as well? Needless to say, you ought to think “big picture” first before tackling the little issues. Why worry about wood before you know where it‘s going?

The home is all about family harmony. For this reason, it is a great idea to start with the common areas. The living room, the dining room and the kitchen are the places where the family will most often be together. Sound family rooms, sound family, the saying goes. To try and solve the big questions first, look at these five issues surrounding common areas of the home.

1. How will the living room design pan out? As we all know, the living room often depends on the entertainment center. The big decisions revolve around the spacing and set-up of the television and stereo, and how this area flows toward the sofas and chairs. Most living rooms end up being home theaters in one way or another. The amount of electronics can become overwhelming. Tip: To discreetly house the many electronic components in your living room, go with a wooden wall unit.

2. Is the basement a fun room or a stately alternative? For many families, the basement is an ideal place to let the kids have fun and relax. It’s out of sight, you don’t have to worry about tripping over toys and it gives children a place of their own. However, if the children are grown up, it can morph into a room that adults and teenagers alike can use. Think of it as a secluded getaway within the home. What it lacks in sunlight can be made up for in artificial lighting and ambiance.

3. The office: to be or not to be. Like electronics in the living room, the modern lifestyle requires computers, printers, fax machines and scanners. Do you want these spread out among the house or tucked away in an all-business office? The office can be very attractive, as it will keep the “work” feeling away from the rest of the home. Laptop computers may still be on the loose, but at least you can confine the bulky electronics to a private room.

4. Do all meals take place in the dining room? Eating together is what establishes strong family bonds. As time goes by, limiting meals to one place can become tedious. Do you want to encourage a more relaxed atmosphere for lunch and breakfast? If you think mealtime should be sacred at all times, stick with the dining room and its formal feeling.

5. The kitchen: chefs only? Finally, setting up your kitchen for light meals can add a comfortable alternative to the dining room scenario. Quick breakfasts or lunch for just a few people can make your kitchen more than a chef’s paradise. Consider setting up a kitchen wall unit to make all the space usable.

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