UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS | FAMILY ROOM
THE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
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All in the family The family room, which is also called a den, should be a multipurpose room where people can relax, converse, enjoy a snack, and do fun activities. With this in mind, it is important to think about furniture pieces and other design pieces that
Family rooms should be able to accommodate conversation, relaxation, and recreation.
compliment this range. The options vary from family to family; some families prefer quieter activities so there may be bookshelves along the walls, while other families are more dynamic and would prefer to have an entertainment set. “Personally, for me, the most
important thing in a family room is a nice couch. I can’t imagine a family room not having a couch. It’s what makes it feel comfortable,” said Vicky Baldonado, sales manager of Furniture Outlet. Different combinations of sofas and couches can create a closed in
space for intimacy and inclusion, as a way to make people feel like they are warmly invited into the room. Baldonado said that some people may want to have a television in the room so the couches can be continued on page 5
