I got an email asking the question: Which room is considered the family room and which is the living room? I thought that was a great question worth its own post.
I called our good friend and amazing interior designer, Milt Diriwachter, to get a pro's take on the subject. He says the family room is the most connected room to the kitchen and outdoors, while the living room is traditionally more formal in nature.
Milt went on to say the most important thing is that the rooms have the function you need for your lifestyle. Massive gamers may want one room dedicated to such play, while people who love to read would want to create a warm quite space to kick back and drift away in a book. Milt believes the naming rules mean very little while the usability and function of each area is paramount.
What I got out of our conversation is that historically, specific rooms had a purpose. The family room was where the household gathered to play and talk while the living room was for more formal gatherings and often adult verses child oriented. However, today's family should toss out the out-dated rule book and use the various rooms to best suit their needs and lifestyle.
Best to you...
Gene Urban
The Urban Team at Realty Executives
602-234-5777
Milt Diriwachter Contact Info
Statement's Interior
statements1@cox.net
602-943-1765 (office)
480-695-6582 (cell)
