"Nobody ever sits in here!" A co-worker in a business where I was decorating invited me over to her house one day. The small room in question had some nice furniture, including a secretary that looked very valuable and a bit formal. And the other furniture was upholstered to be equally formal. The family included a motorcycle owner and some teens.
We picked a wide wale cord for an armchair and ottoman, and replaced silky looks with sturdy fabric in "early American" turkey red and dark green. The mood was definitely curl up and get cozy. No television in there made it perfect for reading the paper, petting the cat, writing a letter . . . even homework.
The floor plan enhanced the peace and quiet - the room wasn't the best route to the refrigerator, so people weren't passing through and chattering on the way. The owner called a few days after we were finished and announced that the whole family was already into putting their feet up and relaxing there.
Sound impossible? This was a real family, not like some I've seen on television. With a little thought (okay, more than a little) can you carve out a low pressure hideout at your place? The younger your kids, the easier it might be to start that custom now.
PS If your family's dream oasis hopes for less quiet and more "touchdown" just start with a sketch on a napkin. Maybe you want more kitchen access or a fridge (and trash facilities) right in the oasis room. Or do you want the game time relaxing furniture and big screen right in the kitchen? Dream. Make it yours.
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