This centuries-old room brings the essence of comfort to the heart of the home.
Though centuries old, keeping rooms are making a comeback in contemporary houses.
“They’re a great gathering space for family and friends while the party prep is happening.”
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“It allows everyone to get close to the actionbut not too close to the busy chef.
Everyone knows that the kitchen is the hub of the house and that they are primarilymade of hard surfaces.
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This space is all about warmth and comfort.
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As they become more popular, sizes and designs might vary, but one thing always remainsthe cozy factor.
Some have a built-inbreakfast nookor a rattan furniture set, similar to something you might see in a sunroom.
Others are large and feature afireplace as the focal point, reminiscent of the original keeping rooms.
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A keeping room isn’t always a completely separate room.
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However, they’re both considered a bonus space.
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