06/02/2026
Rooms.
I know open-concept living has its place, and I can certainly appreciate it. But I’ve always loved houses with rooms!
As part of a large family, privacy is a rare luxury. Open spaces are wonderful for gathering together, but there is something equally valuable about being able to retreat to a quiet room with its own character and atmosphere.
That’s one of the things I love most about .
We often host multi-generational families and groups of friends, and the house works hard to keep everyone happy. There are spaces designed for gatherings and spaces designed for escaping.
The kitchen flows into the family room, creating a natural hub for conversation, meals, games, and laughter. But tucked away is the parlour, a quieter space for a glass of wine, a deep conversation, a good book, or simply watching the fire crackle.
Our grand dining room offers another kind of retreat. Separate enough to feel intimate, yet close enough that the children can still burst in with an impromptu performance or a song they’ve decided everyone needs to hear!
This is the beauty of rooms.
It’s an element of old home architecture that has largely been forgotten. Walls aren’t just barriers; they create space for experiences.
And perhaps that’s why old houses continue to feel so special. They understand that not every memory is made in the same room.
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