Great Room Definition
Architecture defines the great room as a large, open-concept space that serves more than one function. Most often used for relaxation and recreation, the great room also typically incorporates a dining area and may open directly into the kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Medieval castles typically contained one centralized living area. This great hall functioned as a sitting room, study and dining room.
Modern Design
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While vaulted or cathedral ceilings, massive fireplaces and expansive windows often characterize a great room, they are not requisite features. Any home designed to combine the living or family room, dining area and kitchen into an open, fluid space can be described as having a great room.
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Function
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The great room widely replaced the formal living room during the 1990s due to its ability to provide a central gathering space that allows for unobstructed views throughout the "heart" of the home. Great rooms often incorporate a half wall or counter that delineates the kitchen from the rest of the space. Furniture and rugs define living and dining areas, and the absence of walls allows for decorating flexibility.
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