http://www.thehouseplanshop.com/blog/miscellaneous/89/ The latest news and information about house plans! Mon, 20 May 2013 06:32:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://www.thehouseplanshop.com/blog/miscellaneous/89/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Gerri B Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:25:48 +0000 http://www.thehouseplanshop.com/blog/?p=89#comment-32 Being a baby boomer myself, I agree with the concept of an open floor plan. My mother lives with me and I often wonder how much more difficult it would be for her to get around my house if I didn't have an open floor plan as she mostly relies on using a walker. Tight spaces are tricky for her. Also, since mom lives with me I find that I host every family get-together. Mom is more comfortable in a familiar space so the whole family gathers here for every occasion. So again, an open floor plan is a necessity providing plenty of room for everyone to congregate, talk and enjoy each other's company. And since I do host so many gatherings, I appreciate having plenty of dining space. I typically use my snack bar to serve a buffet style meal or it is used as the "kids table." The adults eat in the dining room, nook or outside on the covered patio. Everyone needs a place to sit and enjoy their meal. You mentioned some good ideas that are lifesavers for me and mom and few ideas I really should consider. Nice post. Being a baby boomer myself, I agree with the concept of an open floor plan. My mother lives with me and I often wonder how much more difficult it would be for her to get around my house if I didn’t have an open floor plan as she mostly relies on using a walker. Tight spaces are tricky for her. Also, since mom lives with me I find that I host every family get-together. Mom is more comfortable in a familiar space so the whole family gathers here for every occasion. So again, an open floor plan is a necessity providing plenty of room for everyone to congregate, talk and enjoy each other’s company. And since I do host so many gatherings, I appreciate having plenty of dining space. I typically use my snack bar to serve a buffet style meal or it is used as the “kids table.” The adults eat in the dining room, nook or outside on the covered patio. Everyone needs a place to sit and enjoy their meal. You mentioned some good ideas that are lifesavers for me and mom and few ideas I really should consider. Nice post.

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