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| A family room lurks inside this vintage design. |
Floor Plans: Family Rooms — Born in the 19th Century
Common knowledge has it that the “family room” came into being during the latter half of the 20th century when families outgrew the tiny ranch houses built immediately after World War II and began seeking larger, more luxurious homes.
Well, common knowledge is off by more than a century.
That relaxed, informal space for families actually emerged in the 1870s (if not before). ...
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