Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 28 · column 1 of 5 · from the scan, no model involved
The tamilv room of the '70s
was a post-hippie hodgepodge of
macrame wall hangings, beanbag chairs, giant throw pillows, homemade baskets and sprawling ferns. The decorating trend, like the prev ailing attitude, was “anything goes.”
Times have changed. Today’s family room is stylish but homev, elegant yet comfortable. It’s a room in which you can exercise one moment and in which you can entertain guests the next. The trend these days is toward practicality and informality — without sacrificing good taste.
Most of the homes being built today include a multifunctional room — usually located off the kitchen or upstairs. Freauendy, the room is equipped with fireplace, wet bar, built-in shelves and skylight.
'If you’re living in an older home, you may have to convert one of your spare bedrooms into a multifunctional room. Or if you’re more ambitious, you might consider enclosing your front or back porch. This could improve the overall appearance of your house and give you the extra room you need.
Because porch space is typically long and narrow, it doesn’t allow for a very workable seating arrangement.
Therefore, substitute the cumbersome couch and wing chair for a love seat and wicker rocker, and instead
80.3%