I love my formal dining room, but I could probably live without it (if we had a differntly designed kitchen). Lots of people scoff at formal living rooms, but that’s something I won’t give up. We use it all the time when guests are here and it’s my haven from the kids, TV, toys, etc. in the “family” room.
A trend I think should definitely go by the wayside is the “garden tub” in the master bath. I admit, when we built the house I thought it would be great, but once the kids came along, it just became the big bubble bath tub. I never bother with it and don’t miss it a bit. What a space waster. Would love to remodel and have a big walk-in shower with a built-in seat and wall niches instead.
I couldn't agree more. We have this triangle shaped thing that only gets used by the grandkids and the dog. I want to tear it out and turn that area into a dressing area. Our walk-in closet isn't big enough for the dressers and in spite of the huge bathroom, the dressers won't fit in there either so we have to go into the bed room to get the 'drawer' clothes then back into the walk-in to get the hanging stuff like pants and shirts. I think our builder was smoking wacky tabaccy when he was drawing up the plans for this place. I wish I had a formal living room.....