"In our society, people seem to be spending more time at home than ever before. Blame it on the pandemic, the tense state of our world, or the fact that a lot more of us are working from home-but we really seem to like being in our own spaces more than anywhere else. As Sociological Science reported in 2024, between 2003 to 2022, the average time spent at home among American adults has risen by one hour and 39 minutes in a typical day."
"Tartt Elias describes the three purposes philosophy as "no room in a home goes unused or only used once or twice per year," she says. "The idea is to think of at least three purposes for each space, so nothing is wasted, unused, or underused." Imagine it this way: Your living room could also serve as your game room, gathering space, and cocktail lounge. In addition to a sleep space, your bedroom could be used as a lounging spot"
People are spending substantially more time at home; between 2003 and 2022 the average time spent at home among American adults rose by one hour and 39 minutes per day. Many homes are compact, so maximizing existing space has become a priority. The "three purposes" philosophy requires assigning at least three distinct functions to every room so nothing is wasted or underused. Practical examples include using a living room as a game room, gathering space, and cocktail lounge; a bedroom as sleep, lounging, and hobby area; and a laundry room doubling as a home office and gift-wrap station. Multiuse design increases flexibility and everyday utility.
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