"Homes & Gardens defines a keeping room as "a small, cozy space off the kitchen for guests, family, and friends to relax and socialize before dinner is ready to be served. A room connected to the kitchen so the host isn't cut off while cooking - but separate enough to keep a bit of the kitchen chaos at bay." The name itself, a keeping room, comes from the idea of "keeping" the household together. I love that."
"In the colder months, we're definitely drawn here for the fire! I love sitting here even alone, drinking my coffee in peace with the fireplace to keep me warm. Historically, keeping rooms were common in early American homes where families gathered in the warmest room of the house (usually near the fireplace) during the long winter months. It was where conversations happened, where children played at their parents' feet, where the ordinary rhythms of daily life were kept close to the warmth of the fire."
Spring touches refreshed the main floor with planted flowers, new pillow covers, and updated decor. Affordable pillows and a practical dining-bench idea were added to enhance comfort and function. Favorite spring decor finds are collected in an Amazon Storefront and an evolving Spring Shop. The living room is being reframed as a keeping room, a cozy space adjacent to the kitchen where hosts stay connected while limiting kitchen chaos. The keeping room provides warmth and gathering space in winter near the fireplace and remains a welcoming social spot through the spring season.
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