If you don’t use an area, why not? Do you avoid your desk because it’s too far away from the activity of the house—or too close to the activity of the house? Do you find yourself sitting in the kitchen instead of in the living room because the living room is too crowded—or too bare? Do you dislike reading in the armchair because the light isn’t good or because there’s no place to put your coffee mug? Walk through a room that’s underused and ask yourself, “What could I do to make this area more attractive?” Figure out what’s needed to make the room more inviting: more light, plants, art,
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