We had to downsize a bit when we moved into the house we are now in. When unpacking, I was lamenting the lack of space for my sewing and my DH made a quip "why don't you just use the LR"? I thought about it and did just that.....we have a FR and if we do have company, which isn't often, we go in there......works for everyone here and I have a lovely window to look out of when I am sewing (and I can be the nosie neighbor without looking like one....LOL)