Pattern 181
The Fire
Context Common Areas at the Heart129
Problem
Without some visible point of warmth and light, many living rooms lack a natural center; people scatter about at random instead of gathering around something shared.
Solution
Build an open fire or a hearth into the room and gather the seating around it, so the household has a warm, natural center to settle around together.
Usage Compost178 · Sitting Circle185 · Window Place180