If you’ve been curious about keeping rooms, you’re not alone, as they’re on the rise. “Keeping rooms are common in Colonial style homes and are making a comeback in both renovations and new builds,” Karen Wolf, of k+co LIVING, says. One key fact to keep top of mind is that these spaces are located adjacent to the kitchen—as Noel Gatts of beam & bloom interiors states, “A feeling of flow between the kitchen and keeping room is imperative.” Looking to learn more about keeping rooms and possibly design your own? Below, designers chime in with the historical background, furniture suggestions, and more.

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