A message to architects
Attention all those who design family homes. There is something lacking in most of the new, modern, resort style homes displayed in the real estate section of newspapers. And in the new display homes in the "Homes" section of the weekend papers. A coat closet. Years ago, well, a couple of generations ago, when you walked into your home, there was a coat closet built in somewhere near the front door, or at least a shelf for hats and a row of hooks under it for coats. So handy for coming and going to have your coat and hat always ready by the door. Now, when you walk into your home, you have to go all the way to your bedroom wardrobe to hang up your coat. I've also noticed in a lot of new designs, there doesn't seem to be a linen press in there. Not in the laundry, not in the hallway. Where are people expected to store their sheets and towels? Their polishing cloths? And whatever else people shove in there. There doesn't seem to be any provision for...