I see this trend in homes where the client does a lot of work on the main floor-from their kitchen or office and want to keep the kids nearby to keep an eye on them. They do sometimes make a formal DR into a playroom for the "now". This client was over the toddler stage and wanted to get on with entertaining and wanted a playroom for her kids downstairs. So that is what we achieved for them. CMR Interiors & Design Consultations Inc