great room
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He reasoned that if the lodge was going to accommodate more than 20 guests, which was the intent, they’d need a massive great room.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
The extravagant gesture of its shape is undercut by its refusal to give us any great room, any place of gregarious gathering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Instead, visitors pass through double wooden gates into the courtyard, then through glass pocket doors into the great room and kitchen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with the open great room, which is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass that allows natural light to flood in.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2025
The great room is filled with the gentle sounds of needles clicking, along with the occasional snap or pop from the fireplace.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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