Slifer Designs

Gone are the dark, dungeon family rooms from the 1970s — thank goodness. Family rooms are truly a place where everyone wants to hang out, especially on vacation. With a little thought, attention to detail and a touch of whimsy, you can create a room worthy of your family's time. A family room should be a fun space that reflects what you all enjoy. Start off with creating a good layout. This includes comfortable seating — and plenty of it.

Just as your home is your haven, your kids' rooms are their places to retreat, relax, unwind and feel totally at home. That said, designing for kids is a bit different from designing the rest of your home. After all, kids have opinions and specific likes and dislikes — and they don't always coincide with your aesthetic. That doesn't mean you don't have sway in what the kids' rooms look like, but it takes a little negotiating to come to a conclusion you both love.

EDWARDS — Noah Nordheimer and his partners say they want to help the addicted, and are spending $136 million to do it. Nordheimer's Baltimore-based Concerted Care Group and several investors finally bought the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. The sale was recorded Wednesday. They plan to transform the Lodge into a high-end health/wellness and addiction treatment center. When they're done, they will have spent $136 million to convert the hotel, staff and operate their facility, Nordheimer said.