Key-Glyph wrote:This whole discussion fascinates me because I've learned, from moving from apartment to apartment, that the accepted purposes of rooms (as well as the square footage allocated to each type by the architects) tends to clash with how I'd be happiest setting up my spaces.
If I were you, I would spend a little bit of time studying living room arrangements in Japan and Korea. Perhaps have a low table for gaming/eating at/doing work, surrounded by small cushions to sit on for comfort. It can allow you to continue doing what you enjoy but offering a cultural aesthetic your family and friends may find unique and fun.
Rooms are defined by how you want to use them, as opposed to having an express purpose. I live in a loft which basically contains just one massive room with a few low walls to divide it into smaller sections. My living room is my dining room, den, kitchen, library, office, etc. I say don't worry about it.