FABULOUS FAMILY SPACES | FOUR SPECIAL ROOMS IDEAL TO DWELL WITH LOVED ONES Fun & Functional THE FRATES CREATED AN OPEN SPACE THAT'S GREAT NOT ONLY FOR ENTERTAINING BUT ALSO HIDING TOYS. BY JESSICA WRIGHT | PHOTOS BY DAVID HUNGATE THE GREAT ROOM and kitchen of Rob & Karen Frate's Troutville home left little to be desired... until now. New cabinets, floors, furniture and appliances are just the 54 JULY/AUGUST 2014 beginning of their revamped, more functional space. The area also includes a quaint breakfast nook that serves several purposes - a nice place to share a meal and built-in storage for their son Joshua's toys. If they aren't asleep, Rob says this family-friendly space is exactly where to find them. THE R OANOKER.COM