TMIT 06: Family Space (+ Experiment Update)

🎙️ TMIT 06: The Most Important Thing About Family Space (with Experiment Update)

“A room is only as good as you feel when you’re in it.” — Philip Johnson

What makes a home nourishing to its members? In this episode, we explore how space shapes family connection, creativity, and calm.

Drawing on research from the Journal of Environmental Psychology, we discuss why perceived spaciousness matters more than square footage, and how small, intentional changes can transform how your home functions emotionally.

TMIT about Family Space: How your home feels to your family matters more than what it looks like or how big it is. If you can think through the Rhythms and Relationships in your home, you can make intentional areas to fit your family's needs.

We introduce a new 3x3 Family Space Matrix—a tool for evaluating your home across three Rhythms (Create, Rest, Play) and three Relationship modes (Individual, Small Group, Whole Family).

Then we take stock of our own home: what’s working, what’s missing, and what we’re experimenting with next.

We also discuss:

• How soft flooring, turf, and gym mats changed our family’s use of space
• The excitement of kids having their own “create + display” zones
• Where we can improve our individual rhythms

🔗 Matrix Tool → TMIT 06: Family Space Matrix
🧠 Research Mentioned → Journal of Environmental Psychology, 2018 study on perceived space & family functioning