It’s A Pinoy Home If…
Posted on | March 16, 2009 |
…Cleanliness is a natural trait. Often, the shoes worn outside are not the same footwear for inside the house. When shoes are left outside the house, storage space should be provided for these.
…Eating is a favorite pastime. It is an activity that goes on almost the whole day and, many times, does not have to interrupt the viewing of favorite TV shows. Some people would like a spot for a TV set in the dining area and, probably, enough bench space to stretch out for an after-meal siesta. It also means we must give priority to dining rooms more than living rooms. Dining rooms must be set up like an extension of living rooms.
…Filipinos love to decorate their walls. In the dining area, there is usually an image of The Last Supper or a display case of the family’s prized dishes or mementos. A wall and shelves for these distinctive decorations must be provided.
…Filipinos love to eat bagoong, daing, dried pusit and all the delicious, smelly stuff. The kitchen must be properly ventilated to get rid of the odor.
…Filipinos are very hospitable. There is always an array of guests, relatives, friends and relatives of friends, to entertain. And for certain, serving food is a big part of the equation. When the ubiquitous guests leave, the hosts are left with lots of dishes to dry. A “banguerahan” or dish-drying area may be the best solution.