Language with a flourish

[catherine at cator-manor.demon.co.uk]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., pengolodh_sc at y... wrote:
> I was looking through some old, American houseplan-catalogues, when 
I 
> came over this little gem (for a house in "English" (i.e. Tudor-) 
> style):
> 
> "Here is truly an exquisite Tudor adaption.  The exterior, with its 
> interesting roof-lines, window treatment, stately chimney and its 
> appealing use of brick and stucco, could hardly be more dramatic.
> 
> Inside, the drama really begins to unfold as one envisions his 
> family's living patterns.  The delightfully large receiving hall 
has 
> a two story ceiling and controls the flexible traffic patterns.  
The 
> living and dining rooms, with the library nearby, will cater to the 
> formal living pursuits.  The guest room offers another haven for 
the 
> enjoyment of peace and quiet.  Observe the adjacent full bath.
> 
> Just inside the entrance from the garage is the laundry room.  For 
> the family's informal activities there are the interactions of the 
> family room - covered porch - nook - kitchen zone.  Notice the 
raised 
> hearth fireplace, the wood boxes, the sliding glass doors, built-in 
> bar and the kitchen pass-thru.  Adding to the charm of the family 
> room is its high ceiling.  From the second floor hall one can look 
> down and observe the activities below."
> 
> In 1987, the above had been replaced by this:
> 
> "Sharply angled rooflines and a profusion of diamond-paned windows 
> enliven this stately Tudor.  the covered porch entrance leads into 
a 
> large receiving hall with a guest bedroom and bath just to the 
left.  
> The spacious living room has an adjoining library-study with built-
in 
> bookshelves and its own covered porch.  An eating nook and bay-
> windowed dining room flank the U-shaped kitchen on either side.  A 
> fireplace wall with twin storage boxes provides a focal point in 
the 
> generous family room.  there are four bedrooms and a lounge, with 
> extra storage beyond it, on the second floor."
> 
> Which of the two above examples (describing the same house) is most 
> helpful?  Any comments on the language employed?
> 
> Best regards
> Christian Stubø

Before I answer, a question.  What on earth are "flexible traffic 
patterns"?

Catherine