Thanks for the link. I obviously visited that thread a month ago, but don't recall reading the backroom lot info. Lots of good info there. I see it's more like a new total thing, than a way to mix any existing lot categories iinto one lot, but still, with a bookshelf upstairs, the usage of the room will still be quite flexible, allowing for plenty of imagination.
Hoping to see more about how other simmers use this feature now that we are a month into simming with the new pack :)
And I'll return to my own game in just a couple days - can't wait to continue exploring R&L :)