For the most part, people walk straight off the slopes with their skis slung over their shoulders and head straight to the nearest bar or eatery; there's no need to change clothes or freshen up and it's the perfect place to show off any ski gear gifts you've received. Drop your skis...
I think universally people want to be close to their kids when they are sweet and little but farther away when they are gross teenagers. This makes the new build process a bit more difficult as you have to predict the future, but I love what Annie came up with for them – same floor ...