livingroom

Sofa's usual home

A living room is the main common area in a home where people gather for relaxation, conversation, and entertainment rather than sleeping or eating.

It typically contains comfortable seating like sofas and chairs, and often a television.

The term distinguishes this social space from more functional rooms like kitchens or bedrooms.

In British English, the equivalent terms sitting room or lounge are more common.

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

bookshelf · recliner · sectional · loveseat · ottoman · entertainment center · end table · TV stand · credenza · floor lamp

decor

curtains

Hanging fabric window covers

  • rugTextile floor covering
  • artworkVisual creative production
  • vaseOrnamental container for flowers

mantelpiece · throw blanket · houseplant · picture frames · tapestry · mirrors · cushions · drapes · chandelier · sconces

architecture

hearth

Fireplace floor area

alcove · hardwood floor · crown molding · recessed lighting · wainscoting · open plan · archway · skylight · picture window · exposed brick

gathering

conversation

Exchange of spoken ideas

socializing · game night · movie night · gathering · hospitality · visiting · chatting · entertaining · reunion · get-together

media

television

Broadcast viewing device

speakers · gaming console · screen · binge-watching · home theater · cable box · smart TV · soundbar · Netflix · video games

Opposites
room function/public vs. private

livingroombedroom

Room for sleeping

bathroom · master bedroom · boudoir · en suite · closet

room function/leisure vs. utility

livingroomlaundry room

Space for washing clothes

utility room · furnace room · boiler room · kitchen · mudroom

interior vs. exterior domestic space

livingroombackyard

Outdoor space behind home

front yard · patio · deck · garden · porch

Family

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