rec rooms
Basement leisure areas
Rec rooms—short for recreation rooms—are casual spaces in homes or institutions designed for leisure activities.
A basement rec room might have a pool table, television, and comfortable seating.
In institutional settings like dormitories or community centers, rec rooms provide shared space for games, socializing, and relaxation: The kids spent the afternoon in the rec room playing video games.
Slate bed for cue sports
- foosballTabletop soccer game
- ping-pongMiniature tennis on table
- air hockeyCushioned-surface table sport
- dartsThrown pointed missiles
arcade games · pinball · skee-ball · billiards · shuffleboard · video games · board games · chess
Domestic entertainment system
- karaokeSinging to backing tracks
- DJ boothMixing equipment enclosure
- dance floorSpace designated for movement
- movie screeningPublic film viewing event
big screen · projector · sound system · stage · streaming · media center · surround sound · disco ball
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
- lounge chairExtended seat for resting
- bean bagStuffed flexible seat
- sectionalSofa made of units
bar counter · bar stools · coffee table · shelving · mini fridge · wet bar · carpet · soft lighting
Collection of people meeting
- hangoutFrequented gathering place
- partyGathering for celebration
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- game nightCasual play gathering
movie night · bonding · hosting · mingling · reunion · camaraderie · fellowship · conversation
Subterranean building level
- man cavePrivate male hangout space
- she shedWoman's private outbuilding
- denPrivate room or lair
- hangoutFrequented gathering place
finished basement · converted garage · clubhouse · lounge · playroom
Handmade artistic works
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- art studioSpace for making visual works
- reading nookSecluded spot for books
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
collecting · music practice · woodworking · train set · display case · workbench · sewing · pottery
pool table
Slate bed for cue sports
- foosballTabletop soccer game
- ping-pongMiniature tennis on table
- air hockeyCushioned-surface table sport
darts · arcade games · pinball · skee-ball · billiards · shuffleboard · video games · board games · chess · checkers
home theater
Domestic entertainment system
- karaokeSinging to backing tracks
- DJ boothMixing equipment enclosure
- dance floorSpace designated for movement
movie screening · big screen · projector · sound system · stage · streaming · media center · surround sound · disco ball · microphone
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
- lounge chairExtended seat for resting
- bean bagStuffed flexible seat
sectional · bar counter · bar stools · coffee table · shelving · mini fridge · wet bar · carpet · soft lighting · curtains
gathering
Collection of people meeting
game night · movie night · bonding · hosting · mingling · reunion · camaraderie · fellowship · conversation · meetup
basement
Subterranean building level
hangout · finished basement · converted garage · clubhouse · lounge · playroom
crafts
Handmade artistic works
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- art studioSpace for making visual works
- reading nookSecluded spot for books
modeling · collecting · music practice · woodworking · train set · display case · workbench · sewing · pottery · easel
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Rooms for entertaining
drawing rooms · sitting rooms · front rooms · salons · reception rooms
rec roomshome offices
Workspaces within residences
studies · workrooms · offices · utility rooms · laundry rooms
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