Family room
A family room is an informal, all-purpose room in a
The term family room is defined in the 1945 book Tomorrow's House by George Nelson and Henry Wright.[4] Chapter 7, entitled "The Room Without a Name" spoke of the need in modern life for a new "biggest room in the house" that would serve the social and recreational needs of the entire family, allowing activities that would not be permitted in the living room.
This "big room" would have furnishings and materials that were "tough", for hard use, and it should be easy to clean. In contrast with the existing "
The distinction between a family room, living room, and recreation room is fluid, but can be classified according to three characteristics: location, function and design.[5] Football games on large color televisions made family rooms large enough for parents and children more popular during the 1970s.[6] In homes with more than one, the family room is less formal, both in function and furnishings and is located away from the main entrance, while the living room is usually the more formal, reserved for guests, special occasions and the display of items such as antiques or artwork. It is typically located in the central part of the house towards the front. The recreation room is typically in the basement and used for games and playtime.
In homes with only one, the terms are generally used interchangeably. In
See also
References
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- ^ Lucian, Stefan (2011-01-06). "The Main Differences Between A Living Room And A Family Room". Homedit. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
- ^ "TV, football affects home living, layout". Tucson Daily Citizen. UPI. August 6, 1973. p. 20. Retrieved September 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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