Other homes have a more formal living room and a separate family room that s more casual.
Formal living room next to family room. No longer just a formal space a living room is often a gathering spot for the family to relax and unwind and spend time together. Along with the kitchen the living room is the main common space in most family homes but the exact nature of how to use it has been mysterious for a long time. While there really isn t a technical distinction one distinguishing mark of a family room is the presence of a television when there s another living room with no tv. Make it personal with favorite photos artwork and other objects.
Both the living room and the family room are two important areas in a house. Sometimes people get confused and as a result the terms become interchangeable. According to joan dejean writing for the new york times living rooms started out as formal display spaces for welcoming guests in the 17th century but slowly morphed into the more casual gathering spaces that we know today. We ll show you how to create a casual well decorated space that keeps practicality in mind with the use of durable fabrics sturdy furniture and plenty of storage for your family s gear.
Make the space more vibrant by adding bold color and make it special with a unique family theme. You already have a living room so infuse some personality into your den or family room creating a space which expresses who your family really is. The distinction between a family room living room and recreation room is fluid but can be classified according to three characteristics. While a living room will usually have the same type of furniture as a family room will including chairs a coffee table and a sofa they are generally more stylish and formal than comfortable.
The furnishings in both a living room and a family room tend to be similar in function but typically differ greatly in style. When not in use as a formla dining room the space can even be transformed in to a cozy corner and with the addition of two seater couch or it could be easily transformed into a play area with a little thought. In homes with more than one the family room is less formal both in function and furnishings. It s common to find wingback chairs in a living room and to have family heirlooms and valuables on display rather than knick knacks and family pictures.
Formal dining rooms are starting to go the way of the formal living room out of service. Have fun decorating your family room. Football games on large color televisions made family rooms large enough for parents and children more popular during the 1970s. Location function and design.
By analyzing the functions and needs of each person you have the ability to customize your formal living room to fit your family.