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What is living room and drawing room. The drawing room is typically situated near the entrance and close to the front door so guests can go directly inside without having to pass through other rooms. We go from very small through to large. Interior designer katie stix from anderson design studio created this modern living room with enduring style in mind. A drawing room makes the first impression of your entire home on your guests and can give a warm welcome to them with its decor and style.
For each living room size i ve taken into account a conversation area a square conversation space and an extra 3ft 0 9m for circulation. Such a room is sometimes called a front room when it is near the main entrance at the front of the house it is also known as drawing room. The living room on the other hand is often found at the center of the house. 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.
Carving out the main living area is a planter room divider which enlivens the space with gorgeous greenery. Drawing room definition a formal reception room especially in an apartment or private house. All the dimensions i talk about are for a rectangular shaped room. In western architecture a living room also called a lounge room australian english lounge or hall british english or sitting room british english is a room in a residential house or apartment for relaxing and socializing.
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. Living room styles dictate much of what the space will look like. A comfortable room in a large house used for relaxing or for entertaining guests 2. If you already have a living room for more low key activities your drawing room can act as a more formal and sophisticated setting for hosting and entertaining guests.
18 types of living room styles photos see examples and pictures of the 17 main types of living room styles including modern country scandinavian asian cottage mid century modern and more.