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'''Living room''' (or '''sitting room''', especially in commonwealth English, also called '''lounge room''' in Australia or '''lounge''' in the UK) is a [[room]] for entertaining guests, reading, watching [[television|TV]] or other activities. |
'''Living room''' (or '''sitting room''', especially in commonwealth English, also called '''lounge room''' in Australia or '''lounge''' in the UK) is a [[room]] for entertaining guests, reading, watching [[television|TV]] or other activities. |
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[[Image:sittingroom.jpg|thumb|right|150px|"A sitting room in the UK."]] |
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In modern [[home]]s and [[apartment]]s the living room has replaced the old fashioned [[parlour]]. The term marks the twentieth-century effort of [[architect]]s and builders to strip the parlour of its burial and mourning associations. Typically, a living room will be furnished with a [[sofa]], [[chair]]s, occasional [[Table (furniture)|table]]s, perhaps a television and/or stereo equipment, [[Bookcase|bookshelves]], as well as other pieces of [[furniture]]. |
In modern [[home]]s and [[apartment]]s the living room has replaced the old fashioned [[parlour]]. The term marks the twentieth-century effort of [[architect]]s and builders to strip the parlour of its burial and mourning associations. Typically, a living room will be furnished with a [[sofa]], [[chair]]s, occasional [[Table (furniture)|table]]s, perhaps a television and/or stereo equipment, [[Bookcase|bookshelves]], as well as other pieces of [[furniture]]. |
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Revision as of 10:31, 7 August 2006
Living room (or sitting room, especially in commonwealth English, also called lounge room in Australia or lounge in the UK) is a room for entertaining guests, reading, watching TV or other activities.
In modern homes and apartments the living room has replaced the old fashioned parlour. The term marks the twentieth-century effort of architects and builders to strip the parlour of its burial and mourning associations. Typically, a living room will be furnished with a sofa, chairs, occasional tables, perhaps a television and/or stereo equipment, bookshelves, as well as other pieces of furniture.
In many homes, the living room is reserved for more formal and quiet entertaining while a separate recreation room or family room is used for more casual activities.
The term front room can also used to describe a living room, because in many homes the front door opens into the living room.
Other uses
- a chain of coffee shops in the San Diego, California area
- a church in Melbourne, Australia
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