Family room means the opposite of living room, where this space is more designed for comfort than for show. In this room, families can gather, relax, have fun, and spend time together.The placement of this room is usually located at the back of the house, and adjacent to the dining room, and is connected to a terrace or backyard.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 rumpus rooms of the time, it would occasionally serve for slightly more formal entertainment, so it should be a handsome room and should have cupboards where toys, tools, etc. could be kept out of sight.

Living room with formal decorationsNew Orleans living room with formal decorationsThe 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.