living room with grand piano, fireplace, rug, sofa and lots of windows
The living room is also known as a sitting room, lounge room, or lounge. This room is also called the front room, because in many homes the front door opens into the living room. It is a room for entertaining guests, reading, writing, watching TV, and other activities.
In modern homes, the living room is a replacement for the old-fashioned parlor.
In the United States, the living room is often used for quiet entertaining, while the family room is a room for recreation and casual activities.
a less formal room for living (orange accents)
Furniture
Typical furniture found in a living room is a sofa, chairs, a small table, a television, lamps and bookshelves. Sometimes there is a fireplace in the living room, but mostly in the UK.