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A living room or family room can also be considered a den, but a drawing room is something else entirely. If the term sounds a bit antiquated, that's because it dates back to Victorian-era England.
A bare room was considered to be in poor taste, so every surface was filled with objects that reflected the owner's interests and aspirations. The parlour was the most important room in a home and was the showcase for the homeowners where guests were entertained. The dining room was the second-most important room in the house.
English: Sunburst Ceiling, based on an engraving of the ancient "Temple of the Sun" by Robert Wood in "The ruins of Palmyra; otherwise Tedmor in the desart“ (London, 1753). The Drawing Room Ceiling in Osterley House
A drawing room is a room in a house where visitors may be entertained, and an alternative name for a living room. The name is derived from the 16th-century terms withdrawing room and withdrawing chamber , which remained in use through the 17th century, and made their first written appearance in 1642. [ 1 ]
For the 2024 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, designer Kate Figler was assigned a room with the title of “Venus Drawing Room.” That immediately transported the designer back to her art ...
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Mid-century case pieces (cabinets, credenzas, and shelving) are some of the most sought-after vintage furniture on the market. It's no surprise that IKEA's iterations are so valuable.
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