Until the late 19th century, the front parlour was the room in the house used for formal social events, including where the recent deceased were laid out. After World War I, the number of deaths due to the Influenza had decrease, the magazine Ladies Home Journal published an issue in 1910 suggesting that the parlor should no longer be called a death room and instead be called “living-room” since it was a room in the home that held activities, socialization and happiness. From the 1950s on at least, it was called the “front room“. Gradually people began calling it the “living room”, possibly influenced by television.
The living room can symbolize a variety of things, including the heart of the home, a space for gathering, and a reflection of the owner’s personality:
- The heart of the home: The living room is often considered the central gathering place for family and friends, where people spend time together, have conversations, and make memories.
- A space for gathering: The living room is a room in a home that’s used for entertaining friends, talking, reading, or watching television.
- A reflection of the owner’s personality: In the 1890s, decorating literature described the living room as a reflection of the designer’s personality.
- A space for leisure: The idea of having a space to be comfortable and relaxed in the home started to catch on, particularly in homes of the rich.
- A space to be lived in: Edward Bok promoted the new name “living room” to encourage people to use the room in their daily lives as a gathering space.
The living room is also traditionally known as a sitting room or lounge.
A conversation chair is a double chair designed so that two people can sit side by side but facing in opposite directions and have a friendly chat.
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