3 Key Differences Between A Living Room and A Family Room

If you have been raised in a traditional Pakistani household, then surely you have been told that the living room is the same as the family room of the house. But we have some beliefs to be shattered for you. The living room and family room are not the same things. Irrespective of the fact that how much a certain room comes into use, every room has its own specific use. Although if you get to plan the layout yourself, you can plan according to your specific needs; eliminate anything you may not need or add something extra you will need, but if you have to settle for something already planned out, you might have to make a little adjustment. If you are going to buy the best living room furniture in Lahore, then this difference should be in your mind so that you could make informed decisions. It is understood without being said that you can always use one thing for another (for example using a bedroom as a study room). No one should dictate to you how to use your home, but there are a few things that can be really helpful if they come into your knowledge.

Level of formality

The family room happens to be a more informal living room; one that you use on daily basis and is specifically assigned to your family. You watch TV there, play board games, eat lunch or gather for gossip sessions at the evening tea time. Your family room is not for guests or formal gatherings. Nowadays, the family room has an open kitchen and a dining room merged into it so that the whole family could spend time together while doing their own things at the same time. The living room on the other hand is used on special days like birthdays, parties or festivals; special occasions when you have guests invited to your place. 

Location

The living room is located close to the entrance of the house whereas the family room is located deep inside. This is because you don’t want your guests to see any clutter spread around your home (if any) and therefore the room is the closest to the entrance. 

Kind of furniture

If you have ever availed of any interior designing services in Lahore, then the interior designer must have told you that the kind of furniture to be used in your family room should be of a more durable nature, fit for rugged use, and that it should be more comfortable than any other since it will be used for functionality more than it will be used for its looks. On the other hand, if you are going to buy the best living room furniture in Lahore then you can go for looks in it even if you have to compromise on the comfort as it will not be used for a longer period once in a time. Although you should always look for furniture that is comfortable with good looks too, but if you have to choose one thing over the other, then choose according to the room in the discussion.