family room
noun
1
US
: a large room designed as a recreation center and informal gathering place for members of a family
2
British
: a room in a pub where children are allowed
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At the rear of the home is a large family room that is open to the top of the second floor and has floor-to-ceiling windows that rise two stories above the rear deck to let in ample natural light.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
On the garden level, a family room extends out to the deep, south-facing backyard, reinforcing the home’s strong connection to its outdoor spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Another great mid-century piece accented with rattan on the bottom shelf, this coffee table has an understated look that will blend into just about any living room, family room, or den.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
The dining area offers an incorporated wine cellar, and the family room features an entertainment wall.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
On the garden level, a family room extends out to the deep, south-facing backyard, reinforcing the home’s strong connection to its outdoor spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Another great mid-century piece accented with rattan on the bottom shelf, this coffee table has an understated look that will blend into just about any living room, family room, or den.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
The dining area offers an incorporated wine cellar, and the family room features an entertainment wall.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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