front parlor
noun
old-fashioned
: a room in the front part of a house or apartment that is used for spending time with guests
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Gather round for an evening of piano and cocktails in the library—adjacent to the jaw-dropping pink dining room—or bask in sunlight that flows into the eclectic front parlor filled with art and antiques.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
Old pictures and maps that show the Boone of yore hang in the front parlor, serving as nostalgic reminders for those of us who still refer to streets and landmarks by what they were once called and also as helpful background for visitors.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Three distinct living areas complement the formal front parlor.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The front parlor, designed to wow guests, still has crown moldings, old pine floors, and a fireplace that may be original.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 19 Feb. 2025
After a long day exploring, kick up your feet in the front parlor, or retreat to your room for a restful night’s sleep.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023
The son’s room became a whisper of an office; in the daughter’s room, florals, ikat, and a Japanese lantern mingle effortlessly as the front parlor.
—Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
Old pictures and maps that show the Boone of yore hang in the front parlor, serving as nostalgic reminders for those of us who still refer to streets and landmarks by what they were once called and also as helpful background for visitors.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Three distinct living areas complement the formal front parlor.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The front parlor, designed to wow guests, still has crown moldings, old pine floors, and a fireplace that may be original.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 19 Feb. 2025
After a long day exploring, kick up your feet in the front parlor, or retreat to your room for a restful night’s sleep.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023
The son’s room became a whisper of an office; in the daughter’s room, florals, ikat, and a Japanese lantern mingle effortlessly as the front parlor.
—Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
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“Front parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20parlor. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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