A
family room is an informal, all-purpose room in a
house often confused with a
living room. The family room is designed to be a place where
family and guests gather for group recreation like talking, reading, watching TV, and other family activities. Often, the family room is located adjacent to the
kitchen, and at times, flows into it with no visual breaks. A family room often has doors leading to the back yard and specific outdoor living areas such as a
deck,
garden, or
terrace.