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25-477: In larger Victorian houses it was common to have accessible from the bedroom a boudoir for the lady of the house and a dressing room for the gentleman. Attic bedrooms exist in some houses; since they are only separated from the outside air by the roof they are typically cold in winter and may be too hot in summer. The slope of the rafters supporting a pitched roof also makes them inconvenient. In houses where servants were living in they often used attic bedrooms. In

50-495: A boudoir is the front room of the house where women entertain family and friends. Recently, the term boudoir has come to denote a style of furnishing for the bedroom that is traditionally described as ornate or busy. The plethora of links available on the Internet to furnishing sites using the term boudoir tend to focus on Renaissance and French inspired bedroom styles. In recent times, they have also been used to describe

75-562: A wardrobe ); a nightstand ; one or more closets ; and carpeting . Built-in closets are less common in Europe than in North America; thus there is greater use of freestanding wardrobes or armoires in Europe. An individual's bedroom is a reflection of their personality, as well as social class and socioeconomic status, and is unique to each person. However, there are certain items that are common in most bedrooms. Mattresses usually have

100-409: A bed set to raise the mattress off the floor and the bed often provides some decoration. There are many different types of mattresses. Night stands are also popular. They are used to put various items on, such as an alarm clock or a small lamp. In the times before bathrooms existed in dwellings bedrooms often contained a washstand for tasks of personal hygiene. In the 2010s, having a television set in

125-518: A bedroom is fairly common as well. 43% of American children from ages 3 to 4 have a television in their bedrooms. Along with television sets many bedrooms also have computers, video game consoles, and a desk to do work. In the late 20th century and early 21st century the bedroom became a more social environment and people started to spend a lot more time in their bedrooms than in the past. Bedding used in northern Europe (especially in Scandinavia )

150-479: A chest of drawers may also be used. In Western countries, some large bedrooms, called master bedrooms, may also contain a bathroom . Where space allows bedrooms may also have televisions and / or video players, and in some cases a personal computer . In Japan, the notion of having a bedroom is much less important than it is in the West, especially as it pertains to having a private space for personal use. Indeed, having

175-461: A closet and a "means of egress") that a room must have in order to legally qualify as a bedroom. In many states, such as Alaska, bedrooms are not required to have closets and must instead meet minimum size requirements. A closet by definition is a small space used to store things. In a bedroom, a closet is most commonly used for clothes and other small personal items that one may have. Walk in closets are more popular today and vary in size. However, in

200-496: A nightstand was usual in the period before modern domestic plumbing and bathrooms in dwellings. Furniture and other items in bedrooms vary greatly, depending on taste, local traditions and the socioeconomic status of an individual. For instance, a master bedroom (also referred to as a " masters bedroom " in the Philippines) may include a bed of a specific size (double, king or queen-sized); one or more dressers (or perhaps,

225-441: A specific room dedicated for use as a bedroom. (These units may be known by various names, including studio, efficiency, bedsit , and others.) Sometimes, a master bedroom is connected to a dedicated bathroom, often called an ensuite or master bathroom. Bedrooms typically have a door for privacy (in some cases lockable from inside) and a window for ventilation. In larger bedrooms, a small desk and chair or an upholstered chair and

250-497: A unified house corresponds to having a unified family, a concept so important that areas are seldom personalized, even those pertaining to relationships. Everything is subject to the concept of primitive cohesion. This makes for flexibility in terms of the way various spaces are utilized: Each evening, the Japanese unroll their futon directly on their tatami mats , typically close to one another. They then put them away come morning in

275-513: Is a woman's private sitting room or salon in a furnished residence, usually between the dining room and the bedroom , but can also refer to a woman's private bedroom. The term derives from the French verb bouder (to sulk or pout) or adjective boudeur (sulking)—the room was originally a space to withdraw to. A cognate of the English "bower", historically, the boudoir formed part of

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300-447: Is an apartment with a single room. They are also known as single-room dwelling places or studio flats. A studio apartment typically consists of one large room that serves as the combined living , dining , and bedroom. A variation, sometimes called an "alcove studio", may have a very small separate area; this wing or nook is off the main area, and can be used for dining or sleeping. The apartment's kitchen facilities may be located either in

325-514: Is significantly different from that used in North America and other parts of Europe. In Japan futons are common. In addition to a bed (or, if shared by two or more children, a bunk bed ), a child's bedroom may include a small closet or dressers, a toy box or computer game console , bookcase or other items. Many houses in North America have at least two bedrooms—usually a master bedroom and one or more bedrooms for either children or guests. In some jurisdictions, there are basic features (such as

350-402: The oshiire . The unity of the household is also reinforced by the use of sliding partitions ( shoji ) lined with rice paper and insulating in every way. Materially, the Japanese tatami room, as opposed to its Western counterpart (deemed The Western Room), has no door, bed, or even wall, making it barely detectable in space. This room is typically situated towards the back of the home, close to

375-414: The 'country cottage ' style with whitewashed-style walls, large and heavy bed furniture, and deep bedding. Studio apartment A studio apartment , or studio condo also known as a studio flat ( UK ), self-contained apartment ( Nigeria ), efficiency apartment , bed-sitter ( Kenya ), or bachelor apartment , is a small dwelling in which the normal functions of a number of rooms – often

400-407: The 14th century, the lower class slept on mattresses that were stuffed with hay and broom straws. During the 16th century, mattresses stuffed with feathers started to gain popularity, with those who could afford them. The common person was doing well if he could buy a mattress after seven years of marriage. In the 18th century cotton and wool started to become more common. The first coil spring mattress

425-658: The United Kingdom, in the period when the term was most often used ( Victorian era and early 20th century), a boudoir was a lady's evening sitting room, and was separate from her morning room , and her dressing room . As this multiplicity of rooms with overlapping functions suggests, boudoirs were generally found only in grand houses. In the United States, in the same era, boudoir was an alternative term for dressing room, favored by those who felt that French terms conferred more prestige. In Caribbean English ,

450-431: The central room or in a small separate area. The bathroom is usually in its own smaller room, while the toilet can be separated. Studio apartment sizes vary considerably by country. A studio apartment differs from a bedsitter in the United Kingdom or single room occupancy (SRO) unit in the United States, in that an SRO does not usually contain a kitchen or bathroom. Bathroom facilities are shared with multiple units on

475-436: The living room, bedroom, and kitchen – are combined into a single room. Some studio apartments still include a private washroom, which may or may not include a bath or shower. Otherwise, washrooms and bathing facilities are often part of a common area accessible by the residents of multiple units, with various arrangements to ensure privacy. Some studio apartments also offer extra storage space which may or may not be attached to

500-556: The main unit. For their occupants, studio apartments offer the advantage of being considerably cheaper to rent or buy compared to multi-room dwellings, the resident only having to give up living space as opposed to the level of privacy that is the case when living as a roommate . Studio apartments have historically been offered mainly for rent, however in recent years the units have been increasingly sold as condominiums in response to rising housing costs making larger dwellings unaffordable to many would-be home buyers. The studio apartment

525-554: The past wardrobes have been the most prominent. A wardrobe is a tall rectangular shaped cabinet in which clothes can be stored or hung. Clothes are also kept in a dresser. Typically nicer clothes are kept in the closet because they can be hung up while leisure clothing and undergarments are stored in the dresser. In buildings with multiple self-contained housing units (e.g., apartments), the number of bedrooms varies widely. While many such units have at least one bedroom—frequently, these units have at least two—some of these units may not have

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550-400: The place dedicated to the family ancestors and opposite of the southern façade, the gardens, and the general exterior. The second half of the twentieth century saw a considerable change in the bedroom style. Almost non-existent before World War Two, The Western Room continued to gain traction in new constructions to the point where there is a clear relationship between the age of a building and

575-483: The presence of Western-style bedrooms. Cultural habits, however, have not shifted as rapidly. In the most densely populated cities, there exists a type of hotel essentially consisting of stacks of individual rooms so cramped they hardly allow one to do more than lie down and sleep. These are called capsule hotels , and have spread to areas such as Singapore and Taiwan. Boudoir A boudoir ( / b uː ˈ d w ɑː r / ; French: [bu.dwaʁ] )

600-416: The private suite of rooms of a "lady" or upper-class woman, for bathing and dressing, adjacent to her bedchamber, being the female equivalent of the male cabinet . In later periods, the boudoir was used as a private drawing room , and was used for other activities, such as embroidery or spending time with one's husband. English-language usage varies between countries, and is now largely historical. In

625-401: Was not invented until 1871. The most common and most purchased mattress is the innerspring mattress, though a wide variety of alternative materials are available including foam, latex, wool, and even silk. The variety of firmness choices range from relatively soft to a rather firm mattress. A bedroom may have bunk beds if two or more people share a room. A chamber pot kept under the bed or in

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