Room Furniture

Armoire
An armoire is a tall piece of furniture often used to store clothing. There’s usually a larger or taller compartment inside on top or running down one side, and sometimes drawers on the side or bottom. It’s traditionally enclosed with doors or cabinet fronts.
Rooms used
Although armoires can be big and heavy, they’re room-flexible for all kinds of storage needs:
● Mudroom, to store coats and gear;
● Kitchen or pantry, to store nonperishables, dishes or cooking gear;
● Living room, to corral games, books and other small items;
● Bedroom, for clothing or bedding needs.

Bed
Usually a rectangular, flat piece of furniture consisting of a frame, mattress and sometimes a headboard and/or footboard. Meant for sleeping or rest.
Rooms used
● Typically, just bedrooms, although some can be found in an office or spare room for guests. Daybeds and futons can be used elsewhere in the house as seating with the right throw pillows and accents.

Cabinets/Cabinetry
Cabinetry is defined as freestanding furniture for storage and organization, usually consisting of a box and a front. It can also feature shelving or drawers. Built-in cabinetry is part of a wall in your home.
Rooms used
● Just about anywhere.

Chair
A piece of furniture for sitting or reclining, containing a back, seat and sometimes arms, depending on the style. They can be used as a main statement piece or purely for function. Styles vary widely.
Rooms used
One of the most versatile furnishings, chairs can be found in nearly every room in the house, often with specific designs for each room and use.

Credenza
A specialized type of cabinetry or cupboard. A credenza is usually a long, lower piece that includes smaller cabinets or drawers that hold dishes, flatware or other serving pieces. They’re housed under a surface meant for serving food or displaying items.
Rooms used
● Dining rooms
● Kitchens
● Offices
● Living rooms
● Sunrooms

Desk
Essentially a small table for writing, reading or typing at a computer. The top can be flat or angled. The desk can include drawers or cabinets underneath the work surface. They come in many styles.
Rooms used
● Offices, mainly, but also bedrooms. You’ll occasionally find a more built-in desk in kitchens of the 1970s through 1990s. They can be tucked in alcoves, too.

Dresser
Dressers are pieces of cabinetry, often with a top surface for displaying items and a set of drawers beneath for storing clothing. Some come with a mirror attached to the top.
Rooms used
● Bedroom
● Office
● Living room

Entertainment Center
A freestanding piece of furniture with the TV as the focal point, along with sound equipment and other electronics. Often framed by shelving to holding accessories and media like movies, books, knick-knacks and photos.
Rooms used
● Living room
● Den
● Movie room
● Large bedrooms

Sofa
Definition
A long, lower upholstered (fabric or leather) furnishing for sitting, reclining or sleeping. It can seat two or more people. While taking various forms, from L-shapes to sectionals to round, it’s typically one linear piece.
Rooms Used
● Den
● Living room
● Entertainment/recreation room

Table
A piece of furniture with a flat surface top and legs, used for eating meals, playing games, working and more.
Rooms used
● Nearly every room in a house can feature a table.