客厅 sitting room
I spend more time in my sitting room than anywhere else.It's a medium-sized room with one large window that overlooks the small front garden and,unfortunately,the local bus stop!It's not a beautiful room but it's very comfortable.I like a feeling of space so there's no unnecessary furniture -- just a sofa,armchairs,a couple of small,low tables and a table for the telephone.I have two wicker trunks that I use for storage purposes but they also provide extra seating when I have lots of visitors.I also have a small television but I'm thinking of moving it into the bedroom because I hardly ever watch it.
I had the room decorated when I moved in.I chose white paint to make it light and increase the feeling of space.The fitted carpet is greyish-blue,the curtains are deep blue velvet,the sofa is dark pink and the armchairs are covered in a grey,blue and dark pink flowered material.I covered them myself and am rather proud because they look quite professional.The furniture was mostly either given to me or bought second-hand from the local sale rooms.I painted all the tables black because they were all quite old and shabby.They now look as good as new!The overall effect in the room is one of calm and peacefulness.