As a kid growing up in The South, ‘Living Rooms’ were for adults.
Many of my schoolmates had homes that the living room was covered in plastic, until company came.
You were not allowed to play or even be in the living room except to pass thru on your way to somewhere else, and you dang sure didn’t have dirty shoes if you did!.................
****the living room was covered in plastic*****
Elderly neighbors had a gorgeous vaulted ceiling living room, tastefully decorated with a priceless collection of Asian sculpture & art. I honestly believe no-one ever spent more than 2 minutes in that room. They ‘lived’ in their dining room, sitting on the chairs to watch TV. Very mean spirited. Hated dogs and babies.
It was crazy.