City Houses in Istanbul
The houses in the city were always enclosed by high walls, so people could have privacy.
There were wooden screens covering the window, so people outside could not look in.
Floors were covered in pretty tiles or carpets, that guests would sit on. *the Turkish word "sofa" is still used to describe padded seats in the modern day time period.
Big houses would have courtyards to let light and air into the building. It could also be used for relaxation purposes. They would have gardens, and often pools or fountains.
If you had visitors, they would be shown to teh recetion room. Houses had reception rooms to have guests stay in, so that the family's rivacy would not be invaded. These rooms were always well furnished.
There were wooden screens covering the window, so people outside could not look in.
Floors were covered in pretty tiles or carpets, that guests would sit on. *the Turkish word "sofa" is still used to describe padded seats in the modern day time period.
Big houses would have courtyards to let light and air into the building. It could also be used for relaxation purposes. They would have gardens, and often pools or fountains.
If you had visitors, they would be shown to teh recetion room. Houses had reception rooms to have guests stay in, so that the family's rivacy would not be invaded. These rooms were always well furnished.