Not pictured: working. The majlis is Jeremy's office (the part of the room that's not in any of these pictures is the bookshelf + his desk with his computer). I do almost all my work in the majlis - I just take my laptop from my office and find a comfy spot on the majlis. If I get tired of being in a certain position, I can rearrange the cushions or lie down or sit up or recline to any degree I want. When Jeremy and I are in there together, we can ask each other questions or get research ideas from each other or fight about which Pandora station we're going to listen to. It is a regular work party.
That's my favorite room in the house: the majlis.
You forgot to mention that it's my bedroom when I'm visiting!
ReplyDeleteIs "maglis" what people in the region call their living rooms, or is that a Walkerism? It looks very comfortable. Is sitting low to the ground difficult to manage if you're wearing a skirt? The space seems much more versatile than my living room with its western furniture.
ReplyDeleteOops. Typo - "majlis."
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, they would call it a maglis in Egypt. :) That is the actual name for this type of couch, and this kind of room. The university even has a majlis - an Arab-style reception/living room. Floor couches are sooooo comfortable and versatile. Since I'm short, I often find that regular couches aren't comfortable because I can only ever perch on them, unless I really sink back and sit. With a floor couch it's more casual and you can make it work no matter how tall you are. Maybe a little trickier with the skirt, though, yeah. Of course, the Gulfies wear kandura and abaya while sitting on them all the time. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a comfy room.
ReplyDeleteI want a majlis!
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