My home is a 1915 bungalow. It is bright and open, but you can close the curtains/blinds and make the space quite dark if needed. There is a built-in desk in the office, and you can close the door if you need additional privacy. The living room upstairs is large and open with a dining room table perfect for working lunches or as a second desk. The couch has two arm chairs on either side and can comfortably fit four people. The downstairs couch sits in front of a TV with HDMI hook-ups. 3-4 people could comfortably sit there if a presentation were needed to be given. My place is a short walk to the hip Stark area, so you could easily go there for lunch or have something like pizza from Flying Pie delivered.