Great Answers Below, It is what you want it to be, by it 's very location. Could it also be a formal dining room? Depending on where the kitchen is? If it has a closet it could be USED as another bedroom, although you may not be able to classify it as a bedroom or advertise it as such because of subdivision/city or county/state requirements or possible restrictions.

A tax deduction. Ba-dump-bump.

A family room can often be an open area associated with the day time living space of the home. An office is often regarded as a space that can be closed off from the rest of the home for privacy.

Carlos,

In short - - NOTHING!

More importantly - What do YOU want to use it for?

Afterall a home is a home and when YOU own it - Then it's all about YOU!

That is one of the defining distinctions between RENTING and OWNING.

When your selling - then it is about appealing to the broadest possible audience - and that is salesmanship.

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Zephyr Real Estate - Noe Valley Office
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I my opinion, it just depends on what the creator had in mind. As a sales person for new homes, I found that the builders would call rooms different things to see what sold better. Is it a family room or a great room? Don't add a closet to a bedroom and it's an office! Don't get to hung up on the names, but look at how they will be used. Family rooms are generally near the kitchen, offices are not......

Hope this help a little.

TA