Roman Home Research Paper

21st-century homeowners may not know it, but their houses have been reformed over the past 2000 years. Today, houses are seen as the bigger and fancier, the more wealthy the owners must be. Back in ancient Rome, this was the same case. If someone was in the upper class and a wealthy freedman, they may have been found living in a domus and the poor lived in insulaes. Detail isn’t very important in today’s homes because many houses are manufactured and use the same materials to have a simpler look. On the contrary, a Domus’s details were a main focal point when building houses. Most of this detailing would be found in the atrium, which was used for more than a show of wealth. It had other purposes, like business, religious aspects, and even a source of water. Off of the atrium, a peristylium could be found inside of the house, instead of outside. Ancient roman houses have a lot of similarities compared to …show more content…
In ancient Rome, houses had peristyliums, which were courtyard gardens where herbs, flowers, shrubs, statues and fountains can be found. These courtyards were typically found in the center of the major rooms (atriums, bedrooms, studies, etc.) and provided fresh air along with bringing the feel of nature inside a home. The peristylium also served as an entryway to many rooms throughout the house and the columns that surrounded the garden held up the roof. Out of all of the rooms a domus had, the peristylium received the most attention and care in order to keep the plants healthy and presentable. Because of this, many Romans enjoyed spending time in these gardens because it was a mini paradise to them. Unlike most rooms that were based on wealth, about every house, no matter what social status, had a peristylium. The only way wealth had a role was with the special landscaping ornaments, like fountains, benches, and