Author: Welby Griffin

Design a Domus
Catalogue

New Owners:
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Roman Houses: An Overview
What two room/features were common to all Roman houses?
2. Describe how houses were furnished.
3. What are 1st style frescoes supposed to resemble?
4. Describe the following types of frescoes:
2nd style:
3rd style:
4th style:
5. What are tessera?
6. Describe opus sectile.
Note: look on the next 3 pages for answers to questions 5 & 6

Frescos Available for Your House

First Style Wall paintings features plaster skillfully painted to resemble marble. The surfaces are raised to increase the realism. Choose from two brightly colored patterns. 1st style patterns are old fashioned, so they let your visitors know you have old money and classic tastes.

Starting at
15,000 per room*

2nd style paintings feature bright colors and architectural themes. If you like columns creating an illusion of depth and space, this is the look for you. Choose from two well designed patterns, in classic colors.

Starting at
20,000 per room*

3rd style is probably our most popular look. It is very fashionable and suits most tastes. These walls include light architectural motifs and large richly painted panels. The first shows scenes from the Odyssey, the second, women picking flowers. The third features panels showing dancing youths.

Starting at
24,000 per room*

4th style paintings are cutting edge fashion. If you want your guests to know that you are hip and have money to spend, invest in some 4th style frescos. The paintings feature fanciful dividers, fine lines and delicate artwork. The dark black pattern uses expensive jet black paint that will show your wealth to all who visit.

Starting at
28,000 per room*

* actual price depends on size of room

Floors Available for Your House

Classic Black and White Mosaics: Go for a clean, classic look with these fine geometric style mosaics. All are made from the finest black and white marble tessera. Choose the skeleton design to add an edgy flair to your rooms.

Starting at
8,000 den. per
room*

Multicolored mosaics give your house a touch of elegance. Pick from a variety of geometric styles and other fine designs. All mosaics are made from tessera made of high quality marble, granite, porphery and serpentine in a variety of rich colors.

Starting at
14,000 den. per
room*

Make a statement by decorating your house with Opus Sectile. Opus sectile floors are made of large slabs of expertly cut marble fitted together into intricate patterns. This is the most lavish flooring possible in a Roman house. Pick from a soothing green and burgundy pattern, a stunning masterpiece of yellow and blue, or a intriguing cube pattern in soft blues and grays.

Starting at
20,000 den. per room*

* actual price depends on size of room

* actual price depends on ize of room

Step I: Pick Your Property
1. Property:
____ LATIUM COUNTRYSIDE 180,000 den.
____ SEASIDE NAPLES 325,000 den.
____MOUNTAIN RETREAT 275,000 den.
____DOWNTOWN ROME 300,000 den.
Why did you chose this property? What do you like best about it? What concerns you about it?
2. House Model:
____ JULIA 250,000 den.
____CLAUDIA 320, 000 den.
____AURELIA 370,000 den.
Why did you chose this model? What do you like best about it? What do you like least?
Total Cost (Land + Property): __________________________________

Vestibulum Furnishings

Wooden cupboard for storing traveling cloaks and sandals 350 den.

Folding stool. Bronze with cloth seat..
70 den.

Fine bronze stool with red leather seat 135 den.

Remember that the Vestibulum is the entrance way to your house. It is the first room your guests will see. First impressions are important so choose carefully when you decorate this room.

Visitors can wait in style on this gray marble bench 300 den

Finely carved wooden table (20 inch diameter) 270 den.

Vestibulum Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	Quantity	Total
	Wooden / Cupboard	350 den.
	Marble Bench	300 den.
	Stool	70 den.
	Stool	135 den.
	Table	270 den.
	1st style	15,000 den.
	2nd style	20,000 den.
	3rd style	24, 000 den.
	Black & White Mosaic	8,000 den,
	Multi-colored Mosaics	14, 000 den.
	Opus Sectile	20,000 den.
Room tota1

What was the Vestibulum? Why did you pick the walls and floors you did for this room? What is your favorite piece of furniture in this room?
What were some security measures Romans used to keep their houses safe?

Atrium Questions

What was the atrium?
2. Where does the term atrium come from?
3.Define the following:
Compluvium-
Impluvium-
Alae-
4. Would you like to have imagines in your Atrium? Why or why not?
5. What was a lararium? Describe the gods worshiped there.
6. What have you done to make your atrium as impressive as possible?
Why was this important?

Atrium Furnishings

Impluviua:
Basic Marble Edged Impluvium (pictured) 2,500 den.
Impluvium with Black & White Mosaic Bottom 3,500 den.
C. Inlaid Marble Impluvium with statue of dancing faun 4,600 den.

Larariua:
Marble shelf with fresco of Lars 3,000 den.
Full sized shrine with yellow and red marble accents 4,500 den.

A.

B.

Display Tables:
Large Rectangular Marble table with carved lion base, available in gray or rose marble. 2,300 den.
B. Circular Gray Marble table with griffin legs 1,500 den.
C. Finely carved walnut side table with brass accents
2, 100 den.

A.

B.

Seating:
A. Finely worked bronze with a blue padded wool cushion 150 den.
B. Bronze stool with griffin legs & padded leather seat 200 den
C. Set of three marble benches; available in gray, green or
rose marble 600 den. per set

A.

C.

B.

Artwork:
No atrium is complete without displays that show your wealth and good taste.
Greek black-figure vase, showing labors of Hercules 150 den.
Multi-colored glass vase; finest craftsmanship 200 den.
Bronze statue of Orion 2ft. tall 350 den.
Silver bowl showing seated Minerva 300 den.

A.

B.

C.

D..

C.

Atrium Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	We want this
	Compluvium Basic / Comp. Black & White Mosaic / Marble w/ statue	2,500 den / 3,500 den. / 4,600 den.
	Shelf Lararium / Full Size Lararium	3,000 den. / 4,500 den.
	White Marble / Pink Marble / Green Marble	400 den. for set of 2
	Lion Leg Table– white / Lion Leg table– rose	2,300 den.
	Griffin Leg Table	1,500 den.
	Griffin Legged Bronze Stool / Bronze stool with blue / cushion	150 den. / 200 den.
	Walnut & Brass Display table	2,100 den.
	Multi-colored glass vase / Silver dish	200 den. / 300 den.
	Bronze Statue / Greek Vase	350 den. / 150 den.
	Black & White Mosaic	15,000 den.
	Multi-colored Mosaics	18,000 den.
	Opus Sectile	24,000 den.
	1st style	21,000 den.
	2nd style	26,000 den.
	4th style	34,000 den.
Room total

Tablinum Furnishings

A.

B.

Arca: Bronze with riveted edges and secure lock 500 den.
Arca Deluxe: Strong cast iron, over reinforced wood with the most advanced lock technology. 850 den.

A good safe is important to keep your valuables safe from thieves. Chose from two high quality models.

Guest Seating:
C. Finely made armchair; crafted from polished oak and inlaid with ivory decorations; fitted with a plush silk cushion for optimal comfort 300 den.
D. Bronze stool with leather cushion 135 den.

C.

D...

A spacious scroll shelf is important to keep your personal library and important documents organized.

E.

F.

G. Basic pine work desk 150 den.
H. Walnut desk with silver scroll work legs and a green leather blotter; the blotter provides durable but comfortable writing surface. 1,500 de.

G.

H.

I.

K.

L..

J.

I. Bronze stool with padded cushion 200 den.
J. Cherry wood chair with scrolled armrests and plush velvet cushion 600 den.

I. Bronze stool with padded cushion 200 den.
J. Cherry wood chair with scrolled armrests and plush velvet cushion 600 den.

K. Attic black figure pot: this is the finest in Greek pottery. This large piece shows scenes from the Trojan War
150 den.
L. Marble statue of Perseus
300 den.

M.

M. Marble display table with finely carved lion legs 1,500 den.
N. 3 legs wooden table with fine carvings 270 den.

N.

E. Pine shelf with 12 cubbies for scrolls and a storage cupboard beneath 120 den.
fFFinely carved walnut scroll shelf with 15 extra large cubbies. 400 den.

Tablinum Questions

1. What would a Roman do in the tablinum? What furniture have you chosen to help with these activities?
2. Why did the tablinum often have windows facing out onto the peristylium?
3. What is an arca? Why did Roman use them?
4. What were some design features of arcae that helped make them burglar resistant?

Tablinum Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	We want:
	Arca / Arca Deluxe	500 den. / 850 den.
	Oak chair inlaid with Ivory / Bronze & Leather Stool	300 den. / 135 den.
	15 cubby walnut scroll holder / 12 cubby pine scroll holder	400 den. / 120 den.
	Pine Desk	150 den.
	Walnut Desk with Green leather blotter & silver accents	1,500 den.
	Bronze stool with blue cushion / Cherry wood chair with velvet cushion	200 den. / 600 den.
	Griffin legged marble table / Wooden Table 270 den.	1,500 den. / 270 den.
	Marble bust of Mercury / Greek Vase	300 den. / 150 den.
	Black & White Mosaic	12,000 den.
	Multi-colored Mosaics	15,000 den.
	Opus Sectile	21,000 den.
	1st style	18,000 den.
	2nd style	23,000 den.
	3rd style	27,000 den.
	4th style	31,000 den.
Room Total

Triclinium Sheet

What was a triclinium?
2. What is at the root of the word triclinium and why?
3. What is a mensa? What are lecti? Why did you chose the ones that you did?
4. Why were Roman tables small? What meal term related to this fact?
5. Describe your favorite decorative pieces (glass, silver, pottery) that you viewed in the show.
6. How is this dining room different from a modern dining room? What do you think it would be like to dine like a Roman? Would it be more or less enjoyable than modern dining?

Triclinium Furnishings

Lecti (Couches):
Built in stone couches; comes with yellow silk coverlets and a selection of cushions 1000 den.
Oak couches inlaid with ivory panels; legs are encased in solid silver. Raised sides make for a comfortable position for all three diners. Includes matching stools and wool stuffed silk cushions 3,300 den. Per set
Ebony and bronze lecti with premium cushion. Each cushion is stuffed with wool and goose down and covered with luxurious burgundy and gold brocade. Each couch is fitted with a selection of coordinated silk cushions and a silk coverlet. This is the ultimate in comfortable dining. 5,00 per set

Silver Serving Items:
H. Silver wine mixing goblet 100 den.
I. Large scallop edged silver serving platter 135 den.

F. Oak round display table 230 den.
G. Walnut side table with bronze accents 2,100 den.

You want to show off your wealth and good sense of hospitality in your dining room, so comfortable seating and expensive decorations are key.

M. Exquisite blue and white cameo style glass vase. The base of blue glass is overlaid with finely carved white glass which is carved with delicate images from myths. A bargain at 400 den.

Glassware:
J. Stunning multi-colored glass bowl 170 den.
K. Large fluted glass bowl
130 den.
L. Assortment of wine jugs and cups 200 den.

D. Walnut dining table with curved legs 300 den.
E. Ebony dining ivory and mother of pearl inlay and gold claw-foot legs. 890 den.

Triclinium Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	We want:
	Stone couches with coverlets and / pillows	1,000 den per set
	Oak Couches with Ivory inlay and silver legs; silk and wool cushions included	3,300 den. / per set
	Ebony and bronze couches with burgundy and gold brocade covers and silk accent pillows and drapes	5,000 den. / per set
	Walnut dining table	300 den.
	Ebony and Ivory Table with Gold Legs	890 den.
	Selection of Fine Glass Wear / Large Silver Platter	200 den. / 135 den.
	Walnut and bronze side table / Simple oak side table	2,100 den. / 230 den.
	Multi-colored glass dish / Silver cup	170 den. / 100 den.
	White & Blue cameo glass vase / Large glass bowl	400 den. / 130 den,
	Black & White Mosaic	14,000 den.
	Multi-colored Mosaics	17,000 den.
	Opus Sectile	23,000 den.
	1st style	20,000 den.
	2nd style	25,000 den.
	3rd style	29,000 den.
	4th style	33,000 den.
Room Total

Cubliculum Questions

1. What was the cubiculum?
2. How are Roman bedrooms different from modern bedrooms? How are they the same?
3. What item, aside from a bed, was essential for nighttime comfort?
4. How would a wealthy woman’s bedroom be different from an ordinary one?
5. Read the catalogue descriptions of Roman beds and mattresses. How do you think these beds would be to sleep on?

Cubliculum Furnishings

Basic pine bedframe with decorative metal legs 200 den.

Cherry bed frame with head and foot board, drawers and rope mattress supports 400 den.

ComfortSleep Mattress: Straw mattress with wool covering and blanket 150 den.

Fine cherry wood paneled bed with excellent lattice support 500 den

UltraSleep Mattress: Straw mattress additional soft wool stuffing. Fine wool coverlet and satin soft blanket 300 den

Finely carved wooden table (20 inch diameter) 270 den. Perfect for storing makeup & jewelry

SleepSupreme Mattress: Feather mattress with satin coverlet, fine wool blanket & two soft feather pillows 600 den.

Cubliculum Furnishings

Ultimate in comfort: Inlaid wood chair with arm supports and a plushly upholstered cushion 450 den.

Bronze stool with griffin legs & padded seat 200 den

Medium wooden storage cupboard for cloths or bedding
350 den.

Incredibly comfortable wicker easy chair with a plush brocade cushion 300 den.

Large wooden wardrobe with fine lattice work screening 400 den.

Finely worked bronze with a padded wool cushion 150 den.

Cherry wood trunk with painted decorations 200 den.

Sturdy pine trunk with metal banding
220 den.

Elegant cherry wood trunk 250 den.

Cubliculum 1 Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	Quantity	Total
	Basic Pine Bed Frame	150 den.
	Cherry Bed Frame with Drawers & rope mattress support	400 den.
	Paneled cherry bed frame with superb lattice support	500 den.
	ComfortSleep Mattress Set	150den.
	UltraSleep Mattress Set	300 den.
	SleepSupreme Mattress Set	600 den.
	Small oak wardrobe / Large oak wardrobe with Lattice work	350 de. / 400 den.
	Nicely carved bedside table	270 den.
	Griffin Legged Bronze Stool / Wicker Armchair with cushion	200 den. / 300 den,
	Black & White Mosaic	9,000 den.
	Multi-colored Mosaics	15,000 den.
	1st style	16,000 den.
	2nd style	21,000 den.
	3rd style	25,000 den.
	4th style	29,000 den.
Room Total

Cubliculum 2 Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	Quantity	Total
	Basic Pine Bed Frame	150 den.
	Cherry Bed Frame with Drawers & rope mattress support	400 den.
	Paneled cherry bed frame with superb lattice support	500 den.
	ComfortSleep Mattress Set	150den.
	UltraSleep Mattress Set	300 den.
	SleepSupreme Mattress Set	600 den.
	Pine chest with Metal bands / Painted Cherry Chest / Elegant Cherry Chest	220 de. / 200 den. / 250 den.
	Nicely carved bedside table	270 den.
	Inlaid oak easy chair / Bronze Stool	300 den. / 150 den.
	Black & White Mosaic	9,000 den.
	Multi-colored Mosaics	15,000 den.
	1st style	16,000 den.
	2nd style	21,000 den.
	3rd style	25,000 den.
	4th style	29,000 den.
Room Total

Peristylium Questions

What was a peristylium?
2. Where did this term come from?
3. What was a hortus?
4. What sorts of rooms tended to open up onto the peristylium? Why?
5. What were some uses of the peristylium?
6. What sorts of items were grown in the hortus?
7. Describe how peristylium walls were typically painted and why.
8. If you lived in the house you are designing, do you think you would spend much time in the peristylium? Why or why not?

Peristylium Furnishings

Line your peristyle with these elegant columns
A. Gray marble 6,000 den.
B. Rose marble 8,000 den.

Pick a centerpiece for your hortus:
C. Marble edged fishpond stocked with large goldfish 3,000 den.
D. Marble fountain 3,500 den

Fine Marble Statues:
Each statue comes with a marble base
E. Ganymede 3,000 den.
F. Cupid 2,500 den.

Marble Benches (Gray or rose) 400 den. for two

Landscaping Packages:

Classic landscaping:
Featuring boxwood hedges, lemon trees and decorative marble urns 9,000 den.

Elegant landscaping:
Featuring soothing flowers, soft hedges and topiary trees
10,900 den.

Peristylium Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	We Want:
	Gray Marble Columns / Rose Marble Columns	6,000 den. / 8, 000 den.
	Colonnade Flooring: / Tile / Marble: Blue, Rose or Black	1,000 den. / 6,000 den,
	Tree Fresco	38,000 den.
	4th style fresco	35,000 den,
	3rd style fresco	29,000 den.
	Classic Landscaping	9,000 den.
	Elegant Landscaping	10,900 den,
	Fishpond	3,000 den.
	Fountain	3,500 den.
	Ganymede Statue / Cupid Statue	3,000 den. / 2,500 den.
	Marble Benches	400 den. for two
Room Total

Culina Questions

NOTE: You may need to read the next page to find some answers
How were Roman kitchens different from modern kitchens?
2. Why were toilets often in the kitchen?
3. How was smoke removed from a kitchen?
4. Describe how you cooked on a Roman stove.
5. How common were ovens?
6.. List three different types of storage containers used in a Roman kitchen.
7. What were amphorae?
8.. What was a mortar & pestle used for?
9. What was one type of top quality wine?
10. What do you think would be the hardest thing about cooking in a Roman kitchen?

Culina Furnishings

Wood Burning Brick Oven. Perfect for cooking breads and cakes. Every good home should have one!
4,500 den.

Basic Wooden work table. 150 den.

Basic Wooden work table. 150 den.

Basic Wooden work table. 150 den.

2 shelves with a variety of handy kitchen utensils, including glass & pottery contains, ladles and spoons. 95 for a set of 2

Storage Options:
Wooden storage cupboard—3 shelves inside 350 den.
Wicker storage basket 10 den.

Set of 5 knives
45 den.

Set of 5 knives
45 den.

Set of 5 knives
45 den.

Set of 5 knives
45 den.

Set of 5 knives
45 den.

Cookware:
Basic stovetop set, includes tripods 50 den.
Two sauce pans 20 den.

Amphorae for storage
10 den for 2

Blue glass storage jars 30 den.

High Quality Samian ware pottery set 50 den

Terra cotta crockery variety pack
100 den. For 8 pieces

Deluxe Food Add-on:
Includes high quality fresh meat (chicken, pork, beef, veal, lamb, goose, pheasant, rabbit, duck and pigeon), a large variety of veggies, honey and exotic spices like pepper, cinnamon and cloves. Also, some top quality Falerian wine. 1,000 den

Mortar & Pestle: This is essential for grinding herbs and spices. 20 den.

Culina Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	We Want:
	Yellow Plaster Walls / White Stucco with Orange Accent	3,000 den. / 3,500 den.
	Terra Cotta Tile Flooring / Opus Spicatum Brick flooring	2,000 den. / 3,500 den.
	Brick Oven: Essential for baking	4,500 den.
	Wooden Work table	150 den.
	Oak storage cupboard	350 den.
	Shelves with kitchen implements and containers	95 den for set of 2
	2 Bronze saucepans / Bronze stovetop set	20 den. / 50 den.
	Set of 5 knives / Mortar & Pestle	45 den. / 20 den.
	Storage Amphorae / Wicker Storage Basket	10 den for 2 / 10 den.
	Set of 3 blue glass jars / Samian Ware dish set	30 den. / 50 den.
	Terra cotta crockery variety pack	100 den. for 8 piece set
Basic Food Package	Includes bread, eggs, herbs, olive oil and cheap wine.	500 den.
Deluxe Add on	Includes fresh meat (including rabbit, duck, chicken and pork), fresh vegetables, honey, pepper and high quality wine	1000 den.
Room Total

Slave’s Quarters Order Sheet

Item	Name	Price	We Want:
	Yellow Plaster Walls / White Stucco with Orange Accent	3,000 den. / 3,500 den.
	Terra Cotta Tile Flooring / Opus Spicatum Brick flooring / Dirt Floor	2,000 den. / 3,500 den. / free
	Straw Bedding with blankets / (sleeps as many slaves a you can cram in)	250 den.
	Cot with sturdy burlap mattress and blankets	800 for three
	Pine storage trunk	200 den.
	Wood stool	55 den.
No picture	Clothing wall rack	20 den.
Room Total

Why are the wall and floor options in the kitchen and slave’s quarters different from what they were elsewhere in the house?
Did you buy beds for your slaves or just give them straw? Explain your reasons.

Deluxe Add-on Questions

Look for the answers to these questions in the slide show!!!
What is a natatio? Did you purchase one for your house? If not, why not?
2. What are balneae?
What do each of these terms mean:
A. apodyterium
B. tepidarium
C. calidarium
D. frigidarium
E. hypocaust
3. What was your favorite luxury item (you may write about items you did not purchase). Why?

Deluxe Add-on Descriptions

If you wish, you can add several deluxe features to your house, including a natatio, formal gardens, and balneae, as well as other landscaping options...

A. Balneae: Private Spa and Bathing Complex. Includes: changing room, cool pool (large enough for some swimming), warm sauna room and a hot tub. All rooms have tile floors. The pools are lined with the finest hydraulic cement. The whole complex is heated by a state of the art hypocaust system. 35,000 den.

C. Mosaic Fountain: This fountain is lavishly decorated with colorful mosaics made of glass and shell. Produces a steady stream of cool water; just gorgeous!
1,000 den.

B. Natatio: Outdoor Pool. This marble lined pool is filled with your spring water, or water brought from the nearest aqueduct. You can purchase a variety of decorations and landscaping packages to compliment your pool.
20,000 den.

Deluxe Add on Sheet

Name	Price	We Want:
Balneae	35,000 den.
Natatio	20,000 den.
Natatio Landscaping	10,000 den.
Basic Tree Package	2,000 den.
Driveway-dirt	1,000 den.
Driveway-stone	3,000 den.
Marble Lion Gate	1,000 den.
Formal Garden	8,000 den.
Mosaic Fountain.	1,000 den.
Total

Final Cost Sheet
Remember that your budget for this project is 800,000 den, (unless you obtained a loan for a larger amount). If your totals come in over budget, go back and make changes where necessary.
Did you find it difficult to stay within budget? If so, why? What was one item you would have liked to purchase, but did not because of money concerns?

Item	Total Cost
Property & House Design
Vestibulum
Atrium
Tablinum
Triclinium
Cubiculum 1
Cubiculum 2
Peristylium
Culina
Slaves’ Quarters
Luxury Add-ons
Grand total: