The room was a circular room full of squashy armchairs, tables, and a bulletin board where school notices, ads, lost posters, etc. could be posted. the common room was decorated in several shades of red, which was associated with the house there were many windows that looked out onto the grounds of the school, and a large fireplace dominated one wall. the mantle of the fireplace was adorned with a portrait of a lion.the walls were decorated with scarlet tapestries that depicted witches and wizards, but also various animals. there were also bookcases located in the room, filled with various novels