Ancient Civilization

Ancient Egyptian lived in constructed rectangular houses made of wood, sun dried bricks, and mud from the Nile. The climate in Egypt is very hot and almost rainless, this made the labour of building very intense. The rooms in larger houses were constructed around a courtyard. Windows in the houses were small and covered with a mat or shutter to keep out the dust and heat. Many houses of the time were multiple stores with a flat roof.  During the summer people would sleep on the roof to feel the breeze from the Mediterranean and stay cool.

Egyptian people often times had gardens at their homes. These gardens could include fruit trees, botanical gardens, exotic trees, and ponds. In tombs there were depictions that gardens were very formal. It is estimated that there were 18 different types of trees grown by the Egyptians. 

Above is the layout of an estate belonging to a nobleman. The gardens and agricultural yards were separated by a wall. Servants lived in separated quarters than the main house with the kitchen and workshop nearby them. Women had their own place in the home that was called a "harem" (different than the harems associated with Muslims). These grand estates were built as close to the river as possible but still a safe distance if flooding occurred. Being next to the water mad transportation easier. 

Furniture of the time was very minimal and homes would only consist of a few items per room. The people did not have many things to keep stored so baskets and chests were used when needed. Tables were hardly ever used, even when writing on scrolls people would squat and write on them using the ground. People slept in beds constructed of wooden legs with leather cloths fastened to them. 

Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGQczWQoExI

Here is a video of ancient Egyptian furniture.