The Classic Eight, which was built before World War II (also known as pre-war), has eight rooms (formal dining room, living room, separate kitchen, three bedrooms, and two maids' quarters). It should be noted that the term "eight-room house" is somewhat of a misnomer, as most often only six rooms are used. However, because they were built to be large houses for large families, these homes do contain more space than what would be considered adequate today. They tend to have large rooms with high ceilings, many have original woodwork and moldings throughout. Some even have spiral staircases in the front entrance! They usually have one central floor plan with each room having a view of the front yard or street. The backyards are often partially fenced. These homes were popular with young married couples who wanted to start a family quickly and use their money to buy a larger home with an indoor bathroom (where they could both shower at the same time). The kitchen was also well-designed for easy cleaning since both parents worked outside the home they didn't need anything fancy. There are several varieties of eight-room houses. But generally, they can be divided into two groups: those with full basements and those without.