Such rooms are commonly equipped with chairs, ashtrays and ventilation, and are usually free to enter, although there may be a smoking age restriction. A cigarette company sometimes sponsors these smoking rooms, displaying its brand names on the room walls and financing the room or its maintenance.
These areas are often equipped with furniture, ventilation systems, and are typically open to visitors, although there may be a restriction on smoking. A tobacco company might support these spaces by displaying its logo and covering expenses.