Types of Houses and Home Spaces

Types of Houses/Places

• Detached house: Not joined to any other house
• Terraced house: Joined to several houses to form a row
• Bungalow: One storey (no upstairs)
• Semi-detached house: Joined to one other house
• Self-contained flat: Does not share facilities with any other
• Cottage: Small house in the country or village.
• Studio flat: Small apartment for one or two people, usually one large room.
• Villa: Large house with big gardens, often rented in a holiday resort.

Places in the Home

• Master/main bedroom: Largest and most important bedroom
• Utility room: Usually for washing machine, freezer, etc.
• Shed: Small building separate from the house, often used for storing garden tools.
• Attic/loft: Space in the roof, can be used for storage or converted into living space.
• Cellar: Room below ground level, no windows, often for storage.
• Basement: Room below ground level, with windows, used for living/working.
• Studio: Room for painters/photographers.
• Landing: Flat area at the top of a staircase
• Hall/hallway: Open area before entering the house
• Porch: Covered area before entrance door
• Terrace or patio: Paved area between house and garden for sitting/eating
• Drive: Short road leading to house/garage

Everyday Objects in the Home

• Remote (control)
• Corkscrew
• Phone charger
• Peeler
• Toilet roll
• Chopping board
• (Coat) hanger
• Ironing board
• Dustpan and brush
• Grater
• Table mat
• Socket

Common Mistakes

• Doing housework (ironing, hoovering, washing-up) is correct. "Making housework" is not correct.