Vocab Around the House

Rooms in a House
• balcony
• bathroom
• bedroom
• dining room
• garage
• hall
• kitchen
• laundry
• living room

Things in a Bedroom
• alarm
• bed
• bedside table
• clock
• drawers
• dressing table
• lamp
• wardrobe, closet

Things in a Bathroom
• basin, sink
• bath
• mirror
• shower
• taps
• toilet
• towel rack

Things in a Kitchen
• bench
• cupboard
• dishwasher
• microwave
• oven, cooker
• pantry
• refrigerator, fridge
• sink
• stove, cook-top
• taps

Things in a Living Room
• arm chair
• bookcase
• chairs
• coffee table
• fan
• foot rest
• heater
• lounge, sofa, couch
• magazine rack
• recliner
• sound system
• table
• telephone, phone
• television stand
• television, TV

Things in a Dining Room
• chairs
• dining table

Things in a Study
• chair
• computer
• desk
• filing cabinet
• shelf

Things in a Laundry
• clothes maiden, drying rack
• dryer
• iron
• ironing board
• laundry basket
• pegs
• sink
• washing machine
• washing powder

Furniture
• armchair
• bed
• bookcase
• cabinet
• chair
• chest
• coffee table
• cupboard
• desk
• dining table
• drawers
• dressing table
• foot stool, foot rest
• lamp
• lounge, sofa, couch
• office chair
• sideboard, buffet
• stool
• TV stand
• wardrobe

Bills and Utilities
• council charges
• electricity
• gas
• insurance
• rent
• telephone
• water

Dialogue :

It's Saturday and Joan and Steve are decorating.
Joan    : Steve, you missed a bit.
Steve  : Where?
Joan    : Here, on the wall just by the window, you can see a patch of white.
Steve   : Oh yes, I see it. It's difficult in this light.
Joan    : I know, well at least we have finished this room, only five more to go.
Steve   : Are you sure you want to put wallpaper up in the lounge?
Joan     : Yes, but don't worry, I'm really good at wallpapering. I just wish that John would decide on what he
              wants his room doing in.
Steve    : I know, it's difficult when you're a boy. At least he's grown out of Star Wars, I keep thinking he'll ask
              for red and black or something equally gruesome.
Joan      : Yes, but it is his room. I'm glad we decided not to move though. Maybe we should think about
               building an extension to the kitchen instead.
Steve    : One thing at a time please! Lets get this decorating over and done with first.
Joan      : Ha! Oh by the way you missed a bit by the door too!
Steve     : Hm, thanks. Here's a brush.

Things you may find around the house

torch(es) lock(s) box (es)     light bulb(s) plug(s) socket(s) ceiling light(s) lamp(s) curtain(s) key(s) shelf (shelves) (tele)phone(s) Plug (s) Battery (Batteries) Photo (s)

Other Rooms

Attic	People store things in the attic.
Ballroom	A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held.
Box Room	A small room used for storage.
Cellar	Underneath the house.
Cloakroom	A small room where people put their coats.
Conservatory	A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants.
Dining Room	A room where people eat (see eating at home).
Drawing Room	A room in stately homes where rich people entertain.
Games Room	A room in large houses where games are played.
Hall	The entrance passage to a house.
Larder	A small room used for the storage of food.
Library	A room where books are kept.
Lounge	Another name for living room.
Music Room	A room where people play music.
Office	A room where people work.
Pantry	A small room used to store kitchen and dining items.
Parlour	Old fashioned word for living room.
Sitting Room	Another name for living room.
Spare Room/ Guest Room	A room where guests sleep.
Toilet	A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC)
Utility Room	A room where appliances such as washing machines are used.