Vocabulary Around the House

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.
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.


Things you may find around the house:
light bulb(s)
plug(s)
socket(s)
torch(es)
ceiling light(s)
lamp(s)
curtain(s)
shelf (shelves)
(tele)phone(s)
box(es)
battery (batteries)
photo(graph)(s)

Dialogue:
It's Saturday and Dave and Della are decorating.
Dave :Della, you missed a bit.
Della :Where?
Dave :Here, on the wall just by the window, you can see a patch of white.
Della :Oh yes, I see it. It's difficult in this light.
Dave :I know, well at least we have finished this room, only five more to go.
Della :Are you sure you want to put wallpaper up in the lounge?
Dave :Yes, but don't worry, I'm really good at wallpapering. I just wish that Aldo would decide on what he wants his room doing in.
Della :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.
Dave :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.
Della :One thing at a time please! Lets get this decorating over and done with first.
Dave :Ha! Oh by the way you missed a bit by the door too!
Della :Hmmm, thanks. Here's a brush.