House & Home Vocabulary
an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a house or property.
courtyard
to get along very well with someone
. Get on like a house on fire
a loan taken to buy property, which is repaid over time.
a mortgage
'The house was sold last week', he mentioned
THAT
It mentioned that the house had been sold last week.
Some place you might find an oven and air fryer
Kitchen
a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom.
ensuite
to feel comfortable and act as if you are in your own home.
Make yourself at home
a diagram showing the layout and arrangement of rooms in a house.
floor plan
'The floor plan should be different'
NOTED
She noted that the floor plan should have been different
the arrangement of rooms and spaces in a building
layout
the outside part or surface of a building or house.
exterior
refers to a place where you feel very comfortable, almost like your own home.
Home from home
a person who rents or leases a property from a landlord.
tenant
'Has the décor always been like this?'
WHETHER
He asked whether the décor had always been like this
the act of protecting or preserving something, especially in terms of historical buildings or nature.
conservation
a property that comes with furniture already provided.
furnished
means something is provided for free, usually by a business.
on the house
a property that is empty and not currently occupied by anyone.
Vacant
'The mortgage has been paid off!'
TO
They discovered the mortgage to have been paid off
arge machines used for lifting heavy objects, often used in construction.
crane
a house or building that has been renovated and restored to a good condition
refurbished
something that is emotionally significant or relatable.
Close to home
an additional part or space added to an existing house or building
extension
'The renovation will end next week', I told the neighbour
IT
the style or arrangement of furniture, color, and accessories in a room or home
décor