HOUSE TYPES
One cozy space where sleeping, cooking, and living all blend together.
studio apartment/studio flat
The room where life happens — where you unwind, talk, and put your feet up.
living room
The little table that guards your dreams — holding your lamp, book, or glass of water.
bedside table
The strip of pavement that leads from the street to your home — where the car usually rests
driveway
The person who calls someone else’s house “home” for a while.
tenant/renter
A tall stack of homes — neighbors above, below, and beside you.
apartment building/block of flats
The room that waits for visitors, with fresh sheets and a quiet welcome.
guest room
A quiet forest of stories, standing tall against the wall.
bookcase
A small outdoor space where you can step out for air and watch the world below.
balcony
The one who hands over the keys — and collects the rent each month.
landlord
Two homes joined by a single wall, sharing space but having their own doors.
duplex/semi-detached house
A cool little room near the kitchen, where food and kitchen supplies quietly wait their turn.
pantry
A tall keeper of clothes and secrets — where shirts and jackets rest in rows.
wardrobe
A well-trimmed bush, separating you from your neighbor
hedge
A small promise of care, paid before you unpack your boxes.
security deposit
One in a tidy line of look-alike homes, side by side down the street.
row house/terraced house
A small room where you can step inside to choose your clothes or get ready.
walk-in closet/dressing room
Slats that open to the day or shut out the sun with a soft pull of a cord.
blinds
The salesperson who matches dreamers with their new front doors.
(real) estate agent/realtor
The invisible helpers — heat, light, and water — that keep a home alive.
utilities
A house that stands on its own, with no shared walls or direct neighbors.
detached house/single family house
A bright, glassy room where sunlight pours in and plants seem happiest.
sunroom/conservatory
A kitchen where every cupboard and appliance feels like part of the house itself.
built-in kitchen / fitted kitchen
A glass home for plants, where spring seems to stay all year long.
greenhouse
A long-term promise to the bank that turns “a house” into “your house.”
mortgage