Thursday, November 2, 2017

GENERAL PARTS OF THE HOUSE



ATTIC - a store space located under the roof of a house.
BACK DOOR - a door located at the back part of the house.

BALCONY - a small space located in the air that connects to a house.
BASEMENT - a room under a house.

BATHROOM - the room people use to take a bath or shower. It has a toilet and bathtub or shower.

BATHTUB - a round space that holds water for bathing. People sit inside the space and wash their body.

BEDROOM - a room for sleeping. It has a bed inside of it.

BREEZEWAY -  a narrow place that connects a house to the garage. It has a roof so you can walk between the two places without getting wet from rain or snow.

BRICK - a material used to build houses and fireplaces. You can find them in different colors but the most common is red.

CABINETS - small storage spaces with doors. This is usually can be seen in the kitchen.

CEILING - the top or highest part of a room that connects to all of the wall.

CARPET - a soft warm covering for floors. It is different from a rug because it cannot be moved easily and it covers all of the floor space in a room.

CEMENT -  a very hard material that is used to build buildings. It has a gray color.

CHANDELIER - a fancy light that hangs from the ceiling. It often has crystals.

CLOSET - a storage place found in bedrooms and hallways. People hang their clothing inside of it. 

COMMODE - an item located in bathrooms that has a seat and water (aka toilet).

CORRIDOR - a narrow path between rooms in a house or apartment. (aka hallway)  

COUNTER TOP - a long flat area located above the ground in a kitchen ,it often has cabinets underneath. It is use for preparing food.

DECK - a wood floor that is attached to the outside of a house. People put chairs on it. 

DINING ROOM - a room that is used for eating meals. It has a table and chairs.

DOORBELL - a small button that you push to ring a bell inside of a house.

FAMILY ROOM - a room used to entertain and socialize. It usually has a television and a sofa.

FIREPLACE - a place where people can make a fire in the house. It is built into the wall of the room.

FLOOR - the different levels in a house or building, e.g., first floor.

FOYER - a room that usually connects to the front door of a home.

FRONT DOOR - the main entrance of a house.

GARAGE - a covered space attached to a house where people keep their cars.

GARDEN - the area of ground around a house. It often has grass, flowers and trees.

GLASS - a material used to make windows and doors which is clear and is made from sand.

HALLWAY - a narrow path between rooms in a house or apartment. (aka corridor)

HARDWOOD FLOORS - a kind of flooring in some homes that is made of woods.

KITCHEN - the room in a house where people prepare food. It usually has a refrigerator  and a stove.

LAUNDRY ROOM - a room where people wash and dry clothing. It has a washing machine and a dyer.

MANTLE - the part around and above a fireplace that often made of wood or cement. The part above is flat and is often used to display decorative items. 

MARBLE - the material used in many houses that is made from stone and has a beautiful whirl pattern.

MASTER BATHROOM - the largest and nicest bathroom in a house or apartment. It is usually connected to the master bedroom.

MASTER BEDROOM - the largest and nicest bedroom in a house or apartment.

PATIO - a flat outdoor space that is attached to the back of some houses. It is often made of cement and is used as an area to relax and enjoy the outdoors. 

ROOF - the top or covering on the outside of a house.

SCREEN DOOR - a kind of door that is found in some houses that is made of many tiny metal wires. It keeps insects from coming into the house but allow air flow inside.

SHOWERobject found inside of most bathrooms that is used to clean the body. It is made of metal and  sprays thin streams of water. It is usually used while standing up.

SHELVES - long, flat pieces of material that are connected to a wall and use to hold objects.

SINK - an item usually found in kitchens and bathrooms for washing hands or dishes. It is shaped like a bowl and can hold water.

SLIDING GLASS DOOR - a type of door that is made of clear glass and can be opened and closed by sliding it from side to side.

STAINED GLASS WINDOW - a fancy kind of window that has a design and colored glass.

STUDY ROOM - a room that is mainly used for working at a desk or reading.

WALK IN CLOSET - a very large closet found in some expensive homes that is similar to small room because there is enough space to walk around inside.

WALLS - the flat vertical surfaces that define a room and connect to the ceiling and floor.


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