List of rooms

Spaces inside a larger building.

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A is for Attic

An attic is a room or open space at the top of a house, directly under the roof. Attics often have a sloped ceiling, and may or may not have a window. If they are not insulated they can get very hot or cold.

B is for Basement

A basement is a room that is underneath a house or other building. Basements are often used to store things you aren't using, and usually have water heaters, washing machines and other utilities in them. The term "basement" is US-centric. Other countries are more likely to have a cellar than a basement.

B is for Bathroom

A bathroom is a room that generally contains a combination of a washbasin or sink, a bath and a toilet. In some countries, a bathroom always has a toilet in it, in other countries the toilet is often found in a separate room. Other items like bidets and even spa baths can also be found in bathrooms. Some luxury bathrooms include hot tubs and spas. Hot tubs and spas are designed to provide ultimate enjoyment, ease, endurance and efficiency.

B is for Bedroom

A bedroom is a room where you sleep. A bedroom usually has at least one bed in it, and also may have a wardrobe and dresser to keep clothes in. Children often have a desk in their bedroom too.

C is for Cellar

A cellar is an underground room that is usually used for storing things like wine or vegetables.

C is for Classroom

A classroom is a room in a school where students come to learn things.

C is for Closet

A closet is a small room or other enclosed space in a house where people keep things. Closets are most often used to store clothes and shoes. They often have a bar for hanging clothes on, and shelves for storing other items.
A conservatory is a room or building with many glass windows, used for keeping plants warm so they can grow in cooler climates.

The word can also mean a school where people study music, singing, dance, or drama.

C is for Corridor

A corridor is a long part of a building that is used to connect two places. A corridor usually has many doors that open onto it. Corridors are found in all kinds of buildings, when they are in a small building like a house they are usually called a hallway.

C is for Courtyard

A courtyard is a room without a roof. Courtyards can be part of a garden or a house.

D is for Dining room

A dining room is a room used for eating meals. It usually has a table and chairs, and may also have cupboards for plates, glasses, and other dishes. You might find a dining room in your home, or in a restaurant.

E is for Ensuite

An ensuite is a small bathroom that is attached to a bedroom, and can only be entered via the bedroom. Ensuites can range from very tiny to large, luxurious rooms.

E is for Entryway

An entryway is the place where people enter or leave a building, room. It usually includes the door and the space just inside or outside it. An entryway may be small or large, like a hall or lobby.

Entryways often have items such as a doormat, coat hooks, a bench, or a place for shoes.

G is for Garage

A garage is a place where you park your car and bikes.
You can also store your toys, basket balls, garden tools, paint and anything else you have run out of room for in your house.

H is for Hallway

A hallway is a corridor in a house, usually in the center of the house with rooms opening off it on either side.

K is for Kitchen

A kitchen is a room in a house where you cook your meals. Some kitchens are big enough for a table and chairs so you can eat meals in your kitchen too.

L is for Living room

A living room is a room in a home where people sit, relax, and spend time together. You'll usually find comfortable chairs, bookshelves, a television and a rug in a living area.

L is for lobby

A lobby is an entrance room or area where people wait or gather. It is often the first place you enter in a large building.

You might find a lobby in a hotel, office, or school. Lobbies often have information board, chairs where people can wait, and a reception area where you can check in for access to the rest of the building.

L is for Loft

A loft is a room on the highest floor of a house or apartment building. Lofts usually have a view of the floor below.

L is for Lounge

Lounge means a comfortable room or area where people sit, rest, talk, or wait. It usually has soft chairs or sofas.

In a home, the lounge might also called a living room. In an airport, office or hotel, a lounge is a waiting area where you can relax and pass the time.

The word can also be used to mean to relax and sit down.