This section lists common rooms, features and amenities found in properties and vocabulary related to talking about these.
square footage – the measurement of area within a property.
bedroom – a room used for sleeping.
bathroom – a room with a bathtub or shower. In the US, the word is also used for a room that has just a toilet.
ensuite – a bathroom connected directly to a bedroom.
patio – an outdoor space used for dining or recreation.
balcony – an elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building.
garage – a building or shed for vehicles.
basement – the floor of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level.
attic – a space found directly below the pitched roof of a house.
garden – an area of land used for cultivation of plants.
walk-in closet – a large closet allowing a person to enter and move around.
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butler's pantry – a service room between the kitchen and dining area.
breakfast nook – a small space, nook or alcove for informal dining.
home office – a room designated for business or professional work.
Jack and Jill bathroom – a bathroom shared between two bedrooms.
media room – a room designed for watching movies and TV, similar to a home theater.
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