Attic

People store things in the attic. Most houses in the UK have an attic. Nowadays
many people convert the dusty old space that used to be used to store suitcases
and clutter into extra accommodation. Perhaps an extra bedroom, or an office.

Ballroom
A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held. Box
Room A small room used for storage.

Cellar
Underneath the house. A cellar is a luxury in the UK. They have to be well built
and properly water proofed, because of the weather. This room is being used as
a pantry / storage area.

Cloakroom
A small room for a downstairs toilet.

Conservatory
A greenhouse attached to a house as a sun room, or for the display of plants.

Dining Room
A room where people eat (see eating at home).

The bedroom
In the UK houses are described by how many bedrooms they have. The main
bedroom is called the master bedroom, and if a bedroom has its own bathroom,
it is called an ensuite.

Drawing Room
A room in stately homes where posh people entertain.

Games Room
A room in large houses where games are played.

Hall
The entrance passage to a house.

A lounge / sitting room.

Does what it says on the label.

Landing
The level area at the top of a staircase or between one flight of stairs and
another.

Larder
A small room used for the storage of food.

Library
A room where books are kept.

Music Room
A room where people play music.

Office
A room where people work.

Pantry
A small room used to store kitchen and dining items.

Parlour
Old fashioned word for living room.

Living Room
Yet another name for sitting room / lounge. Open plan living is very popular in
the UK. Instead of a separate lounge / dining room / kitchen, you will often find
the rooms have been knocked through to form one room. This room would be
described as a kitchen / diner. The kitchen is considered the heart of the home.

Spare Room
Guest Room
A room where guests sleep and clutter is stored.

Toilet
A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC / loo).

The family bathroom

In the UK the bath / shower and the loo are usually upstairs. In a government
poll 47% of Brits would prefer a bath, and 43% a shower. Some houses have a
wet room.

Utility Room
A room where appliances such as washing machines are used

The boiler room.

In the UK boilers are often quite small and installed in the kitchen.

A laundry room is also a luxury. Usually the washing machine is installed in

the kitchen, along with the other white goods.

A dressing room or walk in wardrobe, is a luxury in the UK housing

market, usually each bedroom would have a wardrobe or fitted wardrobes.

A garage is another luxury in the UK. It adds value to any property, as the
alternatives are off road parking, or on street parking.