first floor

Part of the house closest to ground level.

glassed roof

Large glassed surface forming the walls and roof.

guard

Set of bars and a handrail bordering the stairs or the open side of a landing.

half bath

Small room consisting of a toilet and a sink.

hall

Corridor or passage providing access to other rooms.

steps

Outdoor staircase ending in a landing that leads to the house entrance.

fireplace

Decorative brick installation for burning fires.

living room

Room designed and furnished for receiving visitors.

dining room

Room designed and furnished for eating meals and receiving dinner guests.

pantry

Storage place for food not needing refrigeration.

kitchen

Room where meals are prepared.

dinette

Part of a kitchen reserved for eating meals.

patio door

Window at ground level whose sliding panel serves as a door.

sitting room

Room in which various activities take place, such as reading and watching television.

front door

vestibule

Entry room for the house.

closet

Space designated for storing clothes, hats, umbrellas and so forth.

stairs

Structural component enabling movement between floors of a house or other structure.

laundry room

Room where laundry is washed and dried.