TYPES OF HOMES

There are many types of homes around the world, from apartments to cottages. Let’s learn the names of different types of homes in English.

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Traditional and Common Homes

  • House is a general building where people live.
  • Detached house is a single house not connected to others.
  • Semi-detached house is a house sharing one wall with another.
  • Terraced house consists of houses in a row sharing side walls.
  • Bungalow is a single-storey house.
  • Cottage is a small rural house, often cozy.
  • Farmhouse is a house located on farmland.
  • Thatched house is a house with a straw or grass roof.
  • Hut is a small, simple shelter.

Modern and Urban Homes

  • Apartment / Flat is a home inside a larger building.
  • Studio apartment / studio flat is a one-room living space.
  • Condominium (Condo) is an owned apartment unit.
  • Duplex is a  building split into two homes.
  • Townhouse has houses connected in a row with separate entrances.
  • Penthouse is a  luxury apartment on the top floor.
  • Loft is an open-plan home, often converted from industrial space.
  • Block of flats is a  large apartment building.
  • Skyscraper is a very tall building.
  • Row house is a series of identical houses sharing walls.

Nature and Holiday Homes

  • Cabin is a small wooden house in natural areas.
  • Chalet is a mountain holiday home.
  • Lodge is a large house for guests in natural surroundings.
  • Treehouse is a house built in a tree.
  • Beach house is a home near the sea.
  • Lake house is a home beside a lake.
  • Mountain house is a residential home in hill areas.

Unique and Alternative Homes

  • Igloo is a dome-shaped house made of ice.
  • Yurt is a round portable tent home.
  • Tipi (Teepee) is a cone-shaped traditional tent.
  • Stilt house is a house raised on poles.
  • Container home is a house made from shipping containers.
  • Earth house is built partially underground.
  • Dome house is a rounded architectural home.
  • Cave house is a house carved into rock.
  • Houseboat is a floating home on water.
  • Floating home is a permanently water-based residence.
  • Mobile home is a movable house.
  • Tiny house is a very small modern home.

Luxury and Large Residences

  • Villa is a large, elegant home.
  • Mansion is a  very large and expensive house.
  • Palace is a royal residence.
  • Estate is a large property with land and buildings.
  • Castle is a fortified historic residence.

Shared and Institutional Homes

  • Dormitory is student living quarters.
  • Hostel is a shared budget accommodation.
  • Boarding house includes renting rooms with shared facilities.
  • Retirement home is housing for elderly residents.
  • Shelter is temporary housing for people in need.
  • Commune is a shared community living space.
  • Compound is an enclosed group of houses.

Watch this presentation to remember better the names of various types of homes.