Home and furniture in English, with pictures
This page covers common objects and furniture you see around the house. Try labeling items in your own room to remember them faster.
/tʃɛər/
A seat for one person, usually with four legs and a back.
“Please pull up a chair and sit with us.”
/ˈteɪbl̩/
A flat surface with legs, used for eating, working, or putting things on.
“We gathered around the dining table for dinner.”
sofa
/ˈsoʊfə/
A long, soft seat with arms and a back for several people.
“He fell asleep on the living room sofa.”
/bɛd/
A piece of furniture with a mattress that you sleep on.
“I like to read in bed before going to sleep.”
/dɛsk/
A type of table where you study, write, or work on a computer.
“She keeps her laptop and notebooks on the desk.”
lamp
/læmp/
An electric device that provides light for a room or reading area.
“Turn on the lamp so you can read better.”
/klɑːk/
An instrument that shows what time it is, often on a wall.
“The clock on the wall shows five past three.”
/ˈmɪrər/
A glass surface that shows you your reflection when you look into it.
“He checked his hair in the bathroom mirror.”
/ʃɛlf/
A flat board fixed to a wall for holding objects.
“Put the plant on the top shelf, please.”
drawer
/drɔːr/
A sliding box in furniture used to store clothes and small items.
“I keep my socks in the bottom drawer.”
pillow
/ˈpɪloʊ/
A soft cushion you rest your head on while sleeping.
“She fluffed her pillow before closing her eyes.”
/ˈblæŋkɪt/
A warm piece of thick fabric used to cover you when sleeping.
“You will need an extra blanket tonight because it is cold.”
/ˈkɜːrtn/
Hanging cloth covering a window to block sunlight or give privacy.
“Close the curtain so the neighbors cannot see inside.”
/ˈkɑːrpɪt/
A decorative piece of thick material covering only part of a floor.
“They placed a colorful carpet in the middle of the room.”
/ˈtaʊəl/
A piece of absorbent cloth used for drying your body or hands.
“Grab a clean towel after taking a shower.”
wardrobe
/ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
A tall, closed cupboard used for hanging and storing your clothes.
“Hang your winter coats in the big wardrobe.”
/ˈkæbɪnət/
A storage unit with doors and shelves for plates, food, or tools.
“The medicine is stored in the bathroom cabinet.”
armchair
/ˌɑːrmˈtʃer/
A comfortable, padded single seat with supports to rest your elbows.
“Grandpa loves to sit in his favorite armchair.”
bookshelf
/ˈbʊkʃelf/
A set of horizontal boards built specifically to hold your reading material.
“The bookshelf is full of novels and magazines.”
nightstand
/ˈnaɪtstænd/
A small bedside table where you put a light, glass, or phone.
“I left my glasses on the nightstand.”
dresser
/ˈdrɛsər/
A wide, waist-high chest containing several sliding boxes for folded clothes.
“Fold your shirts and put them in the dresser.”
/ˈkʌbərd/
A piece of kitchen furniture with doors used for dishes and food.
“Take a clean glass from the kitchen cupboard.”
stool
/stuːl/
A simple seat that has legs but no arms or back support.
“He sat on a wooden stool at the breakfast counter.”
hammock
/ˈhæmək/
A swinging net or canvas bed tied between two trees or posts.
“She relaxed in the hammock on a sunny afternoon.”
radiator
/ˈreɪdieɪtər/
A metal wall unit with hot water pipes that heats a room.
“Place your wet gloves near the radiator to dry them.”
thermostat
/ˈθɜːrməstæt/
A wall control device that sets and regulates your home's indoor heat.
“Set the thermostat to twenty degrees tonight.”
doorknob
/ˈdɔːrnɑːb/
A round handle you twist by hand to enter or exit rooms.
“Turn the doorknob slowly so you do not make noise.”
fireplace
/ˈfaɪə.pleɪs/
A safe brick or stone opening built to burn wood indoors.
“We sat around the fireplace to warm up.”
chandelier
/ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪər/
A fancy, decorative lighting fixture hanging overhead with several glowing bulbs.
“A crystal chandelier hangs above the dining table.”
/bentʃ/
A long, firm seat made for two or more people at once.
“We sat on a wooden bench in the garden.”
