2. Styles of houses

These and other adjectives could be used to describe types of houses. How would you describe the following houses? More than one adjective can apply.

contemporaryeclecticmoderntraditional

Asianbeach styleminimalisticromantic

rusticfarmhouse styleindustrialmediterranean

If you had to describe to an architect what your ideal home should look like, what would be important to you?* In 10 lines describe your ideal location (rural, beach, city centre, suburbs, small village?), type of house and style of house.* Describe which atmosphere you would like in your house and how the colours and furniture and spaces should be.* Use at least 10 different adjectives.* Use ‘would’ to refer to a hypothetical future.

You can take inspiration the houses in the pictures and the descriptive phrases on the next page.

Style Rooms4

clean linessleek surfacescosy and charminga minimalistic stylea Scandinavian feelan industrial looka crisp feelingpalatial styleranch-style

an open-planned kitchenan infinity poolbright living spacesa stylish kitchenpanoramic viewsa waterfront locationa park like gardenquaint nooksmultiple bedrooms, living rooms, bathroomssun-filled roomsairy roomsa spacious design

Features ColoursFrench windowsa barbecue areaauthentic materialsoriginal hardwood floorsantiqueswooden beamsbleached wooden floors throughouta fitted wardrobehi-tech applianceshigh ceilingsperiod features (Victorian, Brugian, …)luxurious furnishings

a soft palettedashing colourswarm tonesfreshly paintedall-white decorationchrome finishes

4. The front of a house

a) Put numbers into the boxes on the drawing of the house:5

Find pictures of the items that cannot be found on this house, paste them here:

1. the front door2. the doorstep3. the window4. the chimney5. the doorbell6. the (garden) path7. the driveway8. the roof9. a skylight10. the balcony

11. the front yard(backyard = achtertuin)12. the gate13. the garage14. the fence15. a window-sill16. the letterbox/ mailbox17. a shrub18. a tree19. a flower bed20. the garden shed

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5. EXTRA (if there is time) My Dream House: Fact File

Number of rooms:

Extra rooms:

☐ attic☐ basement☐ dressing?☐ laundry room?☐ playroom?☐ guest bedroom?☐ en-suite bathroom☐ mezzanine?☐ ?☐ ?☐ ?

Style:

☐ industrial☐ minimalistic☐ romantic☐ beach house style☐ rustic☐ mediterranean ?☐ contemporary?☐ cottage?☐ ?☐ ?☐ ?

Number of floors: Location:

☐ city?☐ country?☐ abroad?

specific location?

Type of house:

☐ mansion☐ loft☐ penthouse☐ apartment☐ farmhouse☐ ?☐ ?

Parking:

☐ garage?☐ double garage?☐ carport?☐ driveway?☐ ?☐ ?

Outdoor:

☐ swimming pool?☐ balcony?☐ water feature?☐ terrace?☐ garden shed?☐ sauna centre?☐ front garden?☐ kitchen garden?☐ ?☐ ?☐ ?☐ ?☐ ?

Other facilities:

☐ domotics?☐ floor heating?☐ open-planned kitchen?☐ fireplace?☐ central vacuum cleaning system☐☐ ?☐ ?☐ ?☐ ?☐ ?

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