I live in a residential house / a detached family home / a block of flats / a studio apartment / a twobedroomed apartment … We rent the place but it's affordable We own the place It's cosy / comfortable / contemporary / modern / huge / spacious / fully furnished / family-friendly / kind of boxy / functional /cluttered / of a unique design / charmy / What is it like? What does it have? It has got lots of space / lots of natural light coming in / high ceilings / fantastic view / that wow factor / certain personality / XY bedrooms / a balcony / a patio / a swimming pool / all the amenities of the modern house / an open floor plan The colour on the walls is really dull / bright /dark / bold / neutral It gives that homey and warm feeling It's not a lavish mansion but it's a home It fits our needs and lifestyle It provides intimate atmosphere for us Where is it situated? It lies convenient for a variety of local amenities including shops, post office and regular public transport into the city centre There is enough space for all of us In the suburbs / In the heart of an action / It's ten-minute walk from the city centre / It's a 5-minute drive from the centre / It's by the river (by the lake) / It's in the countryside / It's in the middle of nowhere / it is situated on the hillside / The location is great It's close to the city / It's within easy reach of the centre Speaking of the building material, it is made of bricks, cement, glass, wood, steel, other metals., … There is an upstairs and a downstairs area The house is approximately XYm2 It is air-conditioned It's (not) a large open plan with open spaces You wouldn't believe the things we keep in the attic The place has a central heating and a security alarm system There are solar panels on the roof Home decor gives that final touch / Upholstered pieces are cozy and soft It's got some high quality furniture / The furniture is made from (oak) wood / Furniture has clean and simple lines The house has (a wireless) Internet access and a cable TV There is wood flooring in the … / It has got the radiant heat flooring My mom takes care of the flowerbeds / My dad does the renovation works ( maintenance works) Our place is lovingly maintained The house plan has some outdoor space / We can have barbecues in the backyard / There is a lawn surrounding the house French doors open to a pleasant rear garden There is a rainwater collection system in the backyard We (don't) get on well with our neighbours The rooms are airy The kitchen is modern / outdated / rustic / really functioning / It's got numerous appliances – an electric stove, a dishwasher… / The countertops are made of granite / marble / white stone It has got high-gloss kitchen units / it has got a kitchen island The living room is of modern / contemporary / traditional / country style It's rather big / small / fair sized We enjoy spending time on a comfy sofa / settee The bookcase is filled with books There is a large flat screen TV in the living room The kitchen / the living room is the heart of the house The kitchen and the dining room are seperated / The place benefits from an open-plan kitchen The bedroom has comfy beds and plenty of storage place There is a rug / a carpet laid over the hardwood floors There is an open fireplace in the living room However, there is no walk-in closet I have my own room It is big enough for me / It's not enough room to swing a cat in that room / It's (not) neat Paintings are on the wall / There are family photographs on the walls The bathroom has got a bath / a shower cabin / The tiles are wonderful / there is a washing machine and a drier in the bathroom Coat racks and a mirror are in the hallway entrance