house-proud
Home appearance obsessed
House-proud describes someone who takes excessive pride in the appearance and upkeep of their home.
The term is more common in British English and often carries a slightly critical edge—suggesting someone overly concerned with tidiness or décor: She's so house-proud she won't let anyone sit on the sofa.
The hyphen is standard.
Absence of dirt
- neatnessState of being tidy
- orderlinessMethodical arrangement of things
- spick-and-spanCompletely clean and orderly
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
immaculate · pristine · gleaming · polished · dusted · uncluttered · organized · squeaky-clean
Physically at ease
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- homelyUnattractive in appearance
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- invitingAttractively appealing
warmth · sanctuary · restful · peaceful · hearth · nest · charming · lived-in
Items that outfit rooms
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
- wallpaperOrnamental wall covering
- textilesWoven or knit materials
vases · paintings · lighting · ornamental · stylish · elegant · cushions · throws
People received hospitably
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- dinner-partyFormal meal with guests
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
welcome · presentation · impressions · showing-off · housewarming · table-setting · refreshments · company
Ongoing preservation effort
- repairsRestorative maintenance work
- DIYAmateur home projects
- touch-upsSmall corrective adjustments
- paintworkApplied color on surfaces
gardening · gutters · fixtures · appliances · handyman · improvements · renovations · redecorating
cleanliness
Absence of dirt
- neatnessState of being tidy
- orderlinessMethodical arrangement of things
- spick-and-spanCompletely clean and orderly
spotless · immaculate · pristine · gleaming · polished · dusted · uncluttered · organized · squeaky-clean · tidy
comfortable
Physically at ease
inviting · warmth · sanctuary · restful · peaceful · hearth · nest · charming · lived-in · ambient
furnishings
Items that outfit rooms
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
- wallpaperOrnamental wall covering
textiles · vases · paintings · lighting · ornamental · stylish · elegant · cushions · throws · mantelpiece
guests
People received hospitably
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- dinner-partyFormal meal with guests
gathering · welcome · presentation · impressions · showing-off · housewarming · table-setting · refreshments · company
upkeep
Ongoing preservation effort
paintwork · gardening · gutters · fixtures · appliances · handyman · improvements · renovations · redecorating · weatherproofing
house-proudindifferent
Lacking interest or concern
unconcerned · unbothered · careless · negligent · apathetic
house, proud, houses, housed, housing, housekeeper, housekeeping, household, housewife