Ideal House :) !!!
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Heyah! I hope everyone is doing well.
I am recently going to move into my cousin's mansion in April, but I wanted to talk about ideal homes. Totally a long-winded subject. I know for many people(not all) they want to have a larger home. But for me(personally)... I think a home that's on the somewhat smaller side would be more of what I'd want.
I'd want to have a single-level home(NO STAIRS!!!). 2 bedrooms(master and guest). 3 bathrooms(master, guest, and powder). 1 Smaller kitchen(I'm not much of a cook). A small living room. Ideally no dining room. And having a smart use of storage would be nice. Since I own a lot of collections(Sea shells, crystals, books, etc). I don't care about clothing space... since I don't own a lot of clothes. I'm more of a nick-nack person, rather than a clothing person. I'd ideally like a washer and dryer in my home, as I grew up new a laundry mat and now would want the convenience of a washer and dryer of my own. Vinyl or any type of hard flooring would be nice... I am so forking done with carpet !!! I've had cats and dogs in my old home... and they k*lled my carpet!!!
I like East Asian mixed with modern art deco for the theme of my ideal home. I know for a fact that I wouldn't want a basement or an attic cause I don't like the psychological sh*t that goes on in horror movies... so, basements and attics are off-limits.
I think the main thing that would probably eat away at my budget if I ever did get my own home is the fact that I am completely afraid of the dark... like... I can't sleep at all if there is even a dark shadow in the corner. So, I'd keep my lights on 24/7 in the entire house. I also usually wake up to have water or a cold glass of milk in the middle of the night, and walking in the dark gives me a fright! So, lights on 24/7!!!
And if anything, I don't mind forgoing the guest bedroom and guest bathroom, cause small also means less to clean.
Anyway... I'm kinda sleepy since I took some pain medications due to my car accident... I'll write more stories later when I have more energy.
Eat good food and drink lots of water guys!!!
(Also... to clarify... I know that what I described isn't a "small house"... but it's significantly smaller than my cousin's mansion... which is why I'm saying it's small). When I lived in Cali... my ideal home was actually a studio apartment with lots of cool fold-in, fold-out stuff, and hidden storage stuff. But being on both poor and rich sides now... I think a middle ground would feel nice.
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yo dude!
same here lol can't believe the whole big house thing some people rly want that haha 😂 i prefer smthg more chill tbh like who the hell wants stairs??? all those horror movies with creepy attics and basements ugh no way for me; i feel ya on the lights tho always thought darkness makes shadows look freaky af 😅 keeping lights on 24/7 sounds gnarly tho electric bill gonna be sky-high lol and man carpet is the worst freaking nightmare no lie vinyl floors hell yeah ✅
funny how ur taste changed from studio apt to a bit bigger but still nowhere near mansion c'mon man let's be real about it 🔍 always thought hidden storage is kinda like Narnia references!
take care and rest up!
Indeed, your vision resonates with many; a smaller, single-level home offers substantial benefits!!! As you noted, no stairs can considerably enhance accessibility. I share your sentiment on vinyl flooring!!! Carpeting, especially in pet-friendly homes, can become exceedingly problematic. Your preference for a style integrating East Asian and modern art deco elements is both distinctive and harmonious!!! "Less is more," as the saying goes; optimizing storage solutions is critical!!!
I, too, value having a washer and dryer at home. It's a convenience I wouldn't forgo. Your necessity for continual illumination is understandable; a cozy ambience with strategic lighting can create warmth and comfort. Remember what Edison said: "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Continue in pursuit of your ideal home!!!!
My own experience with small spaces taught me the importance of multifunctional furniture; it truly transforms living environments!!!! Your reflections suggest a thoughtful balance between practicality and personal style. Your journey toward a dream home sounds incredibly promising!!!! Best wishes on your forthcoming move!!!
hey, totally get your point, but gotta say i’m on the opposite side here. small homes just feel too cramped for me. can't understand the no stairs thing. they actually add so much character! your concern about carpets seems a bit overrated just get a good vacuum. vinyl floors are nice, but they're not for everyone. keeping lights on 24/7 seems impractical; think of the energy costs 💡. basements and attics can be useful spaces when designed properly. feel like you're missing out on potential! still, hope you find what truly fits your lifestyle. good luck with the move!