Now, I've always been aware that my first home will not be my dream home. I have to work toward that. Right now, I just need a place with enough space for me and the kitties, a kitchen conducive to my love of baking and a garage for Ribbie (that's my car). I think I'll be able to find that soon.
That doesn't stop me from looking down the road though. Over the years, my idea of my dream home has changed. I once wanted an older house with a wraparound porch and lots of rooms. My dream has a different shape now. Here are the top five things that will be a part of or in my dream home ...
1. Lots of woodwork and character.
I absolutely love the arts and crafts style for this very reason. My great-uncle and great-aunt have a beautiful craftsman, and while the rooms are a bit small and chopped up for my taste, the other details cannot be ignored -- heavy doors, built-in storage, a wooden staircase with a huge banister. Love it. I want a new house that feels old.
2. Large kitchen.
As I mentioned, I love to bake, and I don't want to feel crowded when I do this. I need room to prepare the goods, cool them and serve them.
3. Attached garage.
I am thoroughly missing my attached garage in my temporary home. I haven't even been here a week, but carrying my few groceries around the house and up the stairs is already a pain. I'm not looking forward to scraping ice and snow off of Ribbie in the coming weeks either.
4. En suite master bathroom, including a huge tub.
One of my shopping addictions is Lush, a company that makes organic bath supplies. I love their bath melts and fizzies, but I really haven't had a proper tub in which to use them. Someday I will though, and I'll feel like Chandler felt in that episode of "Friends," where he learns the joy of baths.
5. Handyman/landscaper/snow removal specialist
I am not very handy. I don't love mowing (but I don't mind it). I hate shoveling snow. I'd like someone to take care of these tasks, please. Maybe someone like Simon Baker in "Something New."
I don't think I'm looking for too much, do you?
Oh man, can I tell you how much I'm obsessed with those shows as well? I'm nowhere near buying a home, but I love planning out my future. I love putting myself in the buyers shoes, especially house hunters international!
ReplyDeleteI hear you, Micah. Looking for your own place for the first time is really a big step. I remember when I was looking for my first apartment; I really didn’t know what to do. I had no idea what to look for and how to fit everything on my budget. Good thing there were friends who helped me along the way. I think by now, you already found your dream house. How is it, by the way? {Abdul Jackson }
ReplyDeleteThe next time I purchase a house, I will make sure that it has a large kitchen. I love cooking and baking, so I want to have a spacious kitchen area wherein I can store all my kitchen utensils and baking equipment. I also want to provide a space for my daughters where they can sit comfortably as they watch me bake some sweets. :)
ReplyDeleteGenny Stutesman