I check the website Houzz.com at least 3 times a day and read most of their stories religiously. I’ve been featured for a spotlight before because I posted a comment and got a bunch of likes. Being a best-selling novelist is my first dream, but if I could pick a “minor” and had the capital, it would be to build and design luxury homes.
I would say my personal taste runs between transitional and contemporary. How about yours?
Here are some of my favorite dream home pictures:
Kitchen: Love, Love, Love lots of light, windows, open floor plan, skylights. I especially need the kitchen to be open to a family-room/ living-room or gathering area. This is the center of my home.
https://www.houzz.com/photo/76422380-oakland-modern-midcentury-kitchen-san-francisco
https://www.houzz.com/photo/37996730-sublime-silver-mount-nebo-contemporary-dining-room-brisbane
https://www.houzz.com/photo/15163666-karvelas-kitchen-transitional-kitchen-atlanta
https://www.houzz.com/photo/1354907-classical-kitchen-traditional-kitchen-new-york
Bath: I’d like to have windows everywhere, including the bath. Dark baths make me feel like dirt is hiding somewhere and are depressing. Rainforest showers are a must.
https://www.houzz.com/photo/12217109-lake-arrowhead-residence-transitional-bathroom-atlanta
https://www.houzz.com/photo/48375645-the-aster-contemporary-bathroom-perth
https://www.houzz.com/photo/2907321-modern-bathroom-contemporary-bathroom-atlanta
https://www.houzz.com/photo/46321585-vancouver-island-modern-modern-bathroom-vancouver
Bedroom: Bedrooms should be for sleeping in, but I do a lot in the bedroom. My current one has a sitting area with my library of books and a desk. So lots of windows with blackout shades.
https://www.houzz.com/photo/36811031-equestrian-club-estates-transitional-kids-miami
https://www.houzz.com/photo/37634427-wandsworth-common-contemporary-bedroom-london
Living room: Lots of light. Airy and open.
https://www.houzz.com/photo/37281729-dekay-celebrity-house-traditional-living-room-las-vegas
https://www.houzz.com/photo/82606629-houzz-tour-amazing-indoor-outdoor-architecture-in-venice-beach
Basement: I like houses with walk-out terrace levels, which are considered “basements” too. Again, daylight is a must. But if not, then I’d like to simulate the light where possible. Dark man caves have no place in my home. Thankfully, my husband doesn’t mind.
https://www.houzz.com/photo/5615057-mueller-residence-contemporary-basement-denver
https://www.houzz.com/photo/327012-mj-whelan-construction-contemporary-basement-detroit
https://www.houzz.com/photo/6669147-funky-fresh-basement-contemporary-basement-toronto
Sunroom/ outdoor hang out: Love, love, love sunrooms. Like them to be fully attached and 4 seasons. Not as fond of screened porches. I love napping on the daybed in my current sunroom.
https://www.houzz.com/photo/37575338-cozy-outdoor-living-room-beach-style-deck-minneapolis
https://www.houzz.com/photo/24676056-raleigh-hills-sunroom-addition-contemporary-sunroom-portland
https://www.houzz.com/photo/18663710-orangery-with-bi-fold-doors-traditional-sunroom
Office: I don’t need a dedicated office – I prefer multi-usage of space. A guest bed-office-play room is best.
https://www.houzz.com/photo/54717490-surf-shack-contemporary-home-office-jacksonville
https://www.houzz.com/photo/43761877-south-end-townhouse-eclectic-kids-boston
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