What kind of home you prefer to have ?

[drdrip]

As we all know that different people have different choices. As the time passes taste of people also changed. From those big houses to modern houses with modern technology and modern facility.

So guys what kind of home you prefer to have ? Is it modern or old but royal touch.

[CohenCottage]

I like restored cottages that have clean modern lines and fixtures!

[yarborough house]

Me? Well I love old bungalows and four squares or farm houses..and they must all need work. I don't want one that is finished the way someone else did it. I want to finish it and make it shine my way. Of course my hubby will disagree and say that I like to get them and supervise him finishing it my way :) But it all works out in the end.
I like the 1900-1930's houses.

I hate new houses with no charm, no character and no moldings...what is up with a window just in a hole with no molding? I don't get that at all :)

[Lisa S]

In the spring, I'd like a brick row house in Georgetown with a pot of beautiful flowers on the stoop.

In summer, I want an old farmhouse with a banging screen door and a big eat-in kitchen for sleepy kids and cereal bowls.

In fall, I want a spooky old Victorian with a huge porch full of dried leaves and pumpkins.

In winter, I want a bungalow in the woods with a big stone fireplace and a huge wooden mantle.

I could easily pick another 50 home styles... Where's my lottery ticket?

[Breezy]

I'm partial to small bungalows but I sure do like Miss Lisa's description of houses!:)

[Danske]

I just want simple. Uncluttered. Decorated with nature. Oh, and lots of unscented white candles....

[RoseMary]

I love so many houses. I'm partial to small houses and cabins, but I also love farmhouses with porches all the way around. So many old farmhouses here are a Victorian style and they've been left to just fall in:(. It makes me sad to drive past them. I feel like they need somebody to love them.

[shabbychick]

I like all kinds of houses, really, except for those ultra-modern ones that look like a boxcar with windows. I like houses to have wide porches, french doors, windows in every single room, and fireplaces. Beyond that, I can be flexible.

[ChapterTwo]

So many old farmhouses here are a Victorian style and they've been left to just fall in:(. It makes me sad to drive past them. I feel like they need somebody to love them.

Oh, Rosemary...you and I are of one mind! I always wish I had money to go around and bring those forlorn beauties back to life...
I'd love to even do that as a business (not the heavy duty stuff, but the decorative part). Of course, in today's market, it's not the time for that type of thing, even if I had the money. Dream, dream, dream...:o

[RoseMary]

Yes, ChapterTwo, sadly, they need someone with money to love them!

[sally0611]

My house is a 1960's red brick house in the UK, in the village I was born in, and it's lovely. But what I'd really like is a house with a porch. Any house...just so long as it had a porch. We don't really get them in the UK - but I'd absolutely love one!!

[chyna]

Watched "Rose Red" on the Sci Fi channel today and I'd love a house like that but realistically I think a fairy tale cottage, gingerbread house cottage or maybe a rustic Victorian would be fine by me.

I hear ya on the houses that need someone to love it. There is one here in town that just makes me want to knock on the door and ask the people who live there to either sell it to me (cheap) or fix it already! The garage can wait.

[Gigi]

For a long time it was the Victorian Farmhouse-large surrounding porch, etc...

Now that I am a "bit" older ;).... I love the look of a cottage.

[RoseMary]

Hi sally0611. I understand why you want a porch. We southerners love our porches and are confirmed porch sitters! It's a great place to sit outside and enjoy an ice tea (or hot tea!) and watch the birds. We lived in our house eight years before we finished our porch and I'm thankful for it everyday:).

[Heather]

You know the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun"??? The house that Diane Lane fixes up... oh how that could be ME.

[Gigi]

Lisa~ Great description of homes! I'm there too!

[cheapdiva]

See Lisa's response . . . no sense in repeating it - she's got my bases covered too;)

[oxide]

Gingerbread Cottage, or Tudor Revival/mild Storybook. No bigger than 1300 sq ft for 3 bedrooms.

Or better yet, the kind of architectural style that you find at Renaissance Faires. Small, cute, lots of detail.

[Zuzu's Garden]

Oh, yes, Heather! "Under the Tuscan Sun" is at the top of my list of favorite movie homes too. You must add this to the Peeping Tom-ettes thread (http://www.cottagesandbungalowsmag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134)!
:D
Zu

[chyna]

The house from Zathura, I love everything about it!:p

[Lisa S]

Me too! Don't you cringe when it gets wrecked?

[chyna]

I do!!! And I find that kitchen to just be the ultimate in kitchens. If I had the right house and funds I'd try to copy that kitchen.:o

[yarborough house]

okay you are going to think I am wierd but the house that dave lives in in the new remake of Alvin and the chipmunks is to die for...what a cute little bungalow and the yard - wow I would die to have a yard like that.
Yes I have kids - you can tell by the movies I watch ..haha

[bellabrunette]

I love a home that says "Old World Romance" , such as a French country cottage, an English tudor, storybook style, or a Victorian farmhouse. I also agree with Heather about the house in Under the Tuscan Sun. I love that movie and the house !

[chyna]

Don't feel bad Yarborough, if it involves Scoobey Doo or Disney Princess' I've seen it. Oh and Cartoon Network. :o:p

[cheapdiva]

I'm a little worried about some of you!:D

[yarborough house]

CheapDiva- why worry. :)
I also love the firehouse that is converted into a house on the princess diaries...it is funky and cool.

[neiciesbungalow]

I have to admit that if it isn't a '20's bungalow, I usually don't like it. Althought that have been some reproductions in our area that are pretty nice, they still don't have the history or the charm of the originals.

[yarborough house]

Im more of a cottage person as all that dark wood in most bungalows drives me crazy. They are so dark and I know I'd piss someone off as the first thing I'd do would be to paint the wood white. oh well. To each their own right?

[chyna]

I have a bad dream this morning about a house being treated poorly and the glass being cracked on a vintage carved door so yah I'd probably one of the people ticked that you'd painted an original stained wood bungalow. :p I swear I'm getting worse about that.

[yarborough house]

Okay Chyna if I ever buy a bungalow with all stained wood, I'll be sure not to tell you I am painting it white :)
No, I would not buy one with lots of natural wood as I know it was meant to be that way. But if I found one I liked that had mismatch of paint, stain etc I would not feel bad painting it all to be cohesive- is that better?

[chyna]

Depends. Some homes were meant to have stained woods in the public rooms and then the private rooms were all painted. I've been brainwashed by the American Bungalows people and Old House Journal. makes me all the more upset with myself for continuing the insanity done by the previous owners of my house. :o I dread all the stripping I have ahead of myself. Good thing it is going to wait until the family room is built. :D

[Breezy]

Im more of a cottage person as all that dark wood in most bungalows drives me crazy. They are so dark and I know I'd piss someone off as the first thing I'd do would be to paint the wood white. oh well. To each their own right?

To each their own is right. If we all did the exact same thing how boring would that be? Tammy I agree that bungalows are dark and although I love the look of natural wood painting ours white was the way to go. We had the windows replaced and the dark wood just did not go with the white windows plus trim was missing or messed up so hubby got his way and the trim went white and I have to admit it turned out well and it is brighter in here which is good since I'm not big on cave dwelling.;)

[LindaLK]

Good Morning Everyone, :)


I have never been drawn to the ultra~modern. When we first got married, I loved the oriental look. We had oriental fans and umbrellas, as well as knick~knacks. I also had brass and glass end tables and coffee table, and black laquered with brass trim sofa and console tables. Not a good choice when you have children. Finger prints....finger prints... finger prints. I was drawn back to country and colonial, then on to cottage and a mix of primitive. I find it more warm and inviting than the modern look.


As for houses, I just love Storybookers, and homes with thatched roofs. We saw so many in England when we went to visit friends. They have many different patterns, being the signature of the thatcher that had made them. The homes in England had massive fire places. I just loved the big fire places. I also love Farm Houses, Victorians, and old cottages. We currently have a kind of L~Shaped 70`s ranch which we converted to a cottage look.
We painted it three colors, added shutters and a picket fence window box in between the two very large front windows. We added stone walls and walk ways, and an arbor. And of course, lots of flowers and a new weeping cherry tree. We added a victorian style screen door, and it slams shut.


I agree, to renovate an old house back to its original splendor, you need to have lots of money to do so. We have a very old eye brow colonial here for sale with 24~acres. The poor thing needs to be renovated from top to bottom. If I only had the money to buy it. I am sure if it is sold, the new owners will tear it down. It would be cheaper to do so, then replace everything that needs to be replaced. There is so much rot from years of neglect. It would need new carrying beams, windows, walls, doors, floors, fireplaces need repointing and new bricks, new roof, etc,.. How sad.

As for the winning lottery tickets. I contribute weekly to the wealth and happiness of other people. ;)


Enjoy the day everyone.



Hugs,
Linda :)

[oxide]

I have to agree that Modern is not my style either. I've seen several books of supposed architectural wonders, where the house is a glass cube, or looks like an airplane hangar, or a bad spaceship, or a drunken trapezoid. This is the type of stuff that wins awards. Meanwhile, I think to myself -- the Elizabethan cottage style has survived for 800 years or so, and people still love it and build it. Contemporary homes lasted through the 70s and that's it.

I guess I'd like to combine the three styles: I'd like a Tudor/Storybook structure, but with the Asian mentality of minimalism -- so I would need Craftman built-ins to store my stuff.

[cinizin]

I am new to this forum and I am generally "new website challenged" so I hope this goes to the right place. :)
I live in a house built in 1910. It has two bedrooms and one bath, very typical for an old coal mining community. I really love my little house. I love old houses in general but little old houses have currently captured my heart.
I look forward to reading about and seeing pictures of everyone's projects. I am also photo challenged when it comes to my computer but maybe my son can help me get pix on. We'll see!
cin

[RoseMary]

Hi cinizin~welcome to the forum! How lucky you are to live in a house built in 1910. I love old houses, too, though I live in a house that hubby and I built, so it is less than 10 years old. I'm looking forward to reading more about your home and getting to know you:).

[Lisa S]

Welcome! I'm glad you joined us.

[Breezy]

Welcome Cinizin! I love the old houses too.:)

[vintage girl]

Welcome:) I love small houses (less to clean);) I keep flip flopping on what my ideal house is. I love cottages, but also love farm houses. I practically live outdoors, so prefer more space outside than inside. I also love adobes and southwest style. We are planning on retiring in New Mexico. Would love to have a small house on about 4-5 acres in the middle of nowhere. I love anything that has history to it and love items that are "well loved", nicked up and show their use. I like to close my eyes and imagine who used them before me. Same thing with a house, just imagining what families lived there before me. I have a potholder that is over a 100 years old and has been passed down through 3 different families and 5 generations. It started out with an Aunt who was a childhood friend of my great-grandmother, it went to her family and than was given to a neighbor for a wedding present and than back to the original family and than to my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, aunt and now me. It will go to my daughter next and hopefully to her children. It is very very precious and my mother picks it up and talks about it every time she comes to my house. It is in amazing condition for being over a 100 years old. I have tried to pinpoint the actual age. My mother is 77 and she was given it when she was about 10 years old. It was at least 50 years old at that time, or possibly even older.

[LindaLK]

Hello Cinizen, :)


Welcome to our little family. I hope you enjoy being here as much as we do. I also love old houses.

Have a good evening!



Hugs,
Linda :)

[MaryK]

I LOVE small cute cottages. Lots of white and light colors.Remodeled or restored but kept in its vintage charm. I love old vintage style kitchens - I cringe when I see an old home with a modern kitchen.

[chyna]

I'm so with you. ;)

[Sophia Sweeden]

My house is a pretty decent sized 2 story house.....about 3,200 square feet. mmmm i would like something just a bit bigger
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[MaryK]

I already responded but I thought of a better answer.What kind of house do I prefer ---- how about one that is paid for ????
MaryK

[Carrie]

I like to own a real cottage or craftsman style bungalow. I think I would like the craftsman because I love details and built in storage that these have.

[cheapdiva]

HA, Mary - I'm with you! My all time favorite house was the Cottage Living house of the year in 2007 (I think). It was done in an updated Prairie style. I actually went to tour this house since it was in a northern Chicago suburb. For the last few years I can't get it out of my head - it had so many features that were just too clever (like a drawer built into the last step on the staircase - a great junk drawer) and practical. The house was around 2,700 sq. ft. - not a huge house. It had tons of floor to ceiling windows, especially down the hallway so you could see out to the garden. If money were no object, I'd be building this house.

I don't need large - just well planned out. I could easily do a small 2 bedroom cottage if it had windows and charm, a fireplace, a warm inviting kitchen with a keeping room as opposed to a formal living room. Ahhhhh, don't you just love dreaming?

[Lisa S]

I'll take one that's clean AND paid for!

There are so many styles of homes that I love... I couldn't just pick one. Different styles invoke different feelings. At this very moment, I'd like an old house in an old established neighborhood which would be within walking distance of some interesting shops and a corner grocery.

[ChapterTwo]

How 'bout clean and in good condition and paid for? ;)

[rubyslippers]

I like cozy houses with a lot of light with some nice reading nooks. I love Craftsman homes, small cottages, and airy-Victorians. More than anything, I enjoy homes with personality. Architectural details that are just a little bit quirky go a long way to making a "house" a "home".

It is drizzling here now and we just noticed a slight window leak. This is certainly not ideal, but we'll figure it out. I do love my older house. It feels solid with some charm, but at the same time, I sometimes I imagine that newer places are a little more "air-tight".

At the end of the day, I think a home that is in a safe area that you can afford is the first step. Everything else is just icing (like fun tile, hardwood floors, etc.)

Best wishes in cottage-land!

[vintage girl]

I think just about anything can be a "home" if you make it so. I have lived in all types of abodes, from apartments to guest houses, to modern homes (YUK!!), and now my small little former "egg ranch". I like small homes as they feel more cozy to me and that is what I am used to. We live in 1000 sq feet with three bedrooms and 1 bath. The 1 bath can be challenging at times, but me make do. I have so many friends right now that are losing their homes due to the economy and it is very heartbreaking. I just helped one friend get settled into an apartment and she was so upset as she kept saying she did not have a "home". She loved her rose garden, so a bunch of us chipped in and bought her 6 dozen roses and took the arrangements apart and put them in several different cute flower pots and than arranged them all over her apartment. When she saw them, she burst into tears and said "I have a home"! No matter where you live or what you live in, it is the people that live in the home that make it a home, haven, sanctuary:)

[LindaLK]

Hi Vintage Girl, :)

Same here, so many people are having their homes foreclosed on. Homes that they have worked hard for, and put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears in to, and it is no fault of their own. It's this awful economy. So many have lost their jobs, or are forced to take pay cuts, or even relocate. What you did with the roses was beautiful. You are a sweet heart. :)

I too would have loved a house that was paid for, and ours will be, in another 9-yrs. (sigh)



Hugs,
Linda :)

[chyna]

Was up late last night and the movie "The Haunting" came on. I simply adore that house or mansion. Not the supernatural part but the home is just glorious. Would absolutely have to have a full staff to clean it though.

[RoseMary]

The roses in pots was such a sweet thing to do, vintagegirl! She will always remember it.

I agree that 'home' can be almost anything. My hubby and I started out married life in an 8'x32' 1958 mobile home that we paid cash for (and worked our fingers to the bone to make liveable). We 'worked our way up' from there--always paying as we went. Some people probably think we haven't come very far since we live in a 975 sq. foot house that still needs some work.~but it's ours!

[fencesllove]

Actually, we've a different taste in choosing a home style. I love bungalows house.

[Joaquim]

I love the old cottages. They are so homey and you could not get any home better than that. Some of the modern houses do look good but it does not appear to be very welcoming.

[BoisBungalow]

I like houses with character. I especially like Craftsman bungalows with lots of built ins, original wood trim, original wood floors and beautiful original windows.

I guess this explains why I chose my house :)

[Rory Bremner]

My first house was a two bedroom 70's town house, commonly known as a condominium in the USA. It was situated on a hillside, a back suburb in Wellington, very cold, everything was brown, orange carpet.....some very strange tiles....frankly it was revolting, but it was mine. That was a few houses a go and it doubled in value in the span of a few short years.

I've always liked homes built in the 20's and 30's, don't know why, I just like them. So, my current place will do me for decade or so yet.

[shabbychick]

I thought you all might get a kick out of this summer home I saw online today. It's neither cottage, nor bungalow, and you'd only be able to live there in the summer, but it's definitely an interesting use of materials and space: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/14/garden/14location.html

[koolmimi]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I couldn't get up and down the stairs, but then its not my house.

[vintage girl]

Very interesting! I am wondering how warm it is with the plastic walls, and also how it does in the cold. I would have a problem with all the stairs also, but I think it is very innovative, and would almost feel like living in a treehouse.:)

[shabbychick]

I think it's just a summer home. I would think you'd freeze in there in the winter. If it were in California, then maybe it'd be okay in the winter, but anyplace else, there's no way I'd winter over. Brrrr!

[Bride]

i think it's SO good:o