Ideal Home: Stone Cottage, Exposed Beams, Antique Furniture

[wolram]

Mine would be a stone built cottage, with exposed beams, big open fire places
and large rooms filled with antique furniture. there would be a huge kitchen
with a wood burning range, flag stone floors and bare stone walls.

 

[JasonRox]

Mine would be a stone built cottage, with exposed beams, big open fire places
and large rooms filled with antique furniture. there would be a huge kitchen
with a wood burning range, flag stone floors and bare stone walls.

So... everything huge?

As much as I like to think about big houses, I just don't see it happening at all. So, any nice and decent home that is clean will do.

 

[Danger]

Underground for me. I've already selected the spot, in a nice wee coulee beside a fair-sized stream. Unfortunately, it will be part of a subdivision long before I'd be able to get my mitts on it. I would dig way back into the face of the hill and make a nice 10,000-20,000 sq. ft. house (including multi-car garage and shooting range). Even here, where it hits -45º C, the temperature remains about 16º C if you stay below the frost line (anything more than about 1 1/2 metres deep). I would have a tall observation tower with mirrors and lenses to pipe sunlight down for heat and light, along with in-floor hot water pipes to maintain a comfortable (for me) 25º C temperature.

 

[wolram]

I thought about somthing like that Danger, but i like weather and skies, you like
to shoot? one of my lost pastimes i miss.

 

[wolram]

So... everything huge?

As much as I like to think about big houses, I just don't see it happening at all. So, any nice and decent home that is clean will do.

Hey you are allowed to dream a bit, think what would be nice then multiply
by 10.

 

[Danger]

I thought about somthing like that Danger, but i like weather and skies, you like
to shoot? one of my lost pastimes i miss.

The weather and skies is what the observation tower is for, should I chose to look out. I prefer a closed-in, nocturnal existence when allowed a choice. As for the shooting... I couldn't afford ammo for the most part anyway, but until my weapons offenses trial in the fall my guns have all been confiscated. It's not a big deal for the most part, but I still feel pretty naked without my .45.

 

[JasonRox]

I'd want something in the middle of the woods, on the top of a big mountain.

Lodge style, like wolram.

That would be nice.

 

[wolram]

I have only ever seen one handgun, i chap showed it to me in a factory in
belgium where i was installing machinery, it was a silver magnum 44, he
shot himself in the leg when practicing a quick draw, never found out what
happened to him.

 

[wolram]

I'd want something in the middle of the woods, on the top of a big mountain.

That sounds cool far from the maddening crowd

 

[hypatia]

I also, have wanted a stone house, there are quite a few here in northern Michigan. They stay cool in the summer and cozy warm in the winter. A big central fireplace is a must, in a open main floor. I also like big porches, to use as a extended living area. Breakfast or lunch on the porch, in view of the garden, life don't get much finer then that.

 

[wolram]

I also, have wanted a stone house, there are quite a few here in northern Michigan. They stay cool in the summer and cozy warm in the winter. A big central fireplace is a must, in a open main floor. I also like big porches, to use as a extended living area. Breakfast or lunch on the porch, in view of the garden, life don't get much finer then that.

Northern Michigan sounds nice, i have only been to the US once, and that was
a working trip, I am sure the company was james rivers, not far from the US
canadian boarder, Breakfast on the porch sounds cool.

 

[hypatia]

Michigan is very much like GB, surrounded by water, a few large cities with rolling farm land and forrests in between. I think our seasons are a bit more extreme then yours, with 8 inch snow falls in winter, and 85 to 95 degrees in the summer.

 

[wolram]

Michigan is very much like GB, surrounded by water, a few large cities with rolling farm land and forrests in between. I think our seasons are a bit more extreme then yours, with 8 inch snow falls in winter, and 85 to 95 degrees in the summer.

That sounds beautiful, 85 to 95 is to warm for me though, but i love snow and
forests and rolling farm land.
The UK is over populated now to many motorways and sprawling development,
i think myself lucky that i still have countryside around me.

 

[zanazzi78]

My ideal home will be situated in a rural setting ideally Pembroke not only an extremely beautiful place but has some of the darkest skies in the UK. The building will be primary open plan apart from the living quarters which are to be located in the basement (I like the cosy feeling of dark spaces with open fires and when sleeping and am not a big fan being awoken by direct sun light!) the construction is to be of green oak and jointed with a steel plate and pin construction (tradition and contempary materials combined appeals) that said the western wall is glass so as I can enjoy a glass of wine and watch the setting sun. Now the fun, a cinema is a must, large kitchen area with stainless steel work surfaces and appliances the type you find in a good restaurant (I love cooking it’s a great escape!) a driving range and/or 9 hole golf course and I’ve always wanted my own observatory! (I thought too much about this haven’t I?)

 

[honestrosewater]

I think I would stay in Florida, an area close to the beach but not in danger of storm surge or flooding. Maybe Sarasota.
Exterior: A simple rectangle with wrap-around patio, white porch swing, and garden. Roof is whatever shape fares best in high winds, dome or pyramidial. Floor-to-ceiling windows spaced all around with white shutters (I'll have storm shutters too), the rest probably brick or stone- white. Underground safe room for storms and whatever else.
Interior: No interior walls or attic (ceiling follows shape of roof). Portable room dividers hold prints that I switch out whenever. Large cobalt or royal blue tile, maybe granite or marble. Piano, pool table, lots of big white down pillows. White, more white, rich blues and browns. Flowers from the garden add splashes of color; roses, lilies, orchids, tulips. A mix of Scandinavian modern, modern- clean, polished, crisp, open, no clutter- and British Colonial, New Orleans- charm, elegance.

 

[zoobyshoe]

Mine would be a stone built cottage, with exposed beams, big open fire places
and large rooms filled with antique furniture. there would be a huge kitchen
with a wood burning range, flag stone floors and bare stone walls.

This sounds gorgeous. I love stone floors and hate carpet. Big fireplace is essential. Exposed beams are heavenly. You have good taste, Wolram.

 

[wolram]

This sounds gorgeous. I love stone floors and hate carpet. Big fireplace is essential. Exposed beams are heavenly. You have good taste, Wolram.

Thats made my day, week , month ,Zooby said i have good taste, what a
compliment.

 

[wolram]

Honestrosewater

I like the swing and underground safe room for whatever, must take
another BP pill.

 

[zoobyshoe]

Thats made my day, week , month ,Zooby said i have good taste, what a
compliment.

And now the bad news: when you get this gorgeous cottage, I'll be your housemate.

 

[wolram]

And now the bad news: when you get this gorgeous cottage, I'll be your housemate.

Thats ok, i have a list of guests that would have a permanent invite like,
Evo, moonbear, maths is hard, Evo, honestrosewater, Evo, to name but
six, we could all sit around the fire talking intelligent stuff.

 

[honestrosewater]

Thats ok, i have a list of guests that would have a permanent invite like,
Evo, moonbear, maths is hard, Evo, honestrosewater, Evo, to name but
six, we could all sit around the fire talking intelligent stuff.

Hm, I suspect "talking intelligent stuff" is code for "playing strip poker", and "around the fire" means "in the hot tub". And I'm not falling for that again.

 

[zoobyshoe]

Thats ok, i have a list of guests that would have a permanent invite like,
Evo, moonbear, maths is hard, Evo, honestrosewater, Evo, to name but six, we could all sit around the fire talking intelligent stuff.

You have excellent taste in Evos, as well as in homes.

 

[zoobyshoe]

Hm, I suspect "talking intelligent stuff" is code for "playing strip poker", and "around the fire" means "in the hot tub". And I'm not falling for that again.

Wolram isn't like that. He's a perfect gentleman.

 

[hitssquad]

I couldn't afford ammo for the most part anyway

Everyone can afford Wolf and S&B.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com

 

[wolram]

Hm, I suspect "talking intelligent stuff" is code for "playing strip poker", and "around the fire" means "in the hot tub". And I'm not falling for that again.

Ouch, you wound me, i was not speaking in code rose, your company and
conversation are satisfaction enough

 

[hitssquad]

Building underground homes — Formworks vs Monolithic

Underground for me.

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That is a Formworks home. I like this Monolithic Dome home better, though.
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[wolram]

Hitssquad.

I think even Danger will cringe at this abode.

 

[honestrosewater]

Ouch, you wound me, i was not speaking in code rose, your company and
conversation are satisfaction enough

Just joshing, luv. See, I'm even learning your language.

 

[wolram]

Just joshing, luv. See, I'm even learning your language.

How sweet of you, attempting the english slang, it confuses me at times,
good is now wicked, bad is good, and i can not say i am gay any more.
Is slang as prevalent in the US?

 

[wolram]

I have taken Hypatias, rolling farm land and forests, and relocated it for my
cottage to sit in, with a ruined castle on a hill in the distance.

 

[Evo]

Mine would be a stone built cottage, with exposed beams, big open fire places
and large rooms filled with antique furniture. there would be a huge kitchen
with a wood burning range, flag stone floors and bare stone walls.

My dream has always been to live in a small cottage in the woods with a babbling brook. I like Thomas Kinkade paintings of cottages.

http://www.kinkadegalleries.com/images/large/cottage014.jpg

 

[honestrosewater]

Evo, does your cottage come with seven dwarfs? Er, little people?

wolram, yes, too much slang to make sense of. And great idea- I want a castle too. There weren't any in Florida that last time I checked, so I'll have to stick a picture of one in the garden and make it small so it looks like it's far away. I think Kilchurn is a great-looking castle.

 

[wolram]

Thats my cottage, the only thing missing is the distant castle on the sky line,
you have wonderful taste Evo, can you imagine sitting around an open roaring
fire with good friends rapt in conversation cosy and snug.

 

[Evo]

Evo, does your cottage come with seven dwarfs? Er, little people?

And an evil witch in a nearby castle.
I'm waiting for the arrival of Prince Wolram.

 

[wolram]

kilchurn castle it is then Rose, it even has a romantic lake, with such
suroundings who knows what feelings may surface.

 

[Evo]

Thats my cottage, the only thing missing is the distant castle on the sky line,
you have wonderful taste Evo, can you imagine sitting around an open roaring
fire with good friends rapt in conversation cosy and snug.

It sounds perfect to me.

The castle is hidden behind the tree, you can see it from the cottage.

Darn, you're killing me wolram. I second everything zooby said. I guess we can let zooby set up a brush shelter near the cottage after we get settled in.

 

[wolram]

And an evil witch in a nearby castle.
I'm waiting for the arrival of Prince Wolram.

With Evo in residence how could he stay away, drawn by sweet innocence
enthralled at the thought at seeing her beauty for the very first time, he
would ride from dusk till dawn and let nothing stand in his way.

 

[wolram]

I think i will build Zooby an annex to his taste, and he can be a companion
and may be do a little work for his keep.

 

[Evo]

Hm, I suspect "talking intelligent stuff" is code for "playing strip poker", and "around the fire" means "in the hot tub". And I'm not falling for that again.

Wolram doesn't strike me as that type. But then he was intrigued by the stiletto heeled boots...

 

[zoobyshoe]

I think i will build Zooby an annex to his taste, and he can be a companion
and may be do a little work for his keep.

I'll chop wood, haul water from the well, pull weeds from the garden. If you're bored, I'll entertain you with patter songs from Gilbert and Sullivan. I'll let you win at cards.

 

[wolram]

I'll chop wood, haul water from the well, pull weeds from the garden. If you're bored, I'll entertain you with patter songs from Gilbert and Sullivan. I'll let you win at cards.

No need to let me wi n at cards Zooby, and i wouldn't expect you to anything
to strenuous.

 

[kaos]

My ideal home is a death star. With an armada of star destroyer escorts. Just hope one of them shoots down that pesky single x-wing.

 

[wolram]

Hi kaos

I haven't kept up with sci fi much, but live on a death star? what does one do
on a death star?

 

[Dr.Brain]

what does one do
on a death star?

dies.

BJ

 

[Dr.Brain]

My ideal home would be a room full of physics books and a 3000W music system and a laptop (...pssssst ... and a cute girl next door...sssshhhh...)

BJ

 

[Kerrie]

Something rustic and solid, like a log cabin. Something about 2000 square feet, two story, chalet style. Stone fireplace, nice deck facing the south, many grown up trees to provide shade, and of course an old fashioned hot tub fueled by a fireplace. Location, somewhere in the cascade mountains here in Oregon or even Northern California.

 

[Gale]

first, i want my home to be in the mountains. above a really beautiful lake, and in the woods. its really important that there be little to no light pollution, and i suppose i'd like a wide open field nearby to stargaze and play in. i want a large enough yard for my sons to play in on their four wheelers and bikes. and i want them to have lots of adventures. There will of course be a big elaborate playhouse that my husband, (hmm... my ideal husband...) will build for all the children off in the yard, or possibly down by the lake. i also want a really beautiful garden to walk around and read in. with a picnic table for nice summer days when i can bring dinner outside for the family.

Then, let's see... the inside will be open. lots of windows and sun light. i want a big kitchen so everyone can feel free to come in and join and help me when i cook supper or bake pies. and i want a separate dining room. The upstairs will be a master suite, with a connected bath room that has a separate bath and shower. i want a deep bath tub that i can really melt into, and the shower will be made of stone and glass. and it will be open with no curtain or doors, because its the master suite of course...

the basement will be a play area for the kids. it will be mostly cement floored so they can rollerskate and stuff down there, but there will be a capeted area with a sofa and loads of pillows every where. there will be a bar filled with lots of fresh fruit drinks and snacks for the kids. and adults can feel free to bring down anything from the upstairs liquor cabinet, (which we be locked just in case my children are experimental trouble makers... unlike their mother...) it'll have a nice stereo system and speakers set up, and some fun lighting too. it'll be a really fun place for everyone to entertain guests and have a nice time.

then the middle floor will have the childrens bedrooms, all near each other so that when they're young they can easily play, and so that when they're older, they don't forget about each other. we'll have a modest but comfortable guest room and tv room.

hopefully, we'll also have a sun room that extends out into the garden. Oh, and this will connect to the swimming pool. we need a swimming pool. a big enough one to play games in, but nothing too grandoise.

I'd also really love a library, separate from the house a little, and with a study. i want it to have high ceilings, and all the walls covered in books. in here there will be a fire place, and a big plush chair. there will also be cushions in case the kids want to come and hear stories. there will also be a hot chocolate machine for the colder nights when one wants to curl up with a warm drink.

and hmm, i want to have a total of 2 and a half baths. enough bedrooms to comfortably accommodate my children. i want one tv in the house total and that will be in a main TV/family room on the entrance level. ok, and maybe a little tv for my husband to watch the sports on when he's down at the bar with his buddies. mostly, everyone will be outdoors a lot in summer, and hopefully even in the winter. and i want the house to not seem too huge or extravagant. just really really nice... and fun. and in a really really nice area.

 

[wolram]

Something rustic and solid, like a log cabin. Something about 2000 square feet, two story, chalet style. Stone fireplace, nice deck facing the south, many grown up trees to provide shade, and of course an old fashioned hot tub fueled by a fireplace. Location, somewhere in the cascade mountains here in Oregon or even Northern California.[/QUOTE

That sounds nice, what's with hot tubs you are the second person that has
mentioned them today.

 

[wolram]

My ideal home would be a room full of physics books and a 3000W music system and a laptop (...pssssst ... and a cute girl next door...sssshhhh...)

BJ

Well as long as you stay inside a quark that's ok, not sure where the 3KWs
are going to come from though.

 

[wolram]

Gale17
I read your post twice to see if i prefer yours or mine, mine won but i have
different needs, i would be happy if you visit mine, can i visit yours?