Describe Your Dream House

My house would have a library, with my broadband connection, the best of worlds! Connection to a2k and my books!

I'm pretty sure it would have some beams under the roof, just for the cats! They love the beams we have in our appartment! Windows are also a nice cat-feature, our beasts are indoor-cats, so they like to watch what's going on.

I'd have an almost industrial-size kitchen, at least there would be a lot of appliances that I like. And the dining-area would be in the kitchen, which would be big, but cozy. Not forgetting the winecellar in direct connection.

Don't need a livingroom if you have big kitchen! Most of the time I'm private anyway... Have enough people around me in the restaurant.

Outdoor kitchen is also a must, a.k.a. Bar-B-Q! Small patio, not much garden( I despise gardenchores), perhaps a pool....

Watercloset
I can't imagine why western culture (esp. American), has regulated the bathroom to a closet size room.

In my dreamhouse, the bathroom would be one of the main focal points in the house. Spacious, well lit with windows and seating. The bathtub would be the central point, separate shower stall and private privy. A large well lit counter-sink area, plenty of linen storage area, and radiant heat to keep that tile floor warm. A truly devine area for relaxing or close intimate times.

I save the kitchen, for another reply.

That sounds wonderful ferrous and Japanese. In Japan the toilet area and the bath area are separate and one takes a shower before getting into the bath. But of course a traditional Japanese bathroom is not quite so spacious as you describe but contains the same recipe for rest and relaxation.

a tradition southwest hacineda 2ft thick adobe walls center courtyard all rooms opening onto the courtyard, sculped kiva fireplaces in each room salito tile floors with area rugs and cushions.

Has any one ever been to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, NE?

LIED JUNGLE

Just put a few home amenities I'm there.
Remember to look at the pictures.

House in the Process of Becoming A Home.
This isn't really a concept of the kitchen, in my "Dreamhouse," but more like a dream of a kitchen in my real house. This will be the next large project, in a series of attempts to make this present house, more like a home.

A house mostly of glass with an open courtyard. I enjoy light and plants. A view of the horizon line from the property.

y'all sure 'bout that glasshouse? who's gonna clean all that glass? lol jes kidding, I also need big windows, I love looking out. wait a sec, make those windows reflective, pls!

BD y'all are geting into the language part for the trip to Florida, great. And you know what they say about people who live in glass houses.

Yup, you shouldn't run around nekkid in your livingroom.

My design begins with the overall structure. A pavilian style roof and thick construction, with large windows, designed to be warm in winter, cool in summer without A/C. Built to minimize need for upkeep, just in case I get old and can't keep an eye on the contractors. The rooms are large, with huge closets, built in book cases, skylights, enormous shower, spacious kitchen with lots and lots of counters and room storage. The bedroom is situated so that lots of light is possible, but during the night a total blackout is possible. A huge living room with extra high ceiling and high windows allowing one to see the sky at all times.