https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:28:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home/page/2#post-232045 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:58:44 +0000 spaniellove 232045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thinking this over again, if I could do anything else to my home, I would turn our oversized, underused coat closet into a mudroom and put some storage and quartz countertops into the laundry room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home/page/2#post-231713 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:25:10 +0000 Boogs 231713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just read mine again and totally left off a fully done basement so we can have a game and movie area. I would also love some sort or beautiful wrap around porch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-231700 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:13:24 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 231700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Yeah, I'm totally with you. I don't love ranches or ramblers. </p> <p>And today I saw a craftsman that was 3600 sq ft! The first floor was completely stunning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-231696 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:11:44 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 231696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We want 100 acres, straw-bale house with solar panels and super energy efficient so we will be practically off the grid. We are torn between a ranch and two story. We want 4 bedrooms plus a study, designer kitchen, lots of closet space, hardwood floors, walk-in master shower and computerized. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-230323 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:54:16 +0000 regberadaisy 230323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our dream home has a min of 4 bedrooms, open concept, big kitchen, 2 1/2 baths and a huge backyard.<br /> When we were house hunting it was to be our forever home! It has all those elements and then some!<br /> We gutted the kitchen to open up to the living room, theres also a family room, inground pool and the 1/2 bath is large enought to become a full. We plan to gut that in the future as a pool rinse off bath!</p> <p>Eta: we live in a ranch currently and I absolutely did not want that! I wanted complete public/private separation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-230313 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:39:20 +0000 daniellemybelle 230313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Interesting that so many of you would want a ranch style house! I love the idea of one floor, but I don't like the look of ranch homes at all.</p> <p>I would love an older, craftsman/bungalow style home, updated to the nines. I don't need tons of square footage, but 5 bedrooms / 4.5 bathrooms is the ultimate goal because we want at least two kids and a guest bedroom. Obviously craftsman homes are usually not that big. :) The neighborhood is also really important to us. Kind of a needle in a haystack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-230082 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 08:53:14 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 230082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: We held on to our Seattle home. It was never underwater, but we would have still taken a loss after realtor fees etc. so we rent it out.</p> <p>If anyone wants a cute 1100 sq foot craftsman in Seattle, let me know! (I kid, but hopefully our renters are interested in buying!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-230030 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 06:18:28 +0000 StrawberryBee 230030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely not in our dream home (small twin on .18 acres, but it has four bedrooms with the converted attic space and so suits our needs). Plus it's in a great school district. My biggest complaint is that there's very little prep space in the kitchen. That and the lack of storage. </p> <p>My dream home would be older but updated, craftsman style with window seats and a stone exterior. Garages for my SO to work on his classic cars. At least two floors, with a gorgeous wood staircase. Landscaping that even I couldn't kill ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-230019 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 02:22:19 +0000 lemondrop 230019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty flexible about most of the details- mostly I want character and it to not be in the Phoenix area! I like multi-level with a good view of some open space, I imagine a long driveway and a wrap around porch. My husband and I both grew up where we could run around outside, and would love that for our kid(s). </p> <p>No, we are in an underwater starter home, which is fine for where we are right now. I actually really like our house, I just don't like our location, especially this time of year! </p> <p>For now we will re-evaluate the next step in about 3 years. This house will be a tight squeeze with one more kid, but we can make it work. Money and location are our limiting factors, but you never know what opportunities you will run into in the future. </p> <p>I'm just torn over where we would move in the future- I love living out west, but am interested in Virginia and North Carolina too. Wherever this dream house is, I'll know it when I see it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-229359 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:29:22 +0000 Silva 229359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we hope to build a reproduction 1800s Vermont-style farmhouse! minimum 10 acres, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, large kitchen, separate dining room, sun room, hardwood floors, wood stoves &amp; wood pellet furnace, w/ solar electric/hot water. Great big garden, apple &amp; plum trees, blueberry &amp; raspberry bushes, small barn for a pet horse &amp; cow for beef, chicken house....a space where our friends and family can gather, and we can produce much of our own food. </p> <p>When I can't sleep, one of my relaxation techniques is to slowly walk through my dream house in my mind. I picture the furniture, the light, the decor, and so on- I'm so familiar with it now that it is very easy to meditate on and actually helps me fall asleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-229248 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:45:17 +0000 stiffaknee 229248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.coldwellbankeratlanta.com/property/details/1365505/MLS-5013501/3609-Kingsboro-Road-Road-Atlanta-GA-30319.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.coldwellbankeratlanta.com/property/details/1365505/MLS-5013501/3609-Kingsboro-Road-Road-Atlanta-GA-30319.aspx</a></p> <p>This is mine. LOVE. good school district, space for entertaining, space for babies to play. le sigh.</p> <p>Maybe one day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-229245 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:42:06 +0000 MsMini 229245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love a house with contemporary architecture, with 5 beds 3 1/2 baths, a 3 car garage, and indoor/outdoor areas. I think 2500-3000 sq ft would be ideal size wise, with a developed basement made into a media area. Ideally it would have a large kitchen with sub-zero built in fridge and freezers, and a wolf gas range/oven. I would love to have solar panels.</p> <p>We would love to build our dream home in 5-7 years from now. We are in a really nice 4 bed 3 bath home right now, and it would be comfortable as a forever home if need be, but once we are done having kids, we will likely start the search for the perfect lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-229223 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:20:45 +0000 spaniellove 229223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our current home is as close as I will ever get to my dream home! It's 2 stories with 4 br/ 3 bath, big windows, and open floor plan. The master suite has 2 walk-in closets and a sitting room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, a fireplace and balcony. There's a separate wing with an office and sunroom that opens onto the deck, and the kitchen has Wolf/Miele appliances. </p> <p>We were lucky to find a seller who put in a lot of work over the years but was motivated to sell! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-229059 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:04:36 +0000 ShootingStar 229059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dream home is a ranch with at least 3 bedrooms; big master bedroom with two closets and a jetted tub, mud room, laundry room, high ceilings, granite counters, big island, screened in porch and a patio. </p> <p>We found an awesomely perfect house by a builder near my parents, but they live 3 hours from where we are and I don't think I could find a job around there. Around here land is much more expensive, and new construction is very hard to find, so I don't think I'll get my ranch :(.</p> <p>Floor plan - <a href="http://images2.e-net.com/realtyusa/newhomes/plan/Floorplan//full/201110171495094272.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://images2.e-net.com/realtyusa/newhomes/plan/Floorplan//full/201110171495094272.jpg</a></p> <p>Exterior - <a href="http://www.belmontebuilders.com/gallery/exteriors/#" rel="nofollow">http://www.belmontebuilders.com/gallery/exteriors/#</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228939 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:04:59 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 228939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: We're a bit spoiled down here. The housing market is really affordable and you can get a lot of home for the money. </p> <p>This is another one I liked: <a href="http://search.har.com/engine/7002-Columbia-Glen-Ct-Spring-TX-77389_HAR1945812.htm" rel="nofollow">http://search.har.com/engine/7002-Columbia-Glen-Ct-Spring-TX-77389_HAR1945812.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228912 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:52:22 +0000 mrs. bird 228912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: holy crap, that's a lot of house for the money!! wow! very nice=) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228901 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:43:13 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 228901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. cowgirl described my dream home! Add in original hardwood floors, a huge library, and at least 5 acres. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228897 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:39:12 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 228897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1 story (or 1.5 stories)<br /> 4 br/3 ba or 3 br w/ a study<br /> 3 car garage<br /> Covered patio<br /> Large kitchen w/ dark wood cabinets<br /> Utility room<br /> Large master closet<br /> Large master bath shower<br /> Yard big enough for a pool</p> <p>I like the floorplan of this house<br /> <a href="http://search.har.com/engine/31306-Brighton-Brook-Spring-TX-77386_HAR19028482.htm" rel="nofollow">http://search.har.com/engine/31306-Brighton-Brook-Spring-TX-77386_HAR19028482.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228887 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:32:02 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 228887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dream home is a big, renovated craftsman with the woodwork and historic details still in tact. Stainless steel and mosaic tile backsplash in the kitchen. Hardwood floors. Four bedrooms ... a separate living room and den or finished basement (so that the only living area isn't overrun by toys). Nice big deck off the back. Older, walkable neighborhood with lots of trees and friendly neighbors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228886 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:31:38 +0000 LuLu Mom 228886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dream Home: </p> <p>5 BR/3BA ranch style with full completed basement. Large masterroom, with walk in closet &amp; full bath (with a whirlpool tub and full shower.) Open plan upstairs with a big open kitchen and island for entertaining purposes. Huge deck outside. Little to no stairs (besides leading to basement) </p> <p>This is a dream that we hope to accomplish/build in the next 3-4 years out in the country near DH's family. We already have the land picked out, but we need to save more before we can buy it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228878 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:24:57 +0000 serendipity 228878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm all about details so I love an old character home with a renovated kitchen and new appliances. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228871 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:21:57 +0000 BoogieBea 228871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our house is pretty dreamy now. It's a newly renovated craftsman with preserved moldings in the living and dining rooms. It's the perfect size for us - not too big and not too small. 3 bedroom upstairs. 4th bedroom on the finished basement level. 3.5 baths. A small porch. Small yard but enough to fit a play structure and for our kids to play. Big open kitchen. Fireplace in the living area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228831 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:55:59 +0000 Shutterbug 228831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not to be a Twi-nerd, but I looooove the Cullen's house - contemporary house with lots of floor to ceiling windows in the middle of the woods. </p> <p>It's actually two different houses, but I like them both. The first one isn't very kid-friendly though, at least on the outside, haha.</p> <p><a href="http://www.designtavern.com/2008/12/fit-for-a-vampire-the-hoke-house-the-cullen-house-from-twilight-skylab-architecture/" rel="nofollow">http://www.designtavern.com/2008/12/fit-for-a-vampire-the-hoke-house-the-cullen-house-from-twilight-skylab-architecture/</a></p> <p><a href="http://freshome.com/2009/11/21/twilight-new-moon-film-house-for-sale/" rel="nofollow">http://freshome.com/2009/11/21/twilight-new-moon-film-house-for-sale/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228815 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:47:26 +0000 skibobrown 228815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I picture a spacious and open living area with lots of light, and a great kitchen with plenty of space, since we love to cook and host dinner parties. Both me and DH really want a very energy efficient and sustainably designed home, so I envision having solar panels, double-paned windows, and lots of energy saving devices. Oh, and I also really want a 2-person shower w/ two individual shower heads for the master bathroom. DH is an architect, so there is a good chance that we will build some version of our dream house in the near-ish future :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228810 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:42:23 +0000 Mrs. Bee 228810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>what chopsuey and cowgirl said! would love fireplaces in most rooms as well as an outdoor firepit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228807 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:40:39 +0000 autumnlove 228807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want an old fashioned looking home( like a Craftsman) with new plumbing and AC/Heat with big rooms with ample closet space. Not going to happen...at least in our price range! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228802 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:37:29 +0000 DillonLion 228802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are the elements of your dream home?<br /> A big, spacious 1 story ranch house with lots of open space in the middle for entertaining guests, with bedrooms along the outer edges. The bigger the better! Spacious kitchen with beautiful, high quality appliances. Large laundry room. Big backyard, nicely landscaped with lots of vegetation and a garden. </p> <p>Are you in your dream home now?<br /> We're in our starter home. It is perfect for us know and we put a lot of love into our home to make it our own. I'd like our next house to be the one we live in for 20+ years. We'll probably retire on my in-laws land, after that.</p> <p> Do you actually aspire to your dream home in the future? How soon? Are finances a limiting factor? Finances are a limiting factor, of course. But I'm sure we'll get into a nice place when we are ready to move. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228774 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:23:13 +0000 chrispygal 228774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oooh, we are stuck in a small 2 bed, 1 bathroom ranch thanks to the housing market crash. This was DH's bachelor pad and we will likely need to be here for another 4-5 years while we save up for a down payment and pay down on principal. Our dream home will have an open floor plan that works for entertaining. Key to this will be the kitchen being open to the family room. I hate now that when we have guests, whoever is cooking is isolated and away from conversation. We would also like 3 bedrooms, a first floor office if possible, central air, fantastic kitchen, walk in closets galore, a great master suite with bathroom, and a 2 or 3 car garage. I also love details like tray ceilings, pillars, and other woodworking details. Houses like this in our area cost a pretty penny so we will probably need close to $100k for a down payment. Ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228772 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:22:09 +0000 Honeybee 228772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: DH always choose lot size over the actual house. He wants a little mini-farm (complete with chickens and goats!) and his own vegetable garden. I, however, am all about character. An historic home would be ideal! Something with lots of charm and unique architectural features; I love wood trim, window seats, fireplaces, unusually-shaped windows/doors/rooms, turrets, french doors, and little nooks and crannies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-dream-home#post-228760 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:16:34 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 228760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Minnie_Girl: I love that you quoted Fiest!</p> <p>It seems like acreage is important to most. I'll have to think on that! </p>