A house that got it all

Perhaps I exaggerated in the title of this post. Perhaps it should have read "A house that (almost) got it all" or "A house that got it all except me on the deed", but one may keep dreaming, right? I'm currently not yet in a position to seriously look for houses, but I have to admit that it's fun to look around - both realistically in the short term (e.g. locally) as well as optimistically a few years out. Like after I made my first million (which, per people's prediction I should have made by age 25; 2 years out but I'm nowhere close to that).

Either way, I do enjoy looking and believe that it's never too early to explore one's taste. While I do fancy an East Coasty (e.g. European) style most of the time, there are things about it that I don't like. I've come across a great website for floor plans for mediterranean style houses - perfect for any location that is warmer than Minnesota. And a location that is not in the Midwest, because if you wear or own anything exotic in the Midwest that looks remotely like it belongs in a warm place, you automatically look like a jackass. Or just plain moronic. I wouldn't want people to point at me behind my back and whisper "look, there's that guy that doesn't know how to turn to channel 5 and watch the weather forecast". It'd be like owning a swimsuit in England.

Anyway, let's look at some pictures of a house that I like. The basic floor plan can be found at http://www.weberdesigngroup.com/plans/cantrell-home-plan/24. I want to share the parts of the house that I like most including my thoughts on each, so here we go.

I really like the low build of this house with the wide stretch. It gives one an impression of spacious-ness and it doesn't seem overwhelming. I love the vegetation around the house - very tastefully done - as well as the lighting and the inviting atmosphere. The driveway roundabout allows for a smooth traffic flow when visitors come to the house.

The family room area, and the house as a whole, is very open. I'm not a great fan of too many walls and small rooms. I need the open space. In fact, that's something I like in particular about my parents' home in Europe. This family room has a terrific view of the pool and jacuzzi by the backyard. The floor is tiled and the whole atmosphere is inviting. I can see myself sitting here early on a Saturday morning sipping a long island with some egg benedict, toast, and some fruit.

The same goes for the living room. I'm a great fan of tall ceilings. Nothing spells "space" and "comfort" more than tiles, a tall ceiling, and an interior decor such as this.

This is the living room from a different angle. I love the stairs on the left with the inside balcony. It reminds me of one of the final scenes of the movie Scar Face. Without the blood, destruction, and bullet holes. Simply classy.

There's nothing I don't like about this house. The master bedroom and bathroom, the pool area, the lanai, and the kitchen are all very nicely designed with great taste and practicality in mind. I want to invite you to research this estate in particular further at http://www.weberdesigngroup.com/plans/cantrell-home-plan/24 and other houses at http://www.weberdesigngroup.com/. Feel free to share your thoughts with me. I'm always happy when I hear from my readers.

In a few days, I'll plan on posting on East Coast-y architecture in an attempt to provide a fuller picture of my taste.

Happy Fourth of July & God Bless.