I've been thinking on all the different types of homes I would ever want to live in. And, there are various ones. Naturally, this is all pure speculation and fantasizing as I type.

 

I think a medium sized home is actually the perfect size for me, IF it comes with a housekeeper as I age.

Probably traditional in furnishings while more Mediterranean in style of home. I do like the open concept in the main rooms, but not everywhere. 

Ideal bathroom would have a walk in shower with no barrier on the floor...immediately requiring some space to not mess up rest of the room, right? Maybe even one of those where it's cloak room style, taking up one side of the bathroom with a door on each end and room for a wheelchair to go through to the other end. Large shower heads, but not so high up where you can't reach them to rearrange. But...for the person that may end up in that wheel chair...a good shower system set lower too.  Hummm...option of handheld? Once you get old you don't have the strength to hold that. 

Definitely two sinks...grinning...but, who wants to clean two? Housekeeper wouldn't think of it, but prior to that!! Maybe one, with cost of the other going into making sure the shower area has tons of light instead of the common habit of one small teensy light in showers.  How do those people with small light way up high added to that dark tile ever see the hair on their legs or pits to shave?? By feel, I guess? Why worry...my hair is about gone anyway. Except for this week, where it's waving in the breeze of the ceiling fan.

 

Humm...kitchen?

How about path through where you won't get trapped when the relatives come to visit and want to talk while you're trying to cook?  Prime importance to keeping your temper intact!  Big sis is just like Momma was...comes into your personal space and just stands there...in the way! gah!

LOTS of cabinets and counter space, but not so much you're walking yourself to death getting what you need. Definitely a "room pantry" nearby. Also, so you're not walking yourself all over.

Not sure about choosing between gas or electric stoves. I've used both and liked both for different reasons. Can see where a double oven would come in handy. These newest types...not sure I could learn how to cook on one easily enough to want to mess with this. However...if I were to have a COOK/Housekeeper...or both...whoohoo! OK, not happening. Have hubs, that's sufficient for this right now.

What about main portion of home?

I'd want two things near both front and rear (or side) entrances. Coat closet and potty facilities. Many times as a senior Mom had troubles getting from car into house and then to commode in time. Plus, if you've been shopping you're going to want some sort of "dumping off" area where you can put your purse and bags and then run.

Living room....and....Family room....and...Media room....and...Library. 

Not all in one room!!

Bedrooms...well, one would be the Library, probably.

then...large enough for king beds or at least queens. I've found that even kids deal better with this size room...and, if these are bigger you can do away with one of the rooms above! Make their bedrooms the play rooms when they come visit.  

Lots of couches. You can eliminate a bedroom with this going for you.

I'm done for now....still have thoughts swirling and think I'll post more on this subject later...but, need to check the woodstove right now!