I've been thinking of other types of house plans I might consider living in. One, which only comes up infrequently, is the idea of a condo or apartment. What would this need to look like, at this age right now, not later on in life..which no doubt would change a lot from what works now.

 

I won't go into location...much. Probably across the street from a fantastic beach with a small chance of flooding would appeal greatly. However, isn't very likely.

Would need to come with more than just 2 lonely parking places, though I realize that most people feel lucky to have just one.

And, I think it would need a minimum of 2 bedrooms with 2 full baths.  Preferably 3 bedrooms with an additional bath or at least another half. And...decent sized closets.

Maybe even an additional locked storage area included somewhere on the premises.  

I'd want a full kitchen, and plenty of cabinet space, especially if there's not a dedicated pantry area.

Not sure about an eat-in kitchen...probably not important.

I'd like laundry facilities...would really like them inside the unit, but realize that this takes away space you can use elsewhere, like pantry! However, I'm getting too old to be sitting in a laundry room or traveling back and forth between unit and laundry. Gets old fast!!

Plus...a lot of times those are pay machines and who knows what people will try and clean in them!

I would also like some sort of decent view of something pretty. Just not the side of a building or even worse...the parking lot or machinery.

Wonder how people in large cities stand being cooped up in high rise apartments? What if the power goes out?? how are you going to manage the stairs then?

Hummm...things to think on!!

OK..assuming I'm not stuck on the 131st floor...I think I'd like to do a living room in blue, white and yellow.  I've always like that combination, but I was looking at photos the other day and also stopped when I saw a room done in shades of red, green and white...it was really pretty. Not the Christmas hues, but more subtle than that.  

What would you do...would you carry a theme throughout the unit or...each room separate? Here it's a combo...some tying into each other while others will blend being next to each other.

I think I'd like a balcony that's deep enough to be in the shade while having enough room to have some in the sun.  Maybe the penthouse unit with the whole top?? whoaa!! That would take some work, wouldn't it??!!! might be worth it!