Have a choice to have your own home designed and build, what style would you choose?

Whould you like a classic straight lined home painted white with glass and silver;



Mexican style with a large fireplace and lots of oragne colours;



Double story house (mansion) with an indoor swimming pool and garden;



Garden Cottage with a nice vegatable garden and a fish pond?



Come on let us dream for dream can become true.



Enjoy the week-end

%26lt;smile%26gt; take care, Suzanne

Have a choice to have your own home designed and build, what style would you choose?
I once drafted the "home of the future" for a science fair. Unfortunately, I was too young, it was not my field of interest at the time, and I got a B. However, I long to revisit the idea, and one day, build (have built?) and live in that house.



Since all the things mentioned, and so many more, appeal to me in some way, I'm inclined to think I would like a large property with an eclectic landscape. The home should probably then take place around that. The colors, materials for the climate, etc. - all would be a function of location.



The building itself would take a lot of thought. I would like the amenities of the "futuristic" home, but really long to live in a stone castle. So, I combine the two concepts, throw in a splash of Japanese gardening, a Greek pillar or two - and viola.
Reply:On one hand, I just LOVE the Mexican theme, but on the other, a little Garden Cottage is just sooooo cute! Yeah, we can dream!
Reply:The design of a home should be based on your current and future needs in a home. Think several years ahead(family size, family gatherings,pets,etc.) Think also of the things that you want to do daily. If you're the kind of person that likes to change things, pick a design that allows you to do that easily.

Remember that you have to look it it every day.
Reply:I have to say Mexican style it just seems nicer and roomie with the coart yard and all.
Reply:I would go with something post-industrial. In anticapation of peak oil and rolling blackouts, I would make it functional off grid. Include a private source of water and on site gardens.