OUR WISH LIST

WHAT WE WANT IN A HOME

So - we have mentioned that we have been incubating this idea for awhile haven't we? No? Well we have.

Thanks to this GAWESOME (God-awesome... we're truncating everything now aren't we?) online tool called floorplanner  we have been able to sketch out our requirements for the Architects we've been meeting.

We have been reiterating to all these architects that the point of doing these plans is so that we can create a wish list of things that we want to see in our new home. eg. I want a man-cave - that maybe I'll share with my cubs (if they're good). My wife wants her personal space - so yes she's getting that damn wardrobe. etc etc.

So here are some of our plans... wonder how similar they'll be to the finished product!

THE GROUND FLOOR

Our wish list here is simple - we need a room for mum and her own glorious Asian kitchen (yes that's where all hell breaks loose with the propane tanks). For the public space, we envisage a swanky open kitchen with all the mod-cons and a couple of dining areas.

We get 20-30 people in every weekend - so take my word for it, we entertain quite a bit. we'll need the space. Of course, we'll have a formal living area (hereinwith known as the Swiss part of the house). (Swiss because of neutrality - nothing to do with hoarding tons of money that belong to other people). (or watches. really nice watches for that matter). (Note to self. stop using the parentheses too much)()()() 

THE SECOND FLOOR (ok the first floor if you're British)

Up one flight of stairs, and this should be the family sanctuary. We want a luxe bedroom with enough space for her (read wardrobe) and adequate space for me (read sofa in front of bed).

The kids want a room each (actually child #1 wants her own room. Child #2 seems to like the company so far). We think a "jack-n-jill" style bathroom (or in this case "Jill-n-jill") would be adequate for our 2 girls.

A 4th study and/or guest bedroom would also be ideal for visiting friends and family - trust me, we've got a few of those.

THE THIRD FLOOR (fine. Attic)

MAN CAVE. MAN WATCH MOVIE. MAN HAVE GUITAR. MAN HAVE AMPLIFIER TURNED UP TO 11.

I really wish there was room for a BBQ - or any kind of fire making device. will have to settle for the clothes dryer in the utility room up here.