Question Of The Day, Wednes Day, January 9, 2019

[Mamanyt1953]

I'm running very late today, so let me throw this out there right quick like, and I'll be back later.

What is your favorite style of house? What makes you year to just move in and settle down?

For me...LOL, OK you all know I'm not quite normal, right? There are no more questions about this, are there? My favorite style is...well...let's call it "medieval modern." Give me a 7th century castle, but don't forget the "modern" part of this! I want my running water and central heat and air, and, BY GEORGE, I've fount the people who can build it for me! Take a peek!

 

[kashmir64]

One that isn't falling apart.

 

[DreamerRose]

I prefer the Georgian or Christopher Wren style. Also French country. I grew up in Virginia, and 18th Century was the most common style. To me, it's very welcoming.

 

[verna davies]

When I come and stay, can I have the room at the top right please.

 

[susanm9006]

I would love a craftsmen style house, with beautiful dark woodwork and built ins. I live in a 1959 mid century modern, good space design but kind of plain.

 

[aliceneko]

I like the English baroque style the best (e.g. Chatsworth House). Or a French chateau, if I'm dreaming big...
However, being more for the regular folk that I am, I like a cottage in the countryside that looks a bit like this, or a modern glass house in the countryside that looks like this.
Or a Spanish villa that looks like this.

 

[denice]

A log and beam home, far enough out to feel like I am in the country but close enough to a city so it isn't a hassle to get to everything I need.

 

[micknsnicks2mom]

i'd call what i'd like 'modern rustic'. not a cabin, but a full sized house. electricity, natural gas, modern plumbing, and definitely a wood burning stove. simple, functional, space efficient, good storage space, and well insulated. i'd be very happy if i couldn't see any neighboring homes from my windows or from anywhere on my property.

denice --

 

[Mamanyt1953]

When I come and stay, can I have the room at the top right please.

Absolutely!

 

[bodester413]

A funky looking fieldstone cottage like the ones in Charlevoix Michigan. They are so unique...Some of them almost look like Hobbit houses. Here's an article This Old House did on them.

https://www.oldhouseonline.com/house-tours/mushroom-houses-of-charlevoix

 

[PipersMom]

I live in a rural area and we built our house last year modeled after the farmhouse style (which is my favorite). However, it's not really exactly right since it's lacking that large wraparound porch I really wanted. Maybe one day! I did get my board and batten siding though.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Oh, I would SO live in one of those! The mushroom houses, that is. There was a simultaneous post there.

 

[NY cat man]

I like the style of house that Michele and I bought as our first one- a 1903-built Craftsman. All of the original woodwork is still there, but it is a real pain in the wallet to replace any when necessary.

 

[susanm9006]

I like the style of house that Michele and I bought as our first one- a 1903-built Craftsman. All of the original woodwork is still there, but it is a real pain in the wallet to replace any when necessary.

Yeah. I think about that. And I would like a 1903 craftsman with 21st century plumbing, heating and electrical. Even in a 1960’s house there is a lot of updating to be done.

 

[RajaNMizu]

I've owned a Center Hall Colonial that I restored. It was lovely and it was a LOT of work. Since Mamanyt1953 is accepting guests, I won't need my own castle. I have always loved log cabins and would be thrilled to own one but realistically, I'd love a tiny house. They've always intrigued me. Since this is hypothetical, I wouldn't have to cut corners on any of my wish list so I'd want one without ladders as well as a fully functional kitchen and bath. I adore Zyl Vardos' homes. Zyl Vardos

 

[NY cat man]

Yeah. I think about that. And I would like a 1903 craftsman with 21st century plumbing, heating and electrical. Even in a 1960’s house there is a lot of updating to be done.

One of the first things we did was put in a new furnace with central air, I replaced all the old galvanized pipes, and upgraded the wiring when we put in the standby generator.

 

[Freedom]

One that isn't falling apart.

Well, I only consider a ranch house. At first, it was because that is what I grew up in. Then I got older . . . and had knee replacements and a hip replacement . . . and stairs just aren't appealing anymore.

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I would say my favorite styles are Victorian styles like Queen Anne, Second Empire, and Gothic Revival.

 

[Max's Human]

Mamanyt,
I do not have to dream, you did that for me . I love your taste in CASTLES and having running water, heat, toilets are the perfect compliment, don't you agree? When I was young I read several books by the author Victoria Holt, and her stories were often from castles

 

[neely]

Since we have quite a few Frank Lloyd Wright homes in our area I would love to live in a Prairie Style home that he designed.