The Unknown Zone - proudly an American forum!

The Member's Playhouse © (Member's Blogs) => The Member's Playhouse © (Member's Blogs) => Gryphon's Home & Garden => Topic started by: Gryphon on October 11, 2006, 08:52:17 AM

Title: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on October 11, 2006, 08:52:17 AM
Heres a spot to share photos of dream homes, great ideas, etc.

(http://www.scmwv.com/images/1959.jpg) That photo from a house at WV's own Greenbrier Sporting Club
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 04:06:42 PM
I love interior trusses like this:
(http://www.marshallbuilding.com/hallmarks/greatrooms/cartwright.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: ~Daisy~ on November 05, 2006, 04:10:17 PM
Oh man, so do I!

I absolutely love it, and the furnishings! I'm a sucker for that shade of leather.
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 04:50:47 PM
(http://www.109goldhill.com/images/4GoldFrontHouse.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 04:51:14 PM
this is sort of the style of my parents new house...
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: ~Daisy~ on November 05, 2006, 05:27:39 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 05:36:48 PM
Reminds me of a Swiss Chalet...grande style. Very nice!

I'd love to have a leather sofa set to put in my formal living room. Someday....
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 05:43:29 PM
I'll have to keep looking...but, I want a master bath something like this someday -- terrazo/tile floors, walls, multi=head shower, seperate spa tub..a nice vanity with double sinks...

(http://www.pahlischhomes.com/bslide_images/Gallery/Pahlisch_Custom_Homes/s_DRR%203%20Master%20Bathroom.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: ~Daisy~ on November 05, 2006, 05:46:04 PM
Aaron's aunt has a bathroom that looks a lot like that. Its incredible. I walked in and didn't want to leave. Plus they have an indoor pool. Must be nice.
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 05:47:16 PM
Really? That would be nice. I don't actually like the white finish of this bathroom...I prefer a darker wood...
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: ~Daisy~ on November 05, 2006, 05:53:10 PM
I would too, but I wouldn't refuse this bathroom if it were offered to me. LOL
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 05:54:06 PM
Nor would I! ;D
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 05:57:37 PM
Id probably go roll in the dirt to have an excuse to use that bathroom...
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: ~Daisy~ on November 05, 2006, 05:58:06 PM
I just wonder if I could handle the upkeep that shower would need to keep it looking like that. Probably not, but if I had a bathroom that looked like that, I'd hope I also had the money that goes along with it to hire a full time maid.
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 06:00:32 PM
Quote from: ~Daisy~ on November 05, 2006, 05:58:06 PM
I just wonder if I could handle the upkeep that shower would need to keep it looking like that. Probably not, but if I had a bathroom that looked like that, I'd hope I also had the money that goes along with it to hire a full time maid.

The shower I have now is all glass and marble...and its impossible to keep the glass clear, even though I squeegee it everytime.
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 06:05:12 PM
Heck, squeegee the glass on the marble shower...I have a hard time keeping toothpaste & splatters off of my children's bathroom mirror!
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 06:06:26 PM
oh I have that problem too. I have one of those sonic toothbrushes that spatters everywhere!
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 07:59:48 PM
A pretty awesome kitchen to cook breakfast in...:

(http://www.newhousebuilder.com/images/photos/dream_home_kitchen.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 08:04:24 PM
OHHHH! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 08:04:54 PM
But in the real world, I could settle for something simple like this:

(http://www.riebau.com/images/Kitchen6.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 08:07:10 PM
well, if you HAD to...
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 08:08:32 PM
Ha ha! Hope about having this fireplace in your bedroom?

(http://www.pinkmansion.com/NewPics/Master-Suite.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 08:13:00 PM
Better yet...french doors opening up onto a veranda...and this...:

(http://www.corfuproperty.gr/static/gallery/104_main.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sunny on November 05, 2006, 08:13:51 PM
(http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/pics/0/3841_1.jpg)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 08:17:45 PM
You'd probably need that fireplace in that drafty old dump!  ;)
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Sandy Eggo on December 09, 2006, 04:17:05 PM
I don't know that these are "dream" homes, but up close they are beautiful and the view is awesome. I saw these while I was out today and thought I'd share a few pictures of homes that I saw along the way. Believe it or not, homes built on the side of mountains like this, is fairly common here:

(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/8040/img0101lo8.jpg)

(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6458/img0093xj6.jpg)

same house close up:

(http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/6681/img0094tv2.jpg)

There's a road that runs along behind the house.

Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on December 11, 2006, 08:59:23 AM
they certainly are dream houses!! Everytime Im in California, I marvel at the houses on the side of the mountains like that.
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on January 15, 2007, 11:08:00 AM
I just love this house, I dont know why. The floor plan is kinda quirky, has the feeling of an old house thats been added to over the years. I could be very at home here. (Mind, I dont care for the way this one is decorated, but I like the architecture)

http://www.cottageliving.com/cottage/homes/ideahouse05/index.html
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: American_Woman on January 15, 2007, 07:57:03 PM
Quote from: Gryphon on November 05, 2006, 04:50:47 PM
(http://www.109goldhill.com/images/4GoldFrontHouse.jpg)

That's nice!
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Red Haired Girl on January 29, 2007, 08:30:16 PM
We are putting in a glass wall shower. i have been wondering about that, too... already have the squeegie, even thought we don't have the glass yet.  I have been thinking about one of those instant shower cleaners that you hang under the shower head, and as you get out you push the button, and it sprays the cleaner... if it works as advertised, it oughtta be good...
Title: Re: A Collection of Dream Homes and Ideas
Post by: Gryphon on January 29, 2007, 09:20:42 PM
It doesnt work QUITE as well as advertised, but it does cut down on soap scum a lot! Its worth it, but wont save you from cleaning it sometimes.

(And good to see ya!!)