Kitchen area million dollar question
eight_deer
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We have a floor plan dilemma where to place our kitchen.
Option 1 gives us very little space for seating/tv and dining area.
Option 2 has a small wall of only 10 feet since there is a weird corner that we don't know how to take advantage of.
Which option would you choose and how would you deal with it?
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You had a million dollars...........
Comments (41)"Generally, these days, when you win a million, it's a 20 year payout (at least in the contests I enter). So that's $50,000/year. Not a lot at all." Its even less than that if you are talking about "winning" a million dollars. They take the taxes right of the top and then calculate the payout. It's more like $30,000/yr. and then with inflation, in twenty years, that $30,000 won't even buy you anything of importance. Twenty years ago $30,000 could buy a person a very nice home. Today $30,000 will buy a very nice auto. Twenty years from now, you could probably by a really cool, top of the line bicycle for $30,000. The question was "If you had a million dollars what would you do?" I would deposit it in a Health Savings Account (HSA). I would feel secure knowing that I had the money deposited there for my health needs when needed. As one grows older there is going to be more and more medical problems. Even a million dollars does not go very far with hospital bills. Here is a link that might be useful: Health Savings Account...See MoreOK so I need 10 million dollars
Comments (47)Walkin, you will have to take that up with Gregori. His English is a little eccentric, but perhaps with the appropriate gestures...? As to the decorating, two options occur to me. One, we offer Michael S. Smith the chance to hide out with us until the B of A debacle blows over (not his responsibility, of course...he was only making his client happy), and so he can rest from the push of the White House job. We feed him, house him, and let him use the Bentley, and in return, he settles any squabbles we may have. Or, two, we turn ourselves into a reality show. "The Real Housegorgons of Belvedere." Then the sqabbles, while humiliating, out of character, and permanently destructive of our reputations, will pay for anything we'd like to do. Now, let's see, what was it that they call people who will do morally repugnant things for money...???...See MoreWould you sacrifice your privacy for a million dollar view?
Comments (36)You know, in general, people still respect your privacy when you live in an exposed home. We've never had people leave the sidewalk and peek in the windows or anything of that sort. We did get lots of people coming up on the porch to the doors before we took the sign down (it was a B&B) but now that's rare as well. I guess you find your own privacy whereever you live :) For me, the views posted here would be my escape. Believe it or not you do look past the heads and into the sunset! The only area I was having trouble with privacy in was the yard because it's so exposed. People stand in front of it to take pics of the house so while pausing they'll often chat. We don't mind, but the dumb dog goes bonkers and DS is too friendly (offers tours of his room LOL) so we put in a fence that suits the house but sort of blocks the tourists heads from our relaxation area (we're outside a lot). It's heaven and we still see the view because the yard is on a slope. To me, looking up at a farm or out at land is actually not relaxing. I love the water and can mentally escape the world while enjoying a view of it from lake, stream or ocean. I've lived in remote areas, and I'd never trade them for this location. Besides that...our walls are a foot thick LOL So if I want to ignore the world, it's not hard to do so. Ohhh and Lynn, I have SO MUCH difficulty with that door problem. I have 9 outside enterances....that's probably 7 too many LOL. I get Fedex out of one, UPS out of the other, the post office likes another, and the tourists another. Only one of which is the actual front door LOL...See MoreMillion Dollar Homes filled with IKEA furniture
Comments (139)I've been lurking on this wild one.... it seems to have spun in many directions, triggered by words and different perspectives. I've purchased many Ikea items in the past, from housewares to a freestanding cabinet/island. Many were temporary purchases in a temporary living situation, others were not. Some were decent quality, while others, frankly, are somewhat lacking. That "Lack" table I owned did not last long before the finish failed --- but the French-made enameled cast iron fondue pot is very good quality. The items fit a purpose at the time and were functional, and the right style at the right price point. At this time, I find the style vocabulary pretty limiting and the quality on many items less than I'm seeking. I'd gladly consider the cabinets for our loft, but I find the design flexibility lacking for my situation. Back to the original topic, style and design aside, I see some very expensive real estate in SF outfitted with some visibly low quality furniture. I always attribute it to the transitory nature of the residents, the high cost of real estate, a lack of interest, personal values or the spending priorities of the owner. Without knowing the person, I can't really speculate on the motivations. But it does happen, a lot....See MoreM Miller
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last yearWhat do the windows look like, and how far off the floor are the windows? Also, one of the floor plans shows two small windows in the corner, but the others do not. Can you clarify? The existence of that small window on the widest wall could change our answers. Also what is the view from the windows and which direction do they face? I’m leaning towards option 1 so you’re not staring at the kitchen when you first enter the home, but I would make the island as shallow as possible and perhaps without any seating.
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