01-12-2010, 02:25 PM
I've thought that when I come over, I want to come over with very little of my old life....a ukulele, my dogs, a pad, a pen, a piano. This design is in keeping with that minimalist notion but it takes it one step further than I would be comfortable with.
Perhaps it is because I am coming out of a 19-year relationship where 2,100 square feet and four bedrooms suddenly became too small, but for me having only one enclosable room might feel a little confining. I am so glad that you have the kind of relationship that allows you to be comfortable with a shared vision of such close proximity.
I love the daring of having a house that is basically open to the elements, but I can tell you that sometimes, even down by the ocean, you will want to close things off so bugs don't fly in. Basically, at around dusk, especially after a rain. I've looked into this, and you can get screens in very large sizes.(Google: garage door screens).
I don't think I personally would be very comfortable in this design. I find the Hawaii environment over-stimulating, and I am positive I would not be able to go to sleep in your living room. But then, I think my house is haunted (no one else does). Psychologically, I think I would need a wall and a door...and a boyfriend. Please be on the lookout for one for me.
This is a wonderfully individualistic design that may actually work for you guys, even if it may not be ideal for another family. It is beautiful, without a doubt. I love the indoor-outdoor feel and you have taken it to a new extreme. I love watching dreams come true, so keeps us posted. This is very exciting.
Perhaps it is because I am coming out of a 19-year relationship where 2,100 square feet and four bedrooms suddenly became too small, but for me having only one enclosable room might feel a little confining. I am so glad that you have the kind of relationship that allows you to be comfortable with a shared vision of such close proximity.
I love the daring of having a house that is basically open to the elements, but I can tell you that sometimes, even down by the ocean, you will want to close things off so bugs don't fly in. Basically, at around dusk, especially after a rain. I've looked into this, and you can get screens in very large sizes.(Google: garage door screens).
I don't think I personally would be very comfortable in this design. I find the Hawaii environment over-stimulating, and I am positive I would not be able to go to sleep in your living room. But then, I think my house is haunted (no one else does). Psychologically, I think I would need a wall and a door...and a boyfriend. Please be on the lookout for one for me.
This is a wonderfully individualistic design that may actually work for you guys, even if it may not be ideal for another family. It is beautiful, without a doubt. I love the indoor-outdoor feel and you have taken it to a new extreme. I love watching dreams come true, so keeps us posted. This is very exciting.