I've been thinking about this for a while now, and finally got around to thinking about making a thread. I've been playing the Sims games for years, and have never quite managed to make the perfect house from scratch - I usually just build on what was already there, or if it's an empty lot, I build from memory a previous house. Today, before I went out, I was watching some program where this couple renovated a three-hundred year old barn into their family home, and it look ****ing amazing afterwards.

This isn't a thread about Sims or mid-day renovation programs, but about what your dream house would be, and I have some questions:

What kind of place and type of home would you be happy living in?
Does it have to be big or small?
How many particular rooms would you like?
What kind of decoration themes would you have throughout?
Any features that you'd love to have?

Also, if you want to add questions, go ahead and I'll edit them in.

What kind of place and type of home would you be happy living in?
I'm a city person, and I probably always will be; I hate the idea of living in the middle of nowhere. I'll be happy with a medium sized apartment with a pleasant view - meaning big windows. Open plan doesn't entirely bother me if it's done right, but I like each room to serve a purpose.

Does it have to be big or small?
Medium sized with a high ceiling. Small places tend to be too small and I wouldn't want three guest rooms which gather clutter and dust. Something small and manageable when it comes to cleaning, but still big enough for one or two guests to stay over comfortably.

How many particular rooms would you like?
Three bedrooms; one master, one of which I'd use as a storage room for gym equipment and maybe a study, and one for guests or kids if that ever happens. One kitted out bathroom, but a separate room with a toilet and sink - for some reason, having one toilet in a property panics me a little bit. Also, I'd like a large living space and kitchen.

What kind of decoration themes would you have throughout?
I'm a one colour a room type of person. I painted my bedroom a dark red colour almost two years ago, and I love it. It's perfect for sleeping in because it keeps my room dark and it does feel a little romantic. In other rooms, I like creams and coffee colours, with blue, flowery feature walls. I don't know. =s

Any features/objects that you'd love to have?
Like I said before, big windows. I'd also like a large fireplace. Lately, I've had this thing for indoor balconies around stairs, to look down into a room. I also like the idea of having a large book/dvd/game bookshelf. A large tv. A big memory foam bed with lots of cushions to snuggle up in.

I also like gardens, bit maintainable ones that don't take up too much time and energy. I've always wanted to dance and run around in sprinklers lol. I don't need a pool because it'll just go unused and get dirty, but a small pond with fish would be awesome. Maybe a hot tub. Definitely a two-seater garden swing. x3

Also, I need inspiration for some new houses in Sims 3, so... yeah. x3