Dream House?

Queens Park Residence in the inner city of Sydney
Designed by CplusC Design Construct Pty Ltd. (Australia):

''This project involved an uninhibited renovation of an existing traditional three bedroom house located on a corner site in the inner city Sydney suburb of Queens Park. The client brief called for a custom designed home that catered to their specific living and entertaining lifestyle. Generous kitchen, dining and living spaces connect through large operable doors to private outdoor spaces which integrate a swimming pool and outdoor living, dining and entertaining spaces.''

Looking at this picture reminds me of many honkers' life-long ambition, or more correctly, dream, to buy and build their own (dingy) home. even though the size is nothing more than a cramming shoebox, you can still decorate it as a cosy home. it's now a luxury to gather everyone for a night-in, to eat together at the table, to converse face-to-face, to have a few clinks of drinks, and to enjoy the nighty breeze with a home-baked cake.

of course, everyone has different taste. the islington old townhouse, featured in Jan's UK Vogue, now owned by the artistry couple , shall never be my 'dream home'. actually, it is my worst nightmare. i can't stand rough/ scruffy wood panels, shaved and peeled walls, freezing attic, and *art* scattered in and around the house. it's more like a bachelor pad.

on the other hand, neither are those *celeb cribs* displayed on hk interior mags well-executed, despite the owners having all the cash to spare. today's minimalism has become tooooo cliche that home lacks a sense of home. it's merely a purpose-built and integrated pod. i wonder how often the owners would actually cook in the kitchen and host a dinner party. how do they find time to detox and entertain family and friends?

when you get too worked up, all you need is a home, not a beautiful showroom.