I would like my house to be a small, double-storeyed detached bungalow, modest by modern by modern standards but a place which will complement my desire for harmonious living. What I have in mind is a building in a gated community on at least ten thousand square feet of land overlooking a slope where I can enjoy the cool breeze, the fresh air and the beauty of a mature garden. My garden will be a riot of colourful blooms- ixoras, cannas, daisies and the flighty birds of paradise irrespective of the season.
My garden will be beautifully landscaped with a rock garden, a fountain and a man-made pond where colourful carps dart around merrily. At the back it will be wild. My backyard will be a haven for birds to build their nests on just as there will be the fragrance of flowers to attract the bees. There will be nuts and fruits for squirrels and bats. I will have the best of two worlds within my compound and one component will complement the other.
My dream house will be built in the shape of a pentagon with a porch that will accommodate at least two cars, The house will comprise five bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a lounge area for guests and private living room for family members. Besides these, there will be a study-cum-den where I can relax after a day’s work or retreat into my world where even my close ones will have no access. It will be my hideout and haven, and in there I will have my private space. Needless to say, it will be done up in a way that reflects my taste.
My house would be tastefully furnished and decorated with contemporary decor Instead of heavy fabric drapes, I will opt for the modern and practical. I will have blinds in pleasant shades instead add a touch of style to every room. The blinds will allow light to filter through so the rooms would have a cheery ambience. There will be Italian-made light fittings that will lend an air of sophistication to the interior. In keeping with the technological age, mine will be a smart home.
It will be centrally wired so there will be remote controls for security, lighting, doors and windows at strategic points. When I am at home, the system works an remote control but when I am out of the house or away, it will work on the Internet. Whether inside the house or on holiday I can see who is knocking at the door or which burglar is trying to break into my house by turning on a camera on my laptop or my smart phone. Besides, the external and internal lightning can be programmed for daily on and off times.
Lastly, I want to wake up each morning to the twittering and chirping of Nature’s orchestra. I wish to be presented with the sight of buzzing beers and the graceful flutter of those colorful and multi-hued patterns of butterflies whenever I look out of the window. I wish to be greeted by the sight of the Garden in full bloom or smell the natural fragrances in the air each time i venture out of the door. On top of all these, I will also enjoy the the security and convenience that the marvel of modern technology can provide. That sums up the concepts of my dream house.
