Wow so much negative comments. This video is meant to inspire. Add to it what you need to make your life easier. No one is the same. Each of us has different tastes and preferences. Let’s thank this person for sharing.
I suppose this video serves a purpose for some people, but for others, it can't inspire bc there are just too many things wrong with this as an actual living space for humans. A lot of us can look at this, the visuals are very good obviously, but we can't imagine this as a livable space, or one that we could be comfortable in for very long. I guess that's the curse of looking at something shiny like this, but realistically. This house is presented realistically, but is not viable realistically, compared to so many houses that actually exist and can be lived in. This video is like a Disney fantasy; it looks nice-- but it can't be realistically considered because it has too many every-day flaws that would drive most people crazy, very quickly. So I can appreciate this as a nice CG video, but nothing more; I'd never base actual construction of a home on what is presented here. That's why the negative comments. It's presented as a home that can really be lived in, but in real life would have so many aggravating flaws.
As a certified interior designer with over 30 years of experience, I can say that every person thinks they could design a space better than whatever the trained professional shows to the public. HGTV has made everyone an expert in design. Very few people thought much about design before HGTV. The truth is that a lot of attention to detail goes into a home of this size. Executing a cohesive design package is more difficult than the average person will ever understand. Great video. Thanks for sharing. The realism of the walk through was incredibly well done too. 🎉
I know, everyone's a critic. LOL. Even 2bdrm single bath homes are a mistake though (I've personally found). Nice little layout in general. Bump out that back wall 4.5ft and add a master bath for the bedroom. I'll bet the person who builds this will be way happier. Also gives you room where the other bedrm closet is for a nice linen closet/storage, which is another space you'll wish you had.
I know, everyone's a critic. LOL. Even 2bdrm single bath homes are a mistake though (I've personally found). Nice little layout in general. Bump out that back wall 4.5ft and add a master bath for the bedroom. I'll bet the person who builds this will be way happier. Also gives you room where the other bedrm closet is for a nice linen closet/storage, which is another space you'll wish you had.
This is excellent design for elderly folks like me. Walk in shower with window foe venting humidity. Kitchen and living room cleverly designed. Smart designer.
This is perfect for me. One bedroom for my office/craft room and a bedroom for me. All I'd need is about a quarter of an acre for a small garden area and I'll be set!
I’m in love with this house, it’s exactly what I’m looking for, I want to downsize now that I’m in my 70’s, I have donated all extra clutter and given family heirloom to the next generation. Again I love this space…
I couldn't have shared my very own sentiments better ... ONLY ... I still have a sh*t-load of clutter to get rid of! I'm in Durban 🌞🌍🦈South Africa ... and you? OH! I can't tollerate the cold, but if I had heated floors and proper heating throughout, I wouldn't mind how cold it get on the outside. Also, I'd prefer a decent view ... more than simply a golf course, and definitely NOT overlooking other homes! 😫😝😁 Curious to know where you are? Maybe we can start a small 6 home retirement 'village' of our own. 🙏👌😍
This is beautiful! I’m living in a studio apartment, this home looks like a palace to me. I’ve found very creative ways to create storage in my small space, I also let go of so much stuff that, as it turns out, was not actually needed. Thank you for sharing this design, it’s gorgeous!
Perfect. Outdoor screen porch with a space just outside to put a nice grill. I loved the laundry room. Finaly, someone got that part right. I like the windows, let in natural light. Kitchen was nice too. Yup, pretty perfect.
Unless you live in the deep south like me. We have mosquitos the size of fighter planes, and an 8-month summer of 90° or higher (it is 102 today). I can do without the fancy porches, but would love to see a house like this with at least a carport!
This has to be one of my favorite designs for a small home, ever. Small tweaks, it would be perfect. Though I no longer own lake property, this would have been ideal on my former little plot. A wonderful home to retire to.
Uhh I’m 81 and I have theories. One of my theories is that when you retire you actually need more room. Hobbies take space. People visiting need a place to sleep etc.
You got it! And you don't want to be in isolation, so you will want to have people over. I have enough projects going on I need a whole room just for crafting.
Disagree. When you retire nobody comes around, not even your adult kids, and hobbies don't need a separate room. Speaking from experience as I am retired.
So many people here complaining that it lacks this and lacks that and so on. It's a perfect starting point from which you may generate your own design incorporating your own ideas, stop whinging and use your imagination.
Surely that kitchen counter top lifts up mechanically (a push of a pedal or simply a button), with ample storage inside. Again, various sections can mechanically lift up to a suitable height.
I would trade the sunroom for a second bathroom. I had a sunroom and hated it. It was too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. It had too much glass and glass is a very poor insulator.
@@lisabaltzer4190 2nd bathrooms are a waste of precious space in one's latter years. Maybe a 2nd GUEST toilet off the lounge area where the pantry is, or in the spare bedroom, because elderly people can't comfortably get into or out of a bath, and who for Heaven's sake, needs 2 showers? 🤔🤭My late Mom loved my Dad dearly, never didn't share a bed together, unless Dad was away on business years prior, but she hated sharing a toilet with him. She just had a THING about each of them having their own, as well as having a guest toilet with a tiny hand basin.
I love the laundry room, the natural light from roofline windows, and the final overhead view of the layout. I’d add a compact dishwasher in the kitchen. Nice job!❤
While I really like the design and layout, I wanted to mention how much I like the pace of this video . I feel like I'm slowly walking through the house and the overhead shot at the end was a nice touch!! Most videos go too fast or too slow and the music is often too loud . This is a totally Goldilocks video!!
Folks: this is a lovely computer generated (AI) design rendition. It is for inspiration and for the creative enjoyment of the person who made this video. It's not a real house. They can't quote you a price. 😊 Show this to your architect.
Frank lloyd wright flavor - mid century modern has always been my favorite. I would change only one thing - no tv in bedroom:) I especially love the front facade with stone and wood; great colors too.
Well, since when you buy a house or even have one built, the furniture doesn’t come with it. So I think the tv is up to you. There are many more issues for retired, elderly. Disabled, etc folks here in the design. It makes me sad that all these young people aren’t thinking.
I see so many areas where storage could be added as well as dual purpose furniture. I’d probably make some mods to the entryway and bathroom shower for senior living. And of course, an office/craft room in one of the BR’s. Such a beautiful little home! Thanks for posting it!
These kinds of features can definitely help make retirement a bit easier. I retired two years ago with $470k, and while inflation has made it challenging to maintain the same lifestyle, relocating to the countryside has helped to manage expenses better. It's been easier to stretch my savings and hopefully, I won't outlive it.
I’m nearing retirement myself, and I had similar concerns. I started investing later than most, and just relying on ETF compounding wasn’t cutting it for me. After working with a financial advisor, I managed to restructure my investments and am now on track to retire with around $5 million. If I hadn’t sought advice, I doubt I’d be as confident in my plan right now.
I usually steer clear of recommending specific people because financial needs are so personal. But I can say that working with Emily Ava Milligan has made a world of difference for me. I noticed her strategies are tailored to fit personal goals and make sense for different needs. It might be worth exploring to see if her approach resonates with you.
This is such a beautiful home! I can just imagine emding your days sitting on that porch or starting another beautiful day seeing the sunrise on that front porch! Beautiful home!
The entry is quite spacious, though the living room is a bit snug. The kitchen is also rather small, though there is a pantry closet off the living room. The laundry room is logically near the bedrooms! However, the lack of a second toilet would be a deal-breaker for me.
I like the general layout. I think the sectional sofa set shrank the living room area. Perhaps different and slightly less seating would give it a larger feel. I like the island/dining idea, except that pub height chairs are uncomfortable and sometimes painful. If you were confined to a wheel chair, it wouldn’t work at all. But as was mentioned, a little tweaking could fix all that.
There is never enough storage in any of these designs. They all must be located in one season climates bc no room for clothes for more. No pantries for food. No coat closets, no dedicated space for cleaning supplies, linens....
Would love it more if it had 2 bathrooms or a bathroom and another toilet room. And where the kitchen meets up to the living area, kitchen cabinets there instead of a regular cabinet. It would be perfect!! Lovely small house.
When designing a space for retirees, keep in mind that not all older folks can sit comfortably at a counter height stool. I would change this island to a table.
I would use those attached, swing out seats that come in all configurations. Would make it easier to clean underneath without the need to move chairs around. I would also extend the one kitchen space to add a wall oven and a microwave drawer. I’m short and have never cared for a microwave over my cooktop. Needs another bathroom or at least a powder room.
Beautiful home. I love the paint colors, furnishings and porch. As for only having one bathroom, that's the way I grew up. My present home of 44 years has one bathroom.
I love this design. A great starting point to work with and add some customizations. I'd love a wrap around porch to the side so that you could put a door to it in the one bedroom. I'd want to make it an en suite bathroom (so, of course, that means that a half bath would have to be added somewhere/somehow lol.) The laundry room is great. Like others, I too would like a dishwasher. I'm not bothered by less storage and no basement, the point of downsizing is to get rid of the (mostly unnecessary) "stuff" in storage. Good natural light is a major plus for me and this design provides that.
It’s beautiful. I’ve downside from a 2500 square-foot to a 900. And looking to go down smaller don’t need a lot as you get older keeping it simple keeping it real.❤
Stunning! I like the entry data for coats, shoes ,gloves hats etc as you come in. The live is very nice with the addition of the fireplace. Dinning room open to kitchen nice. The enclosed patio is what we used to call the Florida room😊 very very no e touch and a door leading out to a 2nd patio where you could a a bbq.. I Also note that off TBE dinning room was a door that looked like it lead to a pantry, very nice. The bathroom shower looked large again nice. Laundry room perfect! Both bedrooms were good size . Very all thought out.👍💕💕
Love the screened in porch in addition to a porch in front! Another big plus for me is walking into an entry way area and not seeing the kitchen, which I think is the worst part of some open plans. Kind of weird to have the bathroom window looking out to the porch. But overall, really love it.
I purchased our ranch home in 2003, it was a tract home. We’ve lived in it since then and it’s the best home we’ve ever lived in. It was 1 of 2 ranches offered and there were 20 other 2 story homes. My parents had a similar layout in their ranch in Charlotte, NC. It has many great features and I will name them, if there is an (S) after it was standard otherwise extra cost. Features 2240sqft(S), cul-de-sac larger lot, lofted ceiling in family and entry, 9’ ceilings (S), 7 closets (S), oak cabinets, trim and doors (S), E glass windows, full/deep basement, 50gallon water heater (S), 100k 80% furnace (S), fireplace foundation/prep, whole house fan, basement toilet rough-in, deck rough-in, 3 car garage, 8’ insulated garage doors, and asphalt driveway (S). We did add 2 masonry fireplaces, finished basement, brick veneer on the front of the home. Base price for the home 20 years ago was $225,000. With extras was $267,000. The veneer, fireplaces, deck and basement finishing added $26,000, there is family labor that not counted in. Total is $293,000. The deck is in great shape but does need some deck planks to be replaced, everything else is in good condition.
Make the kitchen wall flush with the bedroom walls and try to carve out a better eating area. As a retiree who lives in a country with long winters, I need a normal height dining table inside. Island height seating is so annoying and uncomfortable. I was prepared to lose that 3 Feet of sunroom, but you can still just push it out a further 3 feet. Build a vertical book shelf and get rid of the horizontal one behind the couch. That may give more floor space to play with.
A bench in the shower is a must for us elderly folks. The days of standing on one foot to wash the other or to scrub callouses are definitely gone. In fact, we should all have benches in our showers at any age. Safe and convenient. And a bathtub is an elderly person's worst nightmare.
@@fiddlersthree8463 Absolutely agreed!!! Well said. At 71yrs I'm now battling to get out of the bath. That truly is my worst nightmare. I have to leave my security gate unlocked, so that if I can't manage, I can call my neighbours to assist me.
I love this home, the use of natural materials and the multiple windows which bring the outdoors in. My husband and I are retired and plan to downsize soon from a larger family home. Unfortunately, our next move will be to a home that we hope will enable us to age in place. This home, due to the size of the doorways and awkward bedroom entrances, would not accommodate walkers and wheelchairs if needed.
I like everything about this small home. I would only change the hard corners entering bedrooms. Maybe rearrange the closet spaces to avoid the hard corners entering bedrooms. ??? 😊
I like this very much! But where is the utility room for heat & water. Also need tv over fireplace and windows that can open in the back sunroom. And for me, a two car garage to add!
Beautiful home for retirement! Lots of closet space as older people like my parents downsized big time! As far as posting a price different countries would be different prices.
I would add 3-4 more ft. Adding it between the bedrooms and bath, pantry and living room. Add the half bath before the pantry and possibly a stairway to the basement, because I would want a basement! This would also give 1-1/2ft@ for kitchen and living room. Very efficient home.
Really like this house. I'm trying to figure out what the windows across the higher pitch on roof would light up. The foyer, closet, and two for bedroom next to the laundry room?
The house is fabulous. Having lived with those louvred closet doors…..no thank you! The utility room? ❤ rented beach house with a bath facing the front porch….nope. Lol? Move a couple things around, perfect. What is the square footage? LOVE the screened porch. I have one. I love it.
I look at this as what it’s designed for: retirement. As in, less cooking and cleaning, more lounging around. Less visitors, so no need for a guest bath. So, small kitchen, bigger porch. I’m nearing seventy, and I don’t cook as much, but I do lounge around more. This house is fine as a retirement home.
Agreed. Lounging is my main occupation now at the age of 77, even though I do walk outdoors a lot. I have a spare bathroom, and it sits idle. The water has been turned off to the toilet for months. A complete waste of space.
I think this is a nice design. I am busier now in retirement than I ever was in my work life! I volunteer even more, and want to be more available to my community. A guest room is a must, since so many young grands can’t afford a home and often need a place to land after college. I also have friends who are mobile and can visit. Cooking isn’t my thing, but I like having a decent kitchen when company comes. In fact, I am entertaining more now that the pandemic has passed. I expect that to increase. The aesthetic is reminiscent of the 70’s California ranches. ❤
Agreed, although I would like to see it done just a little more wheelchair friendly for those who need it: wider doorways, and lower seating at the table.
even the AI presentation can't take away from this functional and charming design...aside from the ugly furnishing and a couple of person preference tweaks this is great...
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Wow so much negative comments. This video is meant to inspire. Add to it what you need to make your life easier. No one is the same. Each of us has different tastes and preferences. Let’s thank this person for sharing.
I suppose this video serves a purpose for some people, but for others, it can't inspire bc there are just too many things wrong with this as an actual living space for humans. A lot of us can look at this, the visuals are very good obviously, but we can't imagine this as a livable space, or one that we could be comfortable in for very long. I guess that's the curse of looking at something shiny like this, but realistically. This house is presented realistically, but is not viable realistically, compared to so many houses that actually exist and can be lived in. This video is like a Disney fantasy; it looks nice-- but it can't be realistically considered because it has too many every-day flaws that would drive most people crazy, very quickly.
So I can appreciate this as a nice CG video, but nothing more; I'd never base actual construction of a home on what is presented here. That's why the negative comments. It's presented as a home that can really be lived in, but in real life would have so many aggravating flaws.
I think this is a great space. I prefer small & simple.
I guess people are just unhappy in their own lives and they vent on YT. I find it a lovely home.
I am 78 and a widow and I love the home, there is all kinds of room and the porch is wonderful. Great little home!!
As a certified interior designer with over 30 years of experience, I can say that every person thinks they could design a space better than whatever the trained professional shows to the public. HGTV has made everyone an expert in design. Very few people thought much about design before HGTV. The truth is that a lot of attention to detail goes into a home of this size. Executing a cohesive design package is more difficult than the average person will ever understand. Great video. Thanks for sharing. The realism of the walk through was incredibly well done too. 🎉
I need help just figuring out my tiny ranch, but jobs built the kitchen on inside walls instead of out😢
I know, everyone's a critic. LOL. Even 2bdrm single bath homes are a mistake though (I've personally found). Nice little layout in general. Bump out that back wall 4.5ft and add a master bath for the bedroom. I'll bet the person who builds this will be way happier. Also gives you room where the other bedrm closet is for a nice linen closet/storage, which is another space you'll wish you had.
I know, everyone's a critic. LOL. Even 2bdrm single bath homes are a mistake though (I've personally found). Nice little layout in general. Bump out that back wall 4.5ft and add a master bath for the bedroom. I'll bet the person who builds this will be way happier. Also gives you room where the other bedrm closet is for a nice linen closet/storage, which is another space you'll wish you had.
This is excellent design for elderly folks like me. Walk in shower with window foe venting humidity. Kitchen and living room cleverly designed. Smart designer.
This is perfect for me. One bedroom for my office/craft room and a bedroom for me. All I'd need is about a quarter of an acre for a small garden area and I'll be set!
I’m in love with this house, it’s exactly what I’m looking for, I want to downsize now that I’m in my 70’s, I have donated all extra clutter and given family heirloom to the next generation. Again I love this space…
I couldn't have shared my very own sentiments better ... ONLY ... I still have a sh*t-load of clutter to get rid of! I'm in Durban 🌞🌍🦈South Africa ... and you? OH! I can't tollerate the cold, but if I had heated floors and proper heating throughout, I wouldn't mind how cold it get on the outside. Also, I'd prefer a decent view ... more than simply a golf course, and definitely NOT overlooking other homes! 😫😝😁 Curious to know where you are? Maybe we can start a small 6 home retirement 'village' of our own. 🙏👌😍
This is beautiful! I’m living in a studio apartment, this home looks like a palace to me. I’ve found very creative ways to create storage in my small space, I also let go of so much stuff that, as it turns out, was not actually needed. Thank you for sharing this design, it’s gorgeous!
I would definitely want a second bath. Loved everything else. Good storage.
Perfect. Outdoor screen porch with a space just outside to put a nice grill. I loved the laundry room. Finaly, someone got that part right. I like the windows, let in natural light. Kitchen was nice too. Yup, pretty perfect.
That front porch and screened in lanai really give you a beautiful place to sit and enjoy your home!
Unless you live in the deep south like me. We have mosquitos the size of fighter planes, and an 8-month summer of 90° or higher (it is 102 today). I can do without the fancy porches, but would love to see a house like this with at least a carport!
Yes! That part I loved.
This little house is very spacious. I love the concept. Perfect size for a retirement home.
This has to be one of my favorite designs for a small home, ever. Small tweaks, it would be perfect. Though I no longer own lake property, this would have been ideal on my former little plot. A wonderful home to retire to.
Uhh I’m 81 and I have theories. One of my theories is that when you retire you actually need more room. Hobbies take space. People visiting need a place to sleep etc.
You got it! And you don't want to be in isolation, so you will want to have people over. I have enough projects going on I need a whole room just for crafting.
Whoop. I thought you were going to spout a conspiracy theory or two. 😅
@@bradbel I can’t do that. If you notice, I use my real name 😇
I think this would be perfect with two extra bedrooms 😁
Disagree. When you retire nobody comes around, not even your adult kids, and hobbies don't need a separate room. Speaking from experience as I am retired.
Very pretty house. Nice layout. Love the screened in porch!
So many people here complaining that it lacks this and lacks that and so on. It's a perfect starting point from which you may generate your own design incorporating your own ideas, stop whinging and use your imagination.
Yes, like lose the stupid fireplace so you can put a tv there. As the builders might be aware, old people spend 90% of their waking hours watching tv.
What imagination? The younger generations don't know how to use their imagination thanks to the internet.
Agree, never enough storage. Some of us still read books, sew, do crafts, have pets & grand children....
Surely that kitchen counter top lifts up mechanically (a push of a pedal or simply a button), with ample storage inside. Again, various sections can mechanically lift up to a suitable height.
Hmmm, then maybe this home wasn't built for YOU? ugh, ya'll make no sense.
Remember this home may be perfect for others.
@@vickilindberg6336 agreed. A house like this is for people do nothing and have no real life, except sitting and watching TV.
finally a house with lots of closet space in good sized entrance ! Love the sunroom
I would trade the sunroom for a second bathroom. I had a sunroom and hated it. It was too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. It had too much glass and glass is a very poor insulator.
@@lisabaltzer4190 2nd bathrooms are a waste of precious space in one's latter years. Maybe a 2nd GUEST toilet off the lounge area where the pantry is, or in the spare bedroom, because elderly people can't comfortably get into or out of a bath, and who for Heaven's sake, needs 2 showers? 🤔🤭My late Mom loved my Dad dearly, never didn't share a bed together, unless Dad was away on business years prior, but she hated sharing a toilet with him. She just had a THING about each of them having their own, as well as having a guest toilet with a tiny hand basin.
Beautiful place! I could be extremely happy living in a home like this, it is perfect to me in every way. Love it!!!
I love the laundry room, the natural light from roofline windows, and the final overhead view of the layout. I’d add a compact dishwasher in the kitchen. Nice job!❤
Drawer style dishwasher could be incorporated behind cabinetry.
Get rid of the shower doors
While I really like the design and layout, I wanted to mention how much I like the pace of this video . I feel like I'm slowly walking through the house and the overhead shot at the end was a nice touch!! Most videos go too fast or too slow and the music is often too loud . This is a totally Goldilocks video!!
Absolutely perfect ! Easy to keep clean and organized 😍
It is perfect…especially the screened in back porch.
Folks: this is a lovely computer generated (AI) design rendition. It is for inspiration and for the creative enjoyment of the person who made this video. It's not a real house. They can't quote you a price. 😊 Show this to your architect.
So I gather that no one has done the actual structural engineering to develop a plan that would work? Is anybody working on that?
I live in an 1100 square-foot house, and this house has, in many ways, more storage than my house.
They could have fixed the ripple in the carpet in the 3-season porch then.
How much?
Someone built this on you tube
Frank lloyd wright flavor - mid century modern has always been my favorite. I would change only one thing - no tv in bedroom:) I especially love the front facade with stone and wood; great colors too.
Well, since when you buy a house or even have one built, the furniture doesn’t come with it. So I think the tv is up to you. There are many more issues for retired, elderly. Disabled, etc folks here in the design. It makes me sad that all these young people aren’t thinking.
I'd add a dishwasher 😊
I see so many areas where storage could be added as well as dual purpose furniture. I’d probably make some mods to the entryway and bathroom shower for senior living. And of course, an office/craft room in one of the BR’s. Such a beautiful little home! Thanks for posting it!
Agreed! See how Gemmer Wheeler Architect (UK) makes use of the tiniest spaces.
You got me with the screened in back porch.
Unless you live where it is a temperate climate all year it's a total waste of space and money. Nomgood in hot OR cold weather.
There are ways to weather proof that room that would hardly disturb it's design.
These kinds of features can definitely help make retirement a bit easier. I retired two years ago with $470k, and while inflation has made it challenging to maintain the same lifestyle, relocating to the countryside has helped to manage expenses better. It's been easier to stretch my savings and hopefully, I won't outlive it.
I’m nearing retirement myself, and I had similar concerns. I started investing later than most, and just relying on ETF compounding wasn’t cutting it for me. After working with a financial advisor, I managed to restructure my investments and am now on track to retire with around $5 million. If I hadn’t sought advice, I doubt I’d be as confident in my plan right now.
I’m trying to figure out the best approach for my retirement portfolio. How did you find your advisor? I feel like I need that kind of guidance
I usually steer clear of recommending specific people because financial needs are so personal. But I can say that working with Emily Ava Milligan has made a world of difference for me. I noticed her strategies are tailored to fit personal goals and make sense for different needs. It might be worth exploring to see if her approach resonates with you.
Thanks for that. I did a quick search and found her page. I was able to email so I sent over a few questions to get more info. Appreciate you sharing
This is such a beautiful home! I can just imagine emding your days sitting on that porch or starting another beautiful day seeing the sunrise on that front porch! Beautiful home!
I really like the screened in porch the most.
ME TOO!!! 👌
Unless you live where it is a temperate climate all year it's a total waste of space and money. Nomgood in hot OR cold weather.
This is great. Very good for a retired couple. Almost perfect for a widow or widower.
The entry is quite spacious, though the living room is a bit snug. The kitchen is also rather small, though there is a pantry closet off the living room. The laundry room is logically near the bedrooms! However, the lack of a second toilet would be a deal-breaker for me.
Agreed, the kitchen is too small-and depressing. Too little counter space.
The screen room sold me!!
Beautiful house. A tweak here or there for personal preference but beautiful ❤
@@paulderyck2573 Elderly people cook a lot less as the years go by. No need to waste space on a large kitchen.
I like the general layout. I think the sectional sofa set shrank the living room area. Perhaps different and slightly less seating would give it a larger feel. I like the island/dining idea, except that pub height chairs are uncomfortable and sometimes painful. If you were confined to a wheel chair, it wouldn’t work at all. But as was mentioned, a little tweaking could fix all that.
There is never enough storage in any of these designs. They all must be located in one season climates bc no room for clothes for more. No pantries for food. No coat closets, no dedicated space for cleaning supplies, linens....
There are 2 cabinets for coats - in the beginning, it's sort of a mud room area.
And bear in mind, that as you age, you require less and less "stuff."
@@fiddlersthree8463 Hahhhahahaha It just means they DON'T COOK! and they live one climate. No Books, no photos - pretty boring people.
@@JMAM006 You will be elderly someday, grasshopper, and then you'll understand.
@@fiddlersthree8463 I'm 74. When?
Would love it more if it had 2 bathrooms or a bathroom and another toilet room. And where the kitchen meets up to the living area, kitchen cabinets there instead of a regular cabinet. It would be perfect!! Lovely small house.
This house is perfect. I just love it.
I love how you integrated the island with a dining space! Smart design
When designing a space for retirees, keep in mind that not all older folks can sit comfortably at a counter height stool. I would change this island to a table.
@@brigittemoore2027 Good POINT and alternative idea!!!
I would use those attached, swing out seats that come in all configurations. Would make it easier to clean underneath without the need to move chairs around. I would also extend the one kitchen space to add a wall oven and a microwave drawer. I’m short and have never cared for a microwave over my cooktop. Needs another bathroom or at least a powder room.
Nice display of textures and neutral, calm tones
Beautiful home.
I love the paint colors, furnishings and porch.
As for only having one bathroom, that's the way I grew up.
My present home of 44 years has one bathroom.
Love the screened-in porch! I would put a ceiling fan in it for air flow.
I wish they had these little homes where I live. Exactly what I am looking for.
I love this design. A great starting point to work with and add some customizations. I'd love a wrap around porch to the side so that you could put a door to it in the one bedroom. I'd want to make it an en suite bathroom (so, of course, that means that a half bath would have to be added somewhere/somehow lol.) The laundry room is great. Like others, I too would like a dishwasher. I'm not bothered by less storage and no basement, the point of downsizing is to get rid of the (mostly unnecessary) "stuff" in storage. Good natural light is a major plus for me and this design provides that.
It’s beautiful. I’ve downside from a 2500 square-foot to a 900. And looking to go down smaller don’t need a lot as you get older keeping it simple keeping it real.❤
I really like this home/layout. Great for empty nesters. ❤❤❤
Stunning! I like the entry data for coats, shoes ,gloves hats etc as you come in. The live is very nice with the addition of the fireplace. Dinning room open to kitchen nice. The enclosed patio is what we used to call the Florida room😊 very very no e touch and a door leading out to a 2nd patio where you could a a bbq.. I Also note that off TBE dinning room was a door that looked like it lead to a pantry, very nice. The bathroom shower looked large again nice. Laundry room perfect! Both bedrooms were good size . Very all thought out.👍💕💕
Love the screened in porch in addition to a porch in front! Another big plus for me is walking into an entry way area and not seeing the kitchen, which I think is the worst part of some open plans. Kind of weird to have the bathroom window looking out to the porch. But overall, really love it.
Its perfect for what I need. A lake house!
Love this house. I’d change a few things, but personal basic preference with windows and additional cabinets in kitchen.
Very nice. Would want a garage.
I love this house. It would be perfect for me. The layout and every part of the design is perfect.
Magnifique maison !!! J'adore 💕 beaucoup !!!💚💚💚💚
I’m going to show this to my contractor. We’re doing some remodeling this year.
Let us know how much you got quoted by your contractor.
Love this design and real closets.
Thank you!! 😊
Thank you for this inspiration. Perfection in my mind.
I purchased our ranch home in 2003, it was a tract home. We’ve lived in it since then and it’s the best home we’ve ever lived in. It was 1 of 2 ranches offered and there were 20 other 2 story homes. My parents had a similar layout in their ranch in Charlotte, NC. It has many great features and I will name them, if there is an (S) after it was standard otherwise extra cost. Features 2240sqft(S), cul-de-sac larger lot, lofted ceiling in family and entry, 9’ ceilings (S), 7 closets (S), oak cabinets, trim and doors (S), E glass windows, full/deep basement, 50gallon water heater (S), 100k 80% furnace (S), fireplace foundation/prep, whole house fan, basement toilet rough-in, deck rough-in, 3 car garage, 8’ insulated garage doors, and asphalt driveway (S). We did add 2 masonry fireplaces, finished basement, brick veneer on the front of the home. Base price for the home 20 years ago was $225,000. With extras was $267,000. The veneer, fireplaces, deck and basement finishing added $26,000, there is family labor that not counted in. Total is $293,000. The deck is in great shape but does need some deck planks to be replaced, everything else is in good condition.
It would make for a great guest house…😊
I'll be your permanent guest! 🙏😁😍
I think it's lovely and very functional.
I love the home....i wish one day, i could live in one....
I would love to see a 40x40 Two full bath with a Two and a half garage door garage for storage space.
Make the kitchen wall flush with the bedroom walls and try to carve out a better eating area. As a retiree who lives in a country with long winters, I need a normal height dining table inside. Island height seating is so annoying and uncomfortable. I was prepared to lose that 3 Feet of sunroom, but you can still just push it out a further 3 feet.
Build a vertical book shelf and get rid of the horizontal one behind the couch. That may give more floor space to play with.
Thank you for your feedback.❤️
I absolutely love this house. Very Frank Lloyd Wright.
This is nothing like Frank Lloyd Wright's designs.
Beautiful in and out. I’d like a dishwasher. I might use small bedrm as craft and storage with a single bed.
Thanks again taking us along for the ride. Although I've been to Iowa I'm seeing views of the Mississippi River that I've never seen before.
Love this, especially sun porch. But need master w bathroom.
Please advise where the mechanicals (HVAC, water heater, etc.) are located or where stairway to the basement should be located.
Perfect for me! I like the layout and the out door spaces. Lovely❤
Beautiful! Nice that it has a laundry area! 🙂👍
It has a pantry!!!! I'm in love!
Oh I would make this a one bedroom with a on and a half bath!! This is perfect 😍
I like the second room, as it could be a hobby room, or accommodate visitors or a caregiver.
Хороший дом. Подойдет для маленькой семьи.
2 bathrooms are a must and it would be nice to have a soaking tub in one of them.
A must for retirees
A bench in the shower is a must for us elderly folks. The days of standing on one foot to wash the other or to scrub callouses are definitely gone. In fact, we should all have benches in our showers at any age. Safe and convenient. And a bathtub is an elderly person's worst nightmare.
@@fiddlersthree8463 how about a walk-in tub?
agree on both
@@fiddlersthree8463 Absolutely agreed!!! Well said. At 71yrs I'm now battling to get out of the bath. That truly is my worst nightmare. I have to leave my security gate unlocked, so that if I can't manage, I can call my neighbours to assist me.
Ja ein Haus mit Eingangsbereich, super😊
This is gorgeous. Love it.
I even love the color palette.
Wow, I really like this house.
This is a stunning design!
Absolute gem! I'd only make one change. 😊
I want this house. It is perfect! I also want the yard to go with it, though. What a view!
Not crazy about the faux mountain lodge decor, but the layout is wonderfully efficient.
Absolutely PERFECT!
This is cozy and like the washer separate room area. Just a tad dark and rustic for my taste but pretty good design.
Cute house and wrll done. I could live in it but I would have to have a pole barn out back to keep a bunch of things stored in.
I could definitely live there!
Esta casa me enamoró 😀😍
I love this home, the use of natural materials and the multiple windows which bring the outdoors in. My husband and I are retired and plan to downsize soon from a larger family home. Unfortunately, our next move will be to a home that we hope will enable us to age in place. This home, due to the size of the doorways and awkward bedroom entrances, would not accommodate walkers and wheelchairs if needed.
I love it. I’d make a few minor changes, but overall it’s great.
A veces es lo más sencillo, lo más gustoso🎉❤
I like everything about this small home. I would only change the hard corners entering bedrooms. Maybe rearrange the closet spaces to avoid
the hard corners entering bedrooms. ??? 😊
I like this very much! But where is the utility room for heat & water. Also need tv over fireplace and windows that can open in the back sunroom. And for me, a two car garage to add!
Beautiful home for retirement! Lots of closet space as older people like my parents downsized big time! As far as posting a price different countries would be different prices.
I would add 3-4 more ft. Adding it between the bedrooms and bath, pantry and living room. Add the half bath before the pantry and possibly a stairway to the basement, because I would want a basement! This would also give 1-1/2ft@ for kitchen and living room. Very efficient home.
Really like this house. I'm trying to figure out what the windows across the higher pitch on roof would light up. The foyer, closet, and two for bedroom next to the laundry room?
Grand scale of minimalistic living!
You fixed the old design & moved the FP & changed the utility room. Much better.
Thank you so much!!!😄😄
The house is fabulous. Having lived with those louvred closet doors…..no thank you! The utility room? ❤ rented beach house with a bath facing the front porch….nope. Lol? Move a couple things around, perfect. What is the square footage? LOVE the screened porch. I have one. I love it.
I look at this as what it’s designed for: retirement. As in, less cooking and cleaning, more lounging around. Less visitors, so no need for a guest bath. So, small kitchen, bigger porch. I’m nearing seventy, and I don’t cook as much, but I do lounge around more. This house is fine as a retirement home.
Agreed. Lounging is my main occupation now at the age of 77, even though I do walk outdoors a lot. I have a spare bathroom, and it sits idle. The water has been turned off to the toilet for months. A complete waste of space.
I think this is a nice design. I am busier now in retirement than I ever was in my work life! I volunteer even more, and want to be more available to my community. A guest room is a must, since so many young grands can’t afford a home and often need a place to land after college. I also have friends who are mobile and can visit. Cooking isn’t my thing, but I like having a decent kitchen when company comes. In fact, I am entertaining more now that the pandemic has passed. I expect that to increase. The aesthetic is reminiscent of the 70’s California ranches. ❤
Why don’t u have visitors?
Ur family??
I want to have lots of visitors when I’m older!
Agreed, although I would like to see it done just a little more wheelchair friendly for those who need it: wider doorways, and lower seating at the table.
even the AI presentation can't take away from this functional and charming design...aside from the ugly furnishing and a couple of person preference tweaks this is great...
Just perfect!!! 👌🏻❤👌🏻Greetings from South Africa. 😊🇿🇦
LOVE the screened in back porch idea! I would put a jacuzzi in there!
It's perfect!
I would use the patio/sunroom as an office space or dining room when you have guests.
LOVE THIS HOME