Walking the Middle Way

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My dream home:

-Modest size- under 2000SF (probably 1500SF) Craftsman style inside and out- woodwork, warm colors, lots of changeable lighting, hardwoods and rugs- carpeting in bedrooms only

2 or 3 bedrooms, depending on other rooms- 1 room dedicated to exercise, master area with nook for altar

Proper transitional foyer at entry, bench for changing/removing shoes, generous coat closet

2 baths- with heated towel bars, room for litter boxes, walk-in tub, diagnostic toilet, good lighting

Lots of closets with organizing elements inside. Master BR closet includes dressing area with bench and well-lighted 3-way mirror, high bars for long clothing, a place for everything.

Laundry room centrally accessible

Ceiling fans in every room

Altar nook in hallway

Cat-trees, decks, and walkways in main areas of house

Practical kitchen with double ovens, work island, ice drawer, dual-fuel stove, powerful venting system, one high-power burner, walk-in pantry with organizing shelves, freezer, pre-prep fridge that can run on low power when not being used

Dining room with butler pantry and built-in china cabinet and sideboard

Bar/nook for more intimate dining

Library/office with workstation, built-ins, library table, reading nook, music, and a fake fireplace- sliding doors to shut it off from rest of house if needed (opens into den)

Bookshelves in all main rooms, including kitchen

Den with home theater system built in, and good media storage

Household server closet with RAID3 server backup, filtered power, dedicated cooling, battery backup (with auto shutdown) networking throughout house with Cat 5/6 in all rooms, and wi-fi signal available fat broadband pipe

Terminals throughout house, integrated control system for media, lighting, security, HVAC

Garage

3-season screen porch, deck with summer kitchen, wet bar and fridge

Orientation and insulation correct to take advantage of seasonal changes

Deep front porch, 'human' dimensions- native and/or edible landscaping

Solar and wind power capability, propane generator for emergencies, automation keeps power consumption low, including server and HVAC equipment

Food and landscape gardens, (maybe) miniature pond with koi, fruit and nut trees, grapes, rainwater cachement system, permeable driveway

Plenty of parking and room for entertaining and/or ritual

My "Sunfell" house-plaque in its proper place on the house.