Do you like coziness? Or space?

@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jan 18

I think the bedrooms and "studies" are more "cozy." I'm going to go take a look at another one one of these days. There are several Eichler neighborhoods in the Bay Area.

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Michele

@Aquitaine24 (11813)

• San Jose, California

6 Sep 18

I agree.

Paula Tranchina

@Ganma7 (3664)

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16 Jan 18

Me too

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111938)

• United States

13 Jan 18

we have a couple of Frank L.Wright home here in NH.They have tours mostly in the Spring and Summer.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111938)

• United States

14 Jan 18

@TheHorse so you are shutting us off(kidding)

@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jan 18

There was one near where I loved in Chicago, and another by one of his students (I believe) in Grinnell Iowa, where I went to college. I have always liked them. I do like the Eichlers.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

@MALUSE I actually did more loving in Iowa that I did in Chicago. That's one of my most common typos. I'll just leave it for now.

Hope

@1hopefulman (45120)

• Canada

13 Jan 18

My apartment is a one room studio but quite big since I live alone.

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Hope

@1hopefulman (45120)

• Canada

14 Jan 18

@TheHorse I decided to stop collecting stuff. I only bring home what I really need and gave away a lot of stuff that was just occupying space. For now, there is still a lot of room. If you want one of those houses, you will have to write one big hit.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jan 18

I live in a smallish space too, and it's quickly filling up!

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

@1hopefulman Yeppers. So far, Justin Bieber hasn't asked me to write something for him. Still sitting by the phone.

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Kimberly Cass

@Butchcass4 (5895)

• United States

14 Jan 18

I definitely do not like the picture of that living room. I prefer cozy. My husband and I live in a cozy 1 bedroom cottage. It has a big kitchen, big living room a laundry room and a pantry. The bedroom is just big enough! I couldn't imagine being able to afford an $800,000.00 home! Does anyone in myLot land own a home for that kind of money?

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Kimberly Cass

@Butchcass4 (5895)

• United States

14 Jan 18

@TheHorse If you don't mind my asking how much do you pay for rent? I was born in Glendale, CA I was 3 years old when we left to come to Northeastern Pa Bradford county, the boondocks! Is you own cabin big or small? Like how many bedrooms do you have? Do you mow the whole 5 acres? That would be quite the job!

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

@Butchcass4 I Pay about $1300/mo for rent in California for a small space. The cabin has three (small) rooms plus the kitchen. I keep the area around the cabin natural.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

All I own is a cabin in Montana on 5 acres. Here in California, I rent.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

15 Jan 18

I enjoy cozy space. We like lots of room, but it doesn't mean they can't be well done and cozy.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Jan 18

If I buy an Eichler, I'll invite both you and my older sister (an art historian and self-proclaimed best interior decorator in the world) to help me decorate. Of course, I'll videotape everything and sell it to WWF if you come to blows.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Jan 18

@DianneN Heh. My sister goes nuts when she has the opportunity to decorate.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

15 Jan 18

@TheHorse Lol! Not to worry. I am hopeless when it comes to decorating and need to hire professionals every time. All I know is what I like and what I don't like.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jan 18

This does look lovely We've been lucky enough to have always had a largish living/lounge room which we like as it's easier for entertaining numbers which seems to be what we do from time to time. Our next house is going to have to be a lot smaller but then there'll be less to clean so it's all good.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

I wish I could entertain That would be the advantage of a larger house. I could have my "intimate spaces," but also larger spaces for entertaining. I think the acoustics for acoustic instruments would also be good with an asymmetrical ceiling.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

I wish you could come to our gig tonight. I'll be on my new bass all night (maybe with a couple of exceptions), as our regular bass player (in that band) can't make it. We'll be a trio, which should be interesting.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jan 18

@TheHorse I hope you enjoy the evening and that your bass is all you hoped it would be. We recently came across some tapes of Vince's old dance band back in the dinosaur era. Now we're trying to convert them to CDs or 'sticks' or whatever they call them.

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scarlet_woman

@scarlet_woman (23463)

• United States

14 Jan 18

organized clutter i guess.a big house is just more to maintain.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

Speaking of clutter, I should make a vow to go on a cleaning and tossing frenzy today. A vacuuming frenzy would follow.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (181970)

• United States

14 Jan 18

The only thing I have against small spaces is that they tend to get cluttered..and I do have to have a big kitchen. The house I have now is a bit too large for one person..I could do just fine with a few hundred feet less in space..but too big is better than too small in my book.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

I'm gonna eat some lunch and see if I can make this place seem bigger today.

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cmoneyspinner

@cmoneyspinner (9219)

• Austin, Texas

14 Jan 18

Both! I think it's possible to be cozy in a spacious room.

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cmoneyspinner

@cmoneyspinner (9219)

• Austin, Texas

14 Jan 18

@TheHorse - My husband would play his guitar in the bedroom and only bring it down to entertain guests. My husband's 3rd arm is his guitar. I've often accused him of having an affair with it. He says he needs something for comfort, because I'm always loving up my laptop.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

If I lived in such a house, I wonder if I would play my guitar in my bedroom, or bring it to the living room.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

@cmoneyspinner Sounds like a fair "open relationship."

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472004)

• Switzerland

14 Jan 18

If the Eichler living room is the one in the photo I do not like it at all, cold and uncomfortable. I like a cozy living room, but also space, the two things are compatible.

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Michele

@Aquitaine24 (11813)

• San Jose, California

6 Sep 18

I agree with that.Too small means it's not cozy because you bump into people.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472004)

• Switzerland

14 Jan 18

@TheHorse There is nothing I like in this room, not even the painting on the wall.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

I would warm that room up with large bookcases and more welcoming couches and chairs.

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Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20364)

• Fairfield, Texas

14 Jan 18

Actually, I do like the picture; although the couch and chairs could be a bit more comfy @TheHorse . I'd actually like a Log Cabin but with the openness of the picture.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

I agree! Actually, my brother and his wife built a cabin in Idaho that's cozy (though spacious), but looks out over a valley.

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Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20364)

• Fairfield, Texas

15 Jan 18

@TheHorse Now that would be gorgeous.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Jan 18

I like cozy. That space is too sterile. Definitely not for me. I've seen the designs by Frank Lloyd Wright and enjoyed them.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

I wonder if one could cozy it up with better furniture.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Jan 18

@TheHorse It would definitely need a furniture redo on that home to make it cozier.

Kharla Jolly

@kobesbuddy (78871)

• East Tawas, Michigan

14 Jan 18

Frank Lloyd Wright was an idol, of my brother in law, Mike. He's in the architecture dept. at LSU. Every single house that Mike built, the roof leaks! There's never enough roof pitch, to control this problem, especially in Michigan. I love a cozy home, don't need lots of space. That living room is nice for him, but it's not my choice for comfort.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

Heh heh. Thanks for the morning chuckle. Does Mike KNOW that Frank Lloyd Wright is is idol? Heh.

peachpurple

@peachpurple (13961)

• Malaysia

13 Jan 18

I live the coziness of my bedroom

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jan 18

Me too! Of mine, I mean. I didn't mean to imply...oh, never mind.

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peachpurple

@peachpurple (13961)

• Malaysia

13 Jan 18

@TheHorse yeah bedroom is the best, comfy

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

@peachpurple I really do prefer a cozy bedroom as well.

vanny

@vandana7 (100535)

• India

13 Jan 18

I do not know about whom you are talking, but I can say there has to be something in between tiny homes the 8 ft x something and 50 ft x something. I liked this plan but may be slight increase in sizes to make it around 850 sft or so. I think spending on building is not advisable. Too much repair and maintenance and cleaning, and then in your country risks of earthquakes, tornadoes, forest fires, hurricanes, and floods...nope...small is the way to go in your world. Actually any world. What is the point in building something and demolishing it in just 25 odd years later because of changing technologies? And strange as it may sound, I came up with similar topic this morning. lol

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (83074)

• United States

13 Jan 18

I do like open spaces and when I bought my current home it has an open concept downstairs. But, I think it has a cozy feeling (does that sound contradictory?)

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jan 18

No! Were I an architect, that would be my goal: to simultaneously create a sense of space and intimacy.

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Angie

@andriaperry (117133)

• Anniston, Alabama

14 Jan 18

That house is nice but I go for the cozy medium, not small but not huge.

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@TheHorse (220085)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Jan 18

I'm hoping to have a cleaning/tossing frenzy today and get rid of 100 lbs of unnecessary stuff I have here. Maybe it will make my small space seem less cramped.

Ms.Chelle

@Chellezhere (5741)

• United States

13 Jan 18

Hmmm. One of my mother's best friends since eighth grade has owned and lived in a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Pennsylvania for decades, and has never once has a problem with it leaking. And, as for your question; throughout my life, I have been comfortable with coziness and with space. But, as I have reached my fifth decade of life, I have come to realize for me, less is more.

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