Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 09, 2009 5:33 pm Just wondered if anyone else on here gets extremely jealous of others houses. Dont get me wrong im extremely happy that i am building a house that will be mine and that i wont have to rent anymore and i was soooooo happy with this house until i came onto this forum lol. I have now started a file on my computer of everything i want in my next house which will be my dream house (well the dream house that i can afford, not the 12.5 million dollar mansion in the other thread), things like more storage, at least 4 bedrooms plus study, a huge walk in robe and ensuite and i would really love a big pantry, and the most important thing is the location. I want to build my dream house in the hills, somewhere with lots of trees and a creek running through the back garden (could possibly have been watching too much location location!). So what have you seen on this website that you would love to have in your house? Are you happy with what you have or do you always want more? V Re: Why cant i have that....... 2Nov 09, 2009 6:28 pm As a renovator of an existing house, if I could have a magic wand, I would also love a massive WIR and a walk-in pantry and a slightly bigger family room. I would also slightly re-orient the house so the living areas got a little more sun (although that's not necessarily always a plus on hot days like today ). Maybe I would make the facade a little prettier too (it's a early 1980s red brick home). Other than that, after our alterations are done, there is nothing else I will wish for. Everything else is just about perfect !!! MagicJ I finally have my own reno thread: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=28335 The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue! Re: Why cant i have that....... 3Nov 09, 2009 7:01 pm I try not to be jealous of other people, it doesn't achieve much. I enjoy what I have 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Why cant i have that....... 4Nov 09, 2009 7:07 pm My first house I built had 3 bedrooms and that was it. All up it was about 130 square metres. I had the luxury of a double carport. Your first home is a stepping stone. Most of us will love it but in time you will trade up and do it all again - maybe not in 12 months but 5-10 years and you will likely get all your wishes. Small steps Re: Why cant i have that....... 5Nov 09, 2009 7:40 pm It doesn't matter what you have, there's always something extra you'd like. There are lots of things I'd have if I had pots of money, but the ONLY thing I really, really would like is an extra toilet. Yes, we have two, but my dream is to have a lovely powder room that my kids are banned from - one that's always in a fit state for guests to see. Our first home wasn't even 12 squares, and it came with no frills at all. No flyscreens, no floor coverings, no ducted heating, no door stops, no exhaust fans in bathrooms, no overhead cabinets in the kitchen, not even a mirror in the tiny ensuite . But we thought it was a palace, because we both grew up in small houses with only one bathroom, and we now had two. Luxury! Re: Why cant i have that....... 6Nov 09, 2009 7:42 pm Yes i agree small steps and being jealous doesnt achieve anything. The house i am building is perfect for my current situation, my girls are young and currently want to continue sharing a room which leaves one room spare to use as a play room, i have two living areas a lovely alfresco area and a double garage, an ensuite so its definately not the smallest house, and after living with my parents for the next 8 or so months till its built im sure it will feel huge. Its always nice to look forward though, as this is only a 5 year house anyway my dream home wont be far away, but its good to have something to strive for, a future goal and this forum has given me loads of fantastic ideas things i would have never thought of before, now the difficulty is going to be fitting everything i have seen into the one house........... Re: Why cant i have that....... 7Nov 09, 2009 7:44 pm Jealousy is an evil, evil curse that some people can't contain and I for one am SO OVER people that just can't be happy for us and what we have worked so dam freaking hard for. We deal with jealous people on a daily basis where we live and I feel like banging my head sometimes. After all is said and done, I am very happy with what we have achieved and have got everything we could ever want for the budget we had, of course there would be more things we could have added that we would have loved, had the budget been more, but that wasn't the case and we got what we wanted within our budget, so we are happy! Building Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=13002 Site start: 8th July 2009 Handover: 11/12/2009! 5 months total build time. 40 sqs of luxuary...Bliss! Re: Why cant i have that....... 8Nov 09, 2009 8:10 pm Oh yes, if I could change anything it would be POT DRAWERS! We're first home buyers and DP is a stickler for not upgrading anything . I suppose he doesn't want us to get in over our head and build something that we can't afford to repay. But even though we haven't even started building yet i just know I would love some pot drawers However, can't complain, it's just the two of us and we're getting 4 bedrooms, lovely ensuite, 2 living areas and an alfresco so all in all I'm a very happy camper Re: Why cant i have that....... 9Nov 09, 2009 9:24 pm I still love my home and the location is fantastic with great bush views. Our garden is perfect as it is large and I spend most weekends there.
However I must admit to twinges of jealousy over the sheer size of many of the lovely homes being built on this forum. We have 3 adult children still living with us and space is an issue. My ensuite is tiny and when we rip it out and renovate no-one on this forum will ever see photos as it is so small. The embarassment would be too awful to cope with. Now, who can tell me how to persuade my children to move out? Re: Why cant i have that....... 10Nov 09, 2009 9:53 pm I try not to have these kind of thoughts because it makes me feel guilty for what I do have. I watch programs like "The Secret Millionaire" on TV and see all those people living on the streets, or with disabilities and illnesses and I count my lucky stars that we have a nice home and healthy kids. If I had the millions I would donate a lot to charity too. Having a comfortable lifestyle is important, but living in a huge luxurious mansion is just not a priority for me. Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Why cant i have that....... 11Nov 10, 2009 6:02 am Neverfinished We have 3 adult children still living with us and space is an issue. I would kill for a WIR, a huge linen closet and big bathrooms and bedrooms. My ensuite is tiny and when we rip it out and renovate no-one on this forum will ever see photos as it is so small. The embarassment would be too awful to cope with. Now, who can tell me how to persuade my children to move out? If I knew the answer to THAT, I wouldn't have built my massive great house! It was the only way we could stay sane with three big boys at home; one adult and two teenagers. They take up so much room... all the sand The house i am building is perfect for my current situation ......Its always nice to look forward though, as this is only a 5 year house anyway my dream home wont be far away, but its good to have something to strive for, a future goal I hope you're better at sticking to your guns than we were. We bought our first home as a five year first step. 22 years later we finally sold it and upgraded. Re: Why cant i have that....... 12Nov 10, 2009 7:09 am I have never been jealous of what other people have, I just don't get that emotion. We have worked our way from small, modest dwellings to our "dream" home. I had a friend build a mansion next to our single storey home, didn't bother me the slightest. Jealousy shows on people's faces I think and destroys their heart. Don't like jealousy Re: Why cant i have that....... 13Nov 10, 2009 11:33 am all the sand Just wondered if anyone else on here gets extremely jealous of others houses. Dont get me wrong im extremely happy that i am building a house that will be mine and that i wont have to rent anymore and i was soooooo happy with this house until i came onto this forum lol. So what have you seen on this website that you would love to have in your house? Are you happy with what you have or do you always want more? V There was a time in my life where I would be very jealous or envious of what others may of had or achieved in their lives....thats Ok I think to feel that emotion because we are all human and at different stages in our own lives. Jealousy itself is not necessary a bad thing, its how you react to it that makes it destructive and eats away at your heart. Several years ago I was invited to a hens night hosted by a lady who had one of those magnificent harbourside houses with a view of the water and the city skyline. I remember at the time feeling so inspired by what she had achieved (DH property developer) that I set goals to one day have a property very similar but in a different location. So the point to the story is if you yearn for something , set up a plan in order to achieve your dream and use any negative emotion to your advantage. I feel nothing but inspired whenever I see pictures of beautiful rooms or houses on the forum. In saying that, I do feel a little twinge of envy when I see posters pictures of their beautiful pools twinkling in the sunlight just ready to be plunged into Am I bad to feel this way? Of course not, I made a choice not to have a pool for many reasons but still.........when its 35 degrees in Melbourne day after day ......I do feel Jealous Mrs B Re: Why cant i have that....... 14Nov 10, 2009 11:37 am Mrs B I feel nothing but inspired whenever I see pictures of beautiful rooms or houses on the forum. In saying that, I do feel a little twinge of envy when I see posters pictures of their beautiful pools twinkling in the sunlight just ready to be plunged into Am I bad to feel this way? Of course not, I made a choice not to have a pool for many reasons but still.........when its 35 degrees in Melbourne day after day ......I do feel Jealous Mrs B Mrs B!! You can just take a dip in the river! I can see you doing bombs off the balcony.... Re: Why cant i have that....... 15Nov 10, 2009 11:42 am kek Mrs B I feel nothing but inspired whenever I see pictures of beautiful rooms or houses on the forum. In saying that, I do feel a little twinge of envy when I see posters pictures of their beautiful pools twinkling in the sunlight just ready to be plunged into Am I bad to feel this way? Of course not, I made a choice not to have a pool for many reasons but still.........when its 35 degrees in Melbourne day after day ......I do feel Jealous Mrs B Mrs B!! You can just take a dip in the river! I can see you doing bombs off the balcony.... The only problem is I am scared of the muddy bottom, broken glass, leeches and other creepy things that may be lurking under the water I need to find a new best friend in the estate who has that lovely pool and will invite me around all the time Re: Why cant i have that....... 16Nov 10, 2009 12:00 pm Mrs B The only problem is I am scared of the muddy bottom, broken glass, leeches and other creepy things that may be lurking under the water I need to find a new best friend in the estate who has that lovely pool and will invite me around all the time You could try to lay some shade cloth or something down near the edge so you can venture in a little bit ? 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Why cant i have that....... 17Nov 10, 2009 12:04 pm I am building with my Mum, so I am extremely fortunate to be building a very big house with many upgrades and lovely things. It will be her final house, and so the priority was to get what she wanted/needed. My big trade off was that I am in a minor bedroom with no ensuite. But we have two bathrooms for four people (soon to be three), we toyed with the idea of another ensuite, but quite honestly, it just seemed unecessary for us. I also wanted DS to have to share. I'm in love with some of the houses on here. But they are not always the bigger, more expensive ones. One of my favourite homes from the forum is Rellies. While it may be considered modest in size in comparison to some on here, it is just so gorgeously fitted out and furnished, every time I see a pic I just sigh. A gorgeous, gorgeous home. Knock-It-Down's is another favourite of mine. I wouldn't say I'm jealous of anyone, but I want SuH's pool, Rellie's sense of style, Mrs B's view, kek, Rickster's (wife's) and Back Pocket's fearlessness with colours, Carlous Moochous's ability to think outside the square and some of the gorgeous, enormous bush block's I've seen on here. One of the strengths of the forum is the variation in size, tastes and budgets. And the smartest members realise they can borrow some of the best ideas from across the whole spectrum into their own homes. And there's only the very occasional snob thank god. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Why cant i have that....... 18Nov 10, 2009 1:30 pm Mmmm maybe inspired was more the word i was after, its not a jealous feeling which makes me think i wish i had it and they didnt or not destructive in any way, more like other members have said there are some things i just absolutely love about some members places. SuHs pool is stunning, another members house i just love so much that some of my outside colours were based on there house. Another member has a gorgeous bush location and another Jose27 on a gorgeous spot where her house backs onto the marina. I agree its not always the size of the house, maybe its the layout? And the way that they have decorated, again just gives me something to strive for........ Thanks for all your responses. Hi All, I just wanted to close this topic out with an update. So we ended up agreeing to a number with the insurance company, and after an extensive amount of hand… 8 23405 That sucks! Hope it all works out. Good to move away from steel anyway for all your reasons, but it's also thermally poor. 16 17895 A Sabco spin mop, minimal moisture, not very regularly. I was told these hybrids are water resistant 🤷♀️ 2 7644 |