Hi Miriam- What a lovely notion about housing. How might that actually support all of us- the idea that the dwelling is intentionally designed around the ways it will be used. My parents did this with what they have called their final home. Designed and built over twenty five years ago it is a gorgeous testament to two people living simply, held by the beauty of Mother Nature. Shallow stairs, extra large doorways, open airy rooms that fill with light all hours of the day and an incredible outdoors deck that offers an expanded view of all that’s around them. Each room is inviting in color, space, and furnishing and calls for gathering together. At 80 & 90 they question if they should move to someplace smaller but always come back to the intention with which they built the home. A Goldilocks house for sure. Thanks for sharing this. ❤️
Hi @Sacred Healing Remedy - what a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it. Your parents' home sounds like a true testament to thoughtful, soulful design- where every detail supports the life they actually live, not just the one we that’s marketed to us in the media.
I love how you describe it as being “held by the beauty of Mother Nature.” That, to me, is the heart of what makes a home feel truly supportive - not the size or the trends, but the intention behind it.
So often, the idea of a “forever home” gets wrapped up in luxury or square footage. But as you’ve shown, it’s really about creating something that feels personal, sustainable, and deeply livable - at every stage of life. A true Goldilocks home indeed. ❤️
Miriam, I'm in a good size 2 bedroom/2 bath condo but would really like to have a bigger, open kitchen to to dining/living room and a bigger living room plus a den or loft. I'm looking to hopefully be detached in a house or at minimum a corner townhome in the future so I can have a private garage for my vehicle as well.
I don't need a lot of space, but I'd like it to be more "supportive" as you said.
I definitely couldn't be in a tiny home but wouldn't want to take care of a big space either.
I hear you! Finding that “just-right” fit really can be a process. It takes a lot of reflection (and sometimes trial and error) to figure out what truly supports the way you want to live.
What matters most isn’t square footage or “space”, it’s how a space functions for you. And I’ve found that so much clarity comes when we’re really honest with ourselves about what we need, what we want, and where we might get creative in how we meet those needs.
It sounds like you already have a strong sense of what would help you feel more at home, and that’s such a powerful place to begin. Plus a garage is a wonderful thing!! One which we don’t have here in this old house - but we make it work.
That was a great post! I don’t have the opportunity to find what I would consider the perfect home at this time, however, I can continue to work on improving the spaces we currently have to achieve exactly what you describe, a feeling of comfort, beauty, and a cohesive environment.
I’m in the process of purging things I’ve held onto for years, which I’ve now realized are not as important or needed as I thought. Funny how age and/or time eventually brings you to that point.
Miriam I really enjoyed this post. We’ve bought and sold 10 home across our marriage, 6 of them within the last 15 years. We are in our just right house now- cozy with just enough space for us each to enjoy our privacy and time together💖
You found your Goldilocks sweet spot - that's wonderful, Kyra. And, I'm just going to say congratulations to you both for all that shifting and moving - that's not easy! I hope your just-right-home is perfect in every way and full of peaceful joy.
Hi Miriam- What a lovely notion about housing. How might that actually support all of us- the idea that the dwelling is intentionally designed around the ways it will be used. My parents did this with what they have called their final home. Designed and built over twenty five years ago it is a gorgeous testament to two people living simply, held by the beauty of Mother Nature. Shallow stairs, extra large doorways, open airy rooms that fill with light all hours of the day and an incredible outdoors deck that offers an expanded view of all that’s around them. Each room is inviting in color, space, and furnishing and calls for gathering together. At 80 & 90 they question if they should move to someplace smaller but always come back to the intention with which they built the home. A Goldilocks house for sure. Thanks for sharing this. ❤️
Hi @Sacred Healing Remedy - what a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it. Your parents' home sounds like a true testament to thoughtful, soulful design- where every detail supports the life they actually live, not just the one we that’s marketed to us in the media.
I love how you describe it as being “held by the beauty of Mother Nature.” That, to me, is the heart of what makes a home feel truly supportive - not the size or the trends, but the intention behind it.
So often, the idea of a “forever home” gets wrapped up in luxury or square footage. But as you’ve shown, it’s really about creating something that feels personal, sustainable, and deeply livable - at every stage of life. A true Goldilocks home indeed. ❤️
Miriam, I'm in a good size 2 bedroom/2 bath condo but would really like to have a bigger, open kitchen to to dining/living room and a bigger living room plus a den or loft. I'm looking to hopefully be detached in a house or at minimum a corner townhome in the future so I can have a private garage for my vehicle as well.
I don't need a lot of space, but I'd like it to be more "supportive" as you said.
I definitely couldn't be in a tiny home but wouldn't want to take care of a big space either.
I hear you! Finding that “just-right” fit really can be a process. It takes a lot of reflection (and sometimes trial and error) to figure out what truly supports the way you want to live.
What matters most isn’t square footage or “space”, it’s how a space functions for you. And I’ve found that so much clarity comes when we’re really honest with ourselves about what we need, what we want, and where we might get creative in how we meet those needs.
It sounds like you already have a strong sense of what would help you feel more at home, and that’s such a powerful place to begin. Plus a garage is a wonderful thing!! One which we don’t have here in this old house - but we make it work.
That was a great post! I don’t have the opportunity to find what I would consider the perfect home at this time, however, I can continue to work on improving the spaces we currently have to achieve exactly what you describe, a feeling of comfort, beauty, and a cohesive environment.
I’m in the process of purging things I’ve held onto for years, which I’ve now realized are not as important or needed as I thought. Funny how age and/or time eventually brings you to that point.
Miriam I really enjoyed this post. We’ve bought and sold 10 home across our marriage, 6 of them within the last 15 years. We are in our just right house now- cozy with just enough space for us each to enjoy our privacy and time together💖
You found your Goldilocks sweet spot - that's wonderful, Kyra. And, I'm just going to say congratulations to you both for all that shifting and moving - that's not easy! I hope your just-right-home is perfect in every way and full of peaceful joy.