#no fireplace and no tv laundry room design

[twinmagics]

Living Room (Indianapolis)

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Gorgeous 1889 Queen Anne Victorian in Omaha, NE for under $500k. 7bds, 2.5ba, 3,656 sq ft, with central a/c, $430k.

Look at the floors- the entrance foyer looks like it has original tile, and the new wood flooring has inlaid around the perimeter. Plus, all the wood is natural - no paint-overs.

Look at the millwork on the stairs, the wainscoting, and built-in bench. The wood looks like it's been refurbished.

Cute small sitting area in the turret tower.

They decided to go with a dark theme, but the house gets plenty of light. Look at the re-done fireplace. Beautiful original design.

This is nice, the dining room has a door to the porch.

This room looks like a dining room, also. Maybe the other room is supposed to be the 2nd sitting room, but this room has the beautiful built-in cabinet and look at the original fireplace.

The kitchen has hi-end appliances, but hasn't been given one of the horrid modern remodels. It clearly has the original footprint of the room and minimal modernization.

It still has modern cabinetry, but they did their best to keep it as original as possible- they left the brick wall and stove pipe opening where the original stove was, and put in open top shelving. Look at the staff stairs on the left, too.

That looks like a refurbished original cabinet in the corner. I would definitely have to ditch the gray walls, though.

Love this original looking sink in the guest powder room.

Beautiful wainscoting and millwork going up the stairs.

They went full-on funky with this bedroom. Looks like an original light, though.

I wish they would've papered the whole feature wall in here. There's a nice curved wall and I guess the bed goes against the black wall w/the 2 light fixtures.

This nice, especially if you need an art studio.

Not bad, they did a vintage-y redo in here. So, it needs some wallpaper and decor.

This bedroom needs some floor work. I would sand and repaint it.

The other bath is smaller and all it needs is some decor.

Nice laundry space in the basement, but that's not the best part of the basement.

They made an exercise room, but still not the best part.

Check this out- with a little work, this can be the coolest mini theatre or TV room. A sunken cinema. And they left the old theater seating.

Look at all the wonderful porches. It definitely appears that there's a big unfinished attic w/the turret. What potential. Wish they would've at least shown it unfinished.

There's parking, but no garage. (Look at all the windows in the attic space, plus that turret.)

4,356 sq ft lot

https://www.redfin.com/NE/Omaha/3524-Hawthorne-Ave-68131/home/103522512

[oolathurman]

so i've had this very specific vision in my head regarding jarrok's apartment, which i entirely blame my mom the interior designer for. when i found out there's a website that'll render whole rooms for you... well i couldn't help myself :U

there'd be more wall art but this is the general gist of it. two beds, two baths, a rich person tub that can fit two or more people, a walk in closet the size of a new york apartment, all that good stuff. if i'm calculating right the entire thing's about 1800 sq ft?

and yes i had to get the eames arm chair. (god this is such a specific thing that no one but architects know about it's so nerdy help)

misc notes under a readmore

the fur rug is supposed to be a wampa

the stove hood should be higher

forgot to add kitchen cabinets

there may or may not be a tv in jarrok's room on the wall above the small seating area

laundry is in the guest bath

in the living room, on the wall between jarrok's room and the living room, is a tv/holo and a fireplace underneath.

clawfoot tub in the guest bath

i also didn't add shelving in the walk in closet but just imagine it's there ok

[sims-realty]

welcome to desert springs, the newest and most premiere lot in beautiful oasis springs. with its iconic butterfly roof and exquisite landscaping, the exterior of the home immediately catches your eye. enjoy the incredible mature cactus and succulent garden in the front yard that provides a natural barrier between your expansive front porch and pool entertainment area, with vintage pink terracotta tiles salvaged from a local home original to the area prior to its demolition on a lot nearby. a landscaped palm oasis welcomes you to the expansive backyard that separates the main house from the greenhouse. because of its humidity control, the greenhouse makes an excellent home for all of your exotic plants and gardening hobbies while also providing space for an office or art studio.

just inside the custom glass doors and windows, you'll be blown away by the custom built-in cabinet that separates the curated entryway (lit by a a truly unique - confirmed one-of-a-kind - chandelier) from the large living room designed for gatherings. the 360-degree fireplace anchors the living room and provides heat to the entire house on those chilly 55-degree desert evenings. custom accordion glass doors separate the living room and kitchen that also features the salvaged pink terracotta tiles. a handmade dining table gifted to the home's original owner by the artist natsukashii herself comes with the home and is highlighted by the second of the home's bespoke lighting fixtures. one thing this home doesn't lack is natural sunlight. from your kitchen enjoy the most beautiful view of your backyard oasis, filled with lavender bushes, cacti and palm trees.

this home features two bedrooms and one bathroom, recently remodeled. the guest bedroom features a cozy sitting area perfect for the bookworm in your family, without lacking adequate closet space. custom bed and shelving seamlessly flow together, making this bedroom an aesthetic retreat.

when you walk through the door adjacent to the guest bedroom, you'll take in the walk-through closet which opens to an expansive primary bedroom featuring a lounge area, natsukashii custom bed and living shelving. the primary bed looks out onto the back patio and a break in the sleek concrete and wood fence surrounding the property allows for uninterrupted south-facing mountain views. living shelving moves out from the primary bedroom onto the patio as well, ensuring that you're never far from green in this home.

desert springs is open for showings now, but don't delay because this gem won't be on the market for long. make this home your oasis in oasis springs.

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Casa Pennington

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 Outdoor Oasis

The outdoor area is a haven for both relaxation and entertainment. Guests can cool off in the pool, play a game of basketball, or sunbathe on the patio loungers. The main patio features a large sectional couch, perfect for watching weekend games on the 60-inch flat-screen TV. The state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen features a commercial-grade grill, a boiling frying pot, and a Red Diamond Kamodo smoker.

On cooler nights, light a fire or turn on the outdoor heaters to stay warm. The six-person hot tub is ideal for enjoying sunsets. The additional covered seating area, known as the Fish Camp, is perfect for al fresco dining and features a TV and dart boards. A spacious grass area invites guests to play cornhole, while kids can enjoy the hammock swing or play structure.

 Guest Access

This is a whole-home vacation rental managed by Cozi Vacation Rentals. Guests will have exclusive access to the entire property, ensuring privacy and a memorable stay.

 Additional Information

Please Note: Construction is located adjacent to the property.

 Pet Policy:

- Pet fee: $35 per pet, per night + tax (added after booking is confirmed).

- A signed pet waiver is required.

- Maximum of 2 pets, each weighing no more than 50 lbs.

- Damages or issues caused by pets will be charged to the credit card on file.

 Property Details

- Location: Wimberley, Texas, United States

- Bedrooms: 4

- Bathrooms: 3

- Beds: 6

 Features

- Bathroom: Bath, bidet, luxury mini hotel soaps and shampoo, shower gel

- Bedroom and Laundry: Bed linen, dryer, washer, hangers, iron

- Entertainment: 55" HDTV with Roku, Bluetooth sound system, books, reading material, life-size games

- Family: Board games, outdoor playground

- Heating and Cooling: Central air conditioning, heating, indoor gas fireplace

- Home Safety: Carbon monoxide alarm, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, smoke alarm

- Internet and Office: Dedicated workspace, WiFi

- Kitchen and Dining: Stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, cooking basics, dining table, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, oven, toaster, wine glasses

- Outdoor: BBQ grill, firepit, hammock, outdoor furniture, patio, private back garden, sun loungers

- Parking: Free on-premises parking

- Facilities: Private hot tub, private outdoor pool, single level home

- Scenic Views: Courtyard view, pool view

- Services: Long-term stays allowed, pets allowed, self check-in, smart lock

Experience the ultimate retreat at Casa Terracotta and Casa Pennington. Your luxurious escape in Wimberley awaits!

[lxuruyhouses]

King Solomon Luxury Real Estate is happy to present:

This the most luxury house in Israel🏆

The estate is located in Savyon, the most prestigious area in Israel, approximately 20 minutes from Tel Aviv and 15 minutes from the airport. The house was built between 2006-2009, spread over 6 dunams, with about 1000 square meters built on 4 levels. It features a wine cellar, cinema, laundry room, bomb shelter, maid's room with garden access, a stunning countryside-style suite, guest room with private garden access, entrance level with living room, dining room, kitchen, family corner, study, spacious guest bathroom with shower and wardrobe, a beautiful Japanese-style suite with sitting area, large balcony, stone-clad bathtub, and rain shower, an entryway to two royal suites, one containing 2 walk-in closets, 2 bathrooms, and a beautiful sitting area, a large suite with a concession to a bathroom, a 103-inch TV, natural materials throughout the house, including solid wood flooring, natural stone cladding, antique decorative columns from an old Parisian train station, a limed full-wood pergola covering over 200 square meters, underfloor heating throughout the house, central vacuum, 2 gas fireplaces, a handcrafted French stone fireplace in the living room, a gas barbecue in the pergola with stone cladding, a closed garage for four cars, a garden adorned with 25 bronze sculptures, fruit trees, a heated swimming pool, a 40-square-meter children's pool with a slide, a fire pit made of stone cladding, an Italian Jacuzzi, a limestone and oak deck poolside, an atmosphere filled with warmth and good energy, French-profile windows made of special ordered stone, all windows and shutters are Apex, completely airtight, dust-free, energy and noise-efficient, rare artworks, the house can be sold as is, totaling 6 bedrooms, 4 large suites, 2 master bedrooms, a study (office), 4 bathrooms, 6 showers and toilets, a 50-square-meter bomb shelter in steel and concrete with filters, a cinema room, a wine cellar, a laundry room, a maid's room, a wet room for the pool, a designed elevator, 2 dunams with building rights.

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[webberestates]

(Buyers Agent) 2671 Capella Way, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Luxurious Living in this Lang Ranch Home Discover the epitome of elegance in this 5-bedroom Lang Ranch home, located on a spacious corner lot within the gated community of Verdigris. Meticulously upgraded, this residence features wood-like tile flooring, designer paint, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, and casement windows throughout. Gourmet Kitchen and Family Comfort Indulge your culinary desires in the spectacular gourmet kitchen, showcasing an oversized quartz island with countertop seating, white cabinets, stone tile backsplash, and high-end stainless-steel Viking, Wolf, and Miele appliances. The adjoining family room is a cozy retreat, complete with a slate fireplace, exquisite woodworking, custom built-ins with display cases, and a frame TV. Secluded Outdoor Oasis in Lang Ranch Step outside to your private backyard oasis, designed for low maintenance and entertainment. Relax under the covered dining/lounging area, listen to the soothing fountain, or enjoy the BBQ center. Home features Spacious and Serene Bedrooms The upstairs primary suite offers stunning hill views. It also features two large walk-in closets, as well as a comforting fireplace. Its fully-remodeled bathroom features custom cabinets, in addition to quartz countertops. Wood-like laminate flooring, dual sinks, a free-standing soaking tub, and a large designer shower stall also grace the room. Three additional bedrooms share a meticulously designed hall bath with dual vanities and a shower-over-tub. Modern Amenities and Upgrades This home is appointed with ceiling fans, beautiful light fixtures, a newer water heater and downstairs HVAC, designer carpet, security system, and landscape lighting. The laundry room is thoughtfully designed with a wood countertop in addition to a large sink. Community Amenities and Award-Winning Schools Enjoy the amenities of Verdigris, such as a large community pool and spa, playground, in addition to tennis courts. This home is within the award-winning Lang Ranch Elementary School district, making it ideal for families. Summary of this Lang Ranch Home Boasting impeccable upgrades in addition to a prime location, this Lang Ranch home is a true masterpiece. Experience luxury living at its finest in this meticulously crafted residence. Read the full article

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[hometoursandotherstuff]

This 2002 house in Greenwich, CT looks like a funky modern farmhouse, but I like it. The interior looks retro. It has 5bds, 8ba, priced at $4.57M.

It's very artsy and looks mid-century modern. It's also very colorful.

This is some living room- look at the high ceiling and all the cut-outs in the walls and the ceiling.

They've got a small area where you can store wine.

Here's a family room area and dining room. Look at the storage.

This is the TV area.

That is some huge sideboard. You can put a whole smorgasbord on there. Not the shape of the attached table.

The cabinetry in the kitchen definitely looks retro.

There's a separate every day dining area with a built-in bench seat.

Looking up at the stairs.

This bedroom has an interesting built-in bed by the window and a head board with night stands attached to the wall. Note the colors of the bed legs and the orange-upholstered Eames chair.

This house is so skillfully designed and built to look retro.

This room has the same layout, but with twin beds.

The en-suite. This is nice.

The principal bedroom has a few steps down and is large enough for a sitting area. It also has a built-in bed.

Check out the fireplace.

The en-suite is huge. Double sinks are metal bowls, there's a big glass shower, round tub, and mosaic tiles.

Look at the cute rooftop deck.

Back downstairs they have serious-looking laundry room.

This is beautiful, it's an open bar, but I'm wondering if it's open or if it's glass. CT is a New England state and gets a snowy winter. I lived there for 7 yrs.

Outdoor kitchen.

Beautiful pool with a separate Jacuzzi.

One acre lot.

[sriananya768]

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[mlplaysthesims]

Boho Apartment Renovation | 930 Medina Studios | CC Links after the cut

Watch the speed build: https://youtu.be/KgWKNtBqIFc

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment features a small study and an open layout. It is absolutely packed with poufs and plants. It’s perfect for the sim who loves the latest style trends and loves to host parties.

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 830 Medina Studios • 83,746

Must turn on bb.moveobjects when placing lot.

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Kitchen

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Living Room

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Study

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Clutter

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[samkat10423]

Plum House

Then it was back to Poker Flats and more houses. This one is called the Plum house by Cameranutz II. She created it for her designer Sim, Felicity Plum who likes all things purple. Felicity was supposed to be a watered-down version of that Amy Bull Sim from Twinbrook. Fun fact. The very first time I opened Ambitions, I chose Amy to play. About 5 minutes into the game, she went outside to look at something and was immediate squished to death by a meteor. I remember sitting there, thinking, “WTF just happened?!!” First and only time one of my played Sims has been killed by a meteor.

But back to the house. I didn’t do a whole lot to the front. I did switch out 2 windows for those ones that came with Master Suite. And I put that bamboo edging along the walk. Plus I changed the roof edging from white to black, because the white was bugging me.

In the back I got rid of the itsy-bitsy pool she had back here. (I think it was like 2 tiles by 4). Unless my Sims are super rich, they are expect to 1) use the community pool or 2) swim in the bay. So I got rid of it and added this vegetation instead.

Inside, she had decorated this with shades of pink. I left some of the walls alone, but the whole point of this house was that it was supposed to reflect its owner. And her favorite color is purple.  So I added it. 

The main bedroom is essentially the same (I left the pink walls but added splashes of purple in the furnishings), but the bathroom and laundry room were purplized. And yes, that is a word! I also upgraded her furniture.

In the mainspace I left the walls alone, but did get rid of the basegame fireplace for something more modern. I also got rid of her whiter-than-white sofa and gave her a purple one. I also gave her CC-rugs and a new TV. And different plants.

I gutted the kitchen, and used a set by Murano. It was all woody, but I kept it pretty sleek. And white. Although, Felicity did insist on the purple tile floor.

Anyway, when I got done, I realized I was out of wine and it was 2am. So I let Sophie out one more time, then went to bed.

[yourpremierteam]

MODERN MOUNTAIN Suite Retreat in Coveted Chapel Location with IDYLLIC RED ROCK VIEWS!

49 Eagle Lane, Sedona AZ

NEW CONSTRUCTION! MODERN MOUNTAIN Suite Retreat in Coveted Chapel Location with IDYLLIC RED ROCK VIEWS! Furnished & Turn Key Ready- NO HOA- STR Allowed. 6622 sq ft, 7 Master Suites, Great Room, Game Room, Media Room, elevator, office, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, 3 car garage on over ½ an acre Zeroscape lot. 

5 Master Suites in Main House & 2 En-suites in guest casita over garage w/kitchenette, LR, DR & laundry. Clean lines w/ crisp white & greige paint, textures of wood & tile, interior connection w/ outdoors via multiple patios & windows. 

Jawdropping Gourmet kitchen delights w Gas Wolfe range, Electric oven, Bosch Wifi Fridge, Asko Dishwasher, Cambria counters, & a Cambria/ Walnut Butcher Block Combo island w/wine fridge that provides a nice transition between great room space & kitchen & can serve as a buffet.

22 ft ceilings in LR and DR table serves 14. Wet bar at Great Room w/ Scotsman icemaker and sink. Each master suite in main house offers private Electrolux fireplace & mounted big screen TV. Game room ready for billiards, shuffleboard & Sunday Football. 

Upstairs flex room ideal as media room w/ ping pong table and wine fridge. Main Utility room equipped with 2 sets of front load washer & dryers & extra Galanz Fridge. U Shaped Paver Driveway for ample parking and low maintenance landscaping front and back. 

Backyard fully fenced w/ turf and stone design, heated pool, hot tub with mineral stick ( change 1x every 4 mths), covered patio, open patio spaces, plumbed for outdoor firepit and outdoor BBQ. Energy efficient & sound reduction upgrades include: R-21 cellulose wall spray on both interior and exterior walls/ R-300 batts in floor & Ceiling. 5/8" drywall throughout w/RC Channel vibration reducer on interior walls. 

Anderson 100 series double pane composite windows throughout & Heritage Smooth 1 3/8" solid core interior doors throughout. Smart home componentry consists of: wifi enabled wave 2 wireless ceiling mount access points, Honeywell thermostats, landscape timers, Feit entry & exterior light dimmers, Reolink security cameras & structured wiring smart panels. 5 Trane High efficient #XR17 (17 Seer Heat Pumps) w/ 5 Trane High efficient #TEM6 Air Handlers ( 3 horizon units in attic / 2 vertical units in mechanical room). 

2 High efficiency 75 gallon Hot water Heaters, recirculation pump, adjustable pressure regulator on hot water heaters, water filtration system, and soft water. Keyless locks on front door, elevator, garage and casita. 11 Big Screen TV's & 8 fireplaces throughout ( 2 gas and 6 electric). Furniture package upgraded to a care package ( so if there is a spill, Living Spaces will replace the furnishings for up to 3 years). 

1000 gallon OWNED propane tank ( propane for range, great room fireplace, media room fireplace). TESLA charger in garage. Lights, thermostats, pool, and cameras can be programmed on your cell phone. Every detail thought out to the 10's. A true delight to the senses! 

The perfect RETREAT For extended family, corporate retreat, STR's, Senior Couple Living/ Assisted Living w/ Caretaker quarters above the garage- The possibilities are endless. A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. 

Call Kris Anderson at 480-567-2103 today!

REALTOR® Kris Anderson ILoveSedonaRealEstate eXp Realty 480-567-2103 928-298-4155 MLS®

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Spacious Contemporary ~ 6b/6B/Garage Patio Porch Pool ~ for a large family

The roofline is what initially caught my eye on this one... after battling the TS2 Roof Tool on several of my later 1920's Series Houses, I saw this design on-line and thought, "Now there's an interesting roof! It'll be tricky - but it's definitely 'do-able'." So, I did it. It was fun too. LOL! I hope you have a nice large family that will enjoy spreading out in this house :)

I made very few changes to the original plan. Like... the 3rd floor Laundry Room is now a TV Lounge. The Media area off the garage is now a Games Room AND a second Master Suite. (There was a LOT of room down there; though not enough for 4 TS2 cars!) I also added 2 bedrooms and another half bath. Please scroll through all the pictures at MTS to see everything this house has to offer. The house is fully furnished and lightly decorated. All appliances, plumbing and lighting are included. The stove, fireplaces, and grill all have a smoke alarms. The front door is burglar alarmed. The telephones are centrally located on each level.

This is a clean copy of this house/lot; no sim has ever lived here. The package has been cleaned with Mootilda's Clean Installer. There is parking for two vehicles: one on the driveway, and one in the garage. 

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Hobbit Soulmate Pt 41

The Jens and Ben had to head to their preplanned after parties alongside Orlando’s girlfriend, with tight hugs to you, both again stole a glance at the same ring on your finger they had admired earlier in the night without your having to show it off. Having shared the observation that a unique design like that made it all the more special and suited for your fated relationship. Liv from the group snuck to your side in the ride to your new place in the limo the four hobbits had arrived in with Viggo, David and Sean B.

Smiling widely she took your hand saying, “I am so excited. I know the house will just be perfect.”

“Will be one day hopefully.”

Orlando asked, “3 Million is pretty steep for you, right?”

“That’s just the average for the block, but it’s 1.5, got a good deal for it.” Your dad said.

Andy said, “Peter will be sad for missing out.”

“No problem, baby business is more important house isn’t moving. He can drop by later when it’s done.”

“Oh that’s nice,” Sean A said leaning forward to see the five story marvel the limo stopped at turning more heads with the group all taking turns spilling out onto the sidewalk.

Once out of the car you let go of your skirt to reach into your clutch bringing out the keys you held in the hand lowering to lift your skirt again leading the walk to the darkened front stoop. Excitedly Liv kept up with you smiling widely at the adventure luring smiles out from the others again who had noticed the extra bars added to the front entrance you unlocked to pass through the shadow finding the lock in the dark by thwacking your knuckle into the knob by mistake. Explaining the bars your dad said, “There are lawyers and some politicians who live on this block, they voted for the extra gates on the doors together. It’s a good neighborhood they just wanted extra security so people can’t pound on their doors I guess.”

Andy chucked saying, “That’s alright, heard a few lads back home who thought of gates too to keep their doorbell off limits.”

Billy, “Could also help with pets to keep them from running away down the steps.”

Your dad said, “There’s a buzzer for guests when it’s locked, which you could see-,” he said reaching over your head to find the light switch panel turning on both lighting up the stoop along with the main floor. Eyes shot from inside the mudroom to the again dark stoop at the bulb dying that had you giggle for its timing on its dying breath. “Perfect timing. Lazy bulb,”

Dominic said pointing at the buzzer panel lined in a silver frame, “Ooh, nice buzzer, shiny,” that the others could see in the light from the mudroom.

You smiled unlocking the next door, saying to yourself in easing them open, “I can imagine myself fighting these having to pee,” that earned chuckles from the others while this switch you managed to find turning the three lighting up the main open areas and what would be your study/library. Behind them the group closed the front doors and pooled into the front entrance blocking off the view of the cameras gathering on the sidewalk. “Ok, first off, mind the floors, Dad took out a few walls so there are a few uneven grooves where those were,”

Sean B asked eyeing the dent in the floor, “And that crater?”

Glancing from him to the dent and back again you said pointing up bringing the dimly lit chain to their focus as to why this area was the least lit, “Old tenant liked to hang things on the chandelier, it fell, but the chain and mount have been repaired just have to think of what to get to replace it.”

That had Liv saying, “You liked the chandelier in my study, it came as a set the other is just sitting up in my attic. It’s yours, housewarming gift.”

“Oh, thank you, gift,” you turned for the stairs lifting the box there, “Wedding present, before you can explore.”

Smiles spread through the group watching her open it and let out an excited squeal, “You bought me a typewriter!” Moving closer to wrap you in a tight hug, “Thank you, I love it,” her husband chuckled accepting it to settle it down back on the stairs adoring his wife’s new addition to her collection. “You are getting my chandelier, when are you back to Canada?”

“Tomorrow,” you said in her move back.

Your dad said, “I’ll be staying here though to mind the repairs.”

That had her smile at him, “Good, I will bring it for you at the apartment then.” Then she asked you, “What’s first?”

You pointed to the study, “This one over here is a sort of study or library, bit perfect for it once we get the shelves in.”

Viggo came in smiling wider imagining the long ended room stretching behind the stairs saying, “Perfect for a hiding spot for books.”

Out you went allowing everyone to have their own turn to envision it while you led the way across the floor past the stairs to the living room where more than a few took focus on the fireplace mantle shaped wonderfully. “This is gonna have carpet, in a sort of swoop shape right to the edge of the closet there. Up to this pretty wall with this detailed milky glass pane with the vines that go with the mantle carvings. Ooh, before the kitchen here’s my favorite guest bath,” you said crossing the floor pointing out a groove for them before they each took a turn in the black and cherry themed bathroom under the stairs then turned to head with you to the kitchen. “And there’s this other bath over here around the corner to the pantry,” each looking over the cabinets on the ground and counters without a top broken and split showing how someone had beaten into them.

Your dad said, “Used to have two rooms here we tore out, just shrank the place down absurdly. And over here we’re gonna add an island and move this counter and that whole wall outside the pantry and bathroom is going to have built in cabinets and cubbies for the dishes and spare appliances and whatnot. And maybe a built in for the dining area, bench possibly.”

“Oh and you should have seen it when the sun was out, this sunroom, just glows, new sunroof and needs some tile but leads to the patio. Helps to distract from the travesty that will be reborn into a kitchen.”

Sean A, “It’s not the worst I’ve seen, don’t be nervous about it.”

Elijah, “Where does this go?”

“To the basement,” you said with a smile, “I love these stairs. Just out of a castle.” You said and he smiled leading the way down the hall to the stairs lit by a switch you found and amusedly the others headed down as Liv kept close to your side wondering what the basement held as her mind was already reeling with love for all she’d seen so far.

Her smile doubled as you said tapping the chute door on the wall, “Laundry chute,” you heard the group excitedly exploring into the laundry room already after he turned on the light switch he was warned of to light the way by your dad.

Dominic was heard saying, “It’s got a kitchen!” already leading the swarm out through the floor relaxing you a bit you didn’t have to play guide down here.

“Oh I love these stairs,” she said and took notice of the chutes and gasped excitedly at the laundry room, “So much space, love this.” Out she went and smoothed her hand on the door to the apartment, “Love these doors.”

“Keeps nice and separate from the living space, and the garden entrance too.” Ignoring the patches on the walls tours of the kitchen and spare bath in silver and blue that led into the spare bedroom. Past the hall the bedroom was next to be explored with the open study lined with pillars. “This could be a sort of study area, like not a room but a room.”

Sean B, “Great for when you have kids to work here and let them run around.”

Billy, “Plus good to keep the little ‘uns from climbing into the fireplace at not being out of sight.”

Your dad said, “We’ve ordered glass doors for the fireplaces already to replace the old ones that were broken to help with that too.”

Orlando smiled saying, “Can we go up now? Gotta see more.”

You smiled and led the group back up hearing them turn off lights on the way with just flashes of cameras from one cameraman who’d climbed onto his car to see simple glances over the closed shutters covering the lower half of the windows. Back to the staircase on the main floor you led the way up to your dad’s floor to Ian’s saying, “Those shutters are a lovely touch. Adds to the privacy without barricading yourself in.”

“They might add to the castle touches a bit. Least for my take on them. This one’s dad’s floor.”

He flipped the switch lighting the main open area starting the tour in the wave shaped long bath/closet mixture feeding into a spare bedroom with the group eager to follow you again. “This would be the guest bed and bath.” Out of that crossing the floor was another fireplace containing open area, “Another living room, where my big tv is going.”

Another mini kitchen past the dividing wall similar to the one downstairs with a small room after for an office or hobby room, back past the staircase with exposed shelves was the impressive master bed and bath he had chosen.

Again those stairs called and up the group went to explore the three open rooms, two with sliding doors the other without any. Split by shared baths without a mini kitchen clearly could be the guest floor shaped in elegant curves around a rounded nook in the center of the back wall divided by a milky glass paned set of sliding doors.

“Oh there’s so much space,” Viggo said smiling at you, “guess this is for the babies?”

“I mean, if I had to pick I’d think that one would be a nursery, just has the best view and the one that way would be too close to the road and there’s a fire and police station.”

Liv, “Oh I get that, same as my place, gonna be interesting when babies come.”

Billy asked, “Let me guess, animals for the design?”

Awkwardly your grin crept out answering, “Peter Pan, actually, my mom had sketches for mine. Found this cool pirate ship chandelier for it. I haven’t said anything about this to Rich yet.”

Sean A shook his head, “Won’t hear it from us. I know my wife had it all planned long before we ever got engaged. And it is good to pick the room when you pick the home.”

Andy, “And you have a yard?”

“Small one, but we can always take the courtyard back to stretch it out some more the tiles are coming up anyways we’d need to replace them. But when these imaginary babies get older we’d have time at the ranch back in Texas too and the place in England has a decent back garden if we end up there when they get to school age.”

All the parents agreed that was a big thing for you as a cross continental couple who would be traveling often making your dad say, “Either way I’d be bunking in as stay home grandpa, so work travel won’t disturb that,”

You added, “And I was thinking for this room across here on this long wall for these built in bunk beds. Like stairs in between them all wood, surrounded by shelves and cubbies.”

Ian, “Twin beds?”

Your dad, “We mocked up a group of Queen sized beds, so not fully a kids room could also be for adult guests. Gonna have some added to my spare bedroom on my floor too in case family wants to drop in with all the munchkins.”

Ian smiled trying to picture them, “I can’t wait to see them.”

Elijah said, “I’m thinking by this layout your room is huge, like whole top floor.”

That had you giggle and lead the way up the final set of steps, “Not the whole floor, bigger than my bedroom now,”

You flipped on the light and the open floor plan had eyes traveling throughout from the mini kitchen they passed to get to what would be the study across from the open living room. The floor was worse up here with scuffs and dents between chipped planks and the damage to the bathroom had Liv gasp and cover her mouth in the horror scene and Dominic ask, “Did the old guy just like to party?”

Your dad answered, “Well he was a lawyer and he decided not to pay his rent and then decided to tear the wiring and pipes out of the wall and just broke everything he could on the way out through his eviction. Part of how the price got so low, all that had to be repaired and Jaqi picked new tiles for the counters, floors, new wood and carpet to go with the new cabinets and shelves that will be swapped after the flooring is done. They’re coming to tear it up in a few weeks, and by the time it’s all out the new flooring will be in and the wood will be piled in the garage for the woodwork. But we at least got these spacious tubs, showers and sinks replaced at least so far for the bathrooms. Not a full remodel after what I’ve manage to handle for Jaqi.”

Liv, “You have a garage?”

Your dad said, “On the other side of the yard, it’s got parts and supplies all in it now that will be cleared out when the repairs are done.”

“Which it doesn’t really need much since dad’s been sneaking here before I got to look at it and handled the plumbing and wiring, including the black brass fixtures I love. So not a full tear down job. And I’m glad he managed to find these huge tubs.”

Sean B said, “Nightmare,” along with David who added, “You lucked out, good move dad, because I have been there. Wanted to commit arson.”

Elijah, “What about the roof? My first three apartments had terrible roofs I had mold down my walls within a month each time, went house hunting and the realtor turned and I was up in the attic before they knew it, flashlight in hand scoping it out.”

Your dad answered, “New roof, brand new had to change out a beam and did that all at once to fix the dip and prevent the water damage before it started raining again. Another winter and the snow would have taken it out. But it’s been built up to a safe foundation for my little girl to start out on.”

Liv, “It is a great start, and I really do love the shutters you have that block out the bottom half. Helps to let the stars and light in. Have you thought on curtains yet?”

“Not really, I know I’d want to not have those sheer curtains, I love it for yours but they creep me out middle of the night,” earning a few chuckles from the group, “Especially under ac vents. Rich’s has these nice green ones he picked fabric for his mom to make for him she might help pick some fabric for me to make them. And that all goes in with the paint and wallpaper discussion.”

Orlando, “Well you’ve picked a great place to make your own. You can throw one hell of a party when it’s done.”

Dominic, “And I know the perfect painting for your wall downstairs.”

David, “And you should let Peter know and by the end of the week when the shelves are in you’ll have tons of stuff to fill them from Weta.” That had you giggle again.

Viggo, “I’m making you something, I’ll know it when I feel it.”

Billy asked, “Where’s your music room going to be?”

“Don’t know yet.”

Your dad said, “Either way the floors are all soundproof so wherever it goes will be perfect.”

David, “Soundproof would have been dangerous for me and my siblings. Our mother lived by crashes and distant muffled screams.”

You and your dad said, “We’ll hear it,”

David, “For now, we need to feed you, Hugh said he’d get us a table to celebrate Joe’s win.”

Your dad smiled saying, “You guys won things too.”

Sean B waved his hand, “We’re old news, have to celebrate your first win. Come on, let’s feed you.”

Lights were shut off all the way down and you locked up while Liv clung gladly to her box she settled on her lap unable to wait for the time she got home to find the right place in her home when she got there. While it needed work the project home had every one of them searching for what they could find to add to the shelving to come along with coating those walls desperately needing some paint.

Once at the place Hugh smiled giving you a hug, “Sorry, had a few interviews, but I am seeing your place next time I am back in town. When are you coming back from work?”

“Couple months, floors and shelving should be done by then leaving furniture and painting debacles.”

Hugh, “Just the basics, how big? Bed, bath, footage?” His eyes narrowing a bit to make it click in his imaginary home he was drafting for your personality.

“8 bed, 7 bath, 7500 square foot.”

“Wow,” he said, “Don’t hear that a lot out here, more than one story, right?”

“Yes, five including the basement.”

“Lot of stairs,” he replied in a chuckle.

“My apartment is five flights up, so it’s the same, but at least now everything around it is mine so if I’m tired I can sleep anywhere.”

He chuckled and Andy said, “Even has this cool gate at the front to keep people from the doorbell. Apparently there’s a lot of politicians and lawyers who voted for them.”

Hugh, “Voted?”

“Brownstones are historical styles and there are councils you have to consult on anything structural on the front, they picked the more classical wrought iron gate appearance matching the gates around the front walkways leading to the basement apartments.” Your dad answered gaining a nod while you all took your seats.

“Probably only close them when I’m not in New York, there’s a mud room behind that until you’re inside and that could only be hard to race my bladder on days I’ve been busy.”

Hugh said, “I can agree with that, especially after nights out and a long ride home, had many times one of my first apartments had to knock on the neighbor’s door to pop in on the way up.” He flashed a grin to the waitress that brought in a round of menus and he asked, “I saw on the news something about you and Keanu Reeves?”

“He lives next door in the apartments there, got home when our Landlord was waiting to show me the new place and he was being tailed I guess and they caught the introduction moment.”

Elijah, “Those shutters will certainly help with that in the future.”

Hugh glanced his way then to you as you said, “It has big front windows. And there are sectioned shutters inside that cover the lower half on one set and a second for the top so if I want light then I can still leave the top open and someone would have to stand on a car like a camera guy did tonight seeing us all heading in.”

“I love that,” he said, “Might have to borrow that idea.”

“I mean it’s not like I streak or go running around in my underwear but walking around and the front room is feet from the street it can get kinda awkward to catch someone’s eye.” Making the others chuckle, “I’d like to have curtains for night time but the place just glows when the top shutters are open, which we might have just caught it at the right time and it’s all shadows after that hour passes but for an hour it is perfect.”

Hugh, “I feel like that’s a realtor tactic, finding that window to trap you. Been browsing options for price ranges on what we might be able to rent and they all have a certain glow to each picture I’ve seen. But I’m glad you love it and I will be available to help often cuz I got chosen for The Boy From Oz on Broadway through the winter.”

“Oh that’s amazing,”

“Thank you,” he said with a massive grin, “I am excited about it, my last couple films did help.”

“They love a big name, no secret about that, I was a last minute tolerance out of desperation losing lead and understudy who only my teacher had been gunning for me they so badly wanted me to fail so they could find someone bigger who could draw in crowds. I will be getting a seat for the show when it’s out.”

“I can’t wait for your next show, wonder how you can top Chicago.” Next projects picked up and over the meal animatedly carrying on through to split rides home.

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Face washed and changed to sweats again cuddled up to your dad’s side you slept trying to ignore the fact that Richard still hadn’t returned your message from the night before or the call you’d made to him earlier that morning. True you’d have to wake up early to catch your plane so you might miss his return call while you were in the air or jumping right back to work. And it did bother you to leave your dad here alone but he was dedicated to ensuring the new home would be taken care of while you were away, glaring the workers into line protecting his baby girl in your absence. Keeping everything in line on the most unpleasant tasks to handle that while he could to spare you that hassle until the day you had to take over when he had been drug kicking and screaming to the afterlife hopefully when you yourself were old and grey.

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“So, I sort of bought a house,” came out of your lips and mouths dropped from your friends hearing about it and from the mention of spare bedrooms you could swore Lee was already wide eyed with pupils dilating to commence the begging.

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Fully drained your pasta sat waiting for the sauce you were stirring to finish when your phone rang in a call from Richard luring a curious grin across your face. “Hey Richy Rich, busy day?”

After a calming exhale Richard steadied himself and said, “I am so terribly sorry I’ve been a bit distracted, but I swear I’ve been thinking about you the whole time.”

“It’s ok,”

“I caught a glimpse of the award show, Joe have fun?”

“He did, so glad he won something for his acting to add to the wall.”

“That’s great, how was your break from work?”

“Good, um, Dad took me to the Brownstone, it’s really nice under the scuffs.”

“That’s great, so you want it then?”

“Yes, I um, I put 250k into it for a down payment.”

“Fantastic, so it’s not too much then?”

“1.5 mil, which is staggering, but I could always put funds from the box office pay into it whatever that will be, and Keanu Reeves apparently is our neighbor when it’s done. I helped dad pick the new flooring and sketched up new cabinets and shelves, old guy broke all that.”

“Can’t wait to see it, I know I’ll love it.” You could hear his anxious pause before he said, “While we’re on news, um, as far as real estate goes, I bought us a house too.”

“Another one?”

“Well, got a call from a buddy from my real estate days with a tip. I have a buyer for the old one, Chris has been helping me pack, why I was distracted. It really is perfect I know you’ll love it, I love having the three of us for Holidays but my place was kind of small. And this is going to sort of come out upside down, but Chris finished his degrees and now he’s been hired with a good place and he put funds down on a house of his own closer to Mum and Dad, but his roof caved in.”

“Oh, he okay?”

“Oh he wasn’t there, it was another deluge over a week and the beams gave out, some error on the build code, but he’s having that replaced. And I moved near Oxford to be by him in the first place so knowing he was close to finishing I have been looking at places close by too and with the funds coming in I was able to pick something more spacious. So I settled on the big place Mum has always wanted a tour of it and the owner I bought it from was be glad to be rid of it for people trying to buy it to tear it down for more flats. Moved in yesterday and while his place is being fixed up him and his girl are moving in until the new roof is built.”

“They’re moving in together now?”

“Yes, she’s already been talking to her doctor about some hormone shots for a baby. He’s picking a ring and they’re going to pick a date for a court ceremony to make everything official.”

“So what happens if she gets pregnant and they’re still at your place.”

“Our place, and it shouldn’t take long he was quoted a month to mend the damage, they know it’s our place and she’s not too fond of the size of it, shares your cleaning urges when she gets stressed. Their place is the same size as my old place. I really do know you’d love it, blue shingles and grey slate tiles outside, covered section on the drive right in front of the door. Two stories, tons of room, and,” he said pausing to wet his lips, “It’s got the perfect room for a nursery upstairs overlooking the back garden.”

That had your grin creep out, “I suppose we’ll have to trade pictures when you get here then.”

“Yes we will,” he hummed happily then asked, “There’s room for little ones in the brownstone?”

“8 bed 7 bath, 7500 ft, it’s got a small yard about the size of my apartment but we can always take trips to the ranch in Texas or out to England as they get bigger and need more space.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever heard of an 8 bedroom anything in New  York before.”

“It is out there, as far as what we’re getting, I’ve seen 14 million for penthouses or town houses with no more than 4 beds and two are usually Murphy beds to share as office space. But it is going to be amazing, I do have to warn you I also found a room fit for a nursery.”

“Thank you, for doing that, I know we haven’t settled on a time frame for when babies might be coming but I do like that we have a place for them to have as their own. And eight bedrooms is so much room.”

“Some aren’t as spacious as they sound, and dad took out some walls on the main floor especially which just would have gouged the living space. So now we have room. But I have seen where we could do bunk beds, not like wobbly metal ones but where they are built against the wall with shelves around them for books and such, then there’s space to play. I did pick carpet for the bedrooms and the room I picked for your study.”

“I have a study?” He asked excitedly.

“Yes, it’s on the top floor, great lighting and we’re going to add shelves and a desk if you like that you can pick or armchairs for a sort of deflating zone for you if you need it. It has its own fireplace.”

“Perfection. What about you? No study for you?”

“There’s this little odd room on the main floor to the left as you walk in, runs behind the stairs, I thought it could be like our mini library,”

“Oh that’s fantastic.”

“Yes, not too big to entertain there but it’d be nice to hid in, stash some big armchairs and just cuddle up, maybe have a wardrobe for blankets and pillows.”

“That’d be amazing, and I truly love the carpet idea.”

“Good, I picked a sort of crème color, then we can have runners and rugs for halls. It’s got new ac and heating and fireplaces have all been repaired to be wood burning but winter, it’s gonna get chilly and I did not want door to roof wood floors, especially if we’re gonna have kids playing on it. I don’t really care if it gets stained in their rooms and we could always toss a rug on top of a designated play area anyways, something more colorful, the guys after the show were glad for a tour and I thought they might be iffy on carpet since most people are crazy over wood.”

“I love carpet, crème is a great choice, there’s something therapeutic about vacuuming, and wood floors things can just ghost around when you sweep it.”

“Exactly, oh, and dad talked about getting a puppy.” That had him chuckle, “He misses our old dog Jet. We’ll train it so it won’t destroy anything. Do you have a preference on paints or wallpapers?”

“Not particularly, I love the choices you picked for your apartment, you can choose what you like and I’ll love it.”

“I just know we’ll have to paint everything, there’s huge chunks of replaced drywall, he broke the counters and cabinets in the kitchen,” that had him scoff, “And he tore the damn cabinets off the wall, all of them,”

“Arsehole.”

“Exactly, and he tore out the pipes and wiring, smashed tile flooring and these beautiful milky glass panels that are in these half walls dividing the open living and dining areas.”

“There’s more than one dining area?”

“Yes, mini kitchens for our floor and dad’s and in the basement. Ooh, and we have laundry chutes! The basement steps are sort of dangerous for hamper hauling, you know those spiral staircases they have in old castles, all from this pretty wood, pretty but dangerous for hauling. Oh, and Dad’s going to add barn door gates to the stairs like at the big house at the ranch to add to the prep on munchkins.”

“I love it already. I am all for hurling dirty laundry into a hole in the wall to hide it from guests. And I do love those gates. Have you picked where furniture goes from our places?”

“No, not yet. I sort of want to see it when the floors are done, then when I get back I can help dad start to prime the walls so we won’t see the patches, ooh and Liv is gifting us the twin to her tree branch chandelier for the chain by the door, and also I found a pirate ship one for the nursery.”

“Pirate ship,” he chuckled out, “Sounds lovely, pirate theme then?”

“My mom had some Peter Pan sketches for mine, thought it might be a nice theme.”

“Now that will be phenomenal to build that up. Truly. We could double it here if you like, I absolutely love it.”

Sheepishly you smiled at your food you’d been taking sparing bites of between turns talking at your place on the floor in the living room glad he didn’t think this was weird to have planned this already. It wasn’t hard to find out why tears were threatening to fill your eyes, the tie to your mom you missed even without truly knowing her yourself, knowing that she would have given anything to have been here right now to plan a wedding and nursery with you to raise your babies in. “Thank you.”

“I absolutely understand, my mother is a formidable force in my life, who out of tradition will be insisting on a stuffed turtle in the room, anywhere, but there must be a turtle. And she could find the best curtain material for a Peter Pan theme with blankets galore.”

“My aunt makes these plushy pillows shaped like animals, we could have that in the story corner or something.”

“I love story corner idea, I can see Mum loading up on the classics now.”

“We have ample copies out at the ranch, still have mine, we could have a whole section of shelves for the kids sorted by age. And those time traveling tree house book series and the Junie B Jones series and Madeline and Suess, Giving Tree and that Sidewalk book.”

“And we have to add the Beatrix Potter books too to go with the Hobbit.”

“They will be getting their own illustrated copy for their room, it will be read often, trust me.” That had him chuckle deeply beaming with tears in is eyes planning all this. Wiping a tear away he heard you say, “We haven’t um, we haven’t talked about, for the wedding, last names. Liv was talking about how she did that for hers.”

“I have no qualms taking your last name,” he blurted out parting your lips, “Honestly I don’t they’ll still be part of my family and Chris’ kids can keep the name, your dad took your mum’s name and I would really love to do that for you. No one can say my name right anyways,” that had you giggle and wipe away your own tear.

“Richard Crispin Pearisiyiae?”

“Sounds flawless doesn’t it?” He said with a smile, “People get married all the time in the industry and I can keep my stage name. If they try to give me trouble for my passport I can hyphenate it for the pencil pushing jerks. I am not letting you give up that name, however chauvinist that hints to I love you and I won’t do that to you. It will never be something my family takes personally ever either, I swear that to you I’ve talked to my parents about it when I said I was going to propose.”

“You do realize your name is more vanilla than mine is, it’s a lot of vowels together.”

“I’m prepared, I’ve practiced signing it already,” that had you giggle again, “Primary school all over again full journal with hearts and all signing our names in hearts.”

“This new place of ours, how much work does it need?” You said with a smile trying not to focus on that tear drawing image of his thoughtful promise.

“Surprisingly all it needs is a water heater. It almost seems too good, I’ve been over every inch and had people to check the pipes and everything else. So far all I can find is this obnoxious bird nested on a corner of the back porch cover.”

“Well we can handle that, give them a nice little house,”

“So encourage it, fair plan,” he teased making you giggle again.

“Win them over, kill with kindness.”

“Ah, so end goal the bird is dead, I’m all in.”

Pt 42