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“I Just Want a Living Room”

Daily writing prompt
Write about your dream home.

Right now I live in a small garage/studio—one room where the bed, the “kitchen,” and everything else share the same space. The bathroom is the only separate room.

So my dream home starts simple:

living room.

I know that sounds basic, but I want to be able to walk into a living room and think, damn… I have rooms. Not just a room and a bathroom.

After that, the dream is space—like 20-foot ceilings. Not because I want to be fancy, but because I’ve felt cluttered in my life for so long. A bigger, open space feels like breathing.

I’d want it minimal. Not empty—just intentional. Minimal furniture. Clean lines. And definitely not white walls. I hate white. I grew up with white everywhere. My dad wanted everything white. I need color—but still minimal.

Two floors would be ideal. I even like the idea of one upper floor being one big room—studio vibes—with a staircase that leads up. I used to imagine some kind of staircase you can move out of the way, like a ladder you can pull up and down.

I’d want a backyard too. A little garden. A place to sit.

Upstairs: a big bedroom, walk-in closet, and bathroom.

And yeah—eventually, a theater room.

But if I’m being honest, the aesthetic I love is industrial. Brick. Concrete. Metal. Warm lighting. Space that feels strong and simple.

Does it make sense?

It’s basically this: I want a home that feels like I can finally breathe.

Question: If your dream home could give you one feeling every day, what would it be—peace, space, safety, freedom, or something else?

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