My dream home
I’ve moved around a lot in the last ten years—tiny flats, shared houses, even a converted garage once—but I’ve never really felt settled. So lately I’ve been thinking more seriously about what my dream home would actually look like.
It’s not about square footage or some luxury penthouse. Honestly, I’d love a modest, light-filled house with a bit of character. Something with original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and maybe even a bay window where I could curl up and read. I picture built-in bookshelves, a fireplace that actually works, and a kitchen that opens onto a little garden. Not perfectly manicured, just wild enough to feel alive.
Location matters too. I want it to be tucked into a quiet neighborhood—somewhere walkable, with cafés, a good bakery, and the kind of place where the postman knows your name. I don’t need a home that looks like it came out of a catalogue. I want it to feel lived-in, warm, and a bit imperfect.
More than anything, I want space that reflects me—not just the person I am now, but who I’m becoming.
Vocabulary:
tiny – very small, “She lives in a tiny apartment, but it’s cozy.”
flats – apartments (British English), “They rented one of the new flats near the river.”
garage – a building or space for parking a car, “He keeps his car in the garage.”
settled – became comfortable in a new place, “After moving, they quickly settled into their new house.”
square footage – the size of an area measured in square feet, “The apartment has 900 square footage of living space.”
penthouse – a luxurious apartment on the top floor, “They stayed in a hotel’s penthouse with amazing views.”
modest – not large or fancy, “He bought a modest house that fits his budget.”
light-filled – full of natural light, “The living room is light-filled thanks to the big windows.”
hardwood floors – floors made of wood, “The old house has beautiful hardwood floors.”
ceiling – the top inside surface of a room, “The chandelier hangs from the ceiling.”
bay window – a window that sticks out from a wall, “She sat by the bay window to read her book.”
curl up – to sit or lie in a comfortable, cozy position, “He likes to curl up with a blanket and a book.”
built-in – made as part of the structure, “The kitchen has built-in shelves.”
fireplace – a place in a wall for making a fire, “They warmed up by the fireplace.”
manicured (garden) – neatly cared for, “The house has a manicured garden with trimmed hedges.”
tucked into – placed snugly in a small or hidden spot, “The café is tucked into a quiet corner of the street.”
walkable – easy to walk around because places are close together, “The neighborhood is very walkable, with shops and cafés nearby.”
bakery – a shop that sells bread and cakes, “We bought fresh bread from the bakery.”
postman – a person who delivers mail, “The postman brings letters every morning.”
lived-in – comfortable and showing signs of being used, “Their home feels warm and lived-in.”