Big Houses

Having space to live in is a basic instinct for humans. No one likes to live in cramped conditions but this is the reality for a lot of people across the world. Most people in European cities live in apartments and the same is true in Japan, where apartments are very small. In the UK, people like to live in houses but big houses take up a lot of land and Britain is a crowded island. The British therefore, invented the semi-detached house, a common sight in the suburbs.

Families need to come together but also be able to have their own privacy. Sharing a bedroom can be a bone of contention for children, especially when they reach teenage years. This is when arguments can break out and a solution may lie in having a clear demarcation in which the roommates can decorate and furnish their part of the room as they wish. Not having big houses can also result in lines for the bathroom if there is only one. A rota for morning shower must be strictly enforced!

Everyone would like to have lots of space in which to work or relax. A large kitchen is a pleasant environment in which to prepare the family meals. A dining room hides all the dishes that have to be washed afterwards! Children who have their own separate den can let off a bit of steam and parents won't mind if they scatter their playstation games on the floor. A study should be a quite retreat for Mum or Dad, with a knock before entering sign on the door. Utility rooms also make life easier when there is somewhere to put the washing machine, freezer and ironing board out of the way.

Being able to spend time outside is important too, playing with the kids or just chilling on a lounger with a book at the end of a hard day. Big houses tend to have big gardens and kids can get exercise, playing soccer, jumping on a trampoline or splashing in a garden pool. For people economically trapped in a high rise tower block, big houses are a far off fantasy. Only a lottery win will bring that dream home to life, with a games room, sauna, gymnasium and extensive grounds. Many people have found an answer to their space problem and attached conservatories to their houses to make them bigger. The room is used as a dining room or just a place to relax, like an extra living room.