Dream House Features

I love browsing on Pinterest, and I've recently begun looking at user's pages about architecture, dream houses, interesting doors and walkways...etc, all to develop my vision of my dream house. Here are just a few of the architectural features and other goodies I'd love to have:

A large, window-side reading nook with a privacy curtain to enjoy afternoons snuggled up with a good book.

Image from: http://indulgy.com/post/REGXSTof91/alcove

Secret passages...especially ones that lead to secret rooms full of books.

Image from: http://bookriot.com/2012/12/19/10-drool-worthy-secret-passage-bookshelves/?doing_wp_cron=1359748299.9662649631500244140625

Designed by Gast Architects

Intricate iron gates.

Image from: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=charleston+sc+wrought+iron&view=detail&id=EE5DA0F90909C81A2EB493C8735CB95BDE8D08CE&first=0&FORM=IDFRIR

Old world verging on fairytale-like charm.

Image from: http://www.mostbeautifulpages.com/2013/01/in-princes-street-gardens-edinburgh.html

A plant filled courtyard with a fountain.

Image from: http://www.bnbfinder.com/District-of-Columbia/Washington/Bed-and-Breakfast/PhotoGallery/15002/Aaron_Shipman_House

Ivy covered stone walls.

Image from: http://curatedstyle.tumblr.com/