If I were to start with a plan box like structure of a “living space” and begin creating the simplistic stylized life of a contemporary single person…I would:
1. Have one entire wall that was nothing but storage so that everything could disappear from view. Within the wall create a Murphy type bed with closet space on either side…storage for bike or larger objects.
2. The ceiling would be tall and grand with decorative ceiling fans to help distribute heating and cooling throughout the room.
3. The entertainment system would be mounted from rafters in the ceiling displaying a large picture screen.
4. The opposite wall would be the kitchen eating and bathroom area. The kitchen would have slide away doors that would hide away any mess but blend with the contemporary style. Cabinets would be glass front with interior lighting with an island seating that could be rolled to different parts of the room. The water system would self purify, and waste would automatically be composed or recycled.
5. To one end of the kitchen area through a double wide door, would be the luxurious bath with spa tub, glass enclosed twin head shower and granite counter with two deep sinks. Flat screen TV adjacent the tub. The stool would sit separately in its own closet with a heated feature for towels, and sauna relaxation.
6. All the walls would be “touch type”. In this way they have the appearance of a normal wall, that is until they’re touched to reveal the hidden cabinets behind.
7. The room would be equipped with a computer that senses your needs for more heat or cooling and mood pleasing senses for relaxation. By stating your need for more light, the room would brighten or dim. The spa jacuzzi would be voice activated.
8. Wall color would be easily changed through lighting rather than paint.
9. The actual furniture would be interchangeable, with table tops detaching to connect to the arms of chair, and different pieces being switched depending on the needs of the space at the time.
10. General decorating would be simplistic to eliminate clutter. You could have a “cube” lifestyle. By filling out a questionnaire on your lifestyle and special needs the construction would be prefabricated and you would live in pods like a condo. The Cubes could be enlarged as your family increased. The need for cars would be lessened by the shops, and restaurants located in the center of the pod community. Walking would be the norm, promoting healthy lifestyle. Each community would be set up for families, elderly, young unmarried life styles. And trams would transport you between destinations.
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