A House in an Airplane
Ever since we moved into a house made of old tires, it seems we’ve been the subject of a lot of jokes. Granted, we tend to be the ones telling most of those jokes. (Sorry folks – the line Home Sweet Tire is taken.) After totally creeping my brother-in-law out after his recent visit to our little tire home, Martin got this little note:
Hey Martin,
I just thought you and Katie might consider one of these when you settle down.
Now we’ve heard of airplanes turning into greasy spoon restaurants and homes in the Amazon, but you have to admit: this place does have it’s charm. And you all know we’re mastering the art of living small, and we’re sort of hooked on airplanes. Do you think you would want to live here?
The place certainly looks like it’s in a warm climate where you could sit outside and sip lemonade all day long. You wouldn’t have to worry about pesky salesmen. Although I don’t think the Girl Scouts would come with their cookie order forms, either. That could potentially be a huge drawback, I’d have to say.
The windows in this bedroom have to be one of my favorite parts of the airplane. The windows may be small, but having a view all around is completely worth it. Throw the kids in here or make it a guest room.
The master bedroom looks quite relaxing if you don’t mind a lot of wood (or a lot of dusting).
The only thing left to wonder is: who gets the pilot’s seat?
Stay tuned for next Monday when we look at another unique housing option. And if you know of any unique homes, please send them my way. You know we love a little weird in our cool.
July 20th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Just like last weeks pilot bowling & flour bombing I’m sure my son would LOVE being in this house or looking at it and I would have a hard time getting him to leave the airplane house.
Very cool house!!!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:11 am
You should check out “freespiritspheres.com” why stay in a hotel when you can stay in the trees in a sphere, really neat. They are way out of my price range to holiday in but if they were cheaper it would be cool to try it:-)
July 20th, 2009 at 6:31 am
I have always loved airplanes! Think, however, it would take awhile to get used to driving/walking up to this and calling it home. That said, the inside is gorgeous…..love it! Yeah, I could definitely live there!
July 20th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I don’t think I would live in a house like that with small kids. It’s a showplace, it would make me cry to have crayon scribbles all over those walls. But once they’re grown, bring it on! That place is SO COOL. :)
July 20th, 2009 at 10:05 am
That house/plane should be featured on HGTVs Extreme Homes! What a neat/weird place to land. Pun intended. Thanks for showing us – though I can say a polite, no thank you – not for me! But pretty nonetheless!
July 20th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
The pilot’s seat should be in the bathroom, doncha think?
Just my idea of coziness, remind myself of those crowded flights I dislike so much all day, every day, for the rest of my life. . . but I guess with the seats removed, that bedroom is pretty cool. I think it is larger than the “master bedroom” in MY house. :(
It kind of looks like it crashed on top of the house.
Can you see the kids playing superman taking a flying leap from the front door?
But it was really fun to take a tour. Thanks. I think it would be better used for a hotel, like Steph said.
~a
July 20th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
You all seriously crack me up with your puns!
…weird place to land
…bathroom for the pilot’s seat
Gotta love it.
Katie
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:32 pm
July 23, 2009
So glad you have discovered the joys of small fly-ins! and pancake breakfasts.
I checked back into your blog to see how your flying lessons are going.
I, myself, have not dropped a bowling ball anywhere. You go girl.
You showed that picture of the Cessna 195 (polished aluminum) and I have been feeling nostalgic for our polished Cessna 170. Unfortunately, we traded the 170 for the Stearman pieces. The people who traded flew the 170 home to Arizona but had an unfortunate encounter with gusty winds at 29 Palms.
I don’t miss polishing but feel I have traded equally as I help ‘sqeegee’ off the gazillion bugs we slaughter everytime we fly the Stearman.
Keep up the lessons and happy tailwinds,
Kathy
Canby, Oregon
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Uh Oh….did the same post…without knowing. Wild place…eh?!
July 24th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Interesting…..Some people are so creative!
I am visiting from Julia’s Hooked on Party. Thanks for sharing!
July 24th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Cool! But not for me. Great post!
August 28th, 2010 at 9:10 am
How much was construction and acquisition, and where was this built???
August 28th, 2010 at 9:16 am
This was an email forward to me, Richard, so I’m sorry I can’t answer your questions.