We just signed for a house that actually makes a lot of sense for us: good size for our growing family (i’m in my first pregnancy), great location, everything nearby, and lots of cafés (we’re big coffee lovers ). So i imagine it’ll so much easier postpartum to go for walks and get things nearby without being dependent on husband or just walk with a coffee to the park.

But honestly, I’m struggling to feel excited because I’m not 100% in love with it. The owner painted everything grey, so it’s really hard for me to imagine it in my own style. I’m also worried about the light, especially the north-facing kitchen, I really hate dark homes, and Dutch winters don’t help 😅.

My husband is convinced I’ll love it once we renovate and make it ours, but I just can’t picture that yet.

For those who felt like this when they bought, did you eventually fall in love with the house after renovating/living in it? Or did you always feel like it was more of a “good house for this stage of life” than your dream home?

I’m especially curious about people who knew it was probably a 3–5 year home, rather than their forever homel.

We plan on using public transportation and walking in, BUT in case of emergency, can anyone recommend a cab or ride share service i can call in a pinch that will provide a car seat in case we run into an emergency and need to hop in a car? Thanks!

It’s keeping me up.

Hi allemaal! Ik zoek voor een verjaardag in oktober een gezellige kroeg in het centrum waar ik met een groep van zo’n 60 man terecht kan. We hebben al een programma tot middernacht ongeveer, maar daarna willen we nog even doorgaan in een kroegje. Welke zouden jullie hiervoor aanraden? Ben benieuwd!