House Dream Meaning
Dreaming about houses is very common – dreaming about a house can definitely give you a lot of insight into what is currently going on in your life!
What Does it Mean to Dream of a House?
Most often a house in a dream represents your whole being, and rooms within a house represent different aspects of yourself or different emotions or memories that are significant in your waking life.
If you think of yourself as a house, you as a person have many different parts and aspects to your personality and feelings in life.
Here is what each room of a house represents in relation to yourself.
Dreaming of the Kitchen:
The kitchen is often called the heart of a home, and is the center of everything that is happening. Kitchens are what makes everything else come together!
The kitchen is also often a busy place and a lot of work happens in the kitchen! For this reason, dreaming of a kitchen may be related to your career and your life work.
Ask yourself: Are you in a fulfilling career that is central to your happiness and well-being? Or, are you going along in mundane work that doesn’t really make you happy?
Dreaming About The Living Room:
A living room is for living! Dreaming about a living room can give you a lot of clues into what your true feelings are about a situation in your life.
Living rooms are often closely connected with relationships with others – family members and friends.
Dreams About the Bathroom
Bathrooms are often a place where you bathe and wash yourself. It can sometimes be a symbol for emotional release and relief.
There is also water present in a bathroom and water often signifies emotions.
Many people use the phrase “taking care of business” when they talk about using the bathroom, so occasionally this room will appear in our dreams if we have a lot of things happening in our career or business matters.
It can also be a sign of taking care of your physical self and paying attention to your physical needs.
Dreaming about a bathroom is often about releasing emotions and moving on from the past.
Basement:
A basement is your deep subconscious. Truly, it means to go down deep!
Often times a basement is a symbol of our fears and insecurities. The fear of the unknown is a common association with basements.
Attic:
The attic is about your hopes, goals, and aspirations. Are you living the life you imagined? An attic can be a great resource for insight and inspiration. The view from the attic can mean to take a higher perspective in your life.
Outside
Dreaming of being outside of a house means that you are looking at the “big picture”. It can also mean you are concerned about appearances.
Dreaming About the Porch:
A porch is a covered part of the house that typically has no walls. In our dreams, a porch can often be a symbol for shelter or protection while encouraging us to be open and transparent about our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
A porch can also mean that we are open to new opportunities. Since porches are frequently used as gathering places for people to sit and meet, it can also be a symbol for opening up ourselves to develop new friendships and relationships.
Now that we know a little bit about the different rooms of a house, it’s important to think about the house as a symbol.
Common House Dream Symbol Meanings
In addition to thinking of a house in a dream as being about yourself, it’s helpful to think of other common associations with houses we may have.
Houses are Places of Shelter and Protection
We all need shelter to survive. A house can be a place of safety and protection. It can also be a place to hide – especially if the house you dream about has tall fences, heavy curtains, and is like a maze inside!
Thinking about the details of the house can help you understand whether you feel safe and protected, or whether you feel like you may need additional shelter in your life. It is also helpful to think about current things happening in your waking life that may have some bearance on safety, protection, security, and comfort.
Houses Can be a Symbol for Appearance
Many people see houses as a status symbol. A grand castle, a giant mansion, the perfect yard – dreaming about a large fancy house can mean that you want others to perceive you as something grand.
In contrast, a shabby house in a dream could mean that you feel like others do not see you for who you really are.
Is the House in the Dream a Fixer Upper? What Part of Yourself Do You Want to Fix?
Dreaming about making repairs to a house or buying a house that needs repairs can mean there is an aspect of yourself that is neglected. It could mean that you are wanting to change and improve, but are feeling stuck or unsure of what to do about the situation.
Where is this house?
The location of the house can also give us some clues about the meaning of the dream. When you are interpreting your dreams, it is helpful to take into consideration all of the details!
Is the house in a large city? Or is it isolated on the top of a mountain? As you might guess, a house on a hill in the middle of nowhere might mean you are feeling lonely or feeling like you don’t connect well with others.
Dreaming about a house in the city might mean you feel like you need more connection with others, or it could mean you feel like you need some of your own space – all depending on the overall mood and vibe of the dream of course!
Dreaming of a House Can Show You Your Highest Potential
Most dreams about houses can show us what we are capable of being and doing as our highest and best selves. We are the great creators of our lives, and a dreaming about a house can help you understand exactly how to build the life you want.
Types of Houses and Their Meanings
In addition to the basic dream symbolism of a house, we can find there are many different meanings depending on the type of house you dream about.
For example, it’s a lot different to dream of a million dollar beach house with stunning views that a falling down shack in the middle of nowhere.
Let’s talk about the different kinds of houses you might encounter in your dreams and what they mean.
Dream of a Beach House by the Ocean
A beach house is often a place for relaxation and vacation. The ocean usually symbolizes our own emotions and feelings.
To dream of a beach house can mean that you are aspiring for the finer things in life. You may feel like you reaching your dreams or that you are ready to take your life to the next level.
It can also mean that you are looking for a way to escape a current situation in your life. The ocean is a symbol for our feelings and in a dream the state of the ocean will reflect how you currently feel or you want to feel.
Dreaming of a Farm House
A farm house symbolizes everything about family. You may be wishing to settle down and establish your roots somewhere.
Farmhouses can also be a symbol for the simpler things in life. You may wish to minimize and declutter your current environment. You long for the good old days that weren’t complicated.
Dreaming of a Cottage in the Woods
A cottage in the woods in your dream can signify your desire to connect more with nature. You may be trying to avoid something in your life or hide from conflict.
Think of Sleeping Beauty and how the fairies hid her in the cottage to protect her from harm. A cottage is a symbol for coziness and security.
House in the City
A house in the city symbolizes your need to be in the hustle and bustle of every day life. Your friends are co-workers are important to you.
Dreaming of a house in the city often represents your feelings about your career and your current state of mind in your career.
Neglected and Run Down House
If a house in your dreams is neglected and run down, it means you are not taking care of yourself. You are neglecting something that is important to you.
To make repairs on a neglected house means you are trying your best to resolve what is bothering you. If the house stays in a state of disarray it means you need to give attention to your feelings and what you are doing in your life.
Only Seeing the Outside of a House
If you only dream about the exterior of a house and never set foot through the doors, it can mean that you are overly concerned about appearances instead of what’s inside.
You might be afraid to venture in too deep and are worried about what your true feelings about a situation might be.
Gingerbread House
A gingerbread house in a dream can symbolize your desire to nurture your inner child. You may be nostalgic about your childhood times or you may be even thinking about having children of your own.
For more related dream symbols about houses, check out these posts:
Color Meanings in Dreams – The color of the house can often have great significance!
What it Means to Dream About a Door – If you see doors in your dreams, this is a must read!
Glass in Dreams: Another must if you see windows in your dreams!
Gardens in Dreams: If the house you dream about has a garden, this is a good one to read as well.
Do you have a dream about a house you would like to interpret or understand more about? Share your experiences in the comments section below!
