Torn between these two elevations for our modern transitional home. Would you keep the stone skirt or go all brick?
Looking for the most timeless, clean look. Which one would you choose?

The oval office, Which is the best looking ?

#thewhitehouse

Hi Folks! Anyone have any ideas on how we can adjust this floorplan? We are thinking we want to add on to the entire back half of the house - adding 1500-2000 sq ft of basement (currently there is no basement), and the same sq footage on the main floor and upstairs. We'd like a first floor primary suite, large (huge) kitchen with vaulted ceilings, etc. We will definitely move the stairs to the addition as well. We have no budget and want to have at least 5 bedrooms once complete (4 upstairs for kids/guests, and a primary suite on the main floor). I would love an office too.

The house is on 5 acres and we're hoping to lean into a french country/modern farmhouse vibe

These are the front elevation options, which my designer gave. Which one is looking good n what changes should I go for?

First pic was my bathroom when we bought the house. I want to work with the tile and keep it as well as the pink tub and sink. I am trying to distract from the pink and blue. My friends have nicknamed this the gender reveal bathroom. The second picture is the current bathroom. We thought color drenching blue might work but the shade is all wrong. The last picture is a mock up I made using a color palette I saw on Pinterest and that was very disliked by people in a group I posted it in. I’m at such a loss… I would love suggestions!!!

My style is post modern

As title suggests, I am adding an addition on the left side of the house, but having trouble coming up with the exterior roof line/curb appeal. First photo is current, second is what I’m thinking. Any thoughts? Feedback? Additional suggestions? Creative ideas welcomed. Thanks!

I'm choosing paint colors for a house for the first time ever. My house is very white and sterile at the moment and it's a matte white paint that shows every dusty fingerprint and scuff. I really want a color palette that is soft ocean-y blues with (possibly) a pale sandy beige thrown in once in a while. I have a huge living space that spans three floors and has both north and south facing doors/windows. I also have 4 bedrooms (2 north facing and 2 south facing). The colors I've chosen so far a pretty similar, but I really want to keep things light and airy. The brand/color catalogue I'm using is TitanPro (Portugal) and I've attached the colors I've chosen with some notes. Any input would be appreciated!

A countryside home designed around a strong connection with nature.

The house combines warm red brick, curved terracotta rooflines and generous openings, creating a quiet, grounded character that fits naturally into the rural landscape.

A koi pond, tropical planting and a small garden pavilion extend the living space outdoors, while the surrounding rice fields and distant mountains complete the setting.

Would you live in a house like this?

Alguma sugestão/melhoria no projeto? Pretendo no futuro bater laje, mas por enquanto será telhado mesmo e somente um andar, 4,70 de frente, por 5,70 de comprimento, eu, a esposa e um bebê.

Doing an addition on a home and really stuck on how to portray the front design elements to the architect we’re working with. I know nothing about architectural work and this is my first dive into this sort of thing.

Photo 1 is the current front of house, which I suppose is a mid-century style ranch home, and photo 2 is kind of the vision I am hoping for. Photo 3 is the first draft I received which I don’t think reflects what I’m going for.

Just for insight that front left addition is going to be a bathroom against that street facing exterior wall, and windows we’d like to be on each side of the interior sink/mirror.

From an architects viewpoint, what’s best way to convey these design elements aside from just sending them the AI photo?

Also, any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

A tropical café designed around a lush central garden, with a small water feature creating a natural focal point at the heart of the space.

The interior combines warm terracotta, exposed brick, aged timber, natural stone, and soft ambient lighting. An overhead skylight brings daylight into the garden, while the layered greenery and flowing water create a relaxed atmosphere throughout the café.

The design aims to blur the boundary between architecture and nature, making the garden feel like an integral part of the café rather than simply an interior decoration.

Would you enjoy having coffee in a space like this?

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Hi everyone! We’re really struggling to finalize our main‑floor layout and would LOVE some fresh eyes/creative ideas. We’re trying to make this space feel bigger, brighter, more functional, host‑friendly, and of course — maximize the lake views.

We do have an architect, but before we lock things in, I’d love to see how other people would approach this space.

Key Constraints

• The front entry and bedroom were originally flipped from where they are now to maximize lake views as soon as you walk in. We kept the interior wall because it’s load‑bearing, and we still want a bedroom on this floor.
• The bathroom used to sit in the middle of the living space, taking up prime real estate and blocking lake views. We moved it against the bedroom wall.
  • Shape/size can change, but placement is likely staying.
• There are 2 structural posts that must stay.
  • They can be hidden in walls or left as intentional decorative posts.
• The front‑left stairway (up + down) must stay exactly where it is.
• The basement stair access + winder stairs + hallway must stay.
  • This creates 7–9 ft of hallway that can’t be used for furniture and eats up prime real estate.
  • I’d love ideas on how to create a better pathway to the basement + bathroom + kitchen table area without losing so much usable space
• The main entry stairs are currently in the garage but will become interior.
  • They must connect to the upstairs space above the garage (future bedrooms/bath + hallway to the master) which currently has no access to eachother.
  • Reconfiguring these stairs is possible, but it reduces the already small/odd‑shaped upstairs bedroom.
• There’s a fireplace/chimney bump‑out on the right side (not shown).
  • Fireplace will be removed.
  • Bump‑out could stay if useful (dry bar or other ideas?), I would like to use the fireplace bump out on the 2nd floor for office space but could wall it off on the 1st floor
  • That wall may also be the best spot for a large TV.

What We’d Love to Achieve

• A real entry/mudroom/drop zone (never had one and would love one!)
• Lots of storage
• A large kitchen island with seating
• A kitchen + living layout that actually flows
• A dedicated dining nook/table area OR a cozy high‑top bar area
• A living room that doesn’t feel cramped
• A dry bar/wet bar somewhere on this floor
• A bathroom door that doesn’t open directly into the kitchen/table area
• Maximized lake views + natural light
  • Open to window changes and a taller/wider slider
• A layout that feels bigger, not boxed‑in
• Host‑friendly (no kids yet, maybe someday)

Our Current Thinking (but struggling to make it work)

Entry

• Small mudroom/drop zone + possibly a dry bar when you walk in
• Bedroom door can move
• Storage under stairs + open banister to make the entry feel larger

Kitchen

• Small L‑shaped kitchen on the left (fridge + uppers/lowers)
• Large island in the middle (sink + dishwasher + storage)
• Range wall on the right (oven/stove + uppers/lowers)

Dining Nook

• Table/nook between the two structural posts
• Ideally: passageway behind the nook to the bathroom + basement stairs
• How would you create a better pathway to the basement, bathroom, and around the kitchen table area to avoid needing a double walkway for 7–9 ft of real estate? My thought: straight from basement stairs and somehow eliminate winder if possible→ hallway behind kitchen nook → bathroom → up the side of the nook to the living room. Then wall off the current basement stair opening and use that area for a dry bar/storage/cabinets/stereo equipment.
• Would love to open the banister going upstairs and add an exterior window so people sitting in the nook can still see the lake

Living Room

• Couch + barrel chairs facing the TV on the right wall and/or lake views
• Possibly use the chimney bump‑out for storage or a bar or other ideas? If not, it becomes a flat wall for the TV.
• Hoping to replace the slider with a taller/longer one for more light + views

What I’m Sharing

• The most recent proposed floorplan from our architect
• Photos of the current space
• AI inspo images (not to scale, just the vibe)

What We Need Help With

We’d love ideas on how to rework the flow, reclaim wasted hallway space, maximize lake views, and make the kitchen/living/dining feel cohesive without feeling cramped.

Thank you in advance — we’re stuck and could really use some creative brains!

Designing this concept home named raw_earth. Thoughts?
And if you like it, be sure to vote for me in the link below!

raw_earth

General idea:

Set in the modern Middle East, this concept home was designed with local customs in mind. As most houses have seperate hosting quarter, raw_earth has two formal living rooms. The interior photos are from the ground floor, which is dedicated to formal reception and hosting spaces. The upper floor (four bedrooms) is for personal living spaces.

As soon as you walk through the front door, you're in the entrance hall. The kitchen is right on one side, and the first formal living room is on the other. From there, a long hallway leads further into the house. Tucked away in its own little room on the left side of the hallway is the staircase, which keeps the upstairs out of sight from visitors. At the very end of the hallway, is the second formal living room as a whole extra hosting space. Includes a cloakroom, and guest bathrooms.

The entire house is 5000 square feet (about 460 square metres)

I want to design my balcony. what you think which looks good?

A contemporary house designed around a lush central courtyard, bringing greenery, natural light, and outdoor living into the heart of the home.

The design combines clean architectural forms with warm terracotta surfaces, exposed brick, timber, and generous openings toward the garden. Instead of being treated as a separate outdoor space, the courtyard becomes an integral part of the living experience, connecting the rooms and creating a sense of openness throughout the house.

I like how the architecture stays relatively simple while the garden provides most of the character and atmosphere.

What do you think of this approach to tropical residential design?

OK so the wife and I are going back and forth... this home is being built on the lower niagara river and we're aiming for a coastal, breezy style - Nantucket/cape cod inspired kind of thing. I'm sure we missed the mark in some areas but I like overall how it's coming together.

Now... we have to pick our garage doors and we're struggling with it to a surprising degree. We're looking at either White or Naval (Sherwin Williams color) - both in carriage style. Note only the white can be done with overlay carriage house style, the naval must be in stamped to have it factory painted.

Curious for any opinions!

Thanks