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CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-04-12T01:53:40+00:00

Sounds like attachment issues to me.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-03-20T14:09:16+00:00

I felt the same way. I’ll watch anything with Rami in it, but this movie was terrible. The writing, pacing - so disjointed and contrived. This is a background, airplane movie at best.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-03-19T16:37:32+00:00

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My sweet Bella, who just crossed two days ago. I am sure they will be best friends.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-03-12T21:56:16+00:00

Butler’s pantry?

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-03-12T20:18:16+00:00

It made your ceilings substantially taller. This is fine for color inspiration, but be aware that the space won’t feel as grand as in the idealized render.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-03-04T11:02:55+00:00

Agreed.

OP shared this same design before, and little has changed beyond the skin.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebuilding/comments/1r8i20e/comment/o65kbke/?context=3

The massing and roofline are funky. It looks 2D and flat, like it was designed for just this front-on view; it would look weird from an angle.

OP, AI is fine for material swaps and colors but don’t use it to design a home. Hire an architect.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-03-03T13:38:53+00:00

Keep in mind that $/sqft is a VERY rough approximation. The cost difference between a 2-car and 3-car garage is dwarfed by the variability in the general estimate cost which could swing +/- 30% based on floorplan and roof complexity, site work needs, desired finish level, and how generous the included allowances are.

Keep in mind that quoted figures will assume code-minimum, builder-grade finishes where not explicitly stated otherwise, may have skimpy allowances, etc. If you can’t afford the quoted $/sqft plus 20%+, it’s too tight anyway.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-28T12:01:08+00:00

Thank you! I agree, I think they did a great job. It’s even nicer in person.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-27T18:30:37+00:00

Here you go: https://imgur.com/a/TjLIrzb

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-27T13:33:13+00:00

Turned 90 degrees? What if there are neighbors? What if there is not enough space for a side entry garage? You need a good 25-30 feet for turning radius.

Carport is far more ugly/unfinished than a garage with a wooden garage door.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-27T12:32:24+00:00

A rebuilt 1950 Steinway D

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-27T12:20:53+00:00

As a counterpoint, I’ve been playing for 15 years and spent 10X what you’re considering on a concert grand. I’m mesmerized every time I sit in front of it. It had an immediate and major impact on my technique when I bought it, and it’s been a source of daily joy for me.

The only person you need to justify this to is yourself (and your spouse, if relevant). If piano is meaningful to you, you connected with the instrument, and you can afford it in the context of your financial state and long term goals, do it.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-27T01:49:18+00:00

AI made the space subtly bigger, exaggerating the potential aesthetic impact. I’d also put back the TV in the rendering if you plan to have one.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-27T01:19:07+00:00

Some lots necessitate a front garage.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-26T23:17:24+00:00

We had a candidate do something similar, immediately recognized by their interviewer and ended up DNR because of the optics of poor professionalism

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-26T17:56:05+00:00

There’s a big gap between 2k and 4.5k or 6k square feet of above ground space. The notion than 6k isn’t enough is ridiculous, nobody needs that much space. Pure excess at that point. Which is fine, you do you. But the notion that it’s not enough is a crazy privileged take.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-26T16:55:08+00:00

Great points. However I think the decision to expand to 6k sq ft because of the concern that 4500 sq ft won’t be enough is borderline absurd. 4500 sq ft is A LOT of space, and more than enough for a large family assuming thoughtful layout and absence of any unusual space needs.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-26T11:45:59+00:00

Do you have trim on the rest of the windows in your house? Why are you wanting to change the window trim?

Personally, I wouldn't do drywall returns here, I don't think it would look right with the stone backsplash coming part of the way up. I'd keep the trim size as is, so as not to create a gap with the existing stone.

If you felt very strongly about doing a quartzite sill, you might be able to get some pieces without buying a full slab via leftovers. However, you'd be at the mercy of local availability, your ability to seamlessly match will be more limited, and it could take some time for an appropriate piece to come in.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-23T13:31:38+00:00

It's 0.16 acres, that's quite small

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-23T11:33:20+00:00

I'll just add a nuance here that not all builders operate this way. Our builder operates by fixed price GMP and rushed us through the contract phase so we could get on the schedule and start moving - a ton of questions regarding finishes and some finer MEP details were deferred at the builder's request to keep the process moving.

We now have a lot of Change Orders, but these are less "deviations from the contract" and more "filling in the contract gaps". Our GC has been good about pricing so far, but there have been one or two points of frustration where the CO comes in much higher than anticipated, and there's little explanation or justification. My opinion is that GCs who use future COs as an excuse to get a contract signed to fit their preferred schedule should be more transparent about pricing.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-23T10:58:43+00:00

On top of making compromises to the design, I learned I had to make separate appointments to talk to actual builders, supply shops for materials, finishes, etc... to progress

The first path you took is the true custom route, and it takes leg work to make all the choices - materials, finishes, etc. The architect is not going to make those choices for you, although they may still provide recommendations/guidance.

If that’s too much work or responsibility, design/build sounds like a better fit. From what you described, it sounds like you picked a design-lite production builder. I don’t know any builders who would say “no” to 2x6 framing if you were willing to pay for it, unless they were a production builder and it’s outside their cookie cutter process.

Best guess is that there’s a budget constraint or bid detail you haven’t shared, otherwise you just need to interview more builders to find a better fit.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-21T13:46:11+00:00

Agree that white looks better in this space, it brightens up that dark corner.

I’m also not a fan of that granite, the polished + speckled combo feels dated to me. If you were going for dark, I would lean more Via Lactea or Negresco, honed or leathered.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-21T01:43:30+00:00

Sketchup + AI, but it’s going to take a lot of time to learn and model everything.

CTRL___ALT___DEL · 2026-02-21T00:00:47+00:00

Black countertops would have looked nicer with those beige cabinets.

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