The drawings are too small for me to read.

I know...how can I make them bigger and post them?

OK, I got it! :)

Well, I'm not really sure if this is worthwhile or will just be upsetting since these were your final plans, but there isn't much that I really like. The one thing that I was crazy about were the curved stairs, but you changed those. Anyway, I like the open floor plan for the living room, dining area and kitchen.

Things that I would spend some more time examining would be the amount of wasted space in the foyer area compared to your private areas. The house seems as if it were designed to have a "grand" entryway feel, but the use of bifold doors in that foyer is very jarring (I'd absolutely lose those...stat). Also, the different sizes of the double front doors...what was your design philosophy here? That door is centered in the outside space, I see no reason for one door to be a 2'0" and the other to be a 3'0". If you also want the opening to be centered in the foyer space, it could be done without resorting to this option...I think your designer could have done better here. The foyer could be very nice (particularly if you had left that curved staircase), but it robs valuable space from your bedrooms. Which are, IMO, for a house this size all too small.

Also, the intersection of the two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor...way too much action in a small area. I think this area is going to look too busy. Also, again, the bifold doors at the linen closet and broom closet in that hallway...is there a reason why they are in your plan? I haven't seen these in new homes in a long time.

Where do you plan for your W/D to be placed? I didn't see it on the plans. Also, the walk-thru the mudroom, through the foyer, around a corner, into the kitchen with groceries is pretty awkward. It comes back to the fact that the house is designed with a very formal entry, but then there is nothing else about it that feels formal. It is just an interesting take on a design.

Where are you building? Some of the features that are off-putting to me may well be a regional thing.

It looks like the exterior would be lovely. Best of luck with your project. Also, remember that this is just one person's opinion...if the house was designed for you and your lifestyle, that is the most important thing.

Since you've already applied for permits and will begin construction in two weeks, what sort of feedback are you seeking?

Unlike Dixiedoodle, I have seen bifold doors in new construction (usually 3-panel per side, not louvered) but I do share some of her other questions. If it's too late to make any changes, then I'd rather not voice concerns, especially if you're completely happy with the design.

Hey Dixiedoodle: I totally appreciate your comments. :) First off, I live in Ontario, Canada, so probably a lot of regional differences.
Next, this plan has a few more changes that I have not mentioned.
The curved stairs are still up for discussion, I love them but dh thinks otherwise, but there is still time to change that ;)
We have 3 daughters, and their rooms will be in the basement. So on the main floor, there is our room, a den, a craft room and a guest room, so they don't need to be big rooms.
Bi-fold doors are OUT! Believe me, that was one of the first things I changed!
Two doors for the entry has also changed to 1 large door. (didn't quite get the philosophy behind that one either)
Washer/Dryer will be in the basement.
The mudroom is something we wanted. We live in there lol!
We wanted lots of space. Our cabinet maker will be making cubbies with benches for each of us and lots of storage. So when we come in from the garage, I can set my groceries on the benches and then bring them in the kitchen.

Here is the link to the original plan we found on a website, hence all the changes made to it. You can also see a picture of the exterior.

Let me know what you think after hearing my explanations lol :)

Here is a link that might be useful: Original plan