How old is the house? Where is it? What's the style?

2005

It’s referred to as “European craftsmanship” in Dallas

Its the right floor plan, good size lot, great kitchen- but it’s a bit too ornate for my taste. It has HUGE ceilings in the foyer.

Wait...that house is only 14 years old? And that's all modern trim?

Yes, tons of it throughout much of the home. I’m sure it cost a fortune. But... I’m not crazy about it.

Maybe you could carefully remove some of the most over-the-top focal point trim, i.e. the upper part of fireplace, the upper parts of the doorways but leave ceiling moldings. A talented finishing carpenter could do this but it'll cost you bigtime..

An expense to think about as well: do you have to buy all new furnishings, curtains, rugs to fit the proportions of the house? Are pieces you love too small for the size of this house?

You could also use paint to downplay the molding by painting it the same color as the walls--no contrast. If you have great lighting, interesting art in a style you like, and modern furnishings with dramatic lines, that could work. But I'm also seeing reflected in the mirror some scrolly balcony and then the built-in which reinforces the excessive faux European style.

A fair number of Dilemma posters come to Houzz to ask about making such major changes to a house they just bought, you wonder: why on earth did they buy that house? But usually, they're trying to turn an authentic particular style--say MCM--into a wannabe "farmhouse" or Craftsman when it's anything but. A 14-year old house with all these expensive gee gaws, is a whole other kind of Dilemma. I hope some of the pros will weigh in. Maybe start a Google search for "mixing traditional architecture with modern decor." or something like that. Or keep looking for another house.

That trim screams "Lottery winner!".

It wouldn't scream that if it were 150 years old, but in a new house...

Sorry off topic. Is there a trick to adding photos To a post? I try to add photos but then when I hit post they don’t load. I have tried on three devices with no luck.

Houzz website is wonky. You have to load one picture at a time. Make sure it's a jpeg and then after you upload it, what until it goes from half tone to full color before you hit submit.

Pass This is going to be a money pit to fix unless you are Marie Antoinette. Besides even those 2 storey foyers are passe' and you're not going to be able to fix that.

You're better off looking at the older 70's ranch homes on large lots down there.

Not a Pro.

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I think the first pictures of the moldings are beautiful!

Some of the columns are pretty impressive, the band around the fireplace is a bit much, if it is moulded plaster, could it be scraped off? Since it is everywhere it is almost like a neutral lol. I would probably just do my eclectic style as per usual, accept it as the traditional element in the mix, like an artists loft.

https://www.desiretoinspire.net/2017/06/15/soho-loft/

https://homeworlddesign.com/industrial-style-loft-renovated-new-york-based-fashion-designer/

i can’t seem to find the traditional style columns but I am sure it has been done before, w building conversions.

Only get that house if you don’t mind that trim dictating your decor direction lol

Only word that comes to mind--RUN!

Think again! This one's not for you!

https://maisonetdemeure.com/gallery/photos-salons-classiques-et-traditionnels-inspirants/

Thank you so much for help. I think we will pass on this house. It is too much house for us and way to over the top for my liking. I think it will be challenging for me to make it feel my own. The entry feels like an elaborate hotel lobby.

It lacks the charm I want in a home. We will keep looking.

Whew! That was a close one!

For posting photos, try using JPEG's. Also, you can post just one at a time, so you don't lose a whole post if it doesn't work out....

Glad you decided to pass. That house screams passé. And it would be harder and harder to sell as the years go by, IMO.

You are going to spend a lot of money undoing the traditional detailing.
I would leave this house for someone who WANTS traditional. Keep searching.

Whew! I'm so glad you're passing on the house. Every house a buyer looks at helps on the journey to the right house. This wasn't it.

Every home has a buyer, I’m pretty sure people are still making homes like this here, currently the trend in this city is purple brick.

Where there isn’t a significant item (e.g. fireplace) paint the moulding to match the wall colour. That should calm things down.

As I said..........Ya gotta love Texas. : )

Could be in Staten Island, NY too....

lol.............. just spit wine on the monitor, Diana.

:)

Well you could paint the mouldings, this won"t be popular but why not? It would be alot of work, so make sure!

It’s not as gaudy as trump tower lol glad but u moved on