I like C

Also like C

So we are doing some color blocking

Why?

@PPF. We like it 😊 this was out inspiration home

No extra gable, no stained columns, all same color body.

Yes we took off the extra gable already.. definitely agree there. Yes that is very pretty. We just wanted a little extra something. Just wanted to get other thoughts on where the color block should be. I recognize not everyone likes it 😊🤷🏽‍♀️

this was out inspiration home

Your inspiration is much different than what you are planning.

Hmm.. yes it is different. Inspired not exact. Thank you for you comments though!

I like the wood posts. I like it both white and with the colour block. The colour doesn’t make me like it more...

Quite like the simplicity of the grey in window. Lovey

Seems like what should be a simple facade struggling to achieve a vertical proportion and appear larger and grander than it is.

It’s funny to me that architects are some of the most critical of each other’s work 🤣

How far into the build are you? I would love to see your floor plans but I know you know how exhausting posting them can be lol!

@A S

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5953074/updated-floor-plans-help-with-kitchen-dining-great-room

We are still pretty early. Trying to firm up plans and pick the builder. Some things may still change, i.e. kitchen/bath layout. But here is where we are now.... at least for the first floor.

Oh yes now I remember!!! Oops

Here is another possible exterior. No color blocking, just the mixed brick and hardiplank....

I feel like there’s a lot going on with the exterior and a lot of competing elements. If it was me and it was early enough in the process I would simplify the facade in general. If it’s too late for that I think a single color would help.

I like Option 1! Good Luck, It's a beautiful home :-)

Simplify how @jk atz? Certainly interested to hear thoughts...

I think there are too many competing masses. Here’s an explanation.

Oh ok gotcha... yeah that’s way above my pay grade, lol! Sounds like an entirely new exterior. We are definitely to far for that as that would dictate all new plans. I appreciate the insight though. I actually like the second home you posted and consider the first one to simple for me so looks to be some subjectivity in that. Thank you for taking the time to comment though!

Your inspiration house was very nicely designed. I'm a complete fan.

can you add source info?

@dan1888, I’m sorry I don’t....just a home we saw.

RS, Very nice house.

1. Glad you dropped the extraneous upper gable .

2. Option 3 (stairwell only) would be my color blocking choice, especially if the garage will have same color.

3. Change the two stairwell windows to one large window or paint the light colored trim piece between the two stairwell windows the same color as the window frames so it reads as one large window.

4. Your house won't need both brick and board/batten siding. Pick one. I would choose a solid stucco which would be stunning with the your dark windows and standing seam metal roof choice.