did a google image search here’s who came up as the architect/ builder — they might say on their webpage/instagram or you could ask them

(and woah that’s a lot of gables)

Too much of everything for sure including gables and stone and weird shutters so much of so much . As for the stone take the pic to a place that sells stone and see what looks the same .Stone slapped on a house does not make it a stone house

Good sleuthing la.la. Girl!

NOT a Craftsman! Not even close. That house has the ick, and in not way compares to the graceful proportions of something like Greene and Greene.

What is that weird roof-thing going on next to the chimney? And why did they add a pagoda-like roof on a rustic-ish, pseudo-craftsman?

Greene and Greene used some nice stone in their designs.

Thank you la_la Girl for the lead on the builder!

I backtracked that. Arcon builds homes in the Lake Kwowee area. That area also has some stone quarry and distribution going on. I'm going to hazard a guess that it might be local stone.

This is a supplier in the area- I don't know if they supply Arcon. The OP would have to contact Arcon to find out. But this supplier seems to have local stone- https://www.quarryandkiln.com

Although, these companies are in SC. If the OP is not there, they might have to source stone closer to them.

Thanks everyone for the replies. I apologize for calling it a craftsman. I am not claiming to love every component of the home, I just wanted to know if somebody would be able to eyeball the stone and tell me what it is. Since there are many opinions on what is wrong with the picture I showed, would anybodyhave helpful inspiration photos that would translate well to our elevation of a new build we are doing? The elevations seem to lean toward a craftsman style, but maybe that would not work best for us. I appreciate helpful ideas and input and will post a photo below.

Recently built or "modern" stone homes are rarely ever solid stone. What you are seeing is very likely a stone veneer that is applied like siding as an accent, not a structural feature. And stone veneer comes in hundreds of styles or variations.

FWIW, my research revealed that Arcon Design Build is located in Bethesda MD and services the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. They can be contacted here:. https://www.arcondesignbuild.net/pages/about-us/

What you are building is basically a too gabled Neo, with wallpaper finishes. https://mcmansionhell.com/101

Thanks everyone for the replies. I apologize for calling it a craftsman. I am not claiming to love every component of the home, I just wanted to know if somebody would be able to eyeball the stone and tell me what it is. Since there are many opinions on what is wrong with the picture I showed, would anybodyhave helpful inspiration photos that would translate well to our elevation of a new build we are doing? The elevations seem to lean toward a craftsman style, but maybe that would not work best for us. I appreciate helpful ideas and input and will post a photo below. We are in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area

Thanks for the article it is very helpfil

We also are landlocked, so the garage unfortunately has to be more prominent like it is. I see that it is a proportion problem per that McMansion article

What do the other sides of the house look like? Any stone on those sides?

It looks like you have vertical siding, brick, and stone in your elevation. If it were my home, I'd narrow down to 2 or ideally 1. I think a home with one exterior (be it brick, stone, or siding) looks more cohesive and can be very stately and attractive.

It also looks like you have a stone veneer at the bottom of some walls (not sure that that's called) that goes up to the bottom of the windows or higher. While I have some fondness for that look as it reminds me of my dad, whose pants were worn progressively higher as he got older, most of the folks here have recommended that the brick (or stone or whatever) be placed only high enough to look like it's part of the foundation or to cover the concrete foundation. Hoping a pro will clarify my clunky description.

All brick rough mockup.

Mark I am requesting elevations of the other sides

Do not mix brick and stone on your home. It's visually too much to take in.

You can mix siding and stone, stucco and stone, shingles and stone, but not brick and stone.

Most stone is veneer. Here's a good source.

https://www.eldoradostone.com/types/stone/

https://www.plygem.com/stone/veneer/

I agree one material, maybe two. Material changes should always be on inside corners not outside corners. Don’t mix stone and brick. If you want brick put in brick walkways and garden walls. Simplify the exterior - try to remove two major elements and see what you think.

You facade has three different sidings, roofs on the first floor which look different from the main roof, plus decorative trim in the gables. That's just way too much IMO. I'd get rid of the trim in the gables, stick to no more than 2 different siding --- and keep them the same color. I'd make sure any trim is not much different from the siding.

The more different materials you have on your house the more the local lumber yard is able to send customers over to see what they look like on a house. Stay away from calico decoration.

I greatly appreciate everyone taking the time to respond and give feedback here!! This is incredibly helpful and we hear you loud and clear (and get what you are saying with the less-is-more approach). I am hoping to have side and back elevations in the next week. Thank you! If anyone else has anything more to add beyond what has been said, keep it coming. Probably should get rid of that one small window that’s higher than all the others on second floor, no? And what does everyone think about the dormer above the garage? Is it a good thing or a bad thing?

The gable window? It’s fine. The gable ornaments have to go, or if you want that rustic/ craftsman look you need to lean into it with all the details.

Such good advice already - my vote is always a simple home with a disciplined facade and gorgeous lush landscaping designed by a pro

Maybe if the stone were a light color to begin with and not so much texture when installed it would not feel so heavy. It just feels like too much stone and brick in your renderings.

Stone and brick -- really anything heavy, are best sourced locally as they are expensive to ship. Spend some time at your local supply yards, and you can ask for locations where the material is already installed so you can see what it will look like.

If you are interested in others opinions, suggest starting a new thread and attach your floor plans and elevations.

Fieldstone, and fieldstone veneer.