I'd lean into the 1970's of it all. That should at least bring some coherence. Right now it is typical 21st century too much of a muchness. Try to get it down to a mere two cladding materials.

Assume an existing house in the last pic with the foamcore model.

You've given your house a new hat. That hat could be removed and put on any house. There is no relationship to the main floor. I also count 6 or 9 different materials in the AI pic, too many.

I love vestibules tiled with their street numbers.

Love the stainless idea! It flows so well.

May I suggest changing out the white hanging lights?

The white color detracts from the beauty of the cabinets and counters.

Hanging small glass globes with a silver metallic cord would look fabulous,

Your kitchen is beautiful, and I agree with the large-format porcelain idea — with flat-panel cabinets and a book-matched counter, fewer grout lines will keep the whole wall looking calm and modern. A warm-white or soft ivory slab would pick up the warmth in the countertop without fighting it, and it will be much easier to wipe down than a mosaic. Before ordering, ask for a full-size sample and check it in place under your under-cabinet lighting, since the color can shift a lot once the lights are on.

Do you need a backsplash? Ours was wallpaper when we moved in, yeah, late-1980s-ish remodel, that we took down and painted the whole kitchen. It has held up very well behind the cooktop.

Your best bet is to get test pots and note how the colors feel during the day and with the lights on. The colors’ effects will be more accurate to compare and then decide.

I guess I’m just clumsy, but I think either a tiled built-in bench or a freestanding stool is much safer than shaving your legs while standing on one foot on a slippery, wet tiled shower floor. If you don’t have space in the shower, I would buy an electric shaver.

@badgergal I have been eyeing the Kohler barre, but think I'm leaning toward something different. @oldsue I've never in my life sat down to shave my legs--never would have occurred to me. I feel like that would be uncomfortable. I have picked a tile for the floor that isn't slippery. It might be less slippery than our current fiberglass tub.

I am no professional, but i had a similar situation. i would not put niche on the control side, will constantly get wet. Currently i have tile corner shelfs, 2, that hold shampoo etc and an additional on control corner also installed a floating bench

I wouldn’t add, as the distance to couches looks tight and may feel too cramped/cluttered. To create interest and balance, hope below helps. Room will benefit by additional lighting and drapery will help fill in the other side.

Not sure floating shelves is the solution for your space.

Here is what your space looks like with a tree and floor lamp.

How about a photo of the opposite side of the room? You want the two sides to look balanced. In other words, not a lot of visually heavy stuff on one side and very little on the other. In general I like the idea of shelves on either side of a fireplace, but you have to have enough room.

Beth, the quiet direction you're leaning toward makes sense to me — that Ijen Blue has a lot of movement, so it should be the feature and the backsplash should stay calm. I'd prop the sample up full-size, in place, and look at it in morning daylight and again with the under-cabinet lights on, since a tile that reads soft white in the store can turn gray or pink next to warm wood. I'd also check the sample against the grout color you plan to use, because that can change the look as much as the tile. If it still looks calm and warm next to both the counters and the wood, I'd trust that over anything bolder.

The tablecloth looks like it's from the summer and not Thanksgiving.

Farmhouse leaf runner.

Word art on the wall - just for Thanksgiving.

You will never get good coverage if you try to paint the light/fan. Make the other changes first and then decide if it needs to be replaced.

I think framing the images will make them larger and a better scale for your wall. Also the light fixture/fan is not doing your room any favors.

A white table and chairs is not a good combination, so painting the wall would help a lot.

Margaret, since the furniture is staying put, four folded towels can stand in for the corners of a new rug. Try the long side parallel to the sectional first, then turn the same rectangle a quarter turn. From the doorway, check which outline catches both chairs without putting a rug edge across your usual walk into the room. Measure that outline before you shop. With a $2,000 ceiling, I’d also check what it costs to return that exact size; sending back a room-size rug can change which of two options is the better buy.

If I’m going for browns, I think that wood is a better choice than paint. Celery is refreshing, and Artifact and Pueblo are interesting.. The Webster Green looks great with red brick, which I really wish that folks would restrain themselves from paining

I really like how divided — in a good way — this year's picks are. Grounded feels like the most livable of the deep colors, especially for kitchen cabinets, and Celery is such a smart lighter counterpoint — fresh without feeling stark like white. Pueblo surprised me too; that soft berry with brown undertones would be cozy in a room with good natural light.

Give us a state and a Planting Zone for your home. That will govern much of what is suggested.

Before you plant anything, take the time to clean the cedar. A gentle wash with the right product will make a world of difference and visually connect your garage to the house.

Clean the roof while you've got the hose out.

Full disclosure: I'm with TruLog Siding, a steel siding manufacturer in Colorado.

Warm white with black windows and a stained wood door is a great farmhouse combo. Here's what I'd watch for on the metal roof accent. Pick the shingle first, then match the metal to the shingle's darkest tone rather than its lightest. A charcoal or dark bronze metal over porch roofs or bump-outs usually ties the black windows and the gray shingle together, where a light gray metal can look washed out next to warm white. Ask your metal supplier for a physical chip, not a screen swatch, and look at it in the east light in the morning and again in the afternoon. A warm white can turn yellow or flat depending on the light. And since it's a new build, check what finish system and fade warranty come with whatever metal you pick. That matters more on dark colors in strong sun.

Deepening the color of the pennisula should get you the look you're after. If wanting more of that modern vibe change out the table and chair set too - not just the lighting. It's a pretty space!

Here's if you replaced the rug and the window seat.

My vote is this one from DIS…and with all the money you save with not doing new counters you can really splurge on great quality lighting and hardware:

You’re trying way too hard to save a buck when you can save many and get a timeless look. And not throw perfectly nice granite into a landfill. But you do you.

When the bubble bursts on Taj Mahal, it is going to be staggering. It is already close to, if not already, a caricature.

I would consider adding lighting or replacing hardware to something more modern and slick. Painting cabinets is just so expensive, but if you have a professional who can do a geat job, I would paint only base cabinets into dark gray and leave upper cabinets white as they are. Two-tone-kitchens are so popular right now.

The couch faces the wall with the TV so there isn’t much more space. Here’s another couple photos to show that the room isn’t that big (we will be replacing the Tv cabinet as well).

Thanks, I appreciate it. The cord is plugged in 36" from the lamp, so pretty close, though it is a place I sometimes walk - at least it's not visible to anyone else.

And, I must confess, if there were a cover for the shoes - a door I had to open every time I took off shoes or put them on - I'd likely have a pile of shoes just outside the cabinet - at least I know myself that well!

At some point, I'll have an electrician out and I'll about moving the light fixture over about 8", that way, I'll move the table over and open up that pathway a bit, and/or give a little more space between the sofa and the fireplace.

Thank you for everything!

That all sounds great then, as long as it works for you that's all that matters. Sit with it for some time ( again!) And see what it feels like whenever the electrician comes out. Your space looks updated and lovely now just from a couple changes !

The app is far less functional than using a browser as well as more difficult to use. I use a browser when on my phone as well.

@la_la Girl Ugh, yeah. We hardly have anything on our bathroom counter, so it's not a huge problem but it would still be better to have a smaller sink and more counter space. I don't understand having sinks so big. And yes, a lot of them look really flat and I'm worried won't drain (and have read reviews for various vanities/sinks about this.) I really love the pullout sink drawer on the vanity I want--we had that in a hotel once and it was so handy and I loved it. I haven't seen any other vanity that has it. I also like the wider drawers on this one. But, it's a plywood base with melamine surfaces, so I'm afraid it's going to look super cheap and fake. I wish they had it for me to see in a store.

I'm trying to find other vanities--trying to stay under $2k but really really want integrated sinks, which might mean not using the counter/sink that comes with a vanity and getting one made instead, which would be maybe $700-$800.

The combination is the most important decision. The shade of black, the size and shape and it’s finish will have a big influence. You’ll probably have a runner, so that will help.

You mentioned green in the shower.

If you want a touch of black.

But is a dark floor like this going to be terrible to keep clean--show water spot, etc?

Based upon your title only, I was ready to say, No Dark Floor! But then I looked at your inspiration picture, and I find it calming and nicely balanced. Not cookie-cutter, not trendy, will stand the test of time. I like it. Really like it.

Do consider that you won't leave the floor "as is". You'l want floor mats to keep your tootsies warm, and water drops, etc. will end up on those mats (because those are the spots where you'll naturally stop /dry off).

It'd be smart to "test the waters" by bringing home a single piece of tile and dropping water, etc. on it to see how it looks.

Beyond the floor, looking at the image, I note that you can't reach a bath towel from the shower. Is this a new build? If so, you probably have the option to flip the window with the towel bar.

I can't make out the glass door's details well, but be sure you don't create a hinged door that'll block your access to the towels.

I also like the dark green towel, as it ties into the dark floor. You could use dark red or dark blue, but definitely go with DARK linens. The floor shouldn't be the lone dark item in the room.

You're thinking about pale green paint? Eh, I think I like the simplicity of the beige walls /beige shower tile straight ahead as you enter the room.

BUT, having said that, I love the image someone else shared late in the thread with the (looks like) handmade green tiles in the shower. If you go with a colored tile, perhaps go with the same color /different tone in the walls.

If you don't want to commit to green shower tiles, I'd suggest the same handmade tile (in beige) instead of the more simple tile in your inspiration picture. It provides more texture and more personality.

A very important detail: I don't see any storage at all in your shower. You need a niche, and you need more than that cutsie little 12x12 we always see in pictures. At a minimum, you want double that little 12x12. All things being equal, I'd like to see it at the right end (opposite the shower head) so it's not the first thing you see upon entering the room; after all, your big squirt-top shampoo bottles and shaving cream aren't the most attractive things in your bathroom, but you do want them to be convenient when you enter the shower.

Where's your trash can? I assume it's over by the toilet, and does that mean behind the wall? That's not the most convenient for a person using the sink.

I wish the sinks were smaller

Sinks plural -- no way. Stick with the one sink (centered) and allow yourself plenty of counterspace /a bank of drawers for each spouse. Storage beats a repetiative water source. What is popular is not always smart -- duplicate sinks are a perfect example.

The faucet seems to be squished in between the sink and the wall, and it looks like it'll be hard to keep clean /will require "flossing", which I hate. Alternates: If you go with an oval sink, you could place a one-hole faucet at the 10:00 or 2:00 position, giving you more space around the faucet. Or you could go with wall-mounted faucets, which mean nothing but clear cabinet when cleaning -- oh, imagine the wash rag just sliding along the countertop.

Also, there is lighting under the vanity - it has a motion sensor = nice for at night

This is a nice feature.
I'd look for a soft green/seaglass tile

Oh, that's a lovely color.

The sinks are big - fwiw we stayed an airbnb for a recent wedding and the master vanity had huge sinks (which i don’t understand since it’s mainly for hand washing/dental care/skin care) but because of that there was no place to set down the hair dryer, cosmetics when using etc - it was truly annoying.

Yep, you're backing up what I said about skipping the duplicate sinks.

This is such a helpful discussion, as I'm considering the same thing! I always thought mixing metals was a design mistake, but the bathtub doors I really like aren't available in the exact same gold finish as the shower and bath fixtures I want.

I'm also hesitant to commit to having all the hardware in Kohler's brass finish, especially since Kohler is more expensive and I'd like the flexibility to change fixtures in the future without having to replace the shower doors.

I'm considering going with chrome for the bathtub doors and accessories, and brass for the plumbing fixtures and lighting. What do you guys think? Does this combination work or tub doors are too close by ? I'd love to hear your opinions on this AI-generated picture!

I’m too OCD for two finishes. I don’t think they would work in such a small space.

Our hallway continues to amuse us as the sun shifts is angle through the year. Here is the latest.

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That fixture IS your hallway decor. Wow. I’m glad you’re moved in and getting everything back to normal. It’s a process, for sure. Big “yay” to the closet.