Thanks, cas81611... The Kousa Creek looks pretty good. I agree... don't like the front elevation but the main floor is pretty good. Rooms sizes are already pretty generous so I could possibly cut down some there to add a guest bedroom. To answer some of the other questions, we have 3 kids who are now 9, 8, 2. The build would not happen for 2-3 more years. We would be moving down the street. Climate is South Dakota. We do entertain quite a bit, usually groups of 10-20 including kids. Our current home is a 5 bedroom walkout ranch that we built 5 years ago. We love it, but of course, there are some changes we would make now that we have a third tail-ender child that was not in the original plan. :) DH would like a bit smaller in square footage. Current is 3000 on main. The new lot is .5 acre (current lot is .63 acre). I know I will not get everything on my wish list. :)

It's a taste-specific design. Specific thoughts: - Your windows will be great ... though, as other posters have said, that can make indoor climate control difficult. Even with acreage, you'll also need window coverings ... or this place will feel very exposed, especially after dark. - I don't care for the very plain front or the double front doors. At the very least, I'd look into a stoop so guests could shelter from the weather as they wait for you to open the front door. - Where I would like double doors: on the office. Double glass doors lined up with a hallway window ... and also with double doors out to the deck. - In this looooong hall, things are a loooooong way from one another. Things that aren't convenient in such a lengthy house: walking out the door to work and remembering that you've left your phone on your bedside table ... coming home from work and wanting to drop your shoes in the closet ... turning on the hot water in the master and waiting for it to travel from its garage location. Personally, I'd consider making it into a "T" shape ... that is, keep the living areas as you've laid them out, but put the bedrooms onto the top portion of the "T" ... the master pushed towards the back and the secondary bedrooms pushed towards the front. - I'm iffy about a table on that deck ... it's fairly far from the kitchen, and convenience rules where people actually sit down to eat. - I'd look into a pass-through between the garage and the pantry ... it'd cut down on steps with groceries. - I'd flip the laundry and the two secondary bedrooms ... that is, place the laundry nearer the master bedroom. Perhaps you could open a pocket door between the laundry and the master closet. Even if you can't do that, it'll provide more privacy for the master. - I'd go with one nice-sized bathroom to be shared between the two secondary bedrooms instead of two minimal-sized bathrooms. - I agree with the above posters that the closets in the secondary bedrooms are lacking, as is storage throughout the rest of the house. I'd want to line the office with bookshelves /cabinets at the very least.

The angled wall is not load bearing. I have updated the second photo to include labels for the other areas. Not pictured is a powder, bedroom, master and ensuite bath.

While your thread may be a year old, the importance of choosing the right flooring for your large open floor plan remains timeless. I understand your concern about wood flooring, but considering its timeless appeal and durability, it can still be a viable option. Another consideration could be vinyl flooring singapore, which offers various designs and is known for its versatility and low maintenance. Even though the thread is a year old, it's never too late to gather ideas and make informed decisions for your remodeling project. Wishing you all the best in creating a beautiful and functional space that suits your modern style home!