Love the bones of the house! So so nice!!! I’d paint it white. Above the FP I’d do some ship lap. A lot of the furniture is nice. Just possibly not masculine and warm vibes. So we can try to swap some stuff maybe put em in different rooms if you like. But none of it is terrible at all!! I really love this house

Thanks very much! And I agree, the furniture and look are fine, just not my comfort feel.

I like the space overall, but agree that the waiting room chairs in the living area need to go!

I would also switch out the stools at the island.

I like the turquoise, though, and wouldn't change it (or the rugs). And I like the curtains.

To make it more masculine, you could ditch the throw over the sofa table. If you are capable of keeping the island counter cleared off, that will also make it more masculine. Or you could just put a bunch of half-crushed empty beer cans there -- that would definitely be masculine!

The crushed empty beer can look!😆

Don't really care for the turquoise either (except in a beach house setting). I do like the flooring a lot. Has a nice look. Don't care for the stain on the ceiling beams. I don't think you should paint them the same color as the ceiling. They are a nice feature but the contrast between them and the ceiling is a bit stark now. The furnishing are a bit modern and generic even. Sounds like your style might be a bit more traditional. You might even consider a decor scheme that trends a bit more to the rustic. I'd certainly consider comfortable, overstuffed seating. Its a nice room. Good luck!

Nice furnishings and a great look. Thanks!

I think you need to share with us what your style is and whay did you buy a home already done in a style you don’t like. I think take a way all the stuff you don’t like paint the walls a nice soft gray/ green and then come back with some pics again.To me this is anything but masculine in so many ways I need to know w hat you think of as masculine. This is IMO a beautiful home but if you plan on getting rid of everything what was the point of the purchase.

Get a decorator to help you so you have a total plan before you change anything. The house is great. I love the beams and think they will be fine “as is” once other changes are made. A less modern, more masculine, warmer look should be possible changing paint, some furnishings and accessories.

Its beautiful. I love the turquoise. I sure agree on the living room chairs though, they do have to go. I think changing a lot of the accessories, would help give it a more masculine feel.

Patricia Cromwell. Thanks and good points. It was a model home purchase. Nice furnishings, but not what I’m comfortable with. I would like to make these rooms more my style, whatever that is. The furniture can be used in other rooms.

These are pictures of the house we are leaving and shows the style I’ve grow comfortable with.

I would paint and get rid of the turquoise accents first. Then live with it a bit. That change will make a big difference.

Thanks Sydneyfv! I think you are right.

I personally like the look of your house as it is. It has so much personality. I like the aqua. Though I don't think the chairs are very comfortable, they do go with the modern style. If this is not your style, I agree with Patricia, why did you buy it when you knew it wasn't your style at all? You set yourself up for having this "dilemma". So now, I guess paint over the aqua and the dark beams just like your old house. Make it look as close to our old house as you can replicate. You should know what colors you used there. And get rid of all the furniture in the new house and bring your old furniture with you. Bam! Done.

not a design expert but just from my eye the cabinets are more traditional, the beams and floor add a bit of rustic/or aged home.. The fireplace, furniture are modern. The wall paint reminds me of a beach house LOL. I personally would add surround and make fireplace same style as permanent elements of the home more traditional The paint something neutral and light for a farmhouse look or a bit more color for a traditional look. I think its going to depend on your style. This is a house with great bones but design elements just don't flow. The place is going to look great when you figure out your Style and bring it together JMA

De-turquoisized: Paint, pillows, rug.

Wow! Thanks for this valuable visual!!!

cawaps, you're always so helpful. So much more so than people scolding someone for buying a house and wanted to change it. Everyone who posts here wants to change something in a home they purchased or built. Sheesh!

I'd remove the mantel shelf and lower the TV. Then paint the fireplace a dark color (rest of the walls neutral).

I like it!

The turquoise and the rug would have to go for me as well. I like er612's comment regarding the fireplace and TV. I like Cawaps color idea. I don't mind the curtains. Rug wise I

would do monochrome, something like this: https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-monochrome-texture/Cream/200NCAG01A-609.html or maybe natural jute.

That is a great looking rug. Thanks!

Because apparently I'm trying to avoid doing something else, here is the kitchen, too. The turquoise has a big impact, but it's really not in that many elements, and the rest makes a nice neutral palette for whatever you decide to do.

Thanks for doing this - and I really do appreciate it!

Is there an easy app to use? I realize that you’ve used extensive skills too!

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/visualizer#/active

I didn't actually use anything fancy. I used Benjamin Moore's Personal Color Viewer for the wall paint and the pillows (the app is perfectly happy to paint any object that you define as a surface, even if it is unpaintable in real life). Rugs USA and eSale rugs both have online rug visualizer tools that do the heavy lifting of putting the rug "under" your furniture; you just need to size the rug correctly and rotate it the way you want. I did the table settings in Word--that required a bit more experience and trickery, but the image tools are there if you know where to look.

Wow, thanks so much for your time, and for sharing your tools!

Paint and replace the chairs with a pair of leather chairs. Replace the barstools as well. I would keep the rug for now.

We've been in your home while touring the other builder models! My husband really liked that model, but we decided on the Cassidy Model like they had in Showfield. I love the wood beams and got them in my house, but they are lighter than yours. I'm partial to the colors they used in the Montauk next door to your house, so cawaps colors she posted appeal to me! I'd do what you like and not jump on the band wagon of white and gray unless those colors appeal to you. Congratulations!

I love Cawaps visual.

Thanks love2browse!

Small world. I really like the furnishings and colors in the Montauk, but just wish they’d been in our house.

We will go slow and it won’t be all white. :)

Are we going to be neighbors?

We are looking forward to moving in and joining the community in late February.

Lovely house! Here's an inspiration photo with light warm grey on the walls and blue & gold accents.

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We bought in Richmond, Virginia and just settled about 8 weeks ago. So we won’t be neighbors. We went to visit all the Schell models to help decide on our design selections inside and out. I’m in the early stages of decorating and waiting for new furniture to be delivered!

Love2browse, Enjoy your home in Richmond! I’m sure you will like it.

I’ve copied two of your saves for great room ideas. Good directions to head in, slowly. Thanks.

Rather than 15,000 ideas? Look for an interior designer, be honest about your budget. Paint is rarely the best "first thing to do"/ You consider your furnishings, upholstery, rugs.......etc. You look for a connected feeling throughout the house. A designer can save you mistakes/money and lower stress of decisions. Find a fit, and enjoy the process. Rushing is not necessary, and to decorate in haste is to repent at LEISURE,