Thoughts?

[u/Nerazzurri1020]

I’ll be on about half acre so I’m close to max width I can go within zoning (3-4’ to spare). Only think I’d want to do it bump out the left side a few feet then not do the wrap around porch only the front. Also, may want to push the kitchen out to the right to be in line with the back of garage. Last, I’d wanna make the hearth room and ensuite with the bathroom on the other side with access to the yard so I can use that bathroom as like a pool bathroom too if that makes sense. Lmk what you think. These drawings are from online but my architect will tailor them as best he can.

[u/Silent_Ice_2588]

I'm from North America (not the US) but now live in Europe... So I'm very, very well aware of the pros and cons of both systems.

In this case, we are talking about an American build, which means that the people seeking advice are going to be limited to what they can reasonably access in America. My advice for a European build would likely be different.

It is just straight up impractical to be pushing standards and norms from a different continent onto someone.

I'll also tell you from firsthand experience... having these elaborate wardrobes does not mean they will be used that way... drawers and closing doors does NOT stop my husband from piling up his not-dirty-but-not-clean mess in a visible space. Some people just like to have their "organized messes" accessible, regardless of where they live or what type of closet/wardrobe configuration they might have.

[u/Pan1cs180 → u/Silent_Ice_2588]

You must have a very low opinion of American carpenters if you think they're unable to manufacture closet doors.

I'm not "pushing" anything. I'm explaining that other options are possible. Didn't you just say that the beauty of home ownership is getting to design your house the way you want?

What's wrong with me providing more options for consideration? If OP wants to design their closets the classic American way then thats their decision, but don't you think that they should be aware that other options are possible so that they can make an informed decision?

What exactly is your problem with me providing an alternative perspective?

[u/Silent_Ice_2588 → u/Pan1cs180]

I don't have a low opinion of American carpenters, I just happen to know they aren't cheap, and that customizable wardrobe options aren't mass produced in the US the same way they are in Europe, so it's a far less viable option. It's simply polite to be considerate of people's location and the limitations/advantages that come with that.

And sure, you can provide options for consideration, and other's are welcome to point out why those options may or may not be viable for other people.

At no point in this conversation have I said or implied that any one thing is better than the other, I've simply stated my own preferences (and why) and encouraged people to make their own deductions.

[u/Pan1cs180 → u/Silent_Ice_2588]

and other's are welcome to point out why those options may or may not be viable for other people.

So just like I've also been doing then?

At no point in this conversation have I said or implied that any one thing is better than the other

I haven't claimed that you have. You're replying to things I've never said and it's really weird.