Am I too shallow?
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Anonymous
| I don't think this is horrible, even though it's not lovely. Some better landscaping out front, including some trees, would soften the look. If everything else works for you, I'd go for it. |
Anonymous
| I think what's bothering you is the house lacks symmetry (as someone else mentioned). Go for it. At some point down the line add another bay window to balance the front. Then add a new door. I would also do a bit of andscaping in the front, possibly with dwarf evergreens on either side of entry at the entrance, then in the yard, add some colorful plants. |
Anonymous
Dear Flaunting Friend, Sadly, the shot makes the home appear too small from this distance. It now appears to be the servants' quarters. Can you artistically superimpose the square footage over the home so that the numbers blend into the shot instead of being a distraction? You could then always use that photo for your Christmas cards. just a thought |
Anonymous
| I don't like the exterior either. If it bothers you now, it will really bother you once it's yours. I'd pass. |
Anonymous
| What I can't figure out is how do you go from 4 kids in 1,600 sq ft to THIS - did you win the lottery? Are you daydreaming? Seems strange - |
Anonymous
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OP, you are shallow by definition, just because you worry so much about what people you invite over will think about your house and so obviously trying to buy something that you can flaunt into people's faces. Perhaps, you are also insecure that you need a confirmation from anyone you invite over on how wealthy you seem and how perfectly designed your home is.
This has nothing to do with this home or that. It is just what you are, live with it. If you really care about this so much, why don't you first prepare an inventory of all the people you will be inviting over, go visit their homes or get some idea how much they are making and start from there, to make sure the "embarrassment" that they may take you for someone of a lower class than they are is no longer an issue. |
Anonymous
| I think it's tacky. I would never buy a house like this. Follow your instincts -- you will continue to hate that tacky two story alcove entrance. |
Anonymous
Sorry, but I'd probably think this too, actually. |
Anonymous
Haha, I deserve this, I guess. But in my defense I'll say that I am not trying to flaunt my "wealth" (this is a mcmansion out in the 'burbs, with far larger homes all around), but I guess I want my friends to think that, even though I am buying a mcmansion, at least I bought a relatively tasteful one (oxymoron?). So you're right, I am shallow and insecure. |
Anonymous
| Gotta love that alcove . . . http://csmedia.mris.com/platinum/getmedia?ID=97674634437&LOOT=50000881743 |
Anonymous
It's hideous, OP - assuming this is still not troll-like behavior. All McMansions are just large cookie cutter images. They are indeed vehicles for the nouveau riche to flaunt money. These days, new construction - unless you build on your own, which is VERY expensive - is shoddy. So while these hideous beasts may appear to be well made, they're not. My dad was a builder and master stonemason/bricklayer. He designed and built all the homes we lived in. They were not huge - maybe the largest being 4000 sq. ft. - and all ramblers. absolutely gorgeous and built only with brick and stone That's class, my friend. What you're looking at is NOT tasteful in the least bit. |
Anonymous
| Bland and generic. Sorry OP. |
Anonymous
OP, It's not bad. What don't you like about it? Would you consider asking your friends - more like you - instead of asking here: the mcshack fans 
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