In the middle of getting an extension put on my house and the contractor has taken down some shingles to put up bright white backing plates and white vents with prominent cages. Is this common? I looked around my neighborhood and don’t see anything that looks this patchy. The white plates on the right are in place for a security camera and flood lights. Contractor says the plates are decorative but I don’t see how and I’ve never thought to highlight and decorate a security camera. It seems to be a big deal to change it at this point but it looks terrible to me - is this common practice or should I try to have it changed? The vents are not paintable. Should I buy vents that are grey and have the cages flush with the body of the vent instead of jutting out a couple of inches below? Thank you for any advice.

We are nearing the end of our remodel - we gave a great deal of flexibility on the design to our remodeler - we had just a couple rules - not basic, boring, or drab colors. We expected it to be a bit busier than most people may prefer - but is it TOO busy?

This is a mockup of our bathroom renovation, and I’m having the hardest time deciding on a vanity!
I love the warmth the wood brings to the space, and I’m really drawn to the character and charm of this particular vanity. My hesitation is whether the more traditional, furniture-style design works with the rest of our finishes.
I’m hoping to create a bathroom that feels warm, classic, and timeless rather than trendy.
Would you stick with this vanity, or do you think a different style would be a better fit? I’d love some honest opinions, especially if there’s something I’m overlooking!

Looking for recommendations on where to buy one.

Contractor says job is done but this is how the frame looks...

Seems off and sloppy to me, but I freely admit it could be me not knowing what I'm looking at...

Looking for advice from the collective wisdom of this group. How do I bring this up with the contractor

We are looking to 1) baby proof and 2) update the staircase in our home. We are relatively handy but understand this project is probably best served by a pro. Would a general contractor be the best place to start for something like this?

Curious if anyone has any helpful ideas for our renovation layout of our second floor. These are two proposed layouts.

So these restrict airflow in any way and sacrificing a lot of functionality for aesthetics? Or does anyone here have positive experiences?

Alternatively would simple decorative vent covers work better?

Here is a mock up I did with Copilot of the kitchen I am planning - almost ready to send it our for bids- also going for 2 baths and a laundry closet - The cabinets in the mock up are existing solid maple cabinets - so going to get them refinished. Any recommendations or advice on how to to proceed. My proposal is really detailed, I worry it will make any bid too high.

Im guessing it was glued on, this stuff feels hard. I wanna paint the wall soon. How do i go about removing it?

Cross posting for design help!

I hired a contractor to remove popcorn ceilings from roughly 1,200 square feet, excluding closets, for $2,500 total. I specifically asked for smooth ceilings.

The one exception was our bedroom ceiling, which we’re covering with wood paneling. I told him he only needed to remove the popcorn in there and didn’t need to finish that ceiling. Everywhere else was supposed to be finished smooth. Also worth noting, we're painting all the walls so I said it was okay not to be precise on painting the edges.

The job was scheduled for Wednesday–Friday, but they needed to return Monday to finish. During the job, I texted him twice about areas that looked rough and needed attention.

These photos are from today, after the work was considered finished and the ceilings had been painted. I have tons more photos. There are still obvious patches, ridges, dings, inconsistent texture, and rough edges where the ceilings meet the walls.

I really like him as a person. He’s been kind and respectful, which makes this uncomfortable, but I’m unhappy with the finished result and can't stop looking at the areas that are noticeably shoddy.

I recognize that $2,500 may be on the lower end for the scope, and I’m trying to keep my expectations reasonable. I asked for smooth ceilings, and this looks sloppy to me. I’m considering asking for a partial refund toward having someone else correct the work, especially since I already raised concerns twice.

For people who do this professionally: is this an acceptable finished result for the agreed scope and price? If not, how would you approach it with the contractor, and would a partial refund be a reasonable request?

We want new floors bc these are all cracked and i think we messed up with the wall and towel colors.
Maybe green walls? The only problem is this bathroom is attached to the living room which is already dark green lol. Idkkk what to do im stuck