Interesting discussion....! What I want to know is how to get the balance between 'if you've got nothing nice to say, don't say anything' and honestly telling people what you think and suggest! Also would be great if people posting pics of areas of their homes they would like help with could make sure the area is relatively tidy and free of clutter so we can actually see the area in question without distractions! Doesn't have to be show-home tidy but some of the kitchens that have been posted have every benchtop covered half a metre high in clutter!

Bigreader - re the photo comments. One poster recently just put "floorplan please" as though the concept of a bespoke home design, copyright floorplan and intellectual integrity is non existing.

Bigreader, I also enjoy posting comments having been in the design and development business for many years. Not in that area any more so enjoy sharing a passion and experience in this area so others don't have to always learn through mistakes.

A bit more guidance on the design dilemma form would help us have more information from the get go.

I think it is polite for the poster to at least check back in and respond with thanks and thoughts on the advice offered. While it is great to see the finished results, some projects are really long term so this is not always practical. Some posts do make you think that the houzzer was just thinking out aloud rather than really after feedback....

I would have to agree with Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek - if some of the similar post in design dilemma could be grouped together (change the grouping) to something like eg:

• House renovations
• New homes
• Bathroom renovations
• Interior design

I might help a bit to find areas that are more applicable to the expertise of the person commenting rather than bunching all under design dilemmas.
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