The kids want to me to build them a TV stand for their new flat screen. They found a picture of what they want, and I like the lines and proportion of the piece and have agreed to do it. The piece is a bit long, it looks to be seven feet , so I asked them how long they wanted it. Well they sent me dimensions of 6 feet long, 30 inches high, and 22 inches deep.
Maybe I just being picky, but IMO the depth is way too deep and will destroy the feeling of the piece, changing it from something of grace, to something thats looks like a clunky side table rather than the TV stand I envisioned. I don't want to waste my time and money on something that will end up looking like it was made in junior high shop class.
So should I:
1. Build it like they want it?
2. Fudge a little on their dimensions to make it look better?
3. Try to talk them out of their dimensions unless they have a definite need for such a deep piece of furniture?
4. Just shut up and keep on rowing?
Has anyone else had similar problems when building for someone else, or am I just being overly sensitive?