Reddit reviews Small House, Big Style (Better Homes & Gardens)

This is what I meant by you don't seem to have a plan. You have a list of things you like, but it doesn't seem like you're thinking of the space you actually have. Split levels can be very tough and there are relatively few photos on sites like Houzz.

I made a comment to someone else yesterday about the importance of looking through magazines and books. I think magazines are a wash for you because you already have a long list of trends you like. But the book post might be helpful-here is the link. The Lauren Liess book could maybe help you. One of her homes was a split level. This BHG book profiles one split level. Again, split levels are hard to find inspiration on but I think you need to search out homes like yours.