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45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Painting red brick houses grey.

It stabs at my heart. And my eyes.

vinylrain , Brett Sayles Report

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Randolph Croft 2 years ago (edited)

Living in a large Canadian city where the first 'permanent' houses were made from locally made bricks, I'd like to point out that some clays used in inexpensive (single-fired) bricks can be very susceptible to frost cracking - winter, obviously. They're porous, absorb a fair bit of water, and in the frosty morning, little bits break off. Paint is just a 'sealant' and coloured all-weather paint is cheaper than specialty sealers. It's called 'SPALLING' I think.

233points

Meh, I have a ‘Safari’ style bedroom and I love it. Lots of plants, rattan (some old), one wall with a safari print wallpaper, wooden map on the wall, globe, animal lampshade etc etc. I don’t care if it goes out of fashion (was it ever in fashion? I don’t know) but I’ll always love it. If you love it and it’s your home, your safe cosy space why does it matter if it’s so called old fashioned? I mean unless your trying to sell it in the future I guess. But I live for what makes me happy in the now

pelicannpie Report

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350points

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Kendra Miller 2 years ago

It's lovely when a home is a reflection of the owner. Your unique touches give it character versus it looking like a hotel room.

114points

If you’re not an expert on home design, it can be hard to determine what trends aren’t working anymore or what will be outdated soon. We can all tell that the popcorn ceilings and wood paneling at our grandparents’ home does not look cutting edge anymore, but when it comes to homes that were designed in the last decade or two, it might not be as easy to discern what needs a makeover from what could be featured in Architectural Digest. So if you need a little help from a home and design expert, we consulted this article about “How to Change Home Decor to Avoid Looking Dated” by Sacha Strebe.

Sacha’s first tip before getting down to the nitty gritty of designing your home is figure out your personal style first. “The key is to determine your personal style fundamentals first, then build on them,” she explains. Next, Sacha notes that having a flexible color theme as the base is also important. Many people assume that this means to pick neutral colors, but apparently, it’s actually about having a combination of warm and cool colors. “Once you settle on a preference, sticking to that constant color theme throughout your home should prevent it from looking dated too quickly and ensure it survives the seasonal trends,” Sacha says. “It's the perfect backdrop to feature period pieces, so you can still have fun with timely styles.”

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand I've noticed a lot of modern renovated houses, espcially thr higher price ones, all look like laboratories inside- stainless steel, white and grey, hard edges. And not just in the kitchen, all the rooms. How can you relax and feel comfortable in a house like that?

Thestolenone , Max Vakhtbovych Report

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347points

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Leslie (they/them) 2 years ago

I know!! It can hardly make a house feel like a home 😤

80points

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Love, Live, Laugh stencilled on the wall

LJCMOB , Amina Ebrahim Report

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340points

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Caroline Nagel 2 years ago

Hate it. With a passion.

205points

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Fake grass. Please, please, let the fake grass be a passing trend. I understand it’s a faff to keep a lawn, but people hosing their dog s**t off their plastic “garden”… the world does not need more plastic.

itsnobigthing , Arya Satria Report

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325points

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Erica Ventura 2 years ago

Well, in my drought stricken California, it's better than real grass. But I agree, it's ugly and soulless. I'd rather see low water landscaping than AstroTurf.

161points

A fresh paint job can also keep your home from looking outdated. This does not need to be white by any means, but painting your walls is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to update a room. So whether you choose to embark on the project yourself or hire a professional, Sacha notes that you can’t go wrong with a new coat of paint. One thing to avoid to keep your home from becoming dated is a themed room. Sacha warns not to commit an entire room to one particular theme that you may not love in 5 years, but rather, throw in some accents of that theme that can be replaced later down the line if you no longer feel connected to them.

Next, Sacha recommends utilizing layers in your spaces. “It creates a diverse space that keeps the eye moving,” she writes. So add that rug, that painting, those throw pillows or that cozy blanket on top of a chair! They can always be moved around or changed over time, but they keep your home cozy and more interesting. Sacha also notes that it is wise to declutter the items in each space of your home a few times a year. We tend to accumulate, but it’s important to also purge the things we no longer need or that might be dating our homes.

Open plan kitchen/living/diners. Eventually people will start to realise that they sometimes need to get away from the rest of the family for an hour or so.

Southern-Ad379 Report

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274points

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a fruity dream of delusion 2 years ago

ugh, this exactly. i love my home, but i’ve always wished there were a *few* more walls.. the common area is too open but my bedroom is too lonely- so i just sit with my headphones on

71points

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand People mounting TVs above fireplaces or so high that they end up closer to the ceiling than the floor. After a decade of that s**t, their necks will be thanking them

ZiggyThePanda , Mary Ann Wooten Report

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271points

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Kharyss 2 years ago

Might help counteract staring down at their phones all day though.

197points

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand I hope avocado suites in carpeted bathrooms make a return, that way I won't have to redecorate my horrendous downstairs bog.

swoticus , @BBCRadioWales Report

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248points

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Kendra Miller 2 years ago

Perhaps introduce it to visitors as your retro bathroom versus bog. It can be a cool experience to be transported back in time through time capsule rooms. Though perhaps the carpet in the bathroom is to historically accurate and should be ripped out for sanitary reasons.

90points

HarassedGrandad , Jean van der Meulen Report

If you want to keep your home from becoming outdated, it’s important to be willing to embrace change. You can absolutely cling to the design you chose a decade ago when you first moved in if you still love it, but if you are looking to update your living space, change can be a good thing. “If you're open to change, you can adapt your home quickly to embrace newness as it arrives and find a way to intersperse it,” Sacha writes. “It can be simple things like changing your cushions, giving your living room a lift with some new artwork, or updating the hardware in your bathroom to bring it from drab to fab.” But if you do plan to be making changes often, keep in mind that you may need to have a running budget for these updates. If you set a little aside every now and then, you’ll be prepared to fund a fresher version of your home without breaking the bank.

#10

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand More bathrooms than bedrooms is a weird one that will seem like a waste of space eventually

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246points

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Ba-Na-Na 2 years ago

THIS!!!! even when there are people over, do like 10 people ever need the bathroom-at the same time?

85points

#11

I worked with a lady in like 2009 ish who spent THOUSANDS on upgrading her house to have Apple ports built into the walls and integrated speaker systems. That's all I can think about. What an absolute waste and also f**k apple

anon Report

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235points

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Livingroom Panda 2 years ago

ANDROID! ANDROID! continues chanting

180points

#12

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand High density new builds.

I mean seriously - every single one in this area are crammed together, with tiny gardens, no parking, narrow access roads.

And then you go inside, and find the rooms only look spacious because the houses have 3/4 size furniture in it, or no furniture at all.

All the rooms you could want, just less square feet than ever.

Just a recipe for future slums.

sobrique , Miten Patel Report

Final score:

231points

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Kendra Miller 2 years ago

I think this is actually the ideal if done right. High quality sound proofing between all units. First floor restaurant and other business. Right across the street a daycare, park, grocery store and public transportation. Within a short train ride, schools, hospital, community center etc. Aka the 15 minute city.

138points

If you’re wondering what the experts say about which home design trends are reaching the end of their lifetimes in 2022, we’ll fill you in. We consulted an article that Sydney Meister wrote for PureWow noting trends designers are ditching in 2023, so I can pretend like I actually know anything at all about interior design. One trend that’s apparently seen better days is stacked floating shelves. What will be replacing these shelves is long linear shelving, according to interior designer Katelyn Fuller. “While I love a good floating shelf, I think that the stacked shelves in the kitchen are going to be completely out [in 2023],” she said in a TikTok. “[The long linear shelves are] still [kind of a] floating shelf, but instead of doing multiple shelves, [you’re] just doing one shelf all along the wall, which makes the space seem so much bigger.”

#13

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Kitchen sinks without draining areas. Super instagrammable and super annoying. Where do you put your wet dishes??

mainzelmaennchen , Andrea Davis Report

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218points

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D Peterson 2 years ago

You go to the store & buy a drain rack to sit beside the sink. Another thing to spend money on, looks awful, & where do you store it when you aren't using it.

105points

#14

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Geometric designs. Clinical white and grey everything. Words. What is it with words? In the bathroom: SOAK. In the bedroom: SLEEP. What goes in the bog? I also have a special hatred for decor with whimsical phrases or prose. Humourous house rules. Kitchen opening hours. I just can't hack it, it makes me cringe hard. Oh and don't get me started on f*****g bunting.

marmighty , Tim Mossholder Report

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215points

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JayhawkJoey 2 years ago

Live, laugh, love, yo.

86points

#15

Absurdly high prices and shitty build quality. Oh no wait, those will still be around...

gruffffalo Report

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214points

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a fruity dream of delusion 2 years ago

and they’ll just get higher.. i love being gen z 😻😻😿😿

47points

According to Katelyn, olive trees in the home are going to be less trendy in 2023 as well. “I have yet to see one well-produced faux olive tree. They all look extremely fake and bare to me,” she explained in a video. “I try to steer clear of oversaturated decorating [trends], and all olive trees have become that way.” On the other hand, Katelyn believes red oak trees will be on the rise. “To me, they're a little bit more unique, and since they're not so widely used, it makes [the piece] feel more interesting,” she explains. “If you're looking for a corner filler or a [textured] tree to add to your house, these [are the way to go].”

#16

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Open plan. With the rise in heating bills we'll all go for 'cosy' and want a nice tiny room where we can all huddle around the one electric fire we can afford.

AF_II , Mike Gattorna Report

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204points

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Performingyak 2 years ago (edited)

Guess this one depends on the climate in which you live. Open plan is perfect for the places I've lived in in Australia.

116points

#17

I live in the west as a contractor. The amount of rich people that want to put reclaimed barn wood up on the interior of their home without considering that it is covered in horse p**s and s**t it too damn high.

Float_team Report

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196points

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Jaguarundi 2 years ago

I can just imagine the odor on a warm summer day after a soaking rain.

67points

#18

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Crushed velvet and fake diamonds on everything, absolutely hideous

Viviaana , Ifrah Akhter Report

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193points

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Kat Min 2 years ago

I love crushed velvet and I have always loved it, ever sinceI first laid eyes on it in the 80s. Fck you, trends! I love it! *makes raspberry sound*

133points

Another trend Katelyn believes is reaching the end of its lifespan is the colorful plaster accent wall. Apparently this trend spread rapidly during the onset of the pandemic, as many of us were grasping for any excitement or joy we could possibly find, but their time in the limelight has come to an end. “Something about the texture on the bright plaster walls really shows contrast,” designer Nick Lewis explains in a TikTok. “[The look is] sort of gives a '90s textured wall that I think will look really dated very soon.” To replace this trend, Nick wants to see muted panel mouldings, that are the same color as a wall’s paint, become popular. “[They're a great way to add texture to a wall. Light plays off the panels in really interesting ways and can make your home feel really luxurious.”

#19

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand I’m gonna go against the grain and say that I quite like the upsurge of grey as a neutral! Wouldn’t have the whole house or room in it, but as one neutral colour I much prefer the cooler tone of grey to magnolia or cream. I chose a grey living room carpet (walls are white) and a black settee and everything else is just … a hodgepodge really lol. I needed one plain ‘colour’ (or lack of) to offset everything else! And I find brown and its variations a bit depressing

KatVanWall , Vecislavas Popa Report

Final score:

189points

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Erica Ventura 2 years ago

My house walls are all grey (rental so we're not repainting) and it's worked out. I have a yellow, cream and grey rug with bright throw pillows and lots of plants. Red and yellow kimono hanging on the wall. It can be a good neutral.

70points

#20

I've got a 1930s semi, with separate living room, kitchen and dining room. Would never want open plan. I like to be able to close doors on mess

Fatbeau Report

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180points

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karl briggs 2 years ago

I count this as the 03rd time open plan has been mentioned?

66points

#21

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Those chairs with the lion head door knocker on the back…

Leclairage , www.ebay.co.uk Report

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143points

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Erica Ventura 2 years ago

I had never seen one until the photo above. Never knew it was a thing. You're right, they are pretty stupid looking.

271points

At the end of the day, design is subjective, and you should stand by what makes you feel cozy and comfortable in your home. But if you just don’t know where to start when decorating your humble abode, you might want to take this list into consideration. Keep upvoting the responses featuring trends you wish would die out as well, and feel free to share your hot takes about current home trends in the comments below. Then if you want to check out Bored Panda’s last article on this same topic, look no further than right here.

#22

Stone gardens. You lose the cooling effect of vegetation in the summer, bees are dying and most stone gardens just look ugly. Sorry, not sorry.

Knoppynator Report

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134points

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Monika 2 years ago

It really depends. In drought-stricken areas, a stone garden may be a better option to conserve water. However, if you really want plants, some succulents could be nice I guess

132points

Aww but Eww 2 years ago

I live in Fuerteventura and not much really grows here except stones... so, most have rock gardens! 🤷🏼‍♀️

13points

Ivanh 2 years ago

Great in drought areas as a ground cover to stop erosion

16points

Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago

Also, may help protect in case of a wildfire.

4points

Winchester Salem Randolph 2 years ago

I live in a very dry desert type area this is why we have rocks in our yard instead of grass.

13points

darqemm 2 years ago

I refuse to waste water sustaining grass in Dallas, Texas. Terrible waste of resources.

10points

Mary Elliott 2 years ago (edited)

Planting water-hungry gardens full of non-native plants in areas that are either drought stricken, desertifying, or already deserts, is spectacularly selfish. Stone keeps the ground cooler and holds moisture in the ground. Wild bees and other pollinators are adapted to the climate. Honey bees are an invasive non-native species, and the issues affecting them have little to do with stone gardens. Educate yourself. It's important to plant wisely to help insect populations, but naively throwing water-hungry plants w***y-nilly into the landscape is not how you should do that.

10points

GMc 2 years ago

Go with a "Japanese Water Garden". Mostly stone but with some green and ponds / fountains. So much easier to maintain than grass and less water. Or just actually grow stuff besides grass. However a lot of communities in Canada / US have issues with this.

9points

RandomPanda648 2 years ago

Growing stuff however uses up water and some places don't have enough water period, let alone water to grow plants and grass. Water is becoming more and more hard to come by in the summer in a lot of places

1point

jeff adams 2 years ago

In this trailer park where I live, management would love to see the whole place covered in pea gravel.

9points

Elizabeth Treece 2 years ago

Stone gardens take way more maintenance than people realize unless you live in a desert. Weeds are forever coming up between the stones. The plastic sheeting put down to stop that survives until the native critters dig through it in enough places or 2 duststorms coat the stones.. Also if you are in a desert for goodness sake use light colored stones. Dark lava rocks on the hill down from employee parking makes this an awful path to your car in summer.

5points

Mary Kelly 2 years ago

they can look very appropriate in the dessert...and the japanese do it in a very timeless manner...

3points

Jess DeBritt 2 years ago

I like stone gardens with desert plants

3points

Anon Ymous 2 years ago

I'll say it again, figure out which plants are native to your area because they won't require extra water

2points

Natalie H 2 years ago

Yes, cacti and succulents combined with strategically placed rocks (and even driftwood) can make a beautiful desert garden! 🌵

1point

Max Fox 2 years ago

The garden should match the native habitats. Stone gardens are appropriate for desert and rocky areas.

1point

Hannah H 2 years ago

Grass does nothing for the bees. If you want to use that space for them then plant clover which, as a bonus, also uses less water. You can also plant a stone garden and include some drought tolerant bushes or trees.

1point

Martin John 2 years ago

Couldn't wait to get rid of the river rock as the base of my front landscaping when I first bought my house. Gave me flashbacks to falling in the pea gravel at recess and was just ANOTHER source of heat in the summer (my house is brick and faces south/south west so keeping it cool in the summer can be a challenge!)

1point

Another Fool on the Hill 2 years ago

There are cities in Germany where it's illegal to build stone garden, due to climate change.

1point

Stephanie Longo 1 month ago

I've never herd of a stone garden but when I lived in the desert, we had a rock garden which had local plants growing out of the pockets.

0points

Stephanie Longo 1 month ago

Heard* stupid auto correct

0points

SkekVi 1 year ago

stone gardens are for the desert. and they're badly needed here. i think people should have rewilded yards that mimic whatever the biome is supposed to be. it'd be better for the environment too and easy to care for.

0points

Debs 1 year ago

Rock gardens with succulents interspersed.....very soothing. Also zen gardens. 😎✌

0points

GayBoi 2 years ago

The social aspect of having a stone garden appears to me. If everything is stone, you don't have to worry about mowing the lawn so your house doesn't look disgusting and abandoned compared to all of the other neat and clean lawns. However, grass, flowers, and other things you don't see in stone gardens are beautiful and useful for animals as well as the environment, as long as you take care of it correctly.

0points

RandomPanda648 2 years ago

Sometimes there is no correct way to grow flowers and grass because there just isn't enough water

1point

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#23

Not on houses but the little f*****g balconies on large apartment buildings.

Not real balconies, the ones just for show.

In 10 years they're going to be ugly as s**t and in need of repair, and nobody will want to keep them.

Final score:

133points

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jeff adams 2 years ago

If you ain"t the Pope, you don"t need one of these.

48points

#24

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Funny how things change isn’t it? I saw a house on Right Move recently which just screamed 1990s. The living room had that half wallpaper half painted style with a wallpaper border at the ceiling. The bathroom tiles with one random one with a flower design on and coloured bathroom suite ….

As for modern styles … those bloody obnoxious wall stencils can get in the bin. Live, Laugh, Love and all that bollocks. Everything seems to be bright white and grey and those geometric kitchen lights …

Firebrand777 , Max Vakhtbovych Report

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129points

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waddles 2 years ago

Die, Cry, Hate

110points

#25

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Actually owning a house, so last decade.

RedsonOfKyrypton , Maria Ziegler Report

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127points

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Livingroom Panda 2 years ago

oof

58points

Ohtherewearethen , Jonathan Borba Report

#26

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand I'm sick of bloody bulbs everywhere. I've got a smallish kitchen and there are seven bulbs in there, with three different types of bulb and fitting. It's completely unnecessary and such a ballache. Rather than buying a box of generic bulbs to replace each one as it goes I have to buy and store boxes of all different types of bulbs and remember which ones go where.

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124points

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Andy Saputo 2 years ago

High quality LED bulbs?

36points

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#27

Astroturf in the garden is a horrifying trend

Final score:

124points

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oktopus 2 years ago

Sounds like a rainwater management nightmare as well.

39points

#28

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Grey everything. Grey windows, grey doors, grey kitchens, all of it. Dont quite understand why everything has to be grey these days.

Needlessly cladding perfectly fine properties with fake wood. Costs thousands, literally serves no purpose and looks dumb as f**k. As if we're supposed to believe your 1950s townhouse was supposed to have 'oak' cladding on it.

One I hope goes, but probably wont - mounting sockets half way up the wall to allow wall mounting of certain gadgets/tvs... no... just please no, I would rather go to the additional expense and effort to have to hide cables on the off chance I utilise it, than have these butt ugly mains sockets everywhere at eye level.

AllRedLine , Max Vakhtbovych Report

Final score:

114points

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Jake B 2 years ago

I hate grey. I live in US PNW. Grey is super depressing.

50points

#29

Not sure about specific things but my local area (West Sussex) has been covered in housing projects the past decade and there is practically no character in any of them. Just endless identical copy and paste boxes with tiny gardens and giant roofs that are designed to be turned into loft conversions in the future. There have been so many indentical developments across the county that I can tell which developer has built them from the house designs alone. The only differences I can see between the "affordable" and "premium" houses in the developments is that the premium ones come with some kind of cladding and occasionally with the extension already built in. They all get built in ~6 months with the exact same timber framing and breeze block construction and all the landscaping appears to be a case of how many meters of grass and homebase plants can we squeeze in in the week before the owner moves in. I'd be genuinely astonished if they maintain value anywhere near as long as the 80s/90s housing developments that are already here.

StonkDreamer Report

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111points

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Timmy Pillinger 2 years ago

1950s Council House here. Will be around long after new builds.

38points

#30

I think a housing trend that will go out of style quite soon will be being able to afford your energy bill.

mightysmiter19 Report

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108points

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Timmy Pillinger 2 years ago

Being mid-terrace has never seemed so good - only three sides to lose heart from.

21points

#31

“Look at my house” lights. Big flashy lights that people shine on their houses to show them off overnight.

unclecatstain Report

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100points

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LazyPanda 2 years ago

Is this maybe also to deter burglars?

94points

#32

Taking out the wall between the house and conservatory so there's no barrier, meaning you can't shut the door on the icebox room in winter or the blazing hot oven room in summer.

And in the same vein replacing external walls with glass and knocking down internal walls. We do not have the climate for these arrangements!

SydneyTeacake Report

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97points

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Bored koala 2 years ago

*googling conservatory*

76points

#33

Literally anything new build. Every single house is built like there's just one 25 year old man living there.

Also, open plan. Good luck heating your 350 sq ft living room with your single modern column radiator pumping out 2500 BTUs.

anon Report

Final score:

92points

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Pheebs 2 years ago

Open floor plans work better for warm-climate houses. My house would be awful if the “public” spaces weren’t open.

49points

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#34

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand That trend of glueing strips of MDF to the wall as panelling and painting the whole thing in a safe sage green or disappointing blue. It’ll be a right s**t to get off, too.

anon , FWStudio Report

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84points

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GMc 2 years ago

How about just banning MDF as a whole regardless of colour.

40points

#35

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand I’ll die on this hill: Bifold doors. Looks amazing in a magazine. However, if you have kids, sticky awful kids, they just become a wash of hand prints. It’s not energy efficient having a whole wall of windows. In the right kind of extension it works, but I’ve seen so many of these open plan diner things where you can’t open a window by the oven or release cooking smells - only a door - as they’ve gone all across the back. Prob fab for the 3 days of great weather you also happen to host a bbq this country gets, but it seems a design trend for a different climate.

Deep pile carpet can go do one as well. We inherited this on our staircase, and you can’t walk on it with a pair of socks without leaving a little trail of lint. Have to Hoover way more often.

han_reddits , Packers Australia Report

Final score:

80points

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Ivanh 2 years ago

Guess it depends where you live. I have them here in Australia and they are brilliant. Leads out onto my deck, dog comes in and out as he pleases as do the kid's. Ours are triple glazed so quite thermaly efficient.

55points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#36

Square toilets, sinks and baths. They look s**t, are so uncomfortable to sit on/lie in, but everyone has them.

Disastrous-Ad8604 Report

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79points

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Luna Crow 2 years ago

Haven't seen a square toilet or bath yet, but what about all these modern bathrooms that have NO bath at all? Sure, the walk in showers look sleek and are efficient, but what about when you need a soak?

50points

#37

I reckon all the pinterest pirates doing the geometric patterns with tape and paint samples. Which somehow then seems to make it into the metro newspaper as a "hack".

rosielemon Report

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76points

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Bex 2 years ago

And the shapes will still show when you paint over it unless you sand it perfectly, wallpaper, or re-drywall.

18points

#38

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand literally everything - that's how fashion works

jibbit , Spacejoy Report

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75points

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Kendra Miller 2 years ago

Also fashion is inspired by past fashion fads. So just do what you like, if it's not in fashion, it might be soon in a couple of years.

34points

#39

I hate this grey look, my wife started buying crushed velvet furniture and mirrored tables etc. I hate it

TheNotSpecialOne Report

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68points

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Kendra Miller 2 years ago

oOoOO especially the mirrored tables. I do not have kids, but I am so not wasting my life trying to keep that looking perfectly clean. I may not be a kid, but I have fingerprints too.

49points

#40

Shiny red kitchens. I’m sorry, red kitchen lovers, but strong colours are best reserved for walls, IMO, where they can be easily changed at minimal cost.

itsnobigthing Report

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68points

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Monika 2 years ago (edited)

Hmm, red kitchens do give off the "50's to 60's retro" vibe though

39points

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#41

Apparently wrapping kitchen countertops in Vinyl is a thing now... Seen mainly on TikTok...

Don't have to worry too much about it looking dated in the next decade or so, seeing as it will never last that long before peeling..

mattling9 Report

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66points

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Candy Cane 2 years ago

I know some cpuntertop wrapping is just a temp 'upgrade' to rental properties where you can't actually change things. It might also be good for very old, cheap laminate countertops as a quick fix until you can afford new ones. Not sure its *meant* to stay on for decades.

47points

#42

Probably the radiator, because no point in having it if we can’t afford to heat the f*****g thing

ManyWrongdoer9365 Report

Final score:

61points

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jeff adams 2 years ago

Lay it on its side and put logs or furniture on it....

17points

#43

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand I worked in the flooring trade the last 20 years or so and have seen a lot come and go. Chocolate brown was popular for a while. Greys / silvers, aubergine, striped stair cases. I always advised against these things. I had a lot of customers come back after a few years, ripping up the chocolate brown to replace with silver etc....

rygza , henry perks Report

Final score:

53points

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jeff adams 2 years ago

What fresh design Hell is this??

32points

#44

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand I think we are past peak lights on ropes now.

elbapo , Magi Dobreva Report

Final score:

51points

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Luna Crow 2 years ago

Nope, disagree on this one. I adore antique swag lights! And prefer pretty much any kind of lighting that's not coming directly downward from the ceiling

63points

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#45

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Terrazzo, brass, house plants & ply will be done soon. Also as someone else mentioned those LED light strips that some people have instead of personalities.

anon , Skylar Kang Report

Final score:

38points

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Luna Crow 2 years ago

No, houseplants will never be "done," never!

134points

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45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand This is just at Christmas, but those lifeless grey and white Christmas trees and decorations! Ok, I can kind of understand making your living room grey, because it makes it easy to colour coordinate pillows, blankets, carpet etc and you can switch it up for the seasons. But why do the same thing at Christmas? Red, gold and green are warm and inviting and fit the Christmas spirit. Are some people really that concerned with their living room looking ‘aesthetic’ at the expensive of adding some Christmas spirit to your living room? You only have it up for several weeks! I feel bad for their kids, I bet their bloody clothes and teddies and toys are all grey and white too..

Neon_Fantasies , Omar Ramadan Report

Final score:

24points

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Candy Cane 2 years ago

I use mainly silver and blue and some purple decorations on my tree. Because *I* don't like green and red and gold. I like blues and silver.

19points

#47

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand I see charcoal grey window frames/sills on a lot of new builds rather than white, I don't think they are going to age well at all.

alancake , Maria Orlova Report

Final score:

22points

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Jake B 2 years ago

Agreed, but at least it’s paint.

7points

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#48

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Pistachio green and strong navy blue kitchens seem popular at the moment, I think they look good now but will date soon enough.

LED surround lighting etc is going to be one of the worst, considering it already looks awful now.

three_shoes , Max Vakhtbovych Report

Final score:

21points

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Pheebs 2 years ago

I’ve wanted a dark blue kitchen island for 10 years, and I will want it for probably at least another 10. I don’t care if anyone else likes it, and I will happily contrast it with chartreuse pendant lights and pale grey main cabinets.

20points

#49

Probably metro tiles sadly (I say sadly, as we had them put in our kitchen about 5 years ago).

coconut-gal Report

Final score:

21points

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Kendra Miller 2 years ago

I hope not, whenever I can afford to finish my bathroom, I was hoping to put them in the bathroom. They are plain white, timeless and easy to clean.

8points

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#50

Copper, rose gold, pastels, grey, geometric designs - London circa 2018 = Wilko’s 2022.

Final score:

18points

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MoMcB 2 years ago

Leave Wilkos alone!

10points

#51

An external trend, but I hope this horrible conceit of having spotlights/downlighters under the eaves of the roof becomes illegal.

New build houses near us have them, no two houses apparently have the same 'colour' of LED and all of it is pointless, wasteful and fuc£-ugly.

mdmnl Report

Final score:

17points

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Magpie 2 years ago

Depends. I have just nailed up solar powered movement activated lights So people can find my steps safely after dark. And I can find the keyhole. * nailed because the other ones on hooks got stolen.

6points

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#52

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Dark blue kitchens with white marble worktops and gold handles

SigProc , One Kings Lane Report

Final score:

15points

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Monika 2 years ago

I do like those, but they're a bit overrused.

13points

#53

45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don't Understand Conservatorys apparently. Cold in winter and boiling in summer. They are a terrible way to add space to your home according to our estate agent that's selling our house who now dreads trying to sell houses with one.

Another modern trend I'm not keen on is tiled floors downstairs, especially the fake wood ones. I get they are better than laminate or rel.wood flooring because of water spills, but they are cold and very slippery.

Other things we've been told have dated badly, textured plastered ceilings, brick fireplaces, and carpet downstairs.

Edit - just to clarify the fireplace, I mean those massive 60's brick stone monstrosities that require a jack hammer and ten strong men to remove!

maxmon1979 , Paul Hanaoka Report

Final score:

14points

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Pheebs 2 years ago

The fake wood tile floors can actually be really nice, but you have to shop around. We have them in our house, and they fool a lot of people in to thinking they’re real wood. The trick is to get a style with a matte surface, but not heavily textured. The matte reduces cold and slip, and the mild texture keeps them from being a nightmare to clean. As much as I’d love real wood, my home’s geographic climate does not work with either snaplock style floors (laminate/composite wood) or real wood, and tile keeps the house at a much more comfortable temperature than carpet.

19points

#54

Grey floorboards 🤢

RaymilesPrime Report

Final score:

14points

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Candy Cane 2 years ago

I disagree with this one. I want to do my floors in a stormy, weathered, ashy kind of color. I love the light grey kind of flooring, no matter how popular or unpopular it is.

17points

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#55

Scandi coloured everything and all the muted tones. It looks nice but will fall out of fashion very quickly I reckon.

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Final score:

12points

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GMc 2 years ago

As a silly North American, can you explain what "Scandi coloured" is?

6points

#56

I work with bathrooms.

1. I'm glad that white shower enclosures are a thing of the past.
2. I'm all for the monochrome trend, and should definitely stay. (White with matt black fixtures)
3. Brushed brass is still around for the 3rd year, very popular this year, as well as green furniture. Blues were last year. But will hold.
4. Rose gold taps are dying out. But smokey black is coming in.
5. I'm not too sure on the natural coloured ceramics that RAK are supplying.
6. But then again I do love the look of the black sanitaryware ceramics.
7. I doubt it, but itd be nice the two taps, basin and pedestal packs would be non existing. More vanities 👍

I see white ceramics and chrome taps all the time. It's all so boring. I get excited when someone wants something different and unique. All fun and interesting.

ribenaroo Report

Final score:

9points

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Kendra Miller 2 years ago

The white ceramic and chrome may be boring, but it's timeline and easy to clean. Matt black anything will show every bit of grime and defect in the paint. I can say that bit with personal experience from my precision machine shop job. We have a company that specializes in earthquake detection and they order hundreds and hundreds of these Matt black knobs. They show every defect, we often have to strip and repaint them and the lint just sticks to them since they don't have that nice smooth glossy layer to protect them.

25points

#57

Those really busy Moroccan style tiles. There’s a time and place for them anyway, and in 10 years time we’ll be cringing

DifferentWave Report

Final score:

4points

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LazyPanda 2 years ago

Idk, these are alright

20points

#58

Wooden decking outdoors. All lovely when its gets covered in green algae and kids slip over and smash their face on it. Terrifying really.

And patio decking areas with panels of glass....

B0dkin Report

Final score:

1point

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ThatG 2 years ago

Buy a high pressure washer and actually maintain your wooden deck.

50points

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Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago

Many of these are personal preferences. Open spaces, geometric designs, wording on walls, choice of colors etc. What's wrong if the homeowners like them that way.

33points

AwesomeLeoWife 2 years ago

Totally agree with this. All you people with words in/on your house because they resonate with something inside you, keep rockin’ it dude!

3points

Julianne Hannes 2 years ago

Bored Panda is becomming a bitter place of negativity and ad blocker pop ups making reading articles a hassle. I'm done.

29points

Brobro McDuderson 2 years ago

That’s just what BP is anymore Julianne…shaming, negativity, condescension if it disagrees with the mind-hive. I’ve mostly moved on too. I miss the days of uplifting and endless cute animal posts. Maybe it’s a result of the pandemic, not sure, but it’s not the same site it used to be. It’s a bummer.

4points

Frank S 2 years ago

So, this is just “gray! white! neutrals! open floor plans” posted in about 52 different ways. On top of that, virtually all of this is cosmetic and people can do whatever the hell they want with their homes.

22points

Phyllis Turbin 2 years ago

Also astro turf complaints!

7points

Jaaawn 2 years ago (edited)

I disagree with all of these! It's your home, decorate it how you like. It's the same with clothes fashion- wear what you like. We only get one life and I'm gonna live mine surrounded by what I like. I'd hate to be someone that keeps up with the latest trends.

11points

hobbitly 2 years ago

So number 1 is: 'What's wrong with people just doing their home up however they like it and don't give a f**k what anyone thinks'. AND ALL THE OTHERS ARE: complaining about someone else their style. Doesn't seem logical.

5points

Simba 2 years ago

Boring post. It's all nitpicking on people's personal choices.

5points

Brian bell 2 years ago

While it is true that all of this is "technically" a matter of taste, I have worked (carpentry) in enough homes to know that a LOT of people keep their walls and kitchen cabinets white or grey simply for "resale value." I always think "but you LIVE here now?" This, the boring clinical look... nah. Also, the trend of "no tub" and just a shower. No tub means NEVER taking a nice luxurious bath ever! Again, nah...

4points

Anne Reid 2 years ago (edited)

To be fair, sometimes the tub is removed if a person living there has mobility issues. When my Pop ended un in a wheelchair, my brothers redid the sole bathroom so he could still live at home.

1point

Staysafewarmdry 2 years ago

I enjoy the insight into people's likes and dislikes. These are, however, the owners' personal choices. The asterisks seem to be a lot overused. Maybe you can offer a thesaurus to aid those folks.

4points

wowbagger 2 years ago

The only trend I'd really like to see disappear is the idea that the expensive, basic fixtures of your home should be trendy. Good quality appliances, floors, plumbing fixtures, windows, cabinets, etc. should last at least a decade, if not more. HGTV promotes the idea that it's perfectly okay to rip out all this stuff and replace it, not because it doesn't work or isn't energy efficient, but just because it's "dated." And trends are peaking faster and faster because of social media, so pretty soon people are going to be replacing all their faucets and cabinet hardware every 2 years to get the latest look. The environmental cost is huge.

4points

StrangeOne 2 years ago

Basically grey, open-concept spaces, geometric styles, words, lighting, starkness.

4points

Hey! 2 years ago

That sums it up pretty much.

2points

GMc 2 years ago

My design that must go is the floor to ceiling windows on the front of the house (usually on all floors) that looks onto the street. This isn't The Sims. Nobody needs to be able to see into your home and what your doing 24/7. At least get some drapes or blinds. We don't need to see the Mr. in the kitchen at 2am in his PJs (hopefully) from across the street.

3points

Eliza 2 years ago

Wow what a surprise, another list detailing how people's personal preferences are 'bad'. This time with an added dash of 'owning a house is expensive' for flavor.

2points

Sian Edwards 2 years ago

My flat is a hodge-podge mix of furniture (nothing matches) and colour. I like colourful artwork (all my own). It may not be clinically pristine or minimalist, but it's comfortable and homely to me, and I feel safe and happy in my flat.

2points

Happy_Pandalover 2 years ago (edited)

i agree to most of the comments. Sure, there are trends and most of them will be gone in a few years. People can redo/repaint the colors and change the decor then - if they like. Also i believe that if something is tastefully done, it will still look appealing in 10 years - even if it‘s not a trend anymore. Other than that, just let people do what they like ☺️.

2points

Lori Spurgeon 2 years ago

Some people need darker and lighter shades for health reasons such as migraines in bright spaces and vision problems without bright spaces. Some people are more comfortable surrounded by tributes to a different era. I personally like a darker more sophisticated look like in high end cabins. My floors are red mahogany stained pine tongue and groove carsiding. My walls are a warm caramel and the dining room will have real board and batten half way up with 6 inch baseboards throughout, 4 inch wood trim around the doors and windows with a 6 inch header, and 4 1/2 inch crown moulding. My upstairs is all light and bright with touches of marble. I want the upstairs to feel cozy like Scandinavian minimalist and the downstairs comfy cozy upscaled cottage. And I love in Iowa.

1point

Butterfly Goddess 2 years ago

If I managed to scrape up all my coins to purchase or rent a home in this day and age, I am going to decorate it however I see fit. If I want crushed velvet hanging planters for my fake plants in my green wood paneled bathroom, that's my choice, thank you.

1point

MonsterMum 2 years ago

I think the best thing to do with your home is have it how you like it and how it works for your household to live in. Who cares what others think? Unless you are planning on moving soon the perceived value of modern trends don't matter and whatever you do some will like it and some will not.

1point

Melissa TO 2 years ago

Open shelving in the kitchen. I don't want to display my c**p, thanks.

1point

I am an Alien 1 year ago

Why can't you just decorate how you want? What's these people's problem???!!!!!

0points

Organ 2 years ago

I get a feeling the writer got bad experience on these🤣 I feel like she hates almost everything.

0points

Joyce Blodgett 2 years ago

This must be homes and places mostly in the UK. As a lifelong American, I've noticed lots of "trends" come and go in my 70 years, but most of us just live with what we like, and don't try to keep up with anyone's "hacks" or opinions on how things "should" be decorated. At least, that's what I notice in the homes and apartments I've been in over the years. If everyone just lets others live with what they prefer, then nobody would have to lose sleep, nor develop angst, in regard to "popular" trends. Really, why should anyone care what others like as long as it doesn't interfere with anyone outside their living space?

0points

Ruth Hempsey 2 years ago

I thought this was interesting. All these trends I had no idea about, and things I've never heard of. And misconceptions galore. Fun all round, live and learn. 😉👩‍🦳

0points

Hey! 2 years ago

There are so many interior designer that know best and give you a list of does and don'ts (and I'm not sure why they keep popping-up in my "recommended"). If I was planning on selling my house, maybe I'll listen to you. But right now? I'm living in that house and I'll put whatever I want in it, thank you very much.

0points

Phyllis Turbin 2 years ago

Horizontal fencing. It warps so easy and your dog/kid can climb over it so easily.

0points

Jody Whitmarsh 2 years ago

So basically this article is saying what's going to cost more and what's going to be difficult to find should you decide to remodel

0points

Ray Heap 2 years ago (edited)

How about the trend for cheap plastic-y cookie cutter houses built by the cheapest eastern European company for two million and one bedroom flats going for 400.000 Euros a pop?

0points

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Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago

Many of these are personal preferences. Open spaces, geometric designs, wording on walls, choice of colors etc. What's wrong if the homeowners like them that way.

33points

AwesomeLeoWife 2 years ago

Totally agree with this. All you people with words in/on your house because they resonate with something inside you, keep rockin’ it dude!

3points

Julianne Hannes 2 years ago

Bored Panda is becomming a bitter place of negativity and ad blocker pop ups making reading articles a hassle. I'm done.

29points

Brobro McDuderson 2 years ago

4points

Frank S 2 years ago

22points

Phyllis Turbin 2 years ago

Also astro turf complaints!

7points

Jaaawn 2 years ago (edited)

11points

hobbitly 2 years ago

5points

Simba 2 years ago

Boring post. It's all nitpicking on people's personal choices.

5points

Brian bell 2 years ago

4points

Anne Reid 2 years ago (edited)

To be fair, sometimes the tub is removed if a person living there has mobility issues. When my Pop ended un in a wheelchair, my brothers redid the sole bathroom so he could still live at home.

1point

Staysafewarmdry 2 years ago

I enjoy the insight into people's likes and dislikes. These are, however, the owners' personal choices. The asterisks seem to be a lot overused. Maybe you can offer a thesaurus to aid those folks.

4points

wowbagger 2 years ago

4points

StrangeOne 2 years ago

Basically grey, open-concept spaces, geometric styles, words, lighting, starkness.

4points

Hey! 2 years ago

That sums it up pretty much.

2points