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“I Straight-Up Tell Our Clients Not To Do It”: People Are Sharing 30 Of The Worst Interior Design Trends That Everyone Should Avoid
Interiors have trends, much like our wardrobes. So if you wouldn’t leave your house wearing JNCO jeans, leg warmers or pedal pushers (I didn’t just make that word up!), you shouldn’t decorate your house with outdated designs either.
And if your inner interior design is in a deep winter sleep and you’re about to do a renovation, this thread from the Real Estate subreddit may be a real savior. “What current aesthetic trends do you think will age poorly?” the question popped up in the community and the responses started rolling in with bad, worse and the worst interior trends that should be canceled.
From any decor that says live, laugh, love to sliding barn doors, here are some of the most questionable interior details that, chances are, may not age that gracefully. Scroll down through the post below and share what design trend would totally ruin even the best interior for you!
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In the past couple of years, we have spent more time in our homes than we have in the past 60 years. It became obvious that our interiors had to adapt to better serve our needs with smarter design solutions, technology and organization. Our new more home-based lifestyles have inspired some fresh decor trends we may see more in the future.
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#3
The McMansion.
* way too many roof lines and roof planes. high-pitched roofs where the whole house looks like roof.
* none of the windows are the same size or style.
* 5 different siding types. brick, stucco, faux stone, and vinyl, on the same house!
* the oversized entryway that dwarfs the front door itself.
* no trees, a huge yard which somehow doesn't provide any privacy because it's just a turf covered hellscape with nothing to block the view of the next McMansion.
According to interior designer Lisa M. Cini, a new trend we see in furniture design in 2022 is customization. “When more people are using a space, having flexible furniture is key,” she says. Cini says it may be anything from coffee tables that raise up and convert to a worktable to dining tables that transform into family-friendly tables to seat as many as 10 people.
Moreover, “The old tried and true Murphy’s bed is back and better than ever before, allowing you to have a full bookcase on the front, a dining table, and with a simple turn and fold down (not having to remove anything on your bookshelves), it converts to a full bed,” Cini argues.
#5
All white kitchens. White cabinets, white quartz countertops, etc. Looks great in magazines but if you're actually cooking meals most of the week, it has to be a nightmare to keep everything sparkling clean.
#6
Anything manufactured to look like it was worn out, damaged, and re-purposed creatively.
Another trend interior designers are seeing right now is the comeback of earth tones, from dining rooms to living rooms and even kitchens. “Dark earth tones look best in large open spaces or areas with high ceilings. You want to make sure that there’s enough room for the color to breathe and appear as intended,” says Benjamin Stenson Norsemen home improvement studio.
#8
it’s not current but it definitely was an aesthetic trend that aged poorly—cow print, painting cow print on walls, doors, or any surface for that matter.
#9
20-foot ceiling living rooms on 2-story homes. What a waste of space for a great extra room on the 2nd floor. Ceilings can max out at 10 feet and still feel high.
Eco-friendly designs and materials have also become a hit in the last year with more and more people opting for sustainable lifestyle solutions. We are talking materials that have been recycled, reused, or made from reclaimed wood. This new trend is a result of people becoming more educated about the environmental impact of the choices they make. Moreover, eco-friendly materials are often allergy free.
#11
Kitchens that are floor to ceiling subway tile (and all it’s derivative tiles) on all walls. It resembles a rest stop bathroom and will start to feel as dated as taupe walls in a McMansion do now.
One of the most popular interior and lifestyle design trends, hygge, which became a hit throughout the world in the last decade, is likely not going anywhere either. Cozy spaces still reign on social media, where much of the interior design content is dedicated to this particular style.
This is largely because hygge, unlike other interior design styles, not just makes our homes look good. It rather creates a lasting feeling of safety and comfort, something we all lack outside our homes in these uncertain times.
#13
Marble countertops, literally. Not marble-look, but actual marble. People need to be ok with the kind of wear that occurs on marble and I think most people are not. Marble in a kitchen is especially going to quickly accumulate stains and etching.
#14
Vessel sinks, they’re an impractical use of space and always make me feel like I’m at a restaurant that probably still serves molten lava cake.
#15
As much as I understand the need for cheaper alternative housing, I believe "tiny homes" will be viewed for what they are: mobile homes. They're nothing revolutionary. Also, so many of them are absolute fire death traps. Loft bedrooms with no means of egress.
In our previous interview with Eva Taute, interior designer and creator of “Hygge Styling” studio, which focuses on minimalistic design, natural elements, personal touch, and uniqueness, we talked about what makes hygge so popular.
“We have spent our whole lives gathering experiences of spaces. Some of them we felt more at home in than others. We cannot always put our finger on why, but we know it when we feel it,” Taute said, referring to the psychological effect our homes have on us.
#16
Ugly modern urban apartment exterior where everything is multiple colors/boxes/textures and the inside looks sad and basic.
I realize not everyone loves more period feeling houses, but god, at least Victorians and the like were INTERESTING. The current housing trend is like vanilla ice cream... no attitude, no flavor, and it looks like every other house out there.
And that's insulting to vanilla ice cream, frankly.
#17
I don't know if this is everywhere but where I live the new trend in kitchens is to have the whole kitchen on one wall with a long island in front of it. No other walls in the kitchen because on one side is the dinning area and the other side is the living area. It's too open and to make things worse you get maybe 2 upper cabinets and maybe 3 lower cabinets because the appliances and sink take up most of the space. I can see where people might think it looks nice but it's completely not functional and gives such a small amount of storage.
#18
Open layouts make the house appear bigger, but I can't get over how much it makes a house echo. When you have more than a few people in the space it's impossible to have much privacy.
Taute explained: “Our home can reflect our inner world and how we feel about ourselves.” Not only that, but “We can also use our home to reflect the message we want our hearts to hear. It can be a place that supports our well being. We can do that by unraveling our experiences with space and finding those colors, textures, and materials that help us feel at home. Help us create that cozy feeling that brings us rest.”
#19
Vinyl signs and labels on everything. Everyone and their mother has a damn Cricut and those stupid vinyl cutouts are on everything at my school. Am teacher. It looks super trashy!
#20
Those accent walls with the abstract diagonal lines. Will age like popcorn ceilings and wood paneling on walls
#21
Pallet wood. You have no idea what the hell soaked into those things during their lifetime/transport.
#22
Brass faucets and other brass accents. It's part of that disgusting 80s retro look that has become popular along with hunter Green and mustard yellow colors. Stop it. It was gross back then, it looks no batter now in the 2020s.
#23
The Moroccan tile everywhere. It fits in some houses, but it's being put everywhere right now. I think it's not going to age well except in houses where it's aligned with the rest of the architecture.
#24
All these b******t minimalism facades that was made for Instagram. I hate it. It looks like a mindfulness guru took an architecture class.
The buildings lack character and I can’t distinguish neighborhoods from each other.
Every city also is now sort of looking the same because of this.
#25
Barn doors and farmhouse sinks, unless the house is actually on acreage/a farm.
#26
Corrugated metal siding. It's everywhere here in Alaska and it's ugly as s**t imo.
#27
Gold faucets, gold knobs on kitchen appliances, gold light fixtures, etc.
We tried this back 50 years ago and we agreed since that it sucked.
PandaGoPanda 2 years ago
Well, what's the alternative? Silver toned metals, which are fine it you like cold colours but personally I would rather go for warmer gold.
Lisa Hewes 2 years ago
Same. I personally like gold accents over black, but that's me. I think some of these people are just nit-picking/overly picky and critical.
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TheHermit 2 years ago (edited)
This list is becoming hilarious. Everything on it can work amazingly well in certain situations, it's all about how well one matches different forms, colors, textures and materials, along with the surrounding environment. That's it. Saying "gold/brass/cowhide etc etc etc-something looks tacky ALL the time" is just downright ignoramus imho as a graphic designer.
Memere 2 years ago
I agree, but in some of these, it's because literally EVERYONE, in the U.S. at least, tends to jump onto these trends & try to outdo everyone else. It's the old "keeping up with the Joneses" thing. I used to be on Pinterest when it first started but quit when I saw it going that way - everyone trying to jump ahead of everyone else with "all the latest" home decor, fashion, whatever. Humans are disgusting & weird.
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Lydia Owen the Bi-tch 2 years ago
Gold or silver is a personal choice. For jewelery it's based on your skin tone. For a home it's based on the colors you want in your house. I'm a cool tone, blues, dark greens, silver and medium toned woods.
Hobby Hopper 2 years ago
Right!? Chrome or brushed stainless look so much better! I'd even go for a dark bronze, but not gold.
Janet Graham 2 years ago
Gold accents just make you look like you are putting on airs. It is part of some folks' personality, but not mine.
JLBigboote 2 years ago
The only time gold is acceptable as a finish for a fixture is when your name is Midas and you fix cars for a living.
Gregory Nuno 2 years ago
If the look you're going for is SUPER TACKY, gold is definitely the way to go.
Candice Kamencik 2 years ago
So, according to you, no brass, no gold - only cold colors, but you don't want everything grey, and all white kitchens are bad too. lol
felicia wills 2 years ago
Cleaned a house that had a black toilet. Could never tell if it was actually clean 🤔
#28
Linear mosaic. Oh god it’s f*****g ugly and there was a period where everyone was asking for it. I straight up tell our clients not to do it. It’s going to look like s**t in 10 years. It looks like s**t now but it will be so obviously dated.
#30
Shiplap. It’s literally just wood paneling but in white. I can’t stand it!
What do you think ?
Random Panda 2 years ago (edited)
These are all a bunch of personal preferences, with just a couple of legit points (i.e. decor with words, subway tile, all white/gray interiors). To top it off, some of these decor choices have been around for years, if not decades, but they weren't as popular until now. So basically this is a list of people hating things just because they are popular.
Brivid 2 years ago
I agree, with a few exceptions, a lot of these suggestions are just straightforward snobbery. Most people cannot afford to change tile, kitchen cabinets, paint colors, etc just because they are not popular with the fancy house magazines anymore. Some people, like renters, don't really even have a choice. This just seems so shallow and judgemental when people all over the place barely make enough money to cover rent.
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Shane S 2 years ago
I don’t really understand the goal of this post. It’s impossible to know, for sure, what the trends are going to be in 10,20,30 years. Decorate your house how you enjoy it. And when it comes time to sell, update and flip what you can. Otherwise, calm down. Real estate in the US is skyrocketing. You could paint a cardboard box and it will go for $300k in many parts of the country.
ToGo 2 years ago
Let's face it, everything is going to be "dated" eventually. Decorate your own home however you damn well please. Do vinyl sayings make you smile? Go for it. Do you just love seeing the pretty colours of your mosaic linear? Rainbow the hell out of that wall. Does hay-fever get you down? Buy that silk rose bouquet. Don't let anyone, ESPECIALLY not judgmental aholes, tell you how your sanctuary should look.
Kristin Ingersoll 2 years ago
This should be titled, "A list of personal preferences in decor." Dumb list. Zzzzzzz
The IRS 2 years ago
It's almost like these things can't easily be changed. Grey paint - oh no - disaster.
Lisa Hewes 2 years ago
Especially the fake plants. "Ugh, we have to move again!"
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FABULOUS1 2 years ago
I think that each persons home is meant to reflect their personality and their personal taste. If you dont like a current trend, its because it doesnt reflect your personal style. I personally dislike bare white walls, but some people do. To each their own.
DannX68 2 years ago
Agreed. I have no specific style, but my home is PERSONAL. If I like it, it gets a place, and the one thing linking it all is THAT I LIKE IT!!
Load More Replies... DrLivingstonipresume 2 years ago
My personal pet hatred are bathtubs that aren't big enough to soak in. Bathtubs should be all or nothing. If you can't fit a tub in the space that is big enough to soak in, just install a shower. And bathtub inserts are absolutely heinous and a total deal breaker for me. Who actually wants to soak in 9 inches of tepid water?!?? No one!
Aliquid 2 years ago
There is always enough space for a bathtub to soak in... you just need to make it deeper. The Japanese figured this out, deep tubs that you sit in, instead of lying down in.
Load More Replies... Tabernus 2 years ago
Got bored of reading because either things are on the list because someone just doesn't like them, or they are so American they aren't relevant to me (wtf is a mcmansion?)
Lisa Hewes 2 years ago
Basically a house with all the anesthetics of an actual mansion, just much smaller. They're still pretty big, though. Look up Hillsborough, California for some examples. There is an actual mansion there and it's surrounded by mcmansions.
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Lea S. 2 years ago
I have two pieces of very special art that I love, among the other things on my walls. One is a multimedia piece with sheet music and pressed flowers that says "May the flowers remind us why the rain was so necessary - Xan Oku." Repeating that quote in hard times has saved my life. The other is a piece of original art by a friend referencing book titles, I finally make enough that I was able to support her and the local library by buying it at their auction. If a realtor (or anyone else for that matter) told me I had to get rid of them because they have words - I wouldn't have either of them in my life anymore. IF YOU ARE PAYING A MORTGAGE/RENT/TAXES YOU DECORATE HOW YOU LIKE. FIRE THE REALTOR.
Kori Chamberlain 2 years ago
Damn. This lost focus real fast. "The Worst Interior Design Trends That Everyone Should Avoid" But a good number of these are architectural detals that the average person has no say in and lack the funds/control to correct if they get stuck with them.
Just saying 2 years ago
Carpet in the bathroom or kitchen - should never have been allowed, should never come back.
Skelic Kronos 2 years ago
The creator of this post just seems to hate everything and everyone who has a different taste. Imagine her walking through your neigborhood and screaming insults to the buildungs because it doesnt fit her style. :D usually we would call that a crazy person. Sometimes you just have to accept that you are not the only person on this planet. And other people have different world views and different preferences. Accepting that is the first step to inner peace.
Miguel justino C 2 years ago
So many opinions, my house and I don’t give a s**t. Life is too short for this.
Paul Davis 2 years ago
I think by the time you collate and take out all the design factors people have strong opinions against you literally would not have any colors or materials left to make a house with.
Joanna Stasiołek 2 years ago
I don't get this article, it's complaining about stuff being too plain and next about too much. Why don't we allow people to choose what they want. You like colourful wallpaper - great. You like your kitchen white - good too. This are personal preferences. Who cares what will be trendy in 10 years time, do what makes you happy now.
DannX68 2 years ago
"I straight-up flash my "better than thou"-views: If I don't like it, you shouldn't like it either." There. Much better headline. Bunch of effing snobs who attributed to this list.
PMorrisHTX 2 years ago
To what do you attribute your annoyance of others stating personal opinions? 😉
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J.Shabadoo 2 years ago
I'd be interested to know what these designers DO like. It'd be a short list.
ThumbsUpGuy 2 years ago
people who hate "McMansions" all have indigestion from a diet of sour grapes... the 1100 sq. ft. home where the 11-year-old Harry Potter lived in the first movie sold recently for $450,000.... and it had a one-car garage, and was attached to two other houses... and it had a postage-stamp-sized garden... hmmm.... that much money will get you two McMansions in certain markets in the US... and you get to plant your fav choice of trees if there are not trees already planted on the lot. One to live in, one to rent... I prefer my dirt in a new home to somebody else's dirt in a used home...
SweetsEve 2 years ago
Please tell me what market in the USA is selling even McMansions in the $200,000s. I haven't seen a decent home in the $200,000s in at least 4 years.
Load More Replies... Susie Kamper 2 years ago
Why should people avoid any of these just because someone else has different taste?
Lena Stevenson 2 years ago
Why the criticism? People like what they like. Remember it's not your taste so get over it. Sigh.
R Wagner 2 years ago (edited)
Genuinely agree with the posts below. I thought I was gonna see some actually terrible stuff... But this is mostly just entitled people bitching about anything other than Victorian style homes. We would all LOVE a sturdy Victorian or pre WWII era house but the ones that aren't torn down/dilapidated are... I mean. I just can't understand how so many people can afford these nice little houses, and then wanna complain about how hard the middle class has got it. While at the same time, bitching at people for using pallet wood for fences or moving into a giant concrete apartment building on sites like this. I'm from Colorado Springs, and these are probably the same people PROTESTING planned affordable apartments... You know, because of petty, awful complaints like this. By the way, those articles about the Springs being the second best place to live?! No. Just NO. only if you're white, rich, Christian, and republican. Seriously. Do not move here.
AnxietyRiddenMom 2 years ago
I think people should do whatever makes them happy. Life is too short to worry what others think of your home decor
Miguel justino C 2 years ago
My neighbor has a perfectly manicured and trimmed lawn. I have weeds gravel and some sweet dirt patches. I take my kids skiing, biking, fishing, and boating. His kids get to mow, trim and be his minions on the weekend. He complains about how it looks but my kids smile and aren’t afraid of me. What’s more important?
Inga Fouquette 1 year ago
Man! I am a designer and can almost agree with all of these. Here's the thing with style, some clients don't give a s**t if it is trendy or not. They like what they like and they will change it, or live with it for 60 years. I have walked into MANY mauve toileted bathrooms (350k-to over 1m in value) where the client really didn't care if the color of the toilet made me vomit. They just want new flooring. My takeaway, fads will come and go.....how much of an investment on remodeling are you prepared for when you want to sell?
Bret Fraga 1 year ago
Ditto to every comment I had the patience to read...it's your house, do you like it. And do you really need all the swearing to get a point across?
Ole Peder Amrud Hagen 2 years ago
This list just goes to show that America has some catching up to do...
YHZ 2 years ago
There seem to be a number of posters talking about clients, so I assume at least some of the posts come from professionals, people who have studied these trends the same way that fashion designers know what color will be popular years in advance, rather than just personal preferences. How do I know the difference? Because they often gave specific reasons for their opinions. But, since many people react to the first notion of what they think they read, they are quick to comment in ways that show they gave no consideration to what the OP actually said or meant. Geez, people, if you feel the compulsion to comment on every single post that you see, at least give the topic a couple of seconds of thought, first.
Michael Breyette 2 years ago
This is from the "for suckers" department. The home decor industry tells us what's trending, what's great, and why you should have it, so 5 years later they can tell why it's outdated, looks bad and you need to renovate AGAIN.
Ivanka van der Reest 2 years ago
I don't understand all these trends though. Costs a lot of money and before you know it a different thing is trendy. I prefer timeless designs. Keep things simple, basic and practical. Something that isn't limited to a period in which there's a hype. Then just play with the decorations to personalize things and make it my own style. But that's just me.
Sas de Jeu 2 years ago
I don't like this article, on every post someone gets offended. Just let people have their own taste and stick to yours. Everybody happy (ᵔᴥᵔ)
Yaya Sorensen 2 years ago
Boohoo. You poor babies. Who cares what someone else thinks. If it makes you happy then do it.
Virginia Frederick 2 years ago
I am the last person in the world to say I am a designer...but I know what I like and know when I see something that's a fad. I agree 100% with your picks. They are fads that might work for quick sales in a certain market...but not for the long run!
haren ter berge 2 years ago
Over here in Germany: grey window frames. Boring and depressing, but apparently it is supposed to be stylish.
Scourge McCloud 2 years ago
I'm seeing this list as how to keep judgementel from wanting to come back again. Sure I said some things, but it's only aimed towards what I want done with my house. Idc what a neighbor does with their house. As long as it's legal, it's none of my business. Live and let live.
The_many-faced_Cod 2 years ago
According to this list, i'm not choosey or judgemental at all, i just have good taste!
Random Panda 2 years ago (edited)
These are all a bunch of personal preferences, with just a couple of legit points (i.e. decor with words, subway tile, all white/gray interiors). To top it off, some of these decor choices have been around for years, if not decades, but they weren't as popular until now. So basically this is a list of people hating things just because they are popular.
Brivid 2 years ago
I agree, with a few exceptions, a lot of these suggestions are just straightforward snobbery. Most people cannot afford to change tile, kitchen cabinets, paint colors, etc just because they are not popular with the fancy house magazines anymore. Some people, like renters, don't really even have a choice. This just seems so shallow and judgemental when people all over the place barely make enough money to cover rent.
Load More Replies... Shane S 2 years ago
I don’t really understand the goal of this post. It’s impossible to know, for sure, what the trends are going to be in 10,20,30 years. Decorate your house how you enjoy it. And when it comes time to sell, update and flip what you can. Otherwise, calm down. Real estate in the US is skyrocketing. You could paint a cardboard box and it will go for $300k in many parts of the country.
ToGo 2 years ago
Let's face it, everything is going to be "dated" eventually. Decorate your own home however you damn well please. Do vinyl sayings make you smile? Go for it. Do you just love seeing the pretty colours of your mosaic linear? Rainbow the hell out of that wall. Does hay-fever get you down? Buy that silk rose bouquet. Don't let anyone, ESPECIALLY not judgmental aholes, tell you how your sanctuary should look.
Kristin Ingersoll 2 years ago
This should be titled, "A list of personal preferences in decor." Dumb list. Zzzzzzz
The IRS 2 years ago
It's almost like these things can't easily be changed. Grey paint - oh no - disaster.
Lisa Hewes 2 years ago
Especially the fake plants. "Ugh, we have to move again!"
Load More Replies... FABULOUS1 2 years ago
I think that each persons home is meant to reflect their personality and their personal taste. If you dont like a current trend, its because it doesnt reflect your personal style. I personally dislike bare white walls, but some people do. To each their own.
DannX68 2 years ago
Agreed. I have no specific style, but my home is PERSONAL. If I like it, it gets a place, and the one thing linking it all is THAT I LIKE IT!!
Load More Replies... DrLivingstonipresume 2 years ago
My personal pet hatred are bathtubs that aren't big enough to soak in. Bathtubs should be all or nothing. If you can't fit a tub in the space that is big enough to soak in, just install a shower. And bathtub inserts are absolutely heinous and a total deal breaker for me. Who actually wants to soak in 9 inches of tepid water?!?? No one!
Aliquid 2 years ago
There is always enough space for a bathtub to soak in... you just need to make it deeper. The Japanese figured this out, deep tubs that you sit in, instead of lying down in.
Load More Replies... Tabernus 2 years ago
Got bored of reading because either things are on the list because someone just doesn't like them, or they are so American they aren't relevant to me (wtf is a mcmansion?)
Lisa Hewes 2 years ago
Basically a house with all the anesthetics of an actual mansion, just much smaller. They're still pretty big, though. Look up Hillsborough, California for some examples. There is an actual mansion there and it's surrounded by mcmansions.
Load More Replies... Lea S. 2 years ago
I have two pieces of very special art that I love, among the other things on my walls. One is a multimedia piece with sheet music and pressed flowers that says "May the flowers remind us why the rain was so necessary - Xan Oku." Repeating that quote in hard times has saved my life. The other is a piece of original art by a friend referencing book titles, I finally make enough that I was able to support her and the local library by buying it at their auction. If a realtor (or anyone else for that matter) told me I had to get rid of them because they have words - I wouldn't have either of them in my life anymore. IF YOU ARE PAYING A MORTGAGE/RENT/TAXES YOU DECORATE HOW YOU LIKE. FIRE THE REALTOR.
Kori Chamberlain 2 years ago
Damn. This lost focus real fast. "The Worst Interior Design Trends That Everyone Should Avoid" But a good number of these are architectural detals that the average person has no say in and lack the funds/control to correct if they get stuck with them.
Just saying 2 years ago
Carpet in the bathroom or kitchen - should never have been allowed, should never come back.
Skelic Kronos 2 years ago
The creator of this post just seems to hate everything and everyone who has a different taste. Imagine her walking through your neigborhood and screaming insults to the buildungs because it doesnt fit her style. :D usually we would call that a crazy person. Sometimes you just have to accept that you are not the only person on this planet. And other people have different world views and different preferences. Accepting that is the first step to inner peace.
Miguel justino C 2 years ago
So many opinions, my house and I don’t give a s**t. Life is too short for this.
Paul Davis 2 years ago
I think by the time you collate and take out all the design factors people have strong opinions against you literally would not have any colors or materials left to make a house with.
Joanna Stasiołek 2 years ago
I don't get this article, it's complaining about stuff being too plain and next about too much. Why don't we allow people to choose what they want. You like colourful wallpaper - great. You like your kitchen white - good too. This are personal preferences. Who cares what will be trendy in 10 years time, do what makes you happy now.
DannX68 2 years ago
"I straight-up flash my "better than thou"-views: If I don't like it, you shouldn't like it either." There. Much better headline. Bunch of effing snobs who attributed to this list.
PMorrisHTX 2 years ago
To what do you attribute your annoyance of others stating personal opinions? 😉
Load More Replies... J.Shabadoo 2 years ago
I'd be interested to know what these designers DO like. It'd be a short list.
ThumbsUpGuy 2 years ago
people who hate "McMansions" all have indigestion from a diet of sour grapes... the 1100 sq. ft. home where the 11-year-old Harry Potter lived in the first movie sold recently for $450,000.... and it had a one-car garage, and was attached to two other houses... and it had a postage-stamp-sized garden... hmmm.... that much money will get you two McMansions in certain markets in the US... and you get to plant your fav choice of trees if there are not trees already planted on the lot. One to live in, one to rent... I prefer my dirt in a new home to somebody else's dirt in a used home...
SweetsEve 2 years ago
Please tell me what market in the USA is selling even McMansions in the $200,000s. I haven't seen a decent home in the $200,000s in at least 4 years.
Load More Replies... Susie Kamper 2 years ago
Why should people avoid any of these just because someone else has different taste?
Lena Stevenson 2 years ago
Why the criticism? People like what they like. Remember it's not your taste so get over it. Sigh.
R Wagner 2 years ago (edited)
Genuinely agree with the posts below. I thought I was gonna see some actually terrible stuff... But this is mostly just entitled people bitching about anything other than Victorian style homes. We would all LOVE a sturdy Victorian or pre WWII era house but the ones that aren't torn down/dilapidated are... I mean. I just can't understand how so many people can afford these nice little houses, and then wanna complain about how hard the middle class has got it. While at the same time, bitching at people for using pallet wood for fences or moving into a giant concrete apartment building on sites like this. I'm from Colorado Springs, and these are probably the same people PROTESTING planned affordable apartments... You know, because of petty, awful complaints like this. By the way, those articles about the Springs being the second best place to live?! No. Just NO. only if you're white, rich, Christian, and republican. Seriously. Do not move here.
AnxietyRiddenMom 2 years ago
I think people should do whatever makes them happy. Life is too short to worry what others think of your home decor
Miguel justino C 2 years ago
My neighbor has a perfectly manicured and trimmed lawn. I have weeds gravel and some sweet dirt patches. I take my kids skiing, biking, fishing, and boating. His kids get to mow, trim and be his minions on the weekend. He complains about how it looks but my kids smile and aren’t afraid of me. What’s more important?
Inga Fouquette 1 year ago
Man! I am a designer and can almost agree with all of these. Here's the thing with style, some clients don't give a s**t if it is trendy or not. They like what they like and they will change it, or live with it for 60 years. I have walked into MANY mauve toileted bathrooms (350k-to over 1m in value) where the client really didn't care if the color of the toilet made me vomit. They just want new flooring. My takeaway, fads will come and go.....how much of an investment on remodeling are you prepared for when you want to sell?
Bret Fraga 1 year ago
Ditto to every comment I had the patience to read...it's your house, do you like it. And do you really need all the swearing to get a point across?
Ole Peder Amrud Hagen 2 years ago
This list just goes to show that America has some catching up to do...
YHZ 2 years ago
There seem to be a number of posters talking about clients, so I assume at least some of the posts come from professionals, people who have studied these trends the same way that fashion designers know what color will be popular years in advance, rather than just personal preferences. How do I know the difference? Because they often gave specific reasons for their opinions. But, since many people react to the first notion of what they think they read, they are quick to comment in ways that show they gave no consideration to what the OP actually said or meant. Geez, people, if you feel the compulsion to comment on every single post that you see, at least give the topic a couple of seconds of thought, first.
Michael Breyette 2 years ago
This is from the "for suckers" department. The home decor industry tells us what's trending, what's great, and why you should have it, so 5 years later they can tell why it's outdated, looks bad and you need to renovate AGAIN.
Ivanka van der Reest 2 years ago
I don't understand all these trends though. Costs a lot of money and before you know it a different thing is trendy. I prefer timeless designs. Keep things simple, basic and practical. Something that isn't limited to a period in which there's a hype. Then just play with the decorations to personalize things and make it my own style. But that's just me.
Sas de Jeu 2 years ago
I don't like this article, on every post someone gets offended. Just let people have their own taste and stick to yours. Everybody happy (ᵔᴥᵔ)
Yaya Sorensen 2 years ago
Boohoo. You poor babies. Who cares what someone else thinks. If it makes you happy then do it.
Virginia Frederick 2 years ago
I am the last person in the world to say I am a designer...but I know what I like and know when I see something that's a fad. I agree 100% with your picks. They are fads that might work for quick sales in a certain market...but not for the long run!
haren ter berge 2 years ago
Over here in Germany: grey window frames. Boring and depressing, but apparently it is supposed to be stylish.
Scourge McCloud 2 years ago
I'm seeing this list as how to keep judgementel from wanting to come back again. Sure I said some things, but it's only aimed towards what I want done with my house. Idc what a neighbor does with their house. As long as it's legal, it's none of my business. Live and let live.
The_many-faced_Cod 2 years ago
According to this list, i'm not choosey or judgemental at all, i just have good taste!
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