When it comes to design, getting caught up in the latest trends is very easy. After all, many of us feel overwhelmed by endless decorating possibilities, so interior designers try to lend a helping hand — they collectively predict what’s in this year to steer us toward the next big thing. But if there’s one thing we’re pretty sure of, many solutions that have become almost alarmingly ubiquitous tend to age fast. And not in a graceful way.
Several threads over on Ask Women and Ask Reddit opened the floodgates after inviting people to share the current interior and home design trends they would just love to toss immediately. What followed was an onslaught of responses rightfully tearing apart the latest things we would already wish to forget.
From all-white everything to tropical print overload, masses of people found plenty of answers to agree on. So if you’re moving to a new home or simply looking for ideas for renovation, grab a pen and take some notes to avoid opting for questionable interior choices. Below, we gathered some of the most illuminating replies from the thread, so upvote the ones you can sign off on and share your own design pet peeves with us in the comments!
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I live in an older subdivision in a suburb that is seeing a ton of development. Mostly McMansion type subdivisions are going up everywhere. There's two things about these areas that drive me nuts.
First off, why do these developers hate straight roads so damn much? Trying to navigate through a newer subdivision is the biggest pain in the a*s because roads always seem to turn back on themselves. That s**t is dumb.
Second: why cut down every single goddamn tree you see and then plop down a bunch of big, ugly-a*s houses with zero personality and THEN plant a bunch of little baby trees? Why would anyone want to live in a house with no trees anywhere? If they spent any amount of time planning what they're actually trying to build they could very easily leave large trees and patches of nature in yards or between houses. Instead they treat the development like a kid playing The Sims.
I effing hate new housing developments. They all look horrible and since most of them have HOAs it's probably a bigger pain in the a*s to live in one.
Open concept bathrooms.
I don’t want to see my toilet from my bed.
I once stayed in a B & B in Vienna that had a tiny circular shower in the middle of the room. In order to get completely wet, you had to cross your arms over your chest and turn in a circle. Granted, in was in an old building...LOL
Open shelving in kitchens.
The reason for cabinets is so that no one can see your s**t. Also dust.
Kim and Jo are a Canadian and Australian duo who set out on a mission to inspire the world, one room at a time. The self-proclaimed interior design junkies are running the blog Desire To Inspire filled with clever solutions and endless tricks and tips to help anyone lost in the world of decor to create jaw-dropping designs. We reached out to them to get some insight about the questionable trends that won’t age that gracefully, and they were kind enough to have a little chat with us.
When it comes to building your home from scratch or organizing a renovation, the bloggers are firm believers that focusing only on what’s considered in this year is not such a great idea. "In the 15+ years we have been blogging we have always advocated against being too trendy with interiors," they told Bored Panda.
"We very much appreciate creativity and individuality when it comes to décor. Sticking to trends means in a couple of years when the trend is oversaturated and you see it all over social media, it will be a very expensive mistake when you’re sick of seeing it and need to redesign your space that you’re now bored of," Kim and Jo explained.
I love smart tech in a home, but most of it is horribly implemented and just bad. You shouldn't need touch screens everywhere to control your lights, or have to pull out your phone.
Pulling out your phone to change the colour of your lights isn't "smart" that's just making your lights dependent on your phone. Having your lights auto dim when you start a movie; that's smart.
Also; my refrigerator doesn't need to connect to the internet, ever.
Carpeted kitchen. I have it and it's THE ABSOLUTE WORST
Floating stairs without banisters. That looks scary as hell. Bonus points if the stairs have no texture, good luck walking up and down a narrow, slippery stairway with no support
These are against the building code used by most US states as minimum safety requirements. No reputable contractor would build these.
In the last few years, we spent more time in our own place than we have ever before, and it became clear to many that interiors need to speak to our lifestyle. What became even more evident, as you can read in the examples in this thread, is that certain design solutions are simply not cutting it anymore.
When asked about the trends we should immediately say farewell to, Kim and Jo had a few design solutions in mind they were eager to share with us. "A trendy color that is not here to stay is grey," they mentioned. "Due to people being at home more these days, warmer, more inviting colors that are earthy are definitively beating our cool colors like grey."
I hate words in my house, in basically any form, hate the f*****g live laugh love signs, hate it even more when people do it like my mom and plaster everything in a combination of bible quotes, motivational quotes, and the worst of all the names of our family members.
Also hate anything that is clearly supposed to have a practical use that is only around for decoration, pillows, chairs, tables, if it's something that anyone has to be told not to use because their first instinct is to treat it like any other thing of it's kind then it's stupid and I hate it.
Buddha heads. Buddha heads became fashionable because American soldiers decapitated many statues in Laos and Thailand during the Vietnam War and smuggled them out. They were sold to museums across the world and people copied them to stick in their living rooms/bedrooms because "it's so peaceful /I'm open to Buddhism"
Now when you go to Thailand you'll see decapitated statues all over the country, statues that had remained intact until recent history.
There are actually huge signs near the airport reminding you not to get a Buddha tattoo/garden ornament/etc.
Putting the microwave hideously low to the point where you have to crouch in order to move things in and out of it.
Almost as unsafe as microwaves you have to reach up and bring down a large container of boiling hot food.
Another interior fad that the bloggers would love to see gone is farmhouse style. "This trend is sooooo overdone it needs to politely disappear never to return again," they said. "If you live on a farm go for it. If you don’t — STAY AWAY!"
Moreover, "Terrazzo is a material that while it has a fun graphic quality, has been a bit overused in the past couple of years. Don’t go there," Kim and Jo suggested.
Millions of pillows and cushions on a bed. It makes the room look instantly messy when you have to move them and stack them on the floor to get in.
All white everything. I have so many friends (20-25ish) doing the all white furniture in an already white room with white or silver accents and I just don't get it. Any little bit of dust shows up and it's so stark that it's borderline painful to look at if the room is sunny.
It's totally personal, though. My partner and I do all black everything in white rooms. A lot of people absolutely hate it.
I’ve been an interior designer part time for multiple years and I could go on for hours about all the design choices many people make that just deserve to be kissed by a sledgehammer.
But if I had to narrow it down, I’d say these three things:
1. Tile Countertops. The look is massively dated and it’s impractical. You’d have to scrub the cracks a lot to get water stains and other substances that will be trapped inside. And when the tiles get damaged and loose your counter will be a pain in the a*s.
2. Popcorn ceilings. I was working with a crew to renovate a house and the ducking bathrooms had popcorn ceilings. The steam from the shower was making it fall to the floor. Ridiculously tacky. Avoid popcorn ceilings and just paint it.
3. All white interiors. Just writing that irritated me. An entire white room psychologically bothers me. No color whatsoever. Unappealing to the eye and mind as well as near impossible to maintain from stains. All white is only good for rooms you never use which will never happen.
But the duo also went into detail about timeless design solutions that are making us feel emotionally at ease, the ones they can’t simply get enough of. "Marble will always and forever be something we advocate for. It is classic, absolutely beautiful and has such a wide range of colors and can be very graphic and bold if need be. Or on the other hand, it can be very subtle."
They continued: "Polished chrome or nickel is here to stay also (nickel preferably). Brass has been very popular for some time but it has been too on trend and we’re loving the comeback of chrome. Also very classy and looks great with marble. Win-win!"
"Warm woods will always be high on the list of things to gravitate towards that always look great. Stay away from yellow and red tones," Kim and Jo added. "Those can very easily look dated."
When they use too many different materials on the outside. This wall is brick,this wall in vinyl,and none of it matches.
TVs above fireplaces. Yeah, that's a great height and angle if i wanted to watch while standing up
Honestly I don’t mind this. If the sofa is far enough away it shouldn’t be a problem.
Those sinks that are a bowl on top of the counter. It's like they didn't install the sink, and glued it to the bathroom counter.
Of course, taste is a matter of preference and everyone has the right to make their place look the way they want. While we’re not the ones to judge you on what makes you happy, there are still many things to consider to make sure you wouldn’t end up with impractical and regrettable choices.
To help you out, Kim and Jo had a few suggestions. "Add your own personality," they said. "Do what makes you happy not what’s on trend. You have to live with your design choices so make it speak to you on another level. Where you walk in the door and feel comfortable and at ease."
Those stupid "barn doors." Absolutely HATE them!
Also, those "Eat" "Sleep" "Sit" "Gather" signs people like to put around their house. It's as if common sense is nonexistent to the point where people need reminders of what they need to do in said rooms on their walls.
Mirrored furniture and crushed velvet cushions. I also hate crude prints in the bathroom that have "cheeky" quotes about bowel movements or urinating. It's very tacky to me.
Having all white walls and all white furniture and then like a single potted plant
I love plants though! Plants are the new pets and pets the new children!
Moreover, they suggested avoiding too much of the same thing. "Having cohesive elements throughout each room can add to the relaxed nature of a home but too much of the same thing can get boring really fast. Think about adding an accent color that can be found in small doses in each space and then maybe done in a big way in one room."
Then, think about scale and placement because they add a lot of value to your dwelling. "Don’t feel that if you have a small space all the furniture needs to then be small," Kim and Jo said. "It will only make your space look smaller! Adding a large piece or two will trick the eye into thinking it’s bigger than it is."
"And placement keeps things interesting and dynamic. Don’t think you need to place all furniture up against the walls. BORING! Try angling pieces or floating them more in the center of the room. It makes the space feel less stuffy and formal too," they noted.
Mason jar decor. Need a new light fixture? Mason jar! A place to store your extra writing utensils? Mason jar! Flower vase? Mason jar! Tealight holder? Mason jar! Porcelain toilet bowl too boring and normal? BIG mason jar!!!
Full open concept - especially when people take all the walls down in an older home with a traditional layout. I like seperation of space and defined rooms. I can handle partial open concept but that's about it. We actually extended a wall in one of our house to create a more defined den and living room
Floor to ceiling windows in the private rooms of the home like bedrooms and bathrooms. Or giant window at the bath tub. If you in the middle of no where and have no neighbours I guess, but in a subdivision or city the curtains or build have to be closed most of the time.
Big windows in the front with no curtains or blinds. Who does that? What type of weirdos are like yeah what if all the neighbors and whatever strangers happen to be walking by can see into our living room at all times? I usually see this on homes that have that modern minimalist architecture thing going on, which tend to be ugly anyhow. They're trying to look futuristic but in the near future they will be considered lame and out of style.
Lastly, the bloggers suggested it’s always a good idea to add in some vintage pieces. "We loooooove vintage. The thrill of the hunt is an added bonus. Also, Facebook Marketplace is an absolute treasure trove of awesome at often great bargains and it helps keep décor items out of landfills," Kim and Jo said, adding that it’s another win-win.
I've noticed this weird trend recently of dolling up your house like it's supposed to be some sort of studio example home or something instead of just making it a comfortable living space for you and your family and I absolutely hate it it just feels so fake and paper thin
I hate it when the front facade of a house has like nice siding, expensive stonework or brick, good quality windows with nice trim, windows and door sizes and arrangement are aesthetically pleasing, etc., but then the sides and back of the house are cheap vinyl siding with different, cheaper, uglier windows and trim, and the fenestration layout is hideous chaos. Like...you know people can see your house from angles other than directly in front, right?
Farmhouse design makes me cringe. Putting up shiplap, and barn doors in your suburban home is dating the hell out of your house. Like a tribal tattoo in the 90s, I'm going to know exactly when you decorated. Gag.
PAINTED WHITE BRICK. It feels like it's on every HGTV show I watch; they ruin beautiful classic brick with white paint. It has to be repainted constantly to maintain the "look," shows way more dust, and doesn't age as well as regular brick.
Having to pass through the master bath to reach your closet. Or on a similar note, having a door to separate off the toilet, but not the shower.
Using fancy fabrics and materials for everyday items that have to be treated like museum art pieces.
Too many rooflines. This trend has to stop. It's over-architecting to the degree where there's nothing of substance anymore.
And roofers will hate you. My father had so many peaks and things on his roof that they legit told him it would be double cuz it was a pain in the asterick. Plus he had a lot of water damage due to improper draining. Its in Michigan and winter weather, ice, will destroy those types of roofs. So what did he do, put a flat roof on. Wanna guess what happened in a few years lol (if you read my fireplace post above, now you know where i get the duh gene lol)
Flat roofs. The buffer area between the roof and the room inside is an absolute breeding ground for mold, and whenever it rains, water pools on top of the roof and leaks in. In some cases, it looks modern, but for some houses built in this style in the 70s or 80s, it looks stupid, and is insanely impractical.
I know it's popular rn but the sort of minimalist modern furniture in rich people houses, especially one's that need a remote to unfold or something. How is that better than a normal chair. Also why make these big sitting rooms no one wants to hang out in
Neon lights, are you trying to make your house
look a convenience store.
Any kind of pillars... why? Just why..? It always looks gaudy.
I doubt the house/building would be there for you to say anything if there were no pillars.
Shiplap
I like shiplap ! I also like painted paneling ! The texture looks cool to me ! I guess I’m a weirdo ! Hey I hate live laugh love so there’s that
Wallpaper getting back in style. After nearly a month of steaming and stripping down old wallpaper in a house, I cannot for the life of me understand why you would put that s**t up.
Also, it looks horrid. Yes, that includes "that" design, and also "that" design.
Glass top stoves are trash.
I keep hearing they are easier but no matter what I do - I cant get my black glass top to look polished and good as new. I've tried all of the products out there- but there are still smudges or fingerprints. Ugh. I must clean mine about six times a day. That combined with the way they cook- I cant switch to gas fast enough. But I have friends who love theirs. To each their own. Give me gas anyday
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Induction is the best. Easy to clean, extra surface if needed and fast.
Can't downvote this enough. Yours might have been trash, but good ones are not. They are easy to clean and can be used as additional worktop space in a small kitchen. The only issue you might have is that they don't produce heat as instantly as a gas hob.
I'm all about gas stoves. I just like cooking on them more than electric.
Gas is bad for the environment. NYC just passed a building code outlawing them. I always wanted gas but won't get one now.
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i have a glass (ceramic) stove top. scratches are from the bottom of your pans, don't drag them around the stove top. clean up spills when they happen (just use a tea towel). clean the stove while it's still warm (not hot) with a non-abrasive cleaner. the uneven heating is more likely to be related to the size (too big) of your pan for the element you're using & pan quality makes a big difference too. invest in some quality pieces suitable for glass/ceramic when they're on sale & treat them well. :)
For cooking I preferred the gas stove I had in my old apartment. But the glass top is much easier to clean and I don't depend on Putin's gas;-)
Umm. If I'm not mistaken, Natural Gas for cooking does not come from Russia. It is not gasoline, nor is it a petroleum product which may be imported. FYI
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I love my induction cooktop. I had gas in my previous two houses and you just about had to dismantle the whole thing to get all the nooks and crannies clean. Sure, the glass gets some micro-abrasions - just like what used to be my shiny new stainless steel sink which is now a well-used looking sink. But the induction cooktop is a breeze to clean and even with the tiny scratches it still looks shiny. Just use a microfibre cloth to dry it after wiping it down.
We've always had gas cookers so I'm used to them but my goodness when you've got three burners on and it's a hot day you realise how much of the heat just goes up the side of the pan and into the room. Induction and the glass electric cookers at least contain the heat below the pot/pan most of the time.
One really heavy thing dropped on them and boom, glass everywhere and now you have to buy a new oven/replacement piece
I've had my glas induction stove for the past 18 years and would not change it for the world. You can clean it in under 30 seconds. No cabinets above it, so not sure what I would ever drop on it.
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Maybe, but when it came time to replace our old one just as mom was in the beginning stages of dementia I was pretty passionate about getting an induction stovetop rather than gas just for pure safety reasons. An open flame seemed like a horrible accident waiting to happen, especially after I caught her trying to toast the package rather than the frozen waffle.
I hate them!! The minute I found an ok deal on a gas stove I jumped on it! Glass tops stoves suck if you love cooking!
I prefer cooking with gas but a good induction stove works great. And the cleaning is sooo much easier.
I hate mine. It doesnt have those rings to show you where the actual burner is. And for the life of me i cant seem to find replacement one, like stickers or anything. So its always lets step to the side and see if i put the pan on correctly.
It is also a functional issue, induction WORKS BETTER and technically superior if you cook and want control of cooking in your kitchen. Gas is for Neanderthals. Never ever has LOOKS been the issue in the kitchen, function has for those who use it.
Not if you Live in an area that is prone to Power outages are you around that gas is a better option then especially in the winter time if you need an emergency source of heat and don’t have any other
If you are in an area prone to power outages, gas is the better option!! Specially in winter if you don’t have any other heat source in an emergency
Why? Please explain. My rented apartment came with an equipped kitchen, including an old-fashioned standard electric cooker. I wish I had a more modern glass top cooker.
Every one I've owned ends up marked. And yes we're careful and yes we clean it. They do look nicer tho than the coils even with the marked surfaces.
I loved mine & will be replacing our electric element stove as soon as we can afford it. Much easier to clean & they heat/cool down much faster.
We just bought a house with a stove that has electrical elements. They absolutely suck. Seriously uneven, don't heat evenly, etc. I can't wait for the Home Depot card to come through so I can get a GLASS TOP STOVE again.
They're super hard to clean, but if you can't have gas, they're better than the coils
Easier to clean, and double as a nice flat surface when they're cool. They don't have the control of a nice fire range, but they're miles above a traditional electric stove top.
Actually, with a minus number clocking up, I would say that you were wrong.
Induction stoves are asy to clean, and much more efficient since the heat is generated inside the pan and then goes to the food. Gas produces a lot of heat that is wasted in the air. I would not go back to gas. Maybe the misunderstanding stems from confusion with halogen stoves, which procude heat same as gas.
I generally dislike glass top, but induction top is the saving grace since it is so awesome. Standard electric glass tops are dumb.
Quick, easy to clean and helps us reduce fossil fuel independence with our solar panels and home batteries.
1) They break. I know 3 different people who've had theirs just suddenly shatter for no reason - stovetop wasn't on, nothing sitting on it - just boom - gone. 2) They're *not* easier to clean. You have to essentially stand next to the stove the entire time anything is cooking and wipe up any splatters or spills IMMEDIATELY or they are stuck there. After a bit of time, that stuff just doesn't come off anymore. You'll never keep it looking brand new. I followed all the instructions on keeping mine clean, and after about a year, it looked horrible. 3) They scratch, no matter how careful you are with your pots & pans. The burners end up looking scuffed.
They are easier to shatter as well. One can falling out of a cabinet above and it is in pieces.
Personally, I don't like cooking on themas I prefer Gas. But they were hella easier to clean.
Love my glass top. Clean it after every meal. Use a magic eraser if really soiled. Wet it with a soapy cloth and finish with window cleaner. Just a few minutes of work for endless beauty.
Apparently the writer has never actually used or cleaned one. I couldn't give a rats patootie whether it's 'fashionable' or not. Glass tops are hella FUNCTIONAL.
My condo complex was built on rock and we couldn't have gas lines. I've just accepted the fact that my cooktop is never going to look new.
They are horrible to keep clean. We bought a home with one only 6 years old. I thought it just needed t be cleaned when.we saw it. That dirt was wear marks and tiny chips in the glass. No cleaning will ever make it look better. The oven is perfect, but I miss cooking with gas.
If the option is that or the old coils, I'd go glass. But really I prefer gas.
You know, it says anyone can write on Bored Panda, and it's true, so we have to suspend our expectations that opinions are presented as opinions and facts are backed by evidence. The business about the glass cooktops hits home. I love mine and I should clean it more diligently more often, but I can wash and wipe and it's presentable in a few minutes. Mine does have microabrasions and though I wish it didn't, I figure it's a tool and tools that are used will show some wear. Bothers me not.
I agree. I have a glass top stove and I hate it. It might be easier to clean but over all I hate it.
I don't like any electric stove tops. Gas is so much easier to use and control the temperatures.
I hate them because they take FOREVER to heat up or cool down. Recipe says, "turn down to simmer"? Probably should just move to a different burner. Cleaning? Meh. I'm ambivalent.
Glass top stoves are so much nicer looking than big chunky ovens with stove tops. It's also cheaper and gives you one less utility bill when most homes are all electric nowadays unless someone wants a gas stove. One less safety hazard with the removal of gas lines from your home. The only downside to glass top stoves is you aren't supposed to use cast iron skillets on them. A convection oven microwave combo and a glass stovetop saves people $500-$3000 by not having to add a large stove/oven appliance in your kitchen. An Oster convection oven will fit in an under cabinet that can be out of site behind cabinet doors and a glass stop stove can double as counter space when not in use so you can put an entire kitchen in a 3ftx8ft area meaning you only need 24 square feet for your entire kitchen. Given that kitchens nowadays average a minimum of 150 square feet, you could add another bedroom to your home by accepting that bigger is not always better in floorplans.
I don't care about the ease of cleaning when making food. I agree. Garbage.
I think if you're a serious cook that's true, but I'm an average cook. Also they are easier to clean and add more counter space.
I don't know why you're getting down voted so hard. I HATE my glass top, the heat is so inconsistent, takes a freaking eternity to even boil water with the heat automatically cycling on and off to avoid cracking the glass, and once you get something burned on there, it will never come off. Ever. Even if you get it perfectly smooth with hours of scrubbing you can still see where it was. Give me an old school one with coils and tin foil underneath and day!
Imagine cleaning up your stovetop for ten minutes at least because some food came out of the pot/pan, and now imagine spending ten minutes at most cleaning up some food right after you finish cooking on your (glass) stove.
What, you want the electric coils? My God, this is the 21st century. Unless you prefer to microwave all your food, I think you better change that thought about glass topped stoves
Choosing a stove is a personal preference. I have had all 3 cooking surfaces. I personally prefer gas, I find it easier to control the cooking temperature. They all have different challenges when it comes to cleaning. With my latest one I can put the grates in my dishwasher and there is a steam option for cleaning my oven.
I miss the one my parents had. didn't have to worry about anything falling down into the burners and catching fire cause it couldn't be completely cleaned.
This person who hates these has some sort of past trauma from glass cook tops. Did one touch you in a bad place?
I prefer glass top stoves. It is a pain to clean heating elements. And I don't feel safe with a gas stove.
Yes! I spent a ridiculous amount for one and it's aall scratched to Hades and back! Yes it's easy to clean but I'd almost rather my coils back😩
Great stoves are designed for great cooking, with easy cleaning being secondary. Easy clean stoves focus on being easy to clean.
I hate glass top stoves. Yeah they're easier to clean but they're useless if the power goes out, and when you turn it off it's still hot and you have to shuffle everything around so your food doesn't keep cooking
In US induction is different than glass top ! Not all pots/pans work on induction tops.
Oh they so are!!! So are Electric!! As someone who loves to cook... the glass top that was here when we bought this place was a complete disaster!! Hot spots, uneven heating and although an expensive model was useless!! First thing we did upon renovation was hook up liquid propane!! Our neighborhood doesn't have natura gas which is a pity but LP works great!!! Easier to cook with gas and oven is always on temp!!!
Its getting harder to find one that isnt glass top. I looked for a month before giving up and getting glass top
Not if you take care of them. I like them both, but find glass tops a lot safer in general. They also resist grease fires a lot better than gas or open element stoves.
Agreed. The heat control is the biggest issue, with gas you drop it down and it's down. Glass takes forever to cool off if you need to start higher and go to a simmer, I end up using two burners for one dish because I have to just move it to a different one.
Only when you have coils. Induction adjusts straight away.
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Mine is 12 years old and it still looks like new. The only time I use special cleaner on it is when something boils over and really gets stuck on. Otherwise, I use a homemade all-purpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth. I do prefer cooking with gas though.
I have accidentally smashed one. I have had the markings on the top fade overtime. I don't find them easy to clean. If you need to "simply get a razor blade and special cleaner made only for this appliance" that does not qualify as easy to clean. I hate them
I am replacing my regular glass cook top with induction in my remodel, and I am so excited. Glass cook tops are easy to keep spotlessly clean, and make the kitchen look more open in my opinion.
Don't mind the glass, but HATE induction cookers. There is so many cooking techniques that can't be done on induction.
1. Sear steak which I never do. 2. Custard is tricky without a non-stick pan. Otherwise, I haven’t had problems and I am a foodie.
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From experience I don't think the type of stove makes a difference
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I know, right? Most of the people here are like "Your house, your circus" but then go instantly to trash other people's tastes, ironical hypocrisy lol
Load More Replies... Don't hate on people's preferences in THEIR OWN HOUSE, not yours. Some of these were nice. And even if you don't find them nice, big deal, don't do them in your house. Everyone needs to be free to do whatever they like with their house. About decorative words (or any other thing you don't like), they aren't gonna attack you in any way. If some people feel good having them, let it be.
Particle board...I hate it. I know solid wood isn't practical, unless things are very high-end anymore, but at least use plywood. A little water exposure and particle board swells and shreds and falls apart.
People should mind their own damn businesses and let others live as they please
Didn't we have an article just like this one very recently? The content was pretty much identical too. If it's not your home, stop complaining.
There have been approximately 437 articles like this in the past 3 months. They're f*****g stupid
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Who cares what design you use unless you are planning to sell your house. I am planning to live in mine, and it suits my style. I live here and I am the one who has to pay for it. What do I care what some realtors or designers think?
When you're starving to death, rancid and moldy food is a gourmet meal
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Some of these aren't recent trends at all. I haven't seen carpet in any kitchen since the 70s and the last tile countertop I saw was in an early 80s vintage house.
These hall lights have been in every house I've lived in since 1976 when they were first bought and I LOVE them. I will never part with them. I was born in 1975 and I don't remember ever being without them. They remind me of home and I inherited them from my parents. I am sure that the people in this post will think they are a terrible reminder of 70's decor but each to their own. If you like a certain style or whatever you like in a house then you should have it and enjoy it. Your house, your home, your choice. You should live with whatever makes you happy, not anybody else. 😊 hall-lamps...412c0f.jpg 
Those actually look really cool, and I like the color
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If you like it, great! Put it in your house! If you don't like it, great! Don't put it in your house! The ONLY examples of these stupid god damn posts that I can stand are the ones that provide reasons such as sanitation or longevity or safety. Ie. carpet in the bathroom can easily grow mould and becomes a health issue. All the rest? You people can eff off with your stupid little opinions. You don't get to tell other people how to live their lives because it doesn't affect you.
I mean, goodness, if you hate someone's decor so bad, stay home. Who do these opinionated people think they are - the dictators of fashion?
Not hating on anyone's preference I personally hate pocket doors...don't see the point unless there's no other way
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Just people bitching about other people’s preferences. No one is forcing you to have these styles in your own home. Get over yourself and your perfect opinions
Am I the only one who's fine with literally all of these? White rooms are an eyesore, yes, but this is all based on somebody's preference. Though, a few are a little odd, (like the furniture used as decoration, etc.), but otherwise? I don't feel the need to comment on somebody /else's/ home. You don't like it? Then don't go lmao. Edit; I changed my mind a little. If it poses a safety concern or something, then that should be looked at.
What bothers me most about these new "trends" is that they aren't trends at all. Open concepts rooms, bannisterless stairs, open cabinets, etc are all just methods used to reduce construction costs and maximize construction profits.
I never thought about it that way, but I think you're right. Less construction. Banisterless stairs are an accident waiting to happen.
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a lot of the people bitching about how awful McMansions look are posting from the UK or EU.... the average size house in the UK is 900 sq. ft., while the average McMansion is 1600 sq.ft with an attached double garage... and the UK house costs about double what the US house does... and the UK house has a postage stamp back yard compared to a full-size back yard... Hey Brits, maybe these benighted bleedin' colonials with their unfortunate house choices are on to something you people should figure out.... admittedly they don't look like a proper Georgian style country house on a large estate, but they don't carry that size of a scary price tag either..
The difference in price is because houses in the UK and EU are built with brick, concrete and steel, which is much more expensive and durable than the paper houses in the US. Space is much more limited too, so land is very expensive. It's a silly comparison to make. Personally I prefer smaller houses, as the upkeep is cheaper and easier.
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Who ever wrote #29 has never been to India. We sont have stanted roofs and its impractical for US to have slanted roof.. I am unsure why but I have seen those only in hilly areas in India.
Farmhouse style isn't going anywhere soon. You appear to be the odd man out because folks living in all styles of house are continuing to buy the farmhouse decor.
I'll be adding all white furniture white bricks open section apartment with no walls making my home look like a studio having those bowl sinks millions of pillows on my bed stairs with no support but texture an open bathroom smart tech on my phone mason jars EVERYWHERE and glass stove tops. In which all will be based in Manhattan where it'll cost 5k a month to live in.
Ok so design your home the way you want and don't stress over other people's homes.
I love my flat stovetop, otherwise it's a matter of personal preference. I will share something truly disturbing I encountered once during my recent house hunt. House was clearly a man cave, which is fine. Unfortunately, the wall separating the master bath and bedroom had been removed. Immediately adjacent to the sleeping area is the toilet hidden by a partition only hiding the toilet itself; the person using it would be completely visible whether standing or sitting. Next was the vanity and then a shower/tub combo, all visible from the bed area and the whole thing carpeted.
This entire thread is full of the hottest takes I've ever seen. If you're boring, just say so. I'm studying to become an interior decorator, and part of my job is to see the value in everybody's style, no matter what it is
I am not by any means a prude and I can swear with the best of them, but it's extremely unprofessionly to use words that can't be printed. Once maybe, but the number of times it is done here is annoying as f**k.
I still don't get the point of having the closet in the bathroom. Do people actually like this? I feel like it was an architect move that no one asked for.
Crazy concept here, but what if people decorate how ever the f**k they want?
I'm going to add my bugbear here since it wasn't mentioned in the article. White subway tiles everywhere. Makes me think of horrible hospitals and evil medical experiments. You can all slam me now. Do you see the contradiction? You're slamming people who slammed other people's choices. Which means you are slamming in just the same way. It's pretty damn funny when you step back and rather than react, actually think first. Plus ca change, plus ca la meme chose.🤷
This article was a little too shady imo. Too much criticism towards things that people like. Like the farm doors by the window? What if that person was raised in a barn, and that somehow makes her/him feel more at home? I gotta agree about the carpeted kitchen. Thankfully never seen one, but who came up with that brilliant idea? Didn't know that was a thing.
I don't even want any decorations or stuff outside of my bedroom, give me an apartment with a small kitchen with the essentials, a bathroom that the washing machine can go in (I'd live alone anyway), and a bedroom that I can put a bunch of posters on the wall. As long as I have a bed, computer, and things to live I guess.
I know, right? Most of the people here are like "Your house, your circus" but then go instantly to trash other people's tastes, ironical hypocrisy lol
Load More Replies... Don't hate on people's preferences in THEIR OWN HOUSE, not yours. Some of these were nice. And even if you don't find them nice, big deal, don't do them in your house. Everyone needs to be free to do whatever they like with their house. About decorative words (or any other thing you don't like), they aren't gonna attack you in any way. If some people feel good having them, let it be.
Particle board...I hate it. I know solid wood isn't practical, unless things are very high-end anymore, but at least use plywood. A little water exposure and particle board swells and shreds and falls apart.
People should mind their own damn businesses and let others live as they please
Didn't we have an article just like this one very recently? The content was pretty much identical too. If it's not your home, stop complaining.
There have been approximately 437 articles like this in the past 3 months. They're f*****g stupid
Load More Replies... Who cares what design you use unless you are planning to sell your house. I am planning to live in mine, and it suits my style. I live here and I am the one who has to pay for it. What do I care what some realtors or designers think?
When you're starving to death, rancid and moldy food is a gourmet meal
Load More Replies... Some of these aren't recent trends at all. I haven't seen carpet in any kitchen since the 70s and the last tile countertop I saw was in an early 80s vintage house.
These hall lights have been in every house I've lived in since 1976 when they were first bought and I LOVE them. I will never part with them. I was born in 1975 and I don't remember ever being without them. They remind me of home and I inherited them from my parents. I am sure that the people in this post will think they are a terrible reminder of 70's decor but each to their own. If you like a certain style or whatever you like in a house then you should have it and enjoy it. Your house, your home, your choice. You should live with whatever makes you happy, not anybody else. 😊 hall-lamps...412c0f.jpg
Those actually look really cool, and I like the color
Load More Replies... If you like it, great! Put it in your house! If you don't like it, great! Don't put it in your house! The ONLY examples of these stupid god damn posts that I can stand are the ones that provide reasons such as sanitation or longevity or safety. Ie. carpet in the bathroom can easily grow mould and becomes a health issue. All the rest? You people can eff off with your stupid little opinions. You don't get to tell other people how to live their lives because it doesn't affect you.
I mean, goodness, if you hate someone's decor so bad, stay home. Who do these opinionated people think they are - the dictators of fashion?
Not hating on anyone's preference I personally hate pocket doors...don't see the point unless there's no other way
Load More Replies... Just people bitching about other people’s preferences. No one is forcing you to have these styles in your own home. Get over yourself and your perfect opinions
Am I the only one who's fine with literally all of these? White rooms are an eyesore, yes, but this is all based on somebody's preference. Though, a few are a little odd, (like the furniture used as decoration, etc.), but otherwise? I don't feel the need to comment on somebody /else's/ home. You don't like it? Then don't go lmao. Edit; I changed my mind a little. If it poses a safety concern or something, then that should be looked at.
What bothers me most about these new "trends" is that they aren't trends at all. Open concepts rooms, bannisterless stairs, open cabinets, etc are all just methods used to reduce construction costs and maximize construction profits.
I never thought about it that way, but I think you're right. Less construction. Banisterless stairs are an accident waiting to happen.
Load More Replies... a lot of the people bitching about how awful McMansions look are posting from the UK or EU.... the average size house in the UK is 900 sq. ft., while the average McMansion is 1600 sq.ft with an attached double garage... and the UK house costs about double what the US house does... and the UK house has a postage stamp back yard compared to a full-size back yard... Hey Brits, maybe these benighted bleedin' colonials with their unfortunate house choices are on to something you people should figure out.... admittedly they don't look like a proper Georgian style country house on a large estate, but they don't carry that size of a scary price tag either..
The difference in price is because houses in the UK and EU are built with brick, concrete and steel, which is much more expensive and durable than the paper houses in the US. Space is much more limited too, so land is very expensive. It's a silly comparison to make. Personally I prefer smaller houses, as the upkeep is cheaper and easier.
Load More Replies... Who ever wrote #29 has never been to India. We sont have stanted roofs and its impractical for US to have slanted roof.. I am unsure why but I have seen those only in hilly areas in India.
Farmhouse style isn't going anywhere soon. You appear to be the odd man out because folks living in all styles of house are continuing to buy the farmhouse decor.
I'll be adding all white furniture white bricks open section apartment with no walls making my home look like a studio having those bowl sinks millions of pillows on my bed stairs with no support but texture an open bathroom smart tech on my phone mason jars EVERYWHERE and glass stove tops. In which all will be based in Manhattan where it'll cost 5k a month to live in.
Ok so design your home the way you want and don't stress over other people's homes.
I love my flat stovetop, otherwise it's a matter of personal preference. I will share something truly disturbing I encountered once during my recent house hunt. House was clearly a man cave, which is fine. Unfortunately, the wall separating the master bath and bedroom had been removed. Immediately adjacent to the sleeping area is the toilet hidden by a partition only hiding the toilet itself; the person using it would be completely visible whether standing or sitting. Next was the vanity and then a shower/tub combo, all visible from the bed area and the whole thing carpeted.
This entire thread is full of the hottest takes I've ever seen. If you're boring, just say so. I'm studying to become an interior decorator, and part of my job is to see the value in everybody's style, no matter what it is
I am not by any means a prude and I can swear with the best of them, but it's extremely unprofessionly to use words that can't be printed. Once maybe, but the number of times it is done here is annoying as f**k.
I still don't get the point of having the closet in the bathroom. Do people actually like this? I feel like it was an architect move that no one asked for.
Crazy concept here, but what if people decorate how ever the f**k they want?
I'm going to add my bugbear here since it wasn't mentioned in the article. White subway tiles everywhere. Makes me think of horrible hospitals and evil medical experiments. You can all slam me now. Do you see the contradiction? You're slamming people who slammed other people's choices. Which means you are slamming in just the same way. It's pretty damn funny when you step back and rather than react, actually think first. Plus ca change, plus ca la meme chose.🤷
This article was a little too shady imo. Too much criticism towards things that people like. Like the farm doors by the window? What if that person was raised in a barn, and that somehow makes her/him feel more at home? I gotta agree about the carpeted kitchen. Thankfully never seen one, but who came up with that brilliant idea? Didn't know that was a thing.
I don't even want any decorations or stuff outside of my bedroom, give me an apartment with a small kitchen with the essentials, a bathroom that the washing machine can go in (I'd live alone anyway), and a bedroom that I can put a bunch of posters on the wall. As long as I have a bed, computer, and things to live I guess.
