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.
And the odd colored and extremely difficult to read street signs.
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The roads are curvy in newer subruban areas to try and keep traffic slower and to dissuade people for using them to avoid main thoroughfares. It's to improve safety of residents, but the flow on effect is that they get gummed up when everyone's trying to leave for work at the same time
This is the answer, and I'm surprised the OP didn't know this. I live in such a development, and it's right off the interstate. If the roads weren't designed like that, we'd get a ton of traffic we aren't designed to accommodate.
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We have a "Cedar ridge" near here. First thing they did was cut down all the cedars on the development.
I hate this! I moved to a brand new house 6 years ago, and I hate baby trees! I want big ones! Not only that, but they left the bag on the trees so they all died and we had to start all over!
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I live in one of the highest growth counties in the USA over the last decade. (In Washington) these developments are going in at an astonishing rate. Here is a reality check folks, people buy them. In fact most of the developments are sold out before the first house is built. Simply put, there are too many humans... All land that has a view of water will be developed. All natural land will be developed. This will continue till we wipe this planet out. At this point, there is no reason to stop as we reproduce like locusts...
Unchecked population growth: still taboo to address.
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I draw maps of new developments for a living, and I have long said that the name of the subdivision indicates whatever they had to kill the most of in order to develop; Crane's Roost displaced all the cranes, Oak Harbor cut down all the trees. As for curvy streets, they make a subdivision much nicer to live in. Traffic is slowed, privacy is enhanced, noise abated. My state is a developer's dream... constant construction everywhere, but most of the better developers have realized the importance of trees in the neighborhood. Houses with trees sell a lot better, and for a lot more than treeless wastelands.
I wish they all did, though. Where I live they're about to clear-cut 50 acres right on the banks of a river & next to a huge historical site/park, even though there's been years of public outrage against the project. Like, would it kill the developer to work around as many trees as possible and be less of a douche in doing so? This is old growth, dense, beautiful forest and treasured. 😡
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“…why cut down every single goddamn tree you see why cut down every single goddamn tree you see…and THEN plant a bunch of little baby trees?” Because it’s cheaper. No worries about damaging roots, laying sewer and electrical lines, etc. I hate it, but that’s why they do it.
But then you have to worry about the new tree's roots damaging that plumbing etc in a couple of decades. Or you could just work around or through the current roots.
Load More Replies... It is very possible to keep trees, shrubs and patches of natural meadow, with good planning it's being done more here in the UK. However I do agree with Winding roads are there to slow traffic down
The key words here are "good planning". This just doesn't happen in a lot of places (here in Sydney, for example).
Load More Replies... I’ve noticed around my area that sometimes the development will build houses, close together, but keep a very sizable nature preserve for multiple uses. Though I still would t want to live in one, I think for people who don’t want to have to worry about yard work but still want to enjoy the outdoors just by walking out their door, it works. And it’s probably better for the biodiversity overall. They also tend to plant native too. I hope that type of trend continues.
Not in most areas in Florida. Usually here they might put in a playground, but that's it. They fill in nature areas such as swamps, which displaces all the wildlife. I still find it amusing the people who bought houses on Alligator Alley complain about the gators.
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I agree 100%!! We moved into an HOA neighborhood (having never lived in one before). The Deed Restrictions were reasonable so we didn't think it would be that bad. We were so very wrong. As soon as the developers handed over the neighborhood it turned into pure Hell.
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I love the mature trees around my almost 100-year-old house as much as anything else about it. The big white ash tree out front would probably take three adults to reach around it and touch hands. Between that and all the other mature trees, I swear it makes a little microclimate around my house, which is smack in the middle of town.
Same. We have a rural home outside a small town. Big trees. Space the breathe. 10 minutes to town.
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Yes! 100%... houses that are just boring and copies of other houses- zero trees and zero shade...hate it!
...poor earth on the path to death............these developments are a harbinger of that........
Cut down the trees and then name the streets Elm, Pine,.Maple, etc. Makes no sense!
Well, the reason for the less than straight roads is the developers attempt to manage the speed of traffic in the subdivision. Straight roads of the length needed to accommodate the same number of homes would be an open invitation to speeding, racing, and likely the death of someone as a result. Living with the curved roads can actually (eventually) lead to fewer deaths. Of drivers, wildlife, children and pets.
1. Slows traffic in residential areas with kids playing in the street (although in old suburbs kids played in yards. Now almost the entire yard is used for the maximum house footprint) 2. Roots interference with underground infrastructure. What really sucks is no mixed usage. Everything requires an expedition in your Ford Expedition
It's really horrible in WNC....these new houses (starting at $350K in a place where people are lucky to make $10/hr!) are going to bake! The mountains are being rapidly denuded to build c**p for Boomers from other states (I'm one...no McMansion) while the locals are living in their cars!
Living in a subdivision would be like hell for me. I’m from a big city but now I live in the country. I agree with everything that person said. I remember driving around one place and the stupid names they had for streets - Giraffe Lane, I kid you not was one I particularly remember.
Ok I LOVE trees and got quite a few in the front and back gardens, they're quite old and very tall and need maintenance not to have branches on roofs, neighbours or just to let sun in. It costs a lot, as in thousands, just to give them a trim. We can do it safely as they're at least 10-15 feet tall. I wouldn't allow to remove them unless they're dead/diseased but it's quite an expense
I hate developments without trees. I know why they cut them down, but when I bought a house last year and I bought the one with all the beautiful trees.
They come in and clear cut all of the trees and then pretend to care about climate change
I will never live with an HOA. Trees!! Yes! Hate the urban feel of most subdivisions. I need green in my life
I just moved into a new build a year ago and these are the biggest problems: no trees, no grass (we’re also in a drought in UT rn so they won’t let us put in a lawn and our weeds r going crazy), no sprinklers (not that big of a deal to me, but it is to my neighbors) and construction all around us. The winding roads doesn’t bother me, becuase I like to explore around on my bike and enjoy the adventure but the no trees definitely do.
There's one if these developments a few miles from my house. It's in a heavily wooded area, on a hill, yet they chose to cut down every single tree. We laugh about the place being haunted with my husband because almost ten years in and five different realtors, they still haven't even sold half of these ugly plots. There's maybe four houses that sit on top of this bare hill that looks like a landfill. So ridiculous.
Straight streets lead to idiots going 50 - 60 MPH and getting kids & pets killed. I agree about the trees, but it's probably cheaper for them than working around them.
You can't complain about no mature tress and the lack of straight roads at the same time.
Those roads look pretty on a plan, but in practicality, they're a safety hazard. One fast turn and you're in someone's living room. But WORSE are all the shopping centers with that same kind of curving lanes for parking lots. And built for smaller vehicles. Person looking around for parking can't see it because of all the twists and turns, and just accidents waiting to happen. Just awful.
I agree with you that cutting down all the existing trees is terrible. However (and depending on the situation), it's often necessary. First, in an urban subdivision, the developer will often be regrading an entire site in order to get "good drainage" - that is, so that there aren't dips and valleys and little hills on the site. Leaving such varied topography on an urban subdivision site can lead to drainage issues. This isn't an issue, by the way, in rural subdivisions where lots are larger - say 2 acres or so. But it is in urban areas where lots are typically about 6000 sq. ft. or so. Secondly, in most urban subdivisions, a below-ground drainage system (storm water system) will be installed. This invariably drops the local water table by 10 to 20 feet. Do that suddenly to a tree or a stand of trees and you invariably kill the tree. And a dead tree in an urban subdivision is, frankly, dangerous - and a liability. There's more - but I've run out of space to type.
Yes, this! My husband's father raised him to believe that large trees are bad because they make the house look smaller. FIL was born and raised in pre-WW II Great Britain, so maybe it was the fashion then.
Absolutely trashed the landscape. It would have looked more beautiful with trees.
The curved roads are to keep people who don't live in the neighborhood out- it's for those who prefer to keep their neighborhood "quiet and undisturbed". It's annoying.
You could take it that way and that’s fair, but who wants a bunch of unnecessary traffic in their neighborhood? Also many of these have a lot of kids so it helps with safety.
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Curved roads, as opposed to a grid pattern, slows down traffic. Safer for children and all that. I grew up in Orange County, California which is one big superplanned suburb.
Loathesome. And they plonked down a big honkin' DAY CARE Center for them to stick their kids in, right down the road in what used to be a big cornfield.
I just bought a 1981 home, we have huge old Aspen and fir trees in the back yard that make it a forest oasis. The lot isn't huge but the trees make it magical and secluded. I really don't like the bare look of the new subdivisions either. Just lifeless.
When I was a kid I lived in Florida and the plan I lived in was a Grove before it was developed and everybody in the plan had two different large fruit trees, we had two grapefruit trees and they were great. They planned ahead, I guess it's too much trouble now a days.
I lived in a historic neighborhood and they managed and are managing to mow down every house for student housing or parking lots. These houses had character and personality and were from the 1940s-70s. It just makes me so sad and mad. No one who is born after 2022 will even know what once existed there, the beauty and the uniqueness.
Well said! They build this way in Europe (around the trees) and the beauty of that is indescribable!
We used to live in a subdivison with an HOA. We got CONSTANT emails telling us to mow our lawn. Even after we moved. Not gonna lie, I got pretty catty with them towards the end and was like, "yeah, we moved a year ago, good luck with that."
I abhor homes without trees and shrubs. I feel like I'm in an episode of Twilight Zone when driving through ugly subdivision's, worse if I actually have to go inside.one of the track housea. I especially hate the bathrooms with toilet seats so low it's like sitting on the floor..
My parents bought a big new hone in a large development in Texas. Where the eff are all the shade trees? Southeast Texas in the summer without shade trees? Duh! Also, those stupid twisting and roundabout road designs make chasing your own tail simple. I don't have time for tail chasing. I'm to busy looking for an effing shade trees!
These stupid developments are all over near where I live in MN. What's wrong with the simple grid pattern design? It's easy to navigate. It looks orderly. You don't need a few hundred new street names for all the extra looping and zig-zagging streets.
It is like they intentionally removed anything that would give the area a personality. Who is gonna love this or even call it home?
I would upvote this 1000 times if I could. There is supposed to be a law in Georgia that doesn't allow the treees to be clear cut. But the fine is a joke, and I'm not sure it's enforced anyway. I would rather see the uncut forest that used to be where the latest atrocity subdivision was put in that I have to pass.
I totally agree and that's part of the reason we moved from HOA housing. It was terrible!
Everything you described and hate is the communist ideology. Literally.
Add various shades of off white to beige siding. The curves are to slow traffic. It IS very confusing to find ur way a. round. I think planning departments need to be the ones to limit the destruction of habitats to grading. We have no arterial infrastructure for these subdivisions here. Somehow the pyramid scheme of supporting gov administrators tries to increase the pop density tax dollars before improving 2 lane main arterial roads, which fall apart just from the heavy builder equip during constrxn phase.
The road is likely like that by design to make drivers drive more slowly. Long straight roads lead to speeding.
Totally agree with the trees... Who wants to live in an area with no trees or no big trees?. The curvy road thing I understand. It's to keep people from driving through the neighborhoods as a pass through.
Actually, I think the winding roads are there for more cul de sacs and no speeding in the straightway as non neighbors use the development as a cut through. It's better than a lot of speed bumps. The rest, I agree with.
I have a major issue with only McMansions being zoned to be built in cities nowadays. You can fit a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in 600 square feet so why must all homes be a minimum of 1500 square feet now? That's almost triple the amount of floorspace and a single person wouldn't need that much space and shouldn't be forced to spend an extra $100,000 to $300,000 to build something bigger than necessary. The cost to cool and heat large homes isn't worth it and people shouldn't be required by law to have to live above their means in order to own or build a home. It shouldn't be illegal to build a 1,000 square foot home in almost every major city's residential zones. 1,000 square feet is a 4 bedroom 2 bath home. That is more than adequate for any normal family. And considering the cost of inflation has made it impossible for person to support a family, governments shouldn't be allowed to force people to have to have 2 to 4 working adults in order to afford to live in a home affordably.
I can't imagine squeezing 4 bedrooms and 2 baths into 1,000 square feet! We have a 3/2 at just over 1,300 square feet and the kitchen is small enough that two people can't be in it at the same time. It might work for a vacation cabin where you don't have much furniture or "stuff," but that size is not practical for most families.
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So true HOAs are the worst. We have grey rotting fences falling apart that you can see through and we aren't allowed to upgrade to cedar. That's the first thing I asked them when I moved in. 3 years ago.
The reason for the roads being like that is to stop people from going too fast I'm pretty sure, or at least that's what I've been told
I live in the Netherlands and I miss older trees too. I wish more people and municipalities were planting them.
Not only is it cheaper to clear cut, but the heavy construction equipment often damages root systems, making the existing trees unstable and dangerous. They COULD build with more care but , well, money.
And then they're wondering about climate change....leave the ffin' large trees alone!
The reason for no straight streets is that people tend to speed through them. This becomes very dangerous for pets, children, older folks, and anyone with a disability. It is also a noise nuisance. So, to nip this problem in the bud they make the streets curved.
Dude. My mom lives in one of these & I get lost everytime. Every house looks almost identical. There's no fucken trees. There's nothing. I agree, why do they cut down every tree. Why not remove them & replant them once they're done?
The development we live in cleared all the native trees & planted ASH trees along the streets - in an area that has the Emerald Ash Borer infestation!!! The previous owner of our house had two Ash trees planted in the back yard, probably 11 years ago, and we had to have them taken out last year because of the Emerald Ash Borer. I've seen at least a half dozen of the street trees that are starting to die off.
Lots must be built up and worked for proper structural foundations and for water drainage. This can destroy the root systems of trees. Many trees are in spots where houses, sidewalks, streets, alleys, easements and drainage ponds are needed. Those that aren't don't get the water they need due to the drainage caused by concrete and roofs. And many existing trees aren't necessarily good trees for landscapes that is, diseased, aged, invasive, or can't stand up to the changes. My sister bought a wooded lot but despite the good intentions of the developer, an arborist, special construction, 3 of 4 mature oaks died.
Some Europeans do that too. Developers cut down trees, build bunch of identical houses, everyone has lawn with one type of grass, and then they plant some small ornamental trees and shrubs.
They have to cut down most of the trees to be able to maneuver equipment to build, run sewer/water/electric lines. Sucks, but true
Okay, so about the trees: most of the times, they won't survive because the ground gets compressed, mauled and whatnot by all the heavy machinery. This causes to roots to die out which in turn kills the tree slowly. (If you ever see construction workers wrapping the trunk, it's practically useless if you plonk a couple of tonnes of excavator on top of it's root circumference)
My neighborhood is surrounded by trees. Trees in yards that were original, trees on all sides of the homes except the road facing side, and generous space between the homes with woods for the animals. It can be done.
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The answer to all your questions is "money." The roads aren't straight because the developer wants the maximum number of lots from the property. It's slower and more difficult to build a house with mature trees in the way.
I don’t see how curved roads would lead to more lots. If the roads had been straight you could fit a lot more because you would have much more density since the lots would be uniform. Like in the city.
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San antonio loves live oaks. I absolutely hate them.... would rather see them use pine trees
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.
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.
