What house trends do you hate?

[Anonymous]

I love McMansions. I do not like brick in the front facade but then sidings around the house. I like brick all round the house.

[Anonymous]

White and gray everything everywhere in the house

[Anonymous]

“ I just LOVE gray ! So timeless! “

[Anonymous]

Words that have become curse words to me during my new house journey:

Timeless
Classic
Transitional
Wood-look
Spa-like
Modern (this is not “modern’s” fault but still, when many people say it...)
Pop of color

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Accent walls" that are a different color from all the others
White walls with dark trim
Those coffee tables that are basically giant ottomans
Tufted/fabric headboards, especially if they look like wing chairs
Decorators talking about "a pop of color"
Inspirational sayings or kids names stenciled on walls
Having an island in your walk-in closet
Snout houses (houses with a front-load garage that sticks out farther than the rest of the house)

+1

Or the opposite of Snout Houses - houses trying too hard not to be a "McMansion!" (said with contempt, and a bit of spittle) - but instead, looking like an overdone sh&tshack. A really, really, really long sh&tshack that is twice deep than it is wide. Because "it's NOT a McMansion!" (again, said with contempt and a bit more spittle).

Morning lol. Nice visual!

[Anonymous]

hall bathrooms. i think ensuite bathrooms are the best and most convenient.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:hall bathrooms. i think ensuite bathrooms are the best and most convenient.

I’m not sure if this counts as a trend. Especially as it’s the historic norm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Accent walls" that are a different color from all the others
White walls with dark trim
Those coffee tables that are basically giant ottomans
Tufted/fabric headboards, especially if they look like wing chairs
Decorators talking about "a pop of color"
Inspirational sayings or kids names stenciled on walls
Having an island in your walk-in closet
Snout houses (houses with a front-load garage that sticks out farther than the rest of the house)

+1 for Snout Houses...absloutely hideous architecture and I hate them...some with the 3-car garage are really gross. Most production builders (particularly NV Homes)
have these models as their staple product. I once spoke to an architect friend about it and he mentioned this config allows builders to build a single
box with the garage in front of the kitchen and mud room...

With you on everything except the ottoman coffee tables and fabric headboards... We have two under two, which includes a very active toddler and a baby that's about to start exploring, and we currently err on the side of buying as much soft furniture as possible.

I also think white walls and dark trim has to come off the list because the Shakers did it so good. I want to add "spa-like" bathrooms. It's only "spa-like" to me if it comes with attendants and laundry service.

Yeah, I love white walls with dark trim. Hate dark gray walls with white trim.

[Anonymous]

Cat walks/transoms, 2 story ceilings in a room with a fireplace all white kitchens and ugly garage doors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Words that have become curse words to me during my new house journey:

My brain automatically translates these for me:

Timeless

Boring

Classic

Needs updating

Transitional

Shady

Wood-look

Plastic

Spa-like

Shower missing door

Modern (this is not “modern’s” fault but still, when many people say it...)

Finishes by Home Depot

Pop of color

Garish

[Anonymous]

Cat walks/transoms, 2 story ceilings in a room with a fireplace all white kitchens and ugly garage doors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Words that have become curse words to me during my new house journey:

Timeless
Classic
Transitional
Wood-look
Spa-like
Modern (this is not “modern’s” fault but still, when many people say it...)
Pop of color

Haha. You forgot "sun-drenched" (which is realtor-speak for "blinding").

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Accent walls" that are a different color from all the others
White walls with dark trim
Those coffee tables that are basically giant ottomans
Tufted/fabric headboards, especially if they look like wing chairs
Decorators talking about "a pop of color"
Inspirational sayings or kids names stenciled on walls
Having an island in your walk-in closet
Snout houses (houses with a front-load garage that sticks out farther than the rest of the house)

+1 for Snout Houses...absloutely hideous architecture and I hate them...some with the 3-car garage are really gross. Most production builders (particularly NV Homes)
have these models as their staple product. I once spoke to an architect friend about it and he mentioned this config allows builders to build a single
box with the garage in front of the kitchen and mud room...

With you on everything except the ottoman coffee tables and fabric headboards... We have two under two, which includes a very active toddler and a baby that's about to start exploring, and we currently err on the side of buying as much soft furniture as possible.

I also think white walls and dark trim has to come off the list because the Shakers did it so good. I want to add "spa-like" bathrooms. It's only "spa-like" to me if it comes with attendants and laundry service.

Yeah, I love white walls with dark trim. Hate dark gray walls with white trim.

Wow, there are chair rails and then there are chair rails

[Anonymous]

A massive master suite then a few tiny guest bedrooms.
Having a fancy guest bedroom with a big window than a few other ones with tiny windows.
Sink on island.
Windowless rooms (especially bedrooms)
As for trends...
Fake balconies
Garage front and center.At least push it back and to the side.
Odd mixtures of styles.

[Anonymous]

Kitchen island