How long will these trends last? (granite, hardwood floors, countertop, paint)
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I think the grey paint with the yellow pillows is already fairly stale. I love Joanna Gaines, but jeepers she's predictable.
Oh yeah, that reminds me of another one: Shiplap!
The next time I want to start a fun topic, it might be a hoot to have a thread just for ragging on HGTV. Like "Worst advice you ever heard" or maybe rating which shows are complete balogna, vs. some that actually have some good advice. Yes, I love to watch it even though, yes, I do know it's for entertainment only. Still fun, even if a lot of it is unrealistic.
Vaulted ceilings. Everyone getting all energy efficiency concsious doesn't seem to go hand in hand with this. They take much more energy to heat and cool!
The sinks where the bowl sits above the counter. Kids can't reach them to brush their teeth until they're halfway grown, and most of them are just ugly.
The sinks with the apron or whatever in the front. Again, ugly. And it looks like you're supposed to be doing your laundry in them.
Just as with clothing, you cannot go wrong with simple, 'traditional' elements. Some things that I think will have a finite lifetime are drum shades, ottomans with trays, small rustic decor made out of pallet wood, complex trey ceilings, and rugs that have such bright colors they overwhelm the rest of the decor. Agreed, those bowls on top of bathroom counters--what germ traps. And amature tile designs for the sake of self-expression--eek!
I don't see open concept going away anytime soon. I prefer rooms, but I know many people do not.
Gray paint- won't last. Many are already over it. HGTV shows are usually aired 6-18 months after filming.
Dark wood floors- I have mixed feelings about his. I regretted the dark wood floors I installed a decade ago due to the impossibility of having them absolutely, totally spotless. However, if you look at 100+ year old houses, wood was stained dark. I've always liked darker wood.
Granite- I think it is safe to say this is mostly over. I've always hated granite. I much prefer a cleaner look. I've always wished for marble, but for practical reasons would likely install a quartz countertop if I ever remodel a kitchen.
How many decades does something have to be around before it's not called a "trend" anymore?
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