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I actually like glass tile, but probably wouldn't use it, unless I planned to stay in that house for a long time, because I think it will become dated sooner than later.
I don't think granite will ever completely go away. But, today, it seems to be just another option for countertop material, instead of the go-to material for every new kitchen/bathroom.
I like open concept plans in new houses, if they are done well. I think they are more useful in making smaller houses feel larger, but often make large houses feel cavernous. I almost always HATE when an old house is "opened up." Not only am I somewhat of a purist preservationist, but I hate when a trend feels forced on TV. If playing a drinking game while watching HGTV, and some of the key phrases were "take out this wall," or "make this more open," one might die of alcohol poisoning.
I agree that the barn door trend will probably date a house, but they are a good solution sometimes. My DIL, who is an architect, intends to use one on her closet makeover, because there is no room for a door swing. The alternative, traditional sliding doors seem even more dated.
I agree that the barn door trend will probably date a house, but they are a good solution sometimes. My DIL, who is an architect, intends to use one on her closet makeover, because there is no room for a door swing. The alternative, traditional sliding doors seem even more dated.
If you mean pocket doors, I don't think they are dated if they are solving a problem. IMO, if they function well, they aren't dated. I wouldn't use one just to be using one though.
If you mean pocket doors, I don't think they are dated if they are solving a problem. IMO, if they function well, they aren't dated. I wouldn't use one just to be using one though.
If you mean pocket doors, I don't think they are dated if they are solving a problem. IMO, if they function well, they aren't dated. I wouldn't use one just to be using one though.
No, there would be no room inside the wall for a pocket door either. I am envisioning those 1950s sliding doors on a track, which would be way uglier than a sliding "barn" door.
I like open concept plans in new houses, if they are done well. I think they are more useful in making smaller houses feel larger, but often make large houses feel cavernous. I almost always HATE when an old house is "opened up." Not only am I somewhat of a purist preservationist, but I hate when a trend feels forced on TV. If playing a drinking game while watching HGTV, and some of the key phrases were "take out this wall," or "make this more open," one might die of alcohol poisoning.
I agree that a house has a style that was intended. Many times on TV, they give a house a "charmectomy" and it just doesn't work. Sometimes, a house benefits from taking down a wall or two, but sometimes it just feels wrong. Adding crown moulding to a modern house is just as wrong as doing open concept in a cottage.
I am waiting for the next HGTV thing to be couples touring houses and wanting to add walls and close off rooms.
Hardwood was once a no no, and everyone and their uncle put carpet over it. Now carpet is so scoffed at, especially on HGTV, that people run to the hills when they see it in a home. I wondering if/when the hardwood trend will be over, as hardwood is not the easiest thing to care for, and it does need refinishing.
Hardwood was once a no no, and everyone and their uncle put carpet over it. Now carpet is so scoffed at, especially on HGTV, that people run to the hills when they see it in a home. I wondering if/when the hardwood trend will be over, as hardwood is not the easiest thing to care for, and it does need refinishing.
My 1932 hardwood floors are rather easy to keep clean, just a swiffer and it's done, even with cats and dogs. Once a month I go over it with Liquid Gold to keep it looking new. I would NOT have carpet with animals as it stains easy and traps fur and dander. Even back in the '90s I ripped carpeting out of a '50s house I lived in and refinished the hardwood for ease of cleaning (the carpet had been horribly stained by a cat that had been in the house before I moved in). Stem cleaning a carpet takes more effort and doesn't always get rid of pet and child stains.
Hardwood was once a no no, and everyone and their uncle put carpet over it. Now carpet is so scoffed at, especially on HGTV, that people run to the hills when they see it in a home. I wondering if/when the hardwood trend will be over, as hardwood is not the easiest thing to care for, and it does need refinishing.
Just as carpets need replacing...
The original hardwoods in my 1950s apartment are still here and look great after being refinished.
I don't like carpet. My husband has allergies and asthma---and I don't feel like vacuuming everyday. I do like area rugs.
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