“It’s already very dated and, frankly, tacky and cheap-looking.”
These are some of the most fascinating responses of the bunch.
“Open shelving in the kitchen.

Where are you supposed to put your shoes or your jacket?
How about your vacuum?!”
Anonymous, 54, Florida
3.

“Huge light fixtures with Edison-style bulbs that are so bright it hurts.
We call ours the Jesus Light and with the dimmer switch we added, it just flickers.”
“Microwaves built into lower cabinets are a nightmare for anyone with kids or mobility issues.

Its also a great way for kids to put things in the microwave that shouldnt go in there.”
goldenlion71
5.
“Showerrooms, where the tub is inside the shower glass.

Dumbest idea ever.”
“As a cabinet-maker, I say the most annoying trend is outlets inside drawers.
So you want to use a blender on your kitchen island?

Tony, 52, California
7.
“I really dislike the open floor plan trend.
I love cooking and hate the whole house smelling like food.

“Putting laundry (and laundry closets) in the kitchen.
Anonymous
9.
“Fireplace ‘chimneys’ for fake fireplaces, covered with fake siding, is sickening.

Like, where did this come from?
“Farmhouse sinks are the worst.
I think it looks so ugly, as if it was thrown together with leftovers from another house.”

Ben, 46, Pennsylvania
13.
“Adding tall niches in showers…but not addingshelvinginto said niches.
“Immediately decorating your home to just the next potential buyer.

I wanted a cozy nook in my house painted and decorated exactly like that.
And I did it.
When I showed people my amazing room, they talked about what potential buyers would think of the color.

My house isn’t on the market; nor do I have plans to move anytime soon.
Ponygirl123
15.
They cut everything down with new builds these days, and it is so bare and sad.

“Installing two-handle faucets just for the ‘look.’
I like to be able to regulate temperature with one hand when doing the dishes.”
“Freestanding tubs that you have to clean behind.”

globlinqueen
19.
We intentionally chose textured but glossed subway tile because it is very easy to clean.
I’m convinced that is one reason subway tiles were and are so prevalent.”

“I really, really hate hood vents that just vent everything out into the room.
Ventless hoods have absolutely no purpose except for possibly shedding some light on your stovetop.
In fact, they should be renamed ‘stovetop lighting.’

“My personal pet peeve?
Gorgeous kitchen renovations and new builds in senior communities that only have base cabinets with no drawers!
In my last kitchen remodel, my only base cabinet was under the sink.

And when we sold the house, buyers loved it.
Paid a premium for it, in fact.”
susanknieriemen
22.

“What is the deal with pot fillers over the stove?
Doesn’t anybody realize that that full pot will have to be movedoffthe stove at some point anyway?
Why invest in that extra plumbing?”

“Monster houses on tiny lots.
I want room for a tree or two and enough room for a few flowers!”
“In new builds, the trend of building entire sides of a home without a single window.”

25.“Mini-splits!
Add ductwork all over the outside so the house looks as if its being attacked by an octopus.
Jenny, 49, Massachusetts
26.
“Deck railings that have horizontal balusters.
Its like, did toddlers forget how to climb all of a sudden?”
“I curse people in my neighborhood who paint brick on mid-century homes white!
It should be illegal.”
jlmitchell1212
28.
It’s already very dated and, frankly, tacky and cheap-looking.”
Looks very out of place.
Anonymous, 33
30.
“Having to walk through the bathroom to get to the closet.
This only works if you live by yourself.”
“Clear shower doors.
allthatglittersisdiamonds
32.
“hey stop with the quartz countertops.
Its what laminate was to the ’70s and ’80s; its fake and plastic-looking.”
Vehicles are wider than ever these days, and homeowners associations dont like outside parking.
Many new garages wont accommodate a full-size vehicle, let alone some extra storage!”
Barn doors are only allowed if you live in a barn.
You are simply embarrassing yourself.”
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