Im a kitchen and bath designer.
These were some of the most insightful responses I received.
If you actually use your dishware, you’ll never run into that problem.
“I disagree with people who hate open floor plans.
It really depends on your family.
We don’t have an open floor plan in our current home, and we hate it.
I don’t like feeling separated from the family while cooking, especially on holidays.
Plus, open floor plans make your home feel bigger.”
nicolecardwellnv
3.
“Barn doors are the ultimate space savers.
It makes no sense to me, and it costs more because you have to purchase another appliance.
I’m a kitchen and bath designer.
It may look sleek, but it’s not practical for everyone.”
scon312
5.
What are people doing in their bedrooms?
Personally, I love the feeling of a cozy bedroom.
Plus, it means that we can host our entire family when the holidays roll around."
“I don’t understand the hatred of clear shower doors.
I’m not letting anyone into the bathroom while I shower unless I’m behind something totally opaque.
Plus, my clear shower makes it feel so much bigger!”
Caroline, 45, Georgia
7.
The epitome of class!"
I just want to keep poo particles from flying up and landing on my bath towels.
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9.
“No one wants an open kitchen because of the ‘mess,’ but who cares?
When I have guests over, cooking is part of the shared experience.
Everyone wants to gather around the kitchen and enjoy the company of the cook.
Chelsea, 34
11.
“Closets attached to bathrooms are great.
You enter our main closet from the bathroom, and I love it.
The closet has a door and isnt open to the bathroom.
“I used to be very antiluxury vinyl plank flooring.
This stuff can take a beating!”
kvmarch
13.
“IDK, man.
I practically had to pressure-wash it once a season.
“I love my open stairs.
They let the light flow through the house.
Ali, 73, California
15.
“I’ll take a laundry closet over a laundryroomif need be.
Who is folding their clothes in the laundry room?
Do you really just stand there and do nothing but fold?
“I dont know why anyone would be mad at quartz counters.
What are they suggesting as an alternative, exactly?”
A_Panda
17.
“People who dont want to put carpeting in bedrooms confuse me.
Its softer on your feet when youre winding down or getting up.
And it doesnt get super cold and unpleasant as soon as you get up in the morning in winter!
I dont understand why everyone hates carpet now.”
“Stovetop pot-filler hatred has me so baffled.
charityb4ea9eb60e
19.
“I think the hatred of the ‘modern farmhouse’ has gotten WAY out of hand.
), but otherwise, I love their clean, modern aesthetic that still feels timeless.
The people who hate them are probably just jealous of Joanna Gaines.”
“People who hate bare light bulb fixtures clearly use the wrong throw in of light bulbs.
If you use an Edison bulb, yes, you’ll hate your space.
I’m an electrician; trust me on this one.”
Anonymous
21.
“I really don’t understand why we eliminated wallpaper as a standard wall covering.
Older wallpapers were washable and stood up to kids like iron.
Paint gets scuffed up so easily, and patching it never matches!”
“Why the farmhouse sink hot takes?!
Mike, 66, Washington
25.
“People think wood trim is outdated, but I love it.
We built our home 36 years ago with a custom builder.
We sanded and varnished it all ourselves to save money at the time.
like don’t paint over this…ever!
It can never be replaced.”
Everyone hates them, but I’m obsessed.
Claudia, 33
27.
At least with a dimmer switch, you’re free to customize the brightness!”
raylewisblocker
29.
“Why hate high ceilings?
Sometimes the increased view and space make any small issues with heating worthwhile.”
“I love the neutral color scheme of gray, white, and beige.
It helps me feel calm and less cluttered.
Then you’re able to emphasize with pops of color as needed.
Older-style homes with lots of color make me feel quite tense.
They’re too busy, and there is too much to look at.”
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