I want your opinion HI board.
You know those home design features that just date a particular home to a period? A house that as soon as you walk in with your realtor, you think "Oh, no. This has got to go." 60's shag carpet. 70's wood paneling. 80's mirrors everywhere. I think we've all seen one. They're trends of little staying power who's appeal has long faded.
On the other hand, every now and then a new trend comes along with staying power. Spray-foam insulation, engineered wood floors, high ceilings, GFCI outlets, pex plumbing, etc. They're design features which will benefit the early adopters.
Which current trends will be badly outdated in 10 years, and which trends will be valuable forever?
A few of my personal opinions:
1) Faux wood tile is a loser. 20 years from now, you'll cringe when you view a home with it.
2) Raw-material looks (rough hewn stone, unfinished cabinet doors, stack-stone interior walls, etc) will be a defining, valuable trend for the next decade or so.
3) The beige-colored everything trend need to go. It's still a desirable item at sale, but WTF wants to live in such a snoozefest?
You know those home design features that just date a particular home to a period? A house that as soon as you walk in with your realtor, you think "Oh, no. This has got to go." 60's shag carpet. 70's wood paneling. 80's mirrors everywhere. I think we've all seen one. They're trends of little staying power who's appeal has long faded.
On the other hand, every now and then a new trend comes along with staying power. Spray-foam insulation, engineered wood floors, high ceilings, GFCI outlets, pex plumbing, etc. They're design features which will benefit the early adopters.
Which current trends will be badly outdated in 10 years, and which trends will be valuable forever?
A few of my personal opinions:
1) Faux wood tile is a loser. 20 years from now, you'll cringe when you view a home with it.
2) Raw-material looks (rough hewn stone, unfinished cabinet doors, stack-stone interior walls, etc) will be a defining, valuable trend for the next decade or so.
3) The beige-colored everything trend need to go. It's still a desirable item at sale, but WTF wants to live in such a snoozefest?