Gen Z is speaking out against popular modern home design trends that they find impractical and unappealing. Here are the 13 trends they despise, with reasons why.
1. Rectangular Bathroom Sinks
"Rectangular sinks in the bathroom. They are as bad as pedestal sinks. I want space to put my stuff down. My makeup, curling iron, hairbrush, whatever. These rectangular sinks are everywhere right now. They are just a trend — they go out of style."
"And then, what's gonna happen to all these people with rectangular sinks? They're all going to want to replace them. And who benefits from it?" — chillhedgehog384
"Square or rectangular sinks. They are much harder to keep clean with all the corners." — Anonymous
2. Closets in the Bathroom
"I HATE closets in the bathroom. You have to wait for someone to finish pooping before you can go in and grab a shirt." — Anonymous, Texas
3. Monochrome White and Gray Interiors
"I despise the white/light gray monochrome look — and boring minimalist furniture that’s all the same color. My brother is a realtor and advises to avoid that look at all costs. Bring back colors and paneling and patterned upholstery." — jcs3d
"Sad beige/grey everything. It makes houses look like prisons and feels like the design equivalent of watching TV static." — Anonymous
4. Open-Wall Showers
"I don't get open-wall showers. Doesn't the floor outside the shower get all wet?!" — deadpancupcake92
5. Pure White Lighting
"Pure white lighting. No explanation needed." — Anonymous
6. Huge Kitchens
"I hate huge kitchens. They take up space that could be used for something else. Not to mention that you won't need all 28 cabinets and drawers. You're not a five-star restaurant, so you really only need about half of that. The rest is usually piled with trash. They are mostly white because it's too expensive to repaint. It just looks like bare unused space." — Anonymous
7. Modern Farmhouse Style
"Those darn modern farmhouses! House flippers will take a historically accurate Victorian farmhouse, and add in exposed beams, reclaimed wood, and vinyl flooring until it looks like an Ikea showroom." — Anonymous, 25
8. Open Shelving
"I dislike open shelving as it looks messy and gets dusty. Wood cabinets are better for storage and feel warmer." — Anonymous
9. 'Boneless' Sofa Couches
"Those big 'boneless' sofa couches. You cannot find a regular pull-out sofa bed anymore! There are all these random giant cushion couches if you want a sleeper sofa. Why can't I just buy a run-of-the-mill couch with a mattress that pulls out???" — Anonymous, Pennsylvania
10. Black Tiling in Bathrooms
"Black tiling on the bathroom floor or shower. It always looks dirty, and you see every hair." — Anonymous, 21, Canada
11. Focal Points in Every Room
"Focal points. Not every room needs a feature guests should stare at." — Anonymous, 29, Michigan
12. Open Concept Layouts
"Open concept. People are realizing how impractical it is and are also wanting to hang art on some walls again!" — Anonymous
13. Modern Chandeliers
"'Modern' chandeliers are just a mistake. It’s a total disgrace to chandeliers and any kind of classical lighting." — Anonymous
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
What do you think? Gen Z'ers, what are some other modern home design trends that you truly can't stand and why? Tell us in the comments, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below.
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