70s nostalgia is over. 42% of Americans regret ever thinking that shag carpets, conversation spaces, and wood-paneled walls were once fashionable. A new poll of 2,000 U.S. homeowners finds that 75% admit to years of aging when choosing to renovate their home in the past, while 69% blame aesthetic choices. It turns out that he feels embarrassed to invite people into his home.
Along with the 1970s icon, people said they regret having placed their TV above eye level (43%) or above the fireplace (40%), and 15% regret choosing paint colors, especially avocado. They said they regret green, eggshell white, and millennial pink.
Respondents also identified the most “in” home improvement projects (decorating with fresh flowers, reclaimed wood art, crown/base molding) and the most “out” (chalkboard walls, poured cement art, wallpapering, mirrors). I have identified an assembly project. .
The survey, conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Slickdeals, found that 85% believe home renovations are an “urgent need” and 78% are already planning a home improvement project this year. found.
These home improvement contractors plan to renovate or redecorate an average of three rooms in the next six months, with a focus on the living room (49 percent), master bedroom (48 percent), and kitchen (47 percent) .
The results also suggest that the average homeowner plans to spend at least $1,753 on upcoming projects.
13 Biggest Design Regrets
- Shaggy carpet – 43%
- Conversation space/recessed seating – 43%
- TVs are installed above eye level – 43%
- TV placed above the fireplace – 40%
- Wood paneled walls – 39%
- Reclaimed wood art – 35%
- Vinyl wall stickers – 32%
- Lawn decoration – 29%
- Kitchen island – 23%
- Popcorn ceiling – 20%
- Kitchen Peninsula – 17%
- Furniture/upholstery covers – 17%
- Glass table – 16%
What do you think about this list? And what did a kitchen island do for anyone?
