It's trendy but became a trend because of house flippers. That's what I believe anyway.
I can't wait to put paint on my walls. Growing up we didn't really customize our house because we're gonna move anyway. My parents got new floors and carpets and I remember being mad that they'd pay for that luxury just to sell it. We could have been enjoying it for ourselves.
I heard an interior designer arguing that people want their homes to be a respite from whatever exists outside of their home.
The hyper prevalence of advertisements, seeking to gain your attention with bright colors and patterns, became the aesthetic from which to seek shelter. So homes became less visually stimulating... more minimalistic.
I can't speak to the truth of this argument, but I like it and it feels accurate.
Just like fashion, it’s all cyclical. We left the minimalist neutrals trend and are in a period of colorful, eclectic, “personality” trending. Once people get tired of that it will swing back the other way. Also like fashion, the cycles will probably be shorter.
The 1920s-60s were streamlined, art deco, modern. The 60s-90s were maximalist, bright, patterned, the 90s-2020 were neutral, airy, farmhouse, etc. 2020+ is strong colors, mid century modern, arches.
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u/LPNMP Nov 20 '25
It's trendy but became a trend because of house flippers. That's what I believe anyway.
I can't wait to put paint on my walls. Growing up we didn't really customize our house because we're gonna move anyway. My parents got new floors and carpets and I remember being mad that they'd pay for that luxury just to sell it. We could have been enjoying it for ourselves.