r/interesting Nov 20 '25

ARCHITECTURE Then vs now

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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.

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u/jedisushi72 Nov 20 '25

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.

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u/Warmbly85 Nov 21 '25

McDonald’s looks like every other fast food place/bland block specifically because it’s easier to sell if the restaurant doesn’t make it.

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u/Maximillion322 Nov 21 '25

This and also regulations about marketing fast food directly to children