Joanna Gaines was right about one thing …
Tastes vary pretty majorly from person to person, which means that no two homes are totally alike. That’s why I love polling you all on yourhome design opinions— and let me tell ya, some of them are spicy.
After hearing from hundreds of G of you , I ’ve con that lots of movement , like color - coded bookshelves , are pretty darn dissentious . Others , like floating stairway , are almost unanimously despised . But many , like the single you ’re about to take , are actually really beloved by a absolute majority of our reader , even if people ca n’t always agree on whether they ’re " in " or " out . "
1.Some say installing a rain showerhead is effectively choosing to go deep sea diving every time you wash your hair…but 130,000 people love ‘em regardless.
2.They might be an obvious choice for kitchen renovations, and some might even call them basic, but subway tile backsplashes are clearly the new standard for a reason.
3.Even though many peoplewant separate rooms back— especially those who liveandwork from home — it looks as if open floor plans still reign supreme.
4.Say what you want about thecottagecore aesthetic, but apparently, most people think it’s cute.
5.You might think that luxury vinyl plank, wood-look flooring isn’t as pretty as legit wood, but 230,000 people beg to differ.
6.The same goes for painting older surfaces white to give them a modern, fresh look — like fireplaces and wood.
7.And speaking of fireplaces, I’ll be the first to admit that TVs mounted over fireplaces look absolutely epic…neckaches aside, of course.
8.The Joanna Gaines–inspiredmodern farmhouseexterior? In.
9.Speaking of all things “farmhouse,” so is the hotly debated farmhouse sink.
10.And while we’re in theFixer Uppercinematic universe of home design trends: Whether or not you personally approve of it, it looks as if shiplap is an interior design element that’s here to stay.
11.Tufted headboards might give some people “inside a coffin” vibes (if you know, you know), but the love for them still edges out the disapproval.
12.Turn your empty walls into gallery walls, folks.
13.(But if you’re not opting for agallerywall, it appears you should opt for astatementwall instead.)
14.If you thought wood accents were stuck in the ’80s, think again — tasteful pops of wood can lendrelaxing, nature-inspired textureto otherwise stale rooms.
15.Most experts would say that “nearly indestructible"quartzis the kitchen countertop material of the moment, but granite clearly has stood the test of time.
16.Though it’s aconsiderable costto add them where they don’t already exist, vaulted ceilings have won the hearts of 70% of our readers.
17.Though they’re possibly a nightmare to clean, floor-to-ceiling windows are majorly beloved.
18.And even though it seems as if everything is becoming “smart” these days, smartlightsseem to be a pretty worthwhile investment for most.
19.Finally: Yes, stove-top pot fillers are absolutely iconic, and I can’t wait to be rich enough to afford one someday.
