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[–] Fosheze@lemmy.world 50 points 2 months ago (14 children)

Everyone loves the idea of living in an old house until they realize that there's only 3 electrical outlets in the whole place, everything is insulated with asbestos, and everything is painted with lead.

[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago (6 children)

I'd love a modern house, with the detailed craftsmanship of old. Who wants a bland white wall? Give me some fancy wood details and comfy furniture with a bit of character.

[–] booly@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Who wants a bland white wall?

Hang some shit on that wall. Paintings. Photographs. Random yard sale taxidermy.

Modern styles can still have plenty of personality. Yes, one of the modern trends is minimalism, but that's not the only modern trend, and there are plenty of ways to explore your own sense of style within a modern sensibility.

I like having a house with really, really good insulation, with good plumbing and electrical up to 21st century fire/safety standards. I like having ducts for my central heat pump and air conditioning.

I can fill in the appearance and style stuff after that on my own.

I want a picture rail so it's easy to hang all them things.

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