11 Popular Modern Home Design Trends That Gen Z’ers Can’t Stand

Gen Z’ers are on top of the latest trends — and of course, they have lots of opinions on them, too. While they have been behind some of the most viral trends, from fashion and beauty to lifestyle and home design, that doesn’t mean they love everything just because it’s modern.

Spacious living room with a white sofa, wooden furniture, plants, a large window, and a framed picture on the wall — Morsa Images / Getty Images

So, we recently asked Gen Z’ers of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the modern home design trends they hate, and they didn’t hold back. Here are the top trends they are not a fan of — even though they are incredibly popular today:

1.Concrete floors — “It’s so ugly and cold on the feet! You have to have rugs everywhere, or it will literally emit cold from below. It’s not an industrial warehouse; it’s a bloody home. And how do you clean in the cracks? Having your living room look like a sidewalk is not it.”

—Anonymous

Empty living room with a smooth, reflective concrete floor

2.Modern architecture — “Those blocky, cubist houses. Give the place some soul, please.”

—fluffyghoul1435

Modern two-story house with flat roof, large windows, and a garage, set in a suburban area with a clear sky in the background — Acilo / Getty Images

3.Open-concept homes — “Open concept with grey everything. I want walls and wood paneling, please!”

—angrytraveler924

Spacious open-concept living area with large windows, vaulted ceiling, modern kitchen island, and fireplace — Grandriver / Getty Images

4.Minimalism — “The beige, greige, clean lines minimalism that has been trending in modern homes for a minute. Where is the lived-in feel, the color, and the decor with character? Viva la maximalism!”

—Anonymous, 21, California

“I hate minimalism. Please, for the love of god, put color in your homes.”

—Anonymous, 23, Ohio

Minimalist bedroom with a neatly made bed, white walls, and a closed door; simple, modern furniture with a clean and uncluttered appearance — : Kustvideo / Getty Images

5.Wainscoting — “I hate it when people add wainscoting in their house to make it look old.”

—Anonymous

Wall with wainscoting panels and a blank upper section, set against a wooden floor

6.White cabinets — “They get dirty with grease and food, so you always have to clean them. They also show fingerprints. Sigh, just go back to brown cabinets. Everything nowadays is the color white.”

—Anonymous, 26, Texas

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel fridge and appliances

7.All-white kitchens in general — “I hate white kitchens. They are extremely hard to keep clean and look plain and unoriginal. Bring color back to kitchens.”

—Anonymous, Oregon

A modern, all-white spacious kitchen with a large skylight, white cabinetry, an island with a sink, and stainless steel appliances — John Keeble / Getty Images

8.Accented ceilings — “They are hideous, and altogether awful-looking. Plus, they are expensive.”

—Anonymous, 25, Florida

Spacious living room with wooden ceiling beams, elegant chandelier, bookshelves, and plush seating — Anymay / Getty Images

9.Smear brick — “It’s a trend that will look so dated within the decade. It’s not necessarily ugly — just a trend that applies to the entire exterior of your home. It’s also not easy to remove.”

—Anonymous, 20, Georgia

Painted smear brick fireplace with weathered texture

10.Open-shelving in kitchens — “It attracts dirt and grease and needs high-maintenance cleaning.”

—Anonymous

Modern kitchen with open wooden shelves displaying dishes, glasses, and decor

And finally…

11.Bathrooms with open-wall showers — “I HATE those open-wall showers. I feel like a lot of hotels do that nowadays. In warm climates, it’s fine, but it’s hard to keep a bathroom totally warm; I want to keep the warmth of the shower in with a curtain stuck to the walls or full glass doors. I hate feeling so exposed, too!”

—am301394wne

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Do you agree? Whether you’re Gen Z or not, what other modern home design trends do you dislike and why? Tell us in the comments, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below.

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