To think a lot of homes are “soulless” and all people care about is size?

Does it matter what other people live in so long as you love your own house?

I agree OP.
So much grey on Right Move, grey carpets, walls, kitchens and tiles.
Then the "Bath", "Clean" and "Live, Love, Laugh" wall 'art'.
It all looks so cold and not tranquil at all.

Yep, same! Having too much "stuff" cluttering up the place would make me feel the exact opposite of homely and relaxed. But I accept that other people feel differently and so live and let live and all that 😬

I don’t know anybody who can afford to buy a big house tbh.
I know some people who put a lot of effort into how their home looks and lots who don’t.
When I moved into my house a few years ago, I just kept all the decoration the way the previous owners had it. I haven’t had the money or energy to do anything with it. But if I did, I wouldn’t go for second hand stuff or anything chintzy looking (even though I used to like that kind of aesthetic when I was younger). I would just paint it some nice colours and buy a load of stuff from ikea. I’m not that bothered by what my house looks like or says about me or anything like that.

Those locally produced crafts and artisan pieces are usually mass produced, believe me the beautiful wood craved pieces that you think are a one off, they have another 100 waiting for the next tourist to buy.

@Spicegirl1234

i suggest, if you want your 'eyes to be busy* you buy a book or stay home. It's not anyone else's duty to 'entertain you'.

@Bigearringsbigsmile

It could be an interesting discussion if people can stop being offended

let me fix that for you.

It could be an interesting discussion if people can stop being offensive

I like and admire a lot of different styles, even the very "clean" ones. I cannot keep a house orderly like that and I admire it in other people.

My house would be your dream. Lots of mismatched furniture which nevertheless works together, dark academia style mixed with steampunk elements in the rooms I have completed (not many tbf), bookshelves overflowing because I'm building up my personal library and rarely ever get rid of any books I own. I am even painting a mural on one wall, just because. Some people will absolutely hate my house, but I really like it and those who have visited have been positive about it (or had the sense to be polite as they wouldn't be reinvited otherwise).

I do have an awful lot of clutter and it can be hard to keep on top of that, but it is mainly due to my creative mind, so I have a lot of craft materials and DIY stuff everywhere you look.

And it is partially down to lack of money, because I do everything myself. I just don't have the money to pay other people to do it for me. So it has character, but that character is mine, so to speak.

The references to rightmove suggest that many people are making these judgements about properties when they are looking to buy, which is fair enough?

I often look on RM and despair at the number of period properties that have been cleared of all period features and filled with identikit cream and beige ‘luxe’ interiors. There are 18th century Scottish castles decorated in much the same style as Marriott hotels. You would never guess that you were in an historic building

people lead such different lives, surely if you’re in someone’s home you already know them? Unless you’re a tradesperson going round judging folks on their decor and thinking they are going to kill you.

how very odd.

Surely being a serial killer is a whole personality though?!

A lot of modern kitchens look like operating theatres, completely clear with an island that looks like an operating table.

What, why, it’s a massive investment, likely the biggest you will ever make, it will possibly support your retirement, likely be your kids inheritance, something you spend yout hard earned on maintaining and improving. would you not be interested in if you’re making money or not. You’d have to be off your rocker to not care.

All these people pretending not to be judged but being very judgemental to you. Yes I hate homes without personality , they scream serial killer. I'd rather dislike your taste of individual decor than think you don't have any personality

I agree with those who don't like clutter. What concerns me more about housing is how many are more concerned about making money on property.

I don’t like clutter.

I don’t like clinical.

There’s a balance to be found.

I agree with poster. People seem to buy a " look" does nothing for me and I find it so boring, give me a home which shows a life lived and interesting "stuff"

I think that sounds gorgeous.

I wish I could decide on a style and stick to it. I have so many clashing style likes (minimalist and calm, colourful and interesting, modern, New England, English country cottage), it drives me mad trying to do Pinterest boards, I need half a dozen homes to accommodate the different styles. I plan on downsizing from a family home to a modern apartment (or small bungalow) and I’m going to have to be more decisive, otherwise it’ll end up an ‘eclectic’ mess lol.

Surely it's up to the individual home owners to style their own house to their individual taste...no?

id have assumed so too, not they should decorate to the ops taste, although I understand she appears to think people should or she will judge them.

now there is a thread with people either showing off or slagging each others taste off.

naice.

I wish we could see pictures too!!
I loved looking at WitchyBits!
I really love looking inside homes!
Not brave enough to post mine as it will be too outing, loads of school mums I know use mumsnet who have been inside my house. I don't want them knowing what I post about on mumsnet!

I like little bits of glassware
Ashtrays with inscriptions
Plastic things on pencils
Bits of mass production
Postcards, pretty pictures
Little bits of plastic
Covering up the bedroom
To show you I´ve been there

I wish we could see pictures of all these houses! I absolutely love looking at interiors & find them endlessly interesting. It's the myriad ways people approach filling a once empty space- such a reflection on so many approaches to the same task!

My house is nice enough when it’s all tidied up but it’s the type of house that you’re happy to have a coffee and a crumbly pastry in without worrying if you spill your drink or stop crumbs. Everything in it is specifically for our taste but it doesn’t follow any sort of design pattern.