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@simon_lucy

It becomes "classic" when it's not associated with being too poor to update it, but rather rich enough to have "restored" it.

I really think it's THAT shallow.

@chu

But there is a lot to talk about in the world of design that has nothing to do with capitalism. It's about creativity, self expression and art.

I love that aspect and will not stop.

Conservative girlies love to quit their job and act like it's a sacrifice.

Do. Your. Work.

(MTG, Sarah Palin... same thing, I wonder what consulting job MTG has lined up?)

@gbargoud

Is there carpet that has lasted in a bathroom that long without becoming a kind of ... "natural flooring" in the worst possible way.

I file that under "not functional"

@IngaLovinde @Bumblefish

I love the way it's the same tap for the sink and the tub. And the shape of the sink is really cool.

I think adding tiles to the side of the tub and giving the walls a deep clean so it's all those square white ones would make it look very cohesive. Whatever is going on with the side of the tub now I don't like.

There is probably a good reason why the washing machine is in the bathroom. But I wish it were towel storage instead.

Obsessed with that faucet.

@datarama

If you hide those white cables you could put this in a magazine. Looks amazing.

@IngaLovinde

There is nothing wrong with them.

They just look like they are from 20 years ago.

So my suggestion is that we recognize what is "dated" but not take it as a negative. There is something about the way that "dated design" can catch your eye, make you cringe a little and say "wow we don't do *that* anymore" that's really exciting. Thrilling.

Why not lean into it if the space is functional and enjoyable? That's a bold style choice.

In a few moments you'll have people wanting to copy you because the durable and functional "dated" design is the mother of "vintage" and "classic"

The only way to make those bathrooms not look "dated" is to totally rip them out and start over.

And if they are functional enjoyable spaces to me that's criminally wasteful.

Here are the spaces that have been deemed to be in style (for the moment) I love these too.

What I love is the hot running water, the big tub and the interesting durable materials.

What is much worse to me than something looking "dated" is when you can tell that someone is desperate trying to hide or work around the out of style elements in a space to make them fit with the new trends. Then they end up failing twice.

Embrace the old and ugly.

Here are some bathrooms that are "dated from the 90s"

Can you feel the ick? But it's kind of amazing, right? It would be a shame to try to make these spaces look like the hyper smooth, "mall zen" that's "in" right now.

"Things that make your home look DATED!"

The implication of these kinds of observations about interior design is that looking dated is bad and you ought to do something about it.

I would like to totally question the premise. What does it mean when something looks "dated" it reminds you of the past? It recalls a trendy thing that has been forgotten. It's "out."

There is power in this, and fashion and design is all about things that give us powerful emotions. #interiorDesigns

@semitones

When you see an item that has been repaired you see how someone loved it. Sometimes love can leave scars... but it's still love.

@oheso @NatureMC @elduvelle

Just because something is true doesn't mean you need to bring it up all the time. OK?

@IngaLovinde @lianna

Considering a new wardrobe would cost like 1500€ probably if it were made of wood and hand crafted yes?

I'm just a little grouchy about some people who talk about "recycling" but they are just getting expensive antiques then bragging about it like they raided a dumpster.

posers

@sahqon

I have a hang up about buying new things. A kind of desperation to avoid it. Not totally rational, if you can buy something that works it can save a lot of time. (continues sawing down the legs of the table to make it into a coffee table.)

"They don't build them like they used to. Vintage furniture has more quality materials and better construction."

Or... maybe the furniture that is still around and not in a landfill is higher quality. There were a lot of cheap disposable trends in the 70s and 80s and those items are all in landfills now.

I think about the beanbag chairs slowly compressing into strange new minerals in landfills. Will a confused fossil hunter some day wonder at these "organisms" ?

@lianna

The thrift shop near where I live sells things like couches and huge chest of drawers for $20-$40.

These are often painted some strange color and very beat up. But they are functional.

For it to be "thrifting" it needs to not be a part of the same market pressures that apply to new furniture?

Consider most of the furniture in your home. Did you buy most of it new, or at near full price for older restored items? Did you find it? Thrift it? Get it from friends and family?

Bought New: This includes vintage or restored items sold at prices comparable to new.

Found/Gifted: You did not pay for the furniture.

Made: You made it, possibly by repurposing thrift-ed items or gifts.

Thrift-ed: Items were purchased but at a discount of over 80 percent.

Pick all that apply:

@NatureMC @JosteinSN @ohmu

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