Name a feature in a house that is overrated or you don't like

[srams21]

When you are house hunting, what features, amenities, or fixtures do you think are overrated?

For me, it's a swimming pool. Now, if I were in a warmer climate I would consider it. However, for the Upper Midwest, I don't want to deal with a pool only to be able to use it for about 3 months out of the year. I feel the same way about fireplaces.

What say you HROT?

 

[goldmom]

A YUUUGGE dining room.

 

[The Tradition]

Vaulted ceilings. More air for the A/C to cool down.

 

[BABiscuit]

Jetted tub in masterbath. Overrated.

 

[Red Hills Nole]

Stainless Steel appliances, gas stove. wood burning fireplace

 

[srams21]

A YUUUGGE dining room.

I would agree but most houses around here are now open concepts that more have a "dining" area.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

White neighbors. Way overrated.

 

[The Tradition]

A YUUUGGE dining room.

You'd hate Tradition Manor.

 

[Tenacious E]

When you are house hunting, what features, amenities, or fixtures do you think are overrated?

For me, it's a swimming pool. Now, if I were in a warmer climate I would consider it. However, for the Upper Midwest, I don't want to deal with a pool only to be able to use it for about 3 months out of the year. I feel the same way about fireplaces.

What say you HROT?

Double sink vanity. Do any of you actually brush your teeth at the same time as your significant other?

 

[The Tradition]

Double sink vanity. Do any of you actually brush your teeth at the same time as your significant other?

Yes, that actually happens a lot.

 

[ichawkeye]

Dining room

 

[Tenacious E]

Yes, that actually happens a lot.

We’ve been married since 1997. And basically lived with each other in college since 1995. We have never brushed our teeth at the same time.

 

[h-hawk]

I think the space of huge entryways might be better utilized.

 

[QChawks]

Open concept

 

[The Tradition]

We’ve been married since 1997. And basically lived with each other in college since 1995. We have never brushed our teeth at the same time.

Good for you?

We put in a double shower.

 

[NoleATL]

Microwaves in lower cabinets

 

[The Tradition]

Microwaves in lower cabinets

That's just dumb.

 

[gonegolfing]

White neighbors. Way overrated.

Said no one in history.

Formal dining rooms followed closely by central vac.

 

[desihawk]

Intercom systems. much prefer the old bell pull to summon the help.

 

[The Tradition]

Said no one in history.

Formal dining rooms followed closely by central vac.

We have central vac at Tradition Manor. I really only use it as a car vac and to pick up pine needles at Christmas time.

 

[srams21]

Microwaves in lower cabinets

That would be annoying as hell.

 

[anon_ddojbbh8q7xrt]

I ****ing Robots. Roombas

 

[HawkCat]

Two-story foyers, especially with half-moon panes at the top of the window.

 

[Tenacious E]

Good for you?

We put in a double shower.

Now a double shower? Bow chicka bow wow.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

I ****ing Robots. Roombas

I think they are great!

 

[srams21]

We once went through a house (almost bought it) that had a decent sized wine cellar. We don't drink that much wine so thought that wouldn't be used - at least not for that purpose. It was odd because it was a "normal" ranch house so not one you think would have that.

 

[NoleATL]

Double sink vanity. Do any of you actually brush your teeth at the same time as your significant other?

Yes... the vast majority of couple buyers want 2 sinks.

 

[The Tradition]

We once went through a house (almost bought it) that had a decent sized wine cellar. We don't drink that much wine so thought that wouldn't be used - at least not for that purpose. It was odd because it was a "normal" ranch house so not one you think would have that.

Yeah, we don't use ours... Mrs. Tradition (no pics) drinks the wine faster than we could ever keep the thing stocked.

 

[artradley]

Stainless Steel appliances, gas stove. wood burning fireplace

Gas stove is the only way to cook.

 

[Tenacious E]

Yes... the vast majority of couple buyers want 2 sinks.

I understand that but that wasn’t the question posed by OP.

 

[artradley]

Double sink vanity. Do any of you actually brush your teeth at the same time as your significant other?

!?!?!

Cannot conceive of not having a double vanity.

 

[Tenacious E]

!?!?!

Cannot conceive of not having a double vanity.

Takes up counter space. I have no desire to brush my teeth at the same time as my wife. There is no other reason to have 2 sinks.

 

[FSUTribe76]

When you are house hunting, what features, amenities, or fixtures do you think are overrated?

For me, it's a swimming pool. Now, if I were in a warmer climate I would consider it. However, for the Upper Midwest, I don't want to deal with a pool only to be able to use it for about 3 months out of the year. I feel the same way about fireplaces.

What say you HROT?

In most houses, sliding glass doors to the bedroom or large windows in bedrooms in general. Don’t get me wrong, I love natural lighting....in the kitchen, in the living areas (other than entertainment room/theater/wherever the main Tv is situated), and even the bathrooms. I especially love skylights letting in natural light. But my bedrooms (and tv Entertainment areas) I want to be incredibly dark caves. Light is my enemy in those areas. In my current house I have double cell blackout blinds in my bedroom so that almost zero light intrudes.

Other than that, I agree that the standard formal dining room is a waste. Ours is really used only to display my Native American art collection and to hold my giant wine and liquor collection in shelving units. I’ve used it as a dining room exactly twice in three years. But we have plenty of other dining spots that are more useful. We’ve got a small glass table that seats four in between the open concept transition between our living room and our kitchen, there’s a bar with room for three off the kitchen as well, usually we just eat in the two couches and chair in the living room and then we have two patios one with dining table and seating for six and one with a coffee table and couch with two chairs for seating for five. One patio is about a half story above the other so all eleven can eat outdoors and see each other. And I have foldable table and seating for six I can add either indoors or out. So the dining room is essentially a giant wasted space.

 

[artradley]

Dining room

Where would you eat if you didn’t have a dining room?

 

[MepoDawg#]

Double sink vanity. Do any of you actually brush your teeth at the same time as your significant other?

Yes and we ride to work together every day, have for the last 8 years. Problem is we don’t have a double sink vanity.

 

[srams21]

Where would you eat if you didn’t have a dining room?

I think most houses still have dining "areas" but not a separate room dedicated only to placing a table.

 

[The Tradition]

Takes up counter space. I have no desire to brush my teeth at the same time as my wife. There is no other reason to have 2 sinks.

Are you okay with shaving while she brushes her teeth?

Or vice versa?

 

[artradley]

Takes up counter space. I have no desire to brush my teeth at the same time as my wife. There is no other reason to have 2 sinks.

I think you are in a tiny, tiny minority. We go to bed at the same time, so we are brushing our teeth at the same time. Or I’m shaving while she puts on makeup. We are always in the bathroom at the same time.

 

[Tenacious E]

Light is my enemy in those areas.

Your wife tells me the same thing about you. Sorry you served that up on a tee

 

[thewop]

Jetted tub in masterbath. Overrated.

This was the first thing that popped to mind. What a waste of space.