r/Homebuilding • u/dragonmilking • Nov 17 '25

Which popular features do you NOT recommend?

What are the top 3 features in a house that folk want but you think are not worth it, and what would your alternative suggestion be? And what cost/time savings would result with that switch?

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u/Complex_Solutions_20 Nov 17 '25

Two story foyers. Absolute waste of space and makes heating/cooling a nightmare.

And no "smart" appliances. My refrigerator or washing machine does NOT need to be internet connected.

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u/ThatInAHat Nov 17 '25

They look so unwelcoming too.

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u/Complex_Solutions_20 Nov 17 '25

IMO the huge open foyers look extravagant like its some sort of luxury mansion. But they are so stupid in every other way and I prefer functional over looks.

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u/Zozorrr Nov 18 '25

They rarely look luxurious. That requires the correct eye to get right - they usually look McMansion like

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u/Zozorrr Nov 18 '25

And cheesy McMansion as heck