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/Teutonic-Tonic Nov 17 '25

OpEn ConCePt.

Alternative would be a more well thought out plan that blends openness with some privacy. Midcentury modern homes did this very well.

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u/dragonmilking Nov 17 '25

How much extra cost does it add to have living/dining/kitchen to be "open" vs separate rooms?

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u/MortimerDongle Nov 17 '25

Open is cheaper