Getting your interior decor right takes a keen sense of style and a whole lot of shopping. That’s why it’s no surprise that homeowners end up with the occasional design disaster. Now new research has revealed the one interior design feature that homeowners and potential buyers hate most – and it won’t come as a surprise to many.
The piece of dodgy decor in question is the 70s’ heirloom that is woodchip, with 30 per cent of those surveyed revealing that they couldn’t stand the stuff. Painted woodchip walls are the bane of any budding DIYer and often require a wallpaper stripper and a lot of elbow grease to fully remove.
Next on the list is Artex walls/ceilings (24 per cent) followed by carpeted bathrooms (23 per cent). Following these 'trends' are features that could make the transition from tragic to tasteful in the right hands. They are statement walls (15 per cent) in fourth place and quote decals (8 per cent) in fifth.
1. Woodchip walls
2. Artex walls/ceilings
3. Carpeted bathrooms
4. Statement walls
5. Quote decals ('inspirational' stickers)
Further figures from the research, conducted on behalf of
Terry's Fabrics provided an insight into which rooms Brits’ most wanted to change in their homes. Kitchens – which are often seen to be the heart of any home – came out on top (39 per cent). This was followed by the master bedroom (16 per cent), dining room (15 per cent) and spare bedroom (11 per cent).
The ranking was finished off by living rooms (10 per cent) and bathrooms (9 per cent).
And when it comes to the cost of these home improvements Brits weren’t conservative with their estimates. 26 per cent estimated that it would cost £20,000 to turn their current home into their dream property, while 40 per cent thought it would take upwards of £10,000. Which aspect of your home would you most like to change?
