Comments on: Form vs. function: Things that are driving me crazy on HGTV…

By: San Diego Amy

San Diego Amy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:17:42 +0000

Thank you, Pam! I had to laugh as I read your list, in particular #4! My boyfriend and I were just talking about this awful trend this weekend! I detest the flatscreen above the fireplace look. How distracting is it to have a fire and try to watch a show? Not to mention what you are pointing out - it’s just too high for comfortable viewing. And, my boyfriend fantasized about when we are able to get a nice tv, etc - he’d like a comfortable lounge chair - just like you mentioned in #3.
yeah, the design shows can certainly be humorous entertainment at times. I also like the landscaping shows when they put gravel or sand type material in the back yard, right to the patio door, so that you can track it right inside… that would be nice to clean up all the time….

By: msparker

msparker — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:16:29 +0000

Amen sister! Especially on the TV over the fireplace…

By: maddydallas

maddydallas — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:23:53 +0000

I laughed as I read through your list because I have had a few of the exact same thoughts…I keep asking myself how many of those rooms get changed back as soon as the cameras are gone. I REALLY get a laugh when I go in a new acquaintance or colleagues house and you can automatically tell where they got the impractical ideas…