Is my home tacky?
Ashley
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If You're Tacky and you know it.... Garden Rooms/gazebos
Comments (7)I think the take-home messages might be these: that it's good you've noticed the relative tackiness of so many mass-produced/imported garden and home products that are readily available; that they are relatively inexpensive and don't require much labor by the homeowner--that's why they're so popular--and the alternative is either custom-build or higher-end "kit"; that such a product can still work well. That it might be a drawback in selling a home, but not necessarily for you while you are living there, so you can change that later if you need to. It might also help focus you on what you like and don't like. For example, it lets you see how you like the change in lighting and temperature created by this structure next to your house; did you only need the screen/shade function, or did you want a 4 season room; do you have trees growing that will eventually shade the area and you won't need the structure eventually--stuff like that. Meaning, if you WERE to build something, or even buy something "grander", how would you want it to be like, or different from, your Target thingy? Relative cost and delayed gratification is a common struggle for homeowners--in this case, the $200 does not appear to be holding you back were you to decide to upgrade to something else, and it's very functional for you right now; whereas, to me a common mistake is for someone to spend $500 one year for an improvement that's tacky, when $1000 would have resulted in a super look--for that, one might try to learn to save up and wait. It's also a marketing thing in which so many "things" are waved in our faces; we could afford to have one or 2 really good items or designed and built in a marvelous way, but if we want a dozen or more items--a water feature, a screen house, a patio, lots of outdoor furniture, multiple walkways, a fence, a hedge, etc, etc,--and want them all NOW, then each one will have to be the cheapest possible. And then there is the problem that so little $$ and effort is put into the outdoor features in the construction of most homes--all the things that you really need to enjoy your yard --and we buy as much "house" as we can and then only later try to think about the outside. Well, that last was a rant... You might also try to avoid continually buying the next best screen thingy--at some point, they may all share certain "temporary", or even tacky, features and a more costly one might not really be worth the extra $$, not to mention sending the first to the landfill (unless you can find a buyer). So just enjoy your current product, and give some thought to whether you might eventually want to have some much more permanent, classic structure built, or whether there's something else you need more....See Moreis it tacky to change color of the windows on side elevations?
Comments (10)Ok. Thanks everyone. It's not allowed to change wall finishes except at wing changes or whatever that's called. Vinyl siding isn't allowed either. I thought changing colors was tacky too, but the window guy said that it wasn't and that people do it at the time. In other words, he made me feel crazy for thinking it was tacky. I don't have a problem with the clad in front and on sides that show then switching to the vinyl on those that don't show if they are the same color. If they are the same color, you really don't notice it because you aren't ever looking at the vinyl windows that don't show. I actually didn't think the vinyl windows looked too bad as long as the grill was protruding and not in between the glass. In between glass is not allowed anyway. How much more is an aluminum clad over a vinyl anyway? Now I need to decide if I should go with all blue aluminum clad Jeldwen siteline or all blue fiberglass clad integrity or light tan clads and some light tan vinyls if they don't show....See MoreMirror inside my bar/ hutch ..will it look tacky?
Comments (5)I don't think mirror would look tacky, per se, but I think that you might not like the look of all that glass, once the glass shelves are in. The reflections and refactions could get overwhelming. I'm thinking you don't want to put anti-glare glass in your doors, as that would be a big hassle. Look how good your crystal looks with the light on it, and the wood backdrop. If you put in mirror, the light will bounce all around and the reflections of the glasses, and the reflections of the front glass and grid and the reflections of the reflections in the glass and in the mirror and in the reflection of the mirror and the reflection of the gas. I don't think it would look tacky. But I don't think it would look good. See how it looks with the glass shelves in. If you think you want a lighter back color, try putting some silver color cloth over a piece of cardboard and wedge it between the shelves. see how it looks. Or a true color. If you find something you like, you can have it done properly to line the cabinet interior. But I'm guessing your cabinet will look fine as is once the glass shelves are in....See MoreTacky, or no? Be honest!
Comments (16)Be honest? Well if you insist. Since so many here lie about their true opinions, and tap dance around their PC suggestions. Uh-huh. I would suggest -- honestly -- you consider learning not to equate price with value. Or price with "look". God knows, there have been some kitchens where someone "spared no expense" and they were the most GOD AWFULLY UGLY, nonfunctional kitchens one could design only under challenge to produce the most GOD AWFULLY, nonfunctional kitchen in the world. That said, I think the picture is pretty awful, but I think the crackle finish is cool. It would totally depend upon your kitchen and your other design choices. Plus, imagine how many people found very cool lights at HD or Lowe's and ("I know", as you said) love them. AND they complete a look that's absolutely perfect. For goodness sake, look at how many crow here about making a find on eBay, a flea market, or even [ahem] on the side of the road. None of them were "cheapened" because they didn't "spare any expense" on something they liked. Learn to let go of the Good = expensive thing and you'll open up a lot of options for yourself not only in design possibilities, but in pressure to spend unnecessary money....See MoreAshley
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