19 “Outdated” Home Design Trends That Are SO Much Better Than Modern-Day Trends

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“Laundry chutes and utility sinks! When we started our family, we moved to a 100-year-old house in the country. Instead of adding a trendy, expensive great room with cathedral ceilings, etc., we converted an enclosed back porch into a mudroom, pantry, laundry room, and first-floor 3/4 bath. I was much more interested in having a lavatory and laundry on the first floor for kiddos, as I would soon be potty training. We also added a laundry chute to our second-story bath, which was a great choice! The laundry chute dropped clothes right into a tall hamper on the washing machine. Kids entered the tub, and their dirty clothes or linens went straight to the laundry room. Simple and efficient!”

“We also put a double basin utility sink next to the back door in that laundry room. Great for dropping toys or towels from the kiddie pool or rinsing off veggies from the garden. Our home wasn’t for ‘showing off’ — instead, it functioned well for how we lived. We just relocated for work, and now, my kids’ friends want to buy our old house. I hope it will continue to work hard, function well, and serve as a great backdrop for making new memories.”

—Anonymous, 53, Virginia