Readers say it’s the characteristics rather than objects
best policy.”
What to try: larger rugs and furniture pieces that fill the space. FEARLESSNESS
Dramatic flair, spunk, fearlessness — call it what you will, but your home probably doesn’t have enough of it. “Most homes are missing dramatic flair,” one reader said. “You need one piece or feature that sets your home apart, that is uniquely you and sets the tone for your home. People seem too afraid to really go all out.”
“Too many people worry about what others will think,” another said, “and hold back on doing something crazy, fun, quirky. Fearlessness is missing.”
“Most homes are missing a focal point,” remarked one reader on Instagram. “You don’t need a bunch of cool items. Just one or two unique items in a room can make a statement.”
What to try: bold art — something almost everyone agreed is missing in most homes. THOUGHTFUL DESIGN
Almost unanimously, readers talked about design details that made a home livable: “A lot of condos and apartments today are built as if you own just five shirts,” one reader joked.
“Most homes are missing enough built-in storage and space for managing the home,” another said. The most common storage issues that were reported included inconspicuous TV solutions, walk-in closets and built-in bookcases.
“If you have the right kind of storage, you’ll find you don’t actually need that much space,” one Instagram follower said. “The old saying ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’ is a good mantra to guide you.”
What to try: storage pieces that serve a purpose. If you can’t build it in, add your organizational system in another way. HISTORY
“Most homes today are missing one or two preloved luxuries,” one reader remarked. “Things that remind us of our past and where we came from — little pops of nostalgia in our beautiful modern environments.”
She wasn’t alone. Multiple readers chimed in to talk about heirlooms and souvenirs, like this one: “Most homes are missing something per-