SOMA Living October 2025

HOME DESIGN

“Well, that’s a rather bland kitchen,” my wife commented. It was a typical Thursday night for us, going through the latest homes listed on the market. “That’s what happens when homeowners get cold feet during a renovation. They end up wanting to play it safe,” I answered.

“But people are exposed to beautiful design all the time. They stay at a great hotel or walk into the bathroom of some super chic restaurant and fall in love with the really bold design elements,” she countered.

“Yes, and they grab pictures off Instagram of all those places and stick them on a Pinterest board. Yet when it comes time for them to pick the elements for their renovation, they get too nervous to make a bold choice. And yes, I get the argument: when I go to sell my house, what buyer is going to want what I want? But why worry about that and live in a bland environment? Any room, tastefully done, will continue to shine for years.”

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