Dangerous Home Design Trends: When Beautiful Becomes Unsafe

Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about the ideas, trends, and practical choices that make our homes more beautiful, functional, and livable.Today we're talking about a subject that almost nobody in the design industry wants to discuss.Some of today's most beautiful homes are also some of the most dangerous. I recently saw a bathroom in Veranda magazine featuring a gorgeous tub designed by Gabriela Eisenhart  The topic of the article was about trends for 2027 that improve everyday living, so I thought this would be great to share with you on this podcast.I have described the picture in depth to create an image of this room in your mind's eye.  I came to the conclusion that this is a very dangerous tub design and may look great in a photo but is not safe or practical. The picture on my post is of the bathroom in question. I have to give credit to the photographer:  William Abranowicz. Let me know if I accomplished my objective about this tub design by emailing me your comments.Kitchens also have safety issues which I talk about. Cooktops and stoves with no landing space, over-the-range microwaves, not enough walkway between islands and perimeter countertops and lack of lighting in kitchens are also hazard points discussed in this podcast. I have pointed out dangerous and bad designs in several podcasts, but it worth reminding people who are looking to remodel that safety and function are as important as aesthetics. If you enjoyed my podcasts, please subscribe on the platform you use to listen to podcasts.  It’s very easy to do it on your phone.  Go to the podcast app, search for Home Design Chat with Nancy and hit subscribe.Check out my website, NancyHugo.com to learn more about me and see some of my projects.  I have added a tab for Designers Circle where I update the blogs about Design trends, design news and things to know frequently.  Designers Circle was being sent out bi-monthly but instead I have added to my website.Email me at [email protected] if you have an questions or comments.