3 vintage items in your home that are actually outdated

We can all agree that old and stylish are usually not synonymous, especially in a house. Take shag rugs and Formica for example. We are so very happy to have left them in The 70s. But there are also plenty of exceptions (we’re looking at you, silver collection.)

In a recent survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Realty ONE Group, 83% of respondents agreed that there is a fine line between “vintage” and truly “outdated” when it comes to homes.

Although there is no science in distinguishing between elements that are “year” or simply “obsolete”, we see eye to eye on a few things.

According to the survey results, Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers all agree on two things: original wooden floors and old-fashioned woodworking will never go out of style. They also agree that there are three things that scream outdatedregardless of how well they are maintained:

As for other vintage details, however, the four generations have different opinions.

While Millennials are over “Millennial gray,” 17% of Gen Z listed it as a favorite trend. Baby boomers have declared fully carpeted homes to be officially over, but unlike the younger generations, they aren’t willing to give up the “Farmhouse chic” aesthetic just yet. And the youngest generation, Gen Z, is totally on board with vintage details such as wallpaper, stained glass windows and wood panelling.

Fortunately, unlike removing a root cellar or phone hook, get rid of popcorn ceilings is relatively easy. And don’t worry if your historic home has a phone hook. The small niche designed to house a landline telephone can be transformed into a functional space for displaying plants and trinkets.

Related: 13 things that make any home look dated

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