Stassi Schroeder sparks an interior design debate after revealing how many people ‘hate’ the trend

Open floor plans are often touted as a much sought-after design feature — but it looks like the love affair with them may be coming to an end, at least if a raging online debate is anything to go by.

The interior design discussion was sparked not by a decorator, but by a reality TV star. Former “Vanderpump Rules” star Stassi Schroeder brought up the topic of the house show option in an episode of her podcast of the same name, explaining that she had seen a video posted on TikTok in which a woman discussing her plans for her future home.

The TikTok user was weighing her options on whether to renovate her property or buy a new one that better suits their needs, Schroeder, 36, explained.

But after the woman, Claire Edwards, revealed she had an open plan in mind for whichever option they chose, her followers were quick to warn her against it.

“So she posted how, if [she and her] husband, they would buy a new house or renovate their house,” she said. “And [she’d] I’ve always wanted an open floor plan like this [her] the brain, a beautiful system, that’s the strange thing. You can do anything. For example, it’s the best thing to have an open floor plan.â€

In response, Schroeder said the TikToker received a comment from a follower who told her that open floor plans are “on the way out” for a variety of reasons, including the fact that people “seek comfort” and want private, cozy rooms. where they can hide and because they don’t want to multitask in one area of ​​their property.

They want to “be able to go into another room and not have someone else there,” many respondents said.

So the TikTok user posed the question to her wider audience: “If you live in an open plan, do you agree with that?”

Speaking on her podcast, Schroeder said the response to the inquiry was overwhelming. Most people said open plans are a thing of the past. She then issued a list of very compelling reasons for her followers to reject an open plan.

“People who lived in an open floor plan complained” about the placement, Schroeder said. “First, they started by saying it’s impossible to clean because you can’t just clean one room, you have to clean your whole house.

“It always smells like food because the kitchen is part of the open plan,” she continued.

As for decor, while some may feel that an open floor plan gives you an incredible blank canvas to work with, many others say it’s more of a curse than a blessing.

“You have to make sure your kitchen appliances match your area by way of the TV console, which then matches your seating area or whatever,” she said. “It’s very difficult to style. And then they said, it’s also very scary out loud and it’s very stimulating and I never feel like I can rest.

Her discussion of the TikTok user’s video prompted some fans of the open floor plan to come to his defense.

“I live on an open plan and I agree with some of that, but I still like a lot more. “It’s perfect for people who wait a lot and people with younger kids,” one person wrote.

“Our first floor is open plan and we love it,” replied another. “I have a 14-foot kitchen island and it’s the heart of our home. I love being able to chat with guests or watch the kids play while they’re in the living room.

“Cleaning isn’t a big deal and my house doesn’t smell like food. We put on a heavy kitchen jacket and if I fry something, I clean the stove and I’ll boil a small pot of water with a cinnamon stick and a lemon. It makes the house to smell delicious.â€

Another person pointed out that if you’re someone who likes to host, then an open floor plan is ideal.

“If you are someone who likes to organize or cook an open floor plan is the BEST!” writes the commentator. “I hate to be separated from everyone preparing things in the kitchen, but with an open floor plan, you can still sit and talk and be in the kitchen, it also encourages more people to lend a helping hand.

“Plus, when we have big gatherings, it’s nice to be able to clean and cook and have the TV on to watch a show. Open floor plan all the way, at least the kitchen, living room and dining room open together.â€

Schroeder explained that the once-ubiquitous open floor plan became so popular because HGTV was showing it all the time and it was easier and cheaper for them to knock down walls than to build separate rooms.

“And so it became what it is today,” she said. “And I’m crazy.”