45 Times Giant Suburban McMansions Were Shamed By This Online Community

Homes are much more than just a few walls with a roof. They also have many little details, such as an intricate color scheme, a thoughtfully created floor plan, and eye-catching flower beds. Sadly, some contractors start looking for creative shortcuts for their projects. In the US, this was particularly popular during the 1980s, when mass-produced, cheaply made, hodgepodge buildings started popping up in suburban neighborhoods. Their quick availability, high-end location, and spaciousness attracted many buyers from all over the country. These homes continued to be all the rage up until the 2007 housing crisis and eventually even earned themselves the title of McMansions.A decade later, Kate Wagner created a whole subreddit where people could share pictures of these pseudo-luxurious structures. It’s called ‘McMansions Hell’ and it has evolved into a virtual museum showcasing questionable decisions that probably should have stayed in the blueprints.More info:mcmansionhell.com|InstagramThis post may includeaffiliate links.

A decade later, Kate Wagner created a whole subreddit where people could share pictures of these pseudo-luxurious structures. It’s called ‘McMansions Hell’ and it has evolved into a virtual museum showcasing questionable decisions that probably should have stayed in the blueprints.

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After witnessing a McMansion, it’s typical to start asking yourself how such architectural miracles came to exist. Itsoriginscan be traced back to California in the 1980s, a time of free-flowing capital. New, larger homes were intended to act as pretend mansions for upper-middle-class residents who wanted to show off their financial status. In reality, many buyers took out high-interest mortgages to purchase them, acquiring massive debt and accelerating the housing bubble which burst in 2008. Many people lost their homes or saw their property value drop massively.Nonetheless, their prevalence set an example on what was desirable in a middle-class home. All of a sudden, sharing a bathroom seemed ridiculous, and 1,200 square feet of space became claustrophobic. The size of houses continued to grow, reaching its peak in 2015, when the average square footage of a home increased to2,687 square feet.

Nonetheless, their prevalence set an example on what was desirable in a middle-class home. All of a sudden, sharing a bathroom seemed ridiculous, and 1,200 square feet of space became claustrophobic. The size of houses continued to grow, reaching its peak in 2015, when the average square footage of a home increased to2,687 square feet.

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Still, McMansions haven’t gone anywhere. These resilient homes are still thriving in many suburban neighborhoods. Here’s a short guide to assist you in your next McMansion sighting:

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To raise awareness about suburban homes, the subreddit “McMansionsHell” kicked off in 2017 and has already attracted over 190k members. It is described as “a subreddit about large, cheaply built, suburban homes with design flaws and a lack of architectural integrity also known as McMansions”. Kate has successfully gathered a niche community where design skeptics can share and discuss their findings about puzzling homes.

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Even though McMansions aren’t exactly stylish, they are indemand. With the rising popularity of house flipping in the US, people are once again buying them, remodeling and trying to grab buyers' attention with upgrades that simplify and modernize the home.

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After going through many ups and downs, the future of McMansions is foggy. Due to growing house prices, some people are concerned that a new housing bubble maybe developing. This could mean that McMansions may face a decreased demand in the upcoming future.

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