I enjoy getting to know other parts of the United States by taking a peek at real estate ads. That’s right, I go on realtor.com from time to time, pick a random city in a random state, and browse the real estate listings. A little over half of the homes featured are devoid of furniture. I breeze beyond those listings. Instead, I want to see what folks are doing with their homes. One would think the homes presented in real estate ads would be at their finest, and I like to think that’s the case.
If you browse through certain parts of the country (ahem, West Texas), you’re going to see a lot of crosses on the walls. And not like just one cross over the dining room table. Dozens of crosses everywhere, in all their bedazzled glory.
Hey, if that’s what gets you through, good for you.
Once in a while I’ll come across an interesting design choice I find amusing. For example, this looks like a cozy theater setup for the whole family to enjoy.
Cozy chairs, cup holders, built in stools. Heck, there’s probably even a back massager or two nestled into all that comfort.
But then I scroll further and realize they’re not watching a big screen, cinema blasting television. Well, not quite. In all their comforted glory, they’re watching television, albeit off center from the padded arrangement.
The television is mounted over the sink.
Again, whatever gets you through.
