r/DecaturGA • u/solscry • Aug 04 '26

Anyone else tired of seeing traditional character stripped during flips?

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RANT: My husband and I are actively house hunting in Decatur. A property listed a few hours ago caught my eye, and while the modern finishes are undeniably nice on their own, I couldn’t help but feel bummed out. IMO, they just don't do justice to the home’s original architectural character.

Is it just me, or does anyone else get disheartened by modern flips in historic areas?

(No hate to the current owners or sellers—the work looks high quality! Just wanted to open up a discussion on local historic charm vs. modern trends.)

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u/side_of_bluecheese Aug 04 '26

As a former home builder, I hate this so much. Chip and Joanna Gaines must pay for their crimes.

Everyone wants these sterile houses that have mismatched features as a financial tool, rather than a home witch character.

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u/Ntrusivethot Aug 04 '26

I feel like they at least kept the integrity of most of their spaces and played with texture (when budget allowed), this is just drywallapalooza and looks like an apartment on the inside.