10 FORGOTTEN HOME FEATURES WE NEED TO BRING BACK! - Interior Design Ideas
0 FORGOTTEN HOME FEATURES WE NEED TO BRING BACK! | Interior Design Ideas
Interior Designer: Kristen McGowan
Homes used to be packed with clever design features that actually made life easier. Somewhere along the way, practicality got replaced by trends. In this episode, Kristen reveals ten forgotten home features that deserve a comeback—from dutch doors and gravity-powered laundry chutes to a butler pantry, transom windows, and built-in ironing boards. You’ll learn how older homes solved problems that still frustrate modern homeowners and how to reintroduce these functional upgrades into new builds or remodels
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedKristen shares a variety of \"genius\" forgotten home features that combine charm and functionality. She encourages homeowners and renovators to reintegrate traditional design elements—such as specialized doors, built-in utilities, and structured floor plans—to create more practical, character-filled living spaces.