A viral post comparing painted brick to boomers carpeting over hardwood floors has sparked debate about whether the design trend enhances or erases a home's character.

The Threads post was shared on August 31 by user @jolleycs , who identifies as an architect. It featured a before-and-after photo of a brick home painted white with the caption: "I'll say it again, painting brick is the millennial equivalent of boomers carpeting over hardwood floors." Since then, it has drawn more than 3.3 million views and thousands of reactions.

The median spending on home renovations in the United States was reported to have risen by 60 percent in recent years, increasing from $15,000 to $24,000 between 2020 and 2023, according to a 2024 survey by Houzz, a home design website.

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