California renters are aggravated about a popular “soul-sucking” property trend: gray floors. The longtime floor trend has passed its prime in the eyes of some renters and has become a feature that feels like it should be in a “doctor’s waiting room.” Sarah Warner thought she had found her dream home when she visited an Echo Park bungalow available for rent, until she spotted the gray floors. That turned out to be a deal-breaker for the 26-year-old. Various social media users have expressed harsh opinions about the trend, with many saying they hate the dark floors. The trend began on the West Coast about 10 years ago, but according to many realtors, gray floors can potentially ruin a charming home. Marissa Lackey has also shown disdain for the gray laminate floors in the West Hollywood apartment she moved into last year. Lackey pays $2,300 a month, which is just below the average monthly rent for a West Hollywood apartment, but the 31-year-old says she finds the gray flooring takes away from the character of her apartment. Gene and Ivana Bramson, who work to restore and rent out properties, including Hollywood Regency-style homes, say they stay away from trends. “White marble, subway tile, they’re predictable and safe.”
