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Wait, why is Victorian bad? It's just a different style, newer is not always better, it's just different. I'd like this guy more as a designer if he could rock the old as well as the new. Too bad for him.

That was the REALLY irritating part of being an older architecture student. Yes. In a myriad of ways they TELL you what to like and what not to like. Grow up and develop you own preferences for what you like, what you want to create, what influences move you, how to find the essence of different style that evoke feeling in you and meld them etc... Not everthing will work. However, what I love about architecture and furniture design is that there are SO MANY WAYS TO BE RIGHT!

Stop letting others limit you.

My, I wish I had that dilemma! Victorian homes are among San Francisco's famous landmarks, let alone a part of its history and charm. I'd consider myself extremely lucky if I could afford one. It can be restored beautifully and can be set-up with all the modern conveniences. I know everyone has their own preferences, but the problem with the person's statement is his/her use of "supposed to". Either you like it or you don't; and not go with what you're "supposed to" like or follow a certain group or trend. What a shame. Being a native San Franciscan, and now living in Orange County, one of the things I miss most is seeing a street lined with colorful Victorians.

"not supposed to like"?? I know that remark is tongue in cheek, but people like what they like...they shouldn't be bothered by it.

I'd approach this either totally practically--what kind of upkeep and financial commitment would the Victorian require vs the condo OR on love, pure and simple. Is it a once in a life time chance to have this amazing house you will love for its uniqueness?

condo or victorian? how about a condo in a victorian, there are many.

but i understand the dilemma: the spaces in victorians have charm, but most need so much work to be livable and require tons of up keep.

on the other hand, modern condo's generally lack charm, but have more livable spaces and utilities [power on every wall of every room, closets, etc.] but will be tiny.

i've lived in old. charming isn't enough. not for me. i bought new. what it lacks in charm, it makes up for in utility and economy and the longer i stay here the more i modify it and it's developing a charm of it's own.

but that's just for me. some people, many of my clients included, love the old places and are willing to pour buckets of money into an old place to upgrade the utility, energy efficiency and livability of the places. but in the end they rarely maintain the victorian spaces, though we make every effort to maintain the victorian decoration.

different strokes/different folks.