The Aesthetic Trap: How Social Media Changed Our Homes

Social media is changing the way we design and live in our homes. Instagram interiors, TikTok apartment tours, and Pinterest trends are redefining what counts as good taste. Today we’re discussing house shame, house dysmorphia, and what I call the aesthetic trap: when your home stops feeling like a place to live and starts feeling like a standard you have to meet.

I explore how algorithms drive interior design trends, why so many spaces look alike, and how comparison culture affects the way we see ourselves and our homes. If you’ve ever delayed inviting people over until your space felt perfect, or noticed your feed full of the same rooms, this video is for you!

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