Watching shows like House Hunter's International is very eye opening. At times, it's embarrassing for me to see my fellow Americans making comments on flats in Prague or Paris.
"Oh... this master bedroom is really small."
"Is that the refrigerator? I can't live without a full-sized refrigerator."
"Whoa! There's no way all of my clothes will fit in that closet!"
While I'm sure the producers choose some of these people for effect, it drives me up a wall. SIMPLIFY!! I would have a hard time being a polite realtor on those shows, though maybe the producers would enjoy some extra conflict to air over and over after commercial breaks.
"Aren't bedrooms for sleeping? Do you really need a king-sized bed?"
"In Europe there are many open air markets and you can purchase food daily."
"If your clothes don't fit into the closet, you probably have too many clothes."
After watching the places featured on that show, I infer that clutter and BIG sized items are a cultural thing in our country. Europeans live in smaller spaces, often use walking, biking, or mass transit, and enjoy a lot of out-of-the-house time either in cafes or parks. It's a slower pace with less stuff to care for. To me, it's very appealing.
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