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Thraex
02-22-2012, 12:49 PM
I personally think recently built European mansions/villas look fairly kitsch compared to most American mansions in my state.

A few examples:

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/24/4609724_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/05/4549705_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/33/4675133_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/79/4698279_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/87/4718487_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/32/4600432_1.jpg

The Lawspeaker
02-22-2012, 12:54 PM
Here in this Netherlands:

https://img.luxevakantiehuizen.nl/houses/paxgenerator_pictures_bn_normal/villa-type-bosvilla-boerderij-52209.jpg

http://imganuncios.mitula.net/villa_beekbergen_1011272356740661.jpg

http://images1.huislijn.nl/images/objects/f8acebf0-ad04-4908-90e8-efcbbea255f2/1G81cjLNjv1y.jpg

http://www.zwijsen.net/Images/blog/kavel%20blauwe%20stad%20watervilla.jpg

There is this little voice in me that when people build big estates society is in decline as kitsch and decadence are symbols of decline. During the 18th century there was also a lot of kitsch and the 18th century was a time of societal decline too.

Eldritch
02-22-2012, 01:05 PM
I think this can fairly easily be filed under "I'd love to have your problems".

Siberyak
02-22-2012, 01:15 PM
I personally think recently built European mansions/villas look fairly kitsch compared to most American mansions in my state.

A few examples:

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/24/4609724_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/05/4549705_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/33/4675133_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/79/4698279_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/87/4718487_1.jpg

http://idxpic6.superlativestudio.com/armls/32/4600432_1.jpg

Marana Area Dusan?

Thraex
02-22-2012, 01:24 PM
Marana Area Dusan?

No, Paradise Valley.