A Look At Nate & Jeremiah's Unique Ceiling Design That Left HGTV Fans Unimpressed

Even HGTV's top designers aren't immune to the occasional design misstep — sometimes, the most creative ideas can leave fans scratching their heads. When these stars share certain design choices with their mass amounts of followers, criticism is almost inevitable. Style is always up for debate — a fact that became evident when Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent unveiled a unique style that even their fans couldn't see eye to eye on. When Berkus posted a photo of the dining room they designed in a Los Angeles Tudor home, fans were quick to voice their disapproval of the ceiling that featured a graphic grid of Art Deco-style lights, as commenters dubbed the fixtures "fire sprinkler lights."

Disagreements on style are common in the design world; even Nate and Jeremiah have shared that the one house feature they can't agree on is how each interprets their combined style. Design choices are deeply personal, and while one person might find a look stylish and innovative, another might see it as unfavorable. This project is a reminder that decor isn't one-size-fits-all, and what resonates with some may miss the mark for others.

Nate Berkus posted a photo of a dining room he and Jeremiah Brent designed, explaining in the caption that their goal was, "to create a home that reflected the modern family living there — a home that felt sophisticated, happy, and warm, just like them," per Facebook. However, their bold lighting choice — a grid of ceiling light fixtures inspired by the 20th-century Wiener Werkstätte movement— sparked mixed reactions. The ceiling is designed with multiple industrial pendant lights, each featuring bronze fixtures and dangling crystal strands, giving a nod to vintage Art Deco style. However, their unique shape and arrangement led some viewers to jokingly refer to them as "fire sprinkler lights," proving the polarizing nature of this choice. It speaks to the anti-trend decor approach Nate and Jeremiah swear by – one that gives a space a timeless quality without relying on what's currently popular.

Still, some fans were less than impressed. Comments like "Stiff and sterile, without any softness or life. Especially do not like the ceiling fixtures," and, "Love everything but lights in ceiling... look like fire sprinklers," reflected the mixed reviews. But your personal design choices are one of the home features that will never go out of style, according to Nate Berkus. If a design resonates with you, it will always feel timeless in your home. By staying true to their vision, Nate and Jeremiah have created a space with lasting character — even if it raises a bit of controversy.