Today's construction style

I was with some clients this morning as they began the process of collecting and evaluating contractors bids and I was reminded of the almost 30 year style and design consistency of homes built in Charlotte. Transcending neighborhoods and socio-economic lines, most all homes built between 1950-1980 in Charlotte are comprised of one story brick homes with hardwood flooring, and 3 bedrooms and 1 ½ bath. I think it is remarkable how many homes are similar. As with the style of the day, the homes also have rooms that are more enclosed, with a narrow hallway down the center of the house and usually only two small doorways into the kitchen.
The primary style of houses today is almost entirely opposite, with varying exterior colors, and materials, and interiors consisting of large, open living areas, flowing kitchen and dining rooms, and bedrooms surrounding the living spaces, as opposed from separate from them.
The clients this morning raised an interesting perspective. Should they really start knocking down walls and conforming the style of the old home to today’s modern feel, when in a couple years, styles and trends will again change? Will design and construction trends go back to more enclosed rooms and living spaces, or will today’s style remain - something to think about.