Fast forward to today, and the shine has worn off. What was once seen as a showcase of affluence is now often viewed as impractical, with homeowners and prospective buyers becoming aware of the downsides, which include sky-high utility bills due to inefficient heating and cooling, acoustic nightmares from echoing sounds, wasted unusable space that could otherwise be a functional living area, and maintenance headaches like changing lightbulbs in towering heights.