while this is true, also, there was the 80s… where families covered up gorgeous hard wood floors with linoleum and drop tile ceilings were considered cleaner. remember we’re talking about people who wrapped their couches and recliners in plastic! and chain smoked lol

so who knows, it could be assholes, it could be cost… I do wonder how easy it is to keep such an ornate ceiling clean / dusted… but would probably give it a go :D