Modern - 42" viewable  area - tile would be white/gray tones. 

Modern houses seem to be in demand.

Often bungalows owned by OAPs are solid brick, well-built houses that need updating to modern tastes, new carpet, cabinets, etc. 

Was on a REIA webinar last evening and part of the discussion was how the term "landlord" is now perceived as mostly negative in the eyes of society.

As long as they are painted over and encapsulated with modern paint, you should be fine.  

“But this sort of illegal activity risks stunting the adoption of this technology and limiting the potential benefits to society,” he says."

We have built modern homes, and I appreciate the clean lines, white, etc., however; you can add some character in the way of texture and add some warmth in other areas (the floor, a more rustic coffee table, etc.)  

Renters like modern features and amenities. 

"These properties also rent more quickly, as they usually have modern layouts and an adequate count of bedrooms and bathrooms."

However, in more modern times people began to realize that companies need to change over time: HP, IBM, Apple.