The current style (as I interpret it) is to have a very minimal amount of text, edge-to-edge images, and for the designer to control the user's experience very closely. Sometimes this is great! I think DigitalOcean's design works perfectly, and is a positive example of following current trends.

One of the main appeals of reddit is that it's a free-for-all, and the current design reflects that. If you're looking for chaos, reddit looks pretty good, and many of us do like some chaos from time to time.