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Whoever is responsible for carpeted bathrooms, flights of stairs leading nowhere, butterfly toilet seat covers, and other disaster design choices should be punished for such crimes. There’s plenty of proof of their misdeeds as well, since a lot of these ''wonders'' end up showcased online. Home listing sites are some of the best places to look for the creme de la creme of design atrocities.

Take a look at Zillow, for instance. It presents real estate listings, most of which might make you want to move houses straight away. However, some feature design choices that are excellent examples of what not to do in your own home. They became sources for two grand collections on Instagram—Nightmare on Zillow Street and Zillow Fails.

Bored Panda has reached out to the two accounts via Instagram. Nightmare on Zillow Street were kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down to find their thoughts below.

Looking for a new house is not the only reason for browsing real estate listings. Sometimes it’s a great place to find home improvement ideas or vice versa—examples of things you would never do to your beloved nest.

The creator of Nightmare on Zillow Street shared with Bored Panda why they chose to post the latter type of designs on their Instagram account: “It seems to me that people are mostly interested in really bad decor choices more than the actual design of the home. It's all about the shock value! It's fun to laugh. That's what people need more of in their lives!”

The creative mind behind the account admitted to being addicted to Zillow and looking at homes. “Sometimes I see things that I just HAVE to share with the world. Things so bad or shocking that I can't keep it to myself.”

“It always boggles my mind that sellers don't understand the importance of putting together a place that elicits a warm, cozy atmosphere that buyers would want to invest in. And hopefully pay top dollar!” they said.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would you be tempted to buy a home that embodies bad taste in every room? Because I have an offer for you.

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Sadly, not everyone has an eye for detail and impeccable taste in home design. Moreover, not everyone’s ideas make as much sense in real life as they might in their heads. And these pictures are great proof of that.

That is why it might be a good idea to turn to professionals for help. Thankfully, there are nearly 44 thousand of them in the US alone, which provides hope for people willing to invest in the design of their home.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't there an episode of the D**k Van Dyke show where they buy a house with a rock like this in the basement???

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Creating a cozy atmosphere is important not only for the sellers trying to allure a potential buyer. People building their home from the ground up usually also want to make it a comfortable place for them to stay. Especially considering that they spend more than half of their time awake at home.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some said, I want a 50's diner. The kitchen is for my wife though so make it something women like.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to live here. I would build a rollerskating rink (80's vibes!)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't mind the space itself so much, it could be fun for parties or if you had kids... But the furniture is AWFUL

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Alice Parsons
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I saw the first photos, I thought that it was a Chuck E. Cheese. 😔

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like saved by the bell and the rest of the 90s threw up in that house

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am like 85% sure the first few pictures of this house are an almost perfect recreation of the juice bar set from the original Power Rangers

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This room looks as if the "Saved by the Bell" show threw up and this room was born.

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Mickal Sylvara
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like "Saved by the Bell" threw up and that game room was born.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love & miss the 90's more than most but even I gotta say that this is just a little too 90's. It looks like the opening graphics for "Saved by the Bell."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first pic, I honestly thought I was looking at a picture that came from a mall. Some glorified mall game room. If you look to the left of it, that planter in the cement planter, is something you would totally see outside the mall entrance. 😂🥰

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody remember Silver Spoons, with Ricky Schroeder? I think this was his dad's house. Had a train running through it. This place needs a train.

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Jane Cortez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like Griddle house meets Palm Springs old age home meets 10 year old’s fantasy with lotto winnings…

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a tiny casino. (You know- without the gambling)

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaplex; coming to your homes soon!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you want to live at the mall for the rest of your life.

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Karen Krause
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I blame toy makers on this. People grew up and want the same houses they couldn't have as kids.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's got little too much movie theater lobby vibe but this could work.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pre-midlife crisis mode I'm currently navigating through makes me want to buy this house.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i too have often wondered what it would be like to live in a 90's taco bell

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Nowadays it is easier for people to make decisions about certain design choices. The abundance of different tools, apps, and software allows them to see what their home might look like without having to wait for the actual paint to dry. (Using an app for some of the design features on this list before making them happen would definitely have come in handy.)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't you step into my bedroom and I can show you my massive organ! /j

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I *really* hope there is another staircase . Imagine, say hauling laundry up and down those...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who finds the cane railing spooky? Definitely stolen from the original owner's murder victims.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bunker, i like it, and want it ( no Im not a zombie Apocalypse believer, i like them because they are incredibly silent and no One annoys you )

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