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When it comes to design, we like to think that we’ve seen it all—the good, the bad, and the ugly. However, even after all of these years, the internet still manages to surprise us. Is ‘surprise’ the right word, though? We meant ‘shock!’

The ‘Bedrooms with threatening auras’ Facebook group features some of the worst, most horrifying bedroom design decisions ever. And it feels like the photos are threatening each and every one of us personally, promising to eat up our sense of good taste once they’re done snacking on our hopes and dreams.

Some of these designs look like they’d give us nightmares. While others seem like they wouldn’t let us fall asleep at all—we’d be tossing and turning, and keeping an eye out for ghosts and ghouls. Scroll down and remember to upvote the photos that made you go, ‘Thanks, I hate it!’ the most, Pandas. Were there any bedrooms that you’d be brave enough to sleep in? Let us know in the comments.

The ‘Bedrooms with threatening auras’ group was created back in October 2020, and has grown to encompass 45k members. The group is open to everyone and anyone who’d like to share some pics of truly god-awful bedrooms. It’s the kind of stuff that is likely to end up in design hell when the Rapture happens.

Sure, there’s no arguing about taste; but that doesn’t mean that tasteless designs can get off scot-free and remain unjudged. And judged they shall be!

The admins running the group point out that the group is called ‘Bedrooms with threatening auras’ and not ‘Pleasant bedrooms from Google.’ So the photos have to fit the mood. If it looks good, if it seems like a pretty neat place to take a nap, out it goes—there’s no room for comfortable and inspiring design choices here!

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The group is all about inclusivity and creating a welcoming environment (ironically, the opposite of the atmosphere evoked by the images). And the admins ask people to be kind and polite to each other. What’s more, if you’re planning on sharing a horrendously un-bedroomish bedroom with the group, make sure to check the feed: don’t repost anything that’s been shared within the last month or so.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seems cozy like a cat sleeping in a box and also it's nice and dark

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Bored Panda recently spoke about design, creativity, and inspiration with talented pie artist and all-around creative Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin. She told us that any designer or artist has to take the customers and the audience into consideration when making anything.

“I have a loose 'three for them, one for me' policy when it comes to my art. Riding emerging trends and tapping into the cultural zeitgeist certainly helps when you are trying to build a following. And as much as I would love to just make what I want all the time, my art puts food on the table (figuratively and literally), so I have to pay attention to what the people respond most to," the artist said that what she does has to resonate with the public.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does the audience sit below? You could fit several rows of chairs at the bottom

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't sleep, in fear of one of those dolls killing me in my sleep

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Katie Lutesinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a neighbour whose house looked exactly like this. I only set foot in it once, and after that I kept far, far away. He's since passed away and a young family bought the house. No word on what happened to all the dolls. Maybe they ate him.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I generally have no problem with dolls but this is too much. I can guarantee at least one of those dolls is possessed.

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Amy Bindokas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had one of these dolls when I was younger! I was watching the X-files one night where this doll made everyone scratch out there eyes from that moment on I was super nice to my doll

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The B&B from hell - "once you've stayed with us you'll never want to leave"

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CD Mills
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Nana was a doll collector so I grew up around and played with thousands of dolls from all over the world! This room wouldn't bother me in the least, I'd be checking all the dolls out.

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

after playing Neverending Nightmares, no one could make me go in a room like that

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Susann Campbell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a whole room just for dolls that I really love and my bed room only has a mess of clothes as my husband says. LOL

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Colin Swan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooo just no I'd rather sleep in the bedroom with the face and hands coming out of the wall

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Melissa J
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband's worst nightmare come true. All my dolls are store in a box that's stored in a bin. 😆

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Marigen Beltran
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had to sleep in this room I would just grab the scariest looking doll and sleep with it. It will protect me from the rest.

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SobyKay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are ALL of these dolls? I mean I think one winked at me

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Susan Flenniken
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They all seem to be of high quality except Chucky... what the heck is he doing there?

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LONECOOLMAN
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i saw one move in the still photo!!!!! never!!!

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Louise Stange-Wahl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's see--Nightmare #1 the Jesus room, #2 Cloud room, #3 Doll room! Gak! I think I just saw Chuckie move!

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Beanie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG!!!! Only thing worse than this for me would be a room full of clowns!

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Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least there's no Raggedy Ann doll in a Locked box is there?

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Deson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother has a doll collection she inherited from my grandmother and keeps them displayed in a separate room. I can see this as a emergency guest room that you rarely use. Primarily used as a display area.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A condo owner in New Mexico had a creepy teddy bear thing in theirs that they rented out. I spent 2 nights in it and I wanted out of there.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I collected loads of these as a kid. They were all over the living room. I've no idea what happened to them.

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Lady Goldberry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'...as she walked fearfully, but bravely into the room, Ginny kept her eyes on the head of the bed, ignoring the hushed sound of a hundred small plastic heads turning to follow her movement...'

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Hannah Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The people who collect these know that they’re creepy as f**k don’t they?

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mcborge1
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would nope out of there quick sharp! i've played Resident evil viilage.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Headquarters of the "I feel like something is watching me" feeling

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Meh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've started collecting dolls like this but modified to look horror themed

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Madeleine Flowers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So long as I didn't have the boy doll in the bottom right corner, I'd sleep fine. I'd just tuck the dolls in, then fall asleep. I'm fine with dolls, but the boy won creeps me out a bit.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the doll in the right corner looks like Chucky lmao

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However, it doesn’t mean that artists should completely ignore their personal preferences and desires. Sometimes, it’s good to create something that you know others might not like.

"But sometimes I’ll get the urge to create something obscure that I know no corporate partner will care for, and only a tiny portion of the population will appreciate, but will make me happy. So if I’ve got the energy, I’ll go for it. And not shockingly, it is a lot easier to find the energy for these types of works!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F*cking on that bed must sound like a small 15th century village having a sword fight lmao

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She continued: “Maybe because they are made with a little more care and love, but oftentimes people will like those just as much as my more 'mainstream' offerings, even if they aren’t familiar with the subject matter.”

Artist Jessica said that she runs into motivation and energy problems, but doesn’t have any issues with creativity. A lot of artists and designers might relate to having low reserves of either of these ‘tanks.’

"I have sketchbooks filled with hundreds more Pie Art concepts than I could ever make in ten lifetimes… And there is so much creative inspiration out there in the world! All I have to do is look at craftspeople at the top of their game in a couple of different areas—watchmakers, architects, gardeners, painters, poets, etc.—and my mind is filled to the top with new ideas again," she urged anyone who thinks they’ve lost their creativity to widen their gaze.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

London be like "Chic studio apartment with amazing view, only £1,400/month".

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"The biggest challenge to my work is not the 'creativity tank,' it’s the 'energy/motivation' tank. Professional artists who have to balance commercial realities against artistic passions I think all have to deal with finding ways to keep that 'motivation tank' topped up. It’s not always easy! But I find that being around other creative working professionals and talking with them about it helps a lot,” she said that one’s environment can help revitalize any artistic endeavors you take up.

Jessica plans nearly everything out whenever she takes up an artistic project like making Pie Art. She also said that in her line of art, she’s always fighting against the clock. Every single minute counts for her.

However, she noted that any and all creatives make mistakes, no matter if they’re veterans or amateurs. And mistakes can, at times, lead to breakthroughs and unforeseen solutions to various creative problems.

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Our environments shape a lot of our understanding of what looks good and what designs we should aim to create. “Our sense of taste is a product of our upbringing and the people and content we are exposed to throughout our life, particularly during our formative years,” Jessica told Bored Panda.

“Different cultures, different families, different peer groups place different value on different aesthetic conventions. If we want to ‘fit in’ with whatever group we are affiliating with, we tend to morph our own personal tastes to match that of the group,” she said.

“But what if we don’t want to ‘fit in’ and conform our taste to match the crowd? Well, that’s where things get interesting,” Jessica explained.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What kind of monster has their bed not touching any walls??? BURN THE WITCH!

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“Once a person has, for whatever reason, decided to expand their horizons beyond what is naturally presented to them in their immediate circles then something magical happens: their true ‘personal taste’ begins to coalesce.”

She continued: “We may be born into a family/community that places a high value on exploring different aesthetic forms and embarking on journeys of personal discovery. We may be born into a family/community that punishes any deviation beyond the accepted norms.”

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Choosing to learn about new forms of aesthetics that don’t necessarily fit in with our social environment’s understanding of what’s good can lead to growth.

“We always have the choice to learn about something new. Taste may always be somewhat subjective, but the more forms of aesthetic content we seek out and allow ourselves to be exposed to, the better our shot at claiming that elusive, ‘good taste’ badge!”