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50 Times People Made Such Bad Home Decor Choices, They Got Roasted On This Facebook Group
Of course, everyone is entitled to make their place look however they want. But just like that, other people are entitled to hate it as well.
There's a Facebook group called 'That's It, I'm Home/Home Decor Shaming' and as the name suggests, its members are roasting design choices that they find tasteless and impractical. If you thought popcorn ceilings and shag rugs were bad, you're in for a big surprise!
However, there's also a chance that you might like some of these features. After all, beauty is subjective. So if that happens, consider it an exception to the rule.
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Not Sure If I Should Shame Or Praise
To Each Their Own
If you want to avoid ending up featured in a similar group, we can look at what the world's top interior designers told Vogue are the most common mistakes they encounter.
The first one is putting all the furniture against the wall. "You should have a few pieces that float in the room to create variety and interest in the floor plan," Young Huh of Young Huh Interior Design said.
"Sketch on paper how you might achieve this. One way is to have a chair or two floating in the middle of the plan into the seating arrangement."
This Gives Me A Headache
I decorated it this way for my Scottish nephew, only to later discover that he was from a different clan. Back to the drawing board.
Home For A Teletubby
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Another important issue, according to Alfredo Paredes of Alfredo Paredes Studio is bad lighting.
"[Lighting] plays a huge role in how people experience a space. For example, one paint color under an incandescent lightbulb might look very different from the same color in natural lighting. If your home feels dark, you can just change out some lightbulbs or install a pair of sconces to make a space feel brighter. It doesn’t always have to mean a complete renovation," Paredes said.
Sometimes Less Is More, Ya Know?
For some odd reason I'm reminded of shrek when he and donkey first arrived in the kingdom to talk to lord farquad with the singing puppets
This Is Why We Need Hot Glue Gun Control!
Are They Worshipping That TV?
They were put up to keep away the evil spirits that inhabit really awful movies.
Speechless
"Making sure a room is properly lit is challenging," interior designer Nicole Hollis added. "Lighting can make or break a space."
"Using a professional lighting designer is recommended, but if doing it yourself, be sure to work on three levels of lighting: Ceiling lights to wash surfaces such as tables and artwork, floor lamps to provide ambient light throughout the room, and task lighting such as table lights or reading lights for specific tasks such as reading or working."
Oh Sweet Mold-A-Palooza
Ah, Christmas At Memaw’s
Almighty Toilet Throne
Fake baby jesus save you if you get drunk & need to take a sh!t. Not to mention the fact that the tile is giving me a headache through a picture, couldn't imagine how bad it is in person.
That fish shower curtain does add optimal privacy I’m sure. And why is there a urinal too?
Why is there a shower curtain when there is a shower directly across from it?
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1- nobody with bad knees, vertigo, or bad eyesight could use this. 2- You'll hit your head on the ceiling, concuss yourself and then break something when you fall off the stairs. And 3- hope you never have to throw-up!
I checked the boxes for the bad knees, vertigo and bad eyesight and throw in an additional fear of heights and low blood pressure - I would have to dig a hole in the garden, no way I can climb up there for business...
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I would have to give up drinking, as I couldn't ascend those stairs in time to reach the toilet. Maybe I could use that circular transporter to beam me where they have regular toilets.
To therapist: “and then i realised everything i was missing in my life…”
Imagine explaining to the EMT that your fell off that. "I fell off the toilet AND down the stairs"... They 911 operator would hang up on you...
Just give me a hammer to break my ankles now and save time later on.
Gave me 'king of the porcelain throne' vibes, too!
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That looks like a bathroom in a basement. Saw them done that way in TN
Why is there a shower curtain in front of the toilet. I am the great and powerful Oz
I think someone had to build a bathroom in a basement, realized they had to elevate the toilet like that, then just decided to embrace it and run with it.
Style niche? "Retro Prison" It's hideous on every single level... from that human organ color to the disgusting & fully displayed urinal, geeky shower curtain. AND THEN let's talk @ the plethora of lethal wet surfaces as ya tumble down the Mayan temple architecture 🤮
There is a curtain rod to divide that room from another. I bet this work of genius is the other half of the kitchen !!
Have fun trying to aim sideways into that urinal. And if you miss, god help you when you try to clean it up.
This looks like the Oompa Loompa restroom at the chocolate factory.
This is a lot like the toilets in my dreams - the ones that are never quite right...
And then one day it overflows poopy water cascading down like little sewage waterfalls...
There's a (very lovely) shower curtain spanning almost the whole room; looks like an afterthought; actually the urinal looks like an afterthought too--someone fell down from the toilet, or they were too tall, so they slapped that on the wall.
Now this is an actual toilet throne and a pedal stone sink on its own pedal stone.
Does a giant live here? I'm 5'4"... I'd never make it in an emergency...matter of fact, I'd probably plant a facer just on the 1st step!
Why does this remind me of a really bad fever dream I had when I was a kid
I bet there's one like this in Buckingham Palace Look at how you ascend to the throne..
If the family all eats their fill of Taco Bell, they'll be playing their own Game of Thrones (≧▽≦)(≧▽≦)(≧▽≦)
The red tile looks so uninviting…I couldn’t even take a step into that bathroom.
Throne for addressing subjects of the king's court while he takes a dump.
Guess I'm not the only one who grew up (1950-60's) with "the Throne" as a euphemism for "the toilet." Q. "Where's Dad?" A. "Still on the Throne."
Why is the urinal so damn high? Are they playing "bet you I can't make it!" Aiming from the other side of the bathroom. Spelling names on the wall and stuff
There's a urinal because standing at toilet is impossible. How do you even use that?
I Bet The Doctor Stays Away
Another thing to remember is that you have to properly measure the space before you start decorating it. You might roll your eyes, but experts say people often miss what's obvious.
"Eyeballing seems like an easy skill (one for which Sister Parish had a famed and uncanny ability). That is until you can't fit a sofa through your front door! It has happened to the best of us," Alexa Hampton, founder of Alexa Hampton and principal of Mark Hampton Inc., said. "I also recommend going back to measure a second time; there is nothing like inverting a number or two to really hammer that point home."
Lovely Addition To Any Living Room, A Babydoll Coffee Table
I edited my comment and now nobody new will know why it got so many upvotes! MUAHAHAAA
What Psycho Thought That Would Be Ok???
Was Dr. Seuss The Architect?
At Least There’s A Place To Wash Your Hands?
"A common interior design mistake is that people don't bring designers on early enough in the process," industry professional Mandy Cheng pointed out. "We should be there immediately after you say to yourselves, 'We're ready to make these changes,' or, 'We want to redesign or redecorate the house.'"
"Oftentimes, clients reach out after they’ve bought the house and launched the contractor to renovate the kitchen and bathrooms. A third of the way through construction, the new homeowners are overwhelmed with all the decisions they’re needing to make, plus the thought of furnishing it afterward. Reach out when you’re in escrow or have closed escrow, and don’t launch a contractor until you’ve spoken to a designer first."
Who Mows The Carpet?
Avocado Nightmare
Aquaman’s Bathroom
It's also important to understand, which can be challenging even for seasoned designers. "One thing I see people do frequently is put something really tiny or really massive into a room that inhibits its functionality and dooms its aesthetic," interior designer Martha Mulholland said. "If you know you need an enormous sectional for your Super Bowl parties, don't forget to think about the size of the coffee table and rug that will accompany it. An 8' x 10' rug will likely look like a postage stamp paired with most modern sectionals, even though it may seem like a reasonable size for the room. (My general rule with rugs and sofas, specifically, is that a sofa should sit fully on a rug, leaving at least a foot of space on all sides, and rugs should either be centered in a room with at least two-thirds of each upholstered piece sitting on top of it, or be a small accent that sits in front of the sofa, with a coffee table on top.)"
Even In Death You Can Have Your Tacky Decor
This Must Belong To Barbie
He Spent More On Brick Than He Probably Paid For The Whole House!
Before I realised that the person took this from out of a car, it looked like the house was in space in front of a blue planet!
While we like our place to look pretty, choosing aesthetics over comfort isn't always the best course of action.
"Not understanding 'the sit' of furniture before you buy it; try to get yourself to a showroom and sit down / lie down on the upholstery," interior designer Alexa Hampton added. "If you can't do this, have someone sit in if for you to attest how it feels. These are expensive pieces that you want to enjoy comfortably. Try before you buy!"
Looks Like Something From My Parents’ House In The Late 70’s
Omg I Found My Great Aunt's House
Long Live The Queen!
Redditor UrbanShaman_420 said “Used to live down the block. I’ve been in that house. Oversized chest set with a checkered floor in the castle parapet, complete with a throne. Little cannons on top would actually work, and the owner used to fire fireworks out of them on Canada day back in the 90s
Improperly placed artworks can also do more harm than good. "For some reason, most homeowners think they should hang art high and it, therefore, looks more important," Young Huh said.
"Really, your art should hang at eye level so that you can really see the main portion of the art very well. Also, avoid placing one art piece per wall. This will look very static and uninteresting."
Who Doesn’t Like A Conversation Pit Filled With Stuffed Animals?
This Year, Christmas Comes In, Black, Brushed Nickel, And Stainless Steel Grey
When You And The Wife Can't Agree On A Motiff
Maybe If You Live Alone...but Really, What Is With People And Their Notions About How Bathrooms Work?
But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't take risks. In fact, Frances Merrill of Reath Design thinks it's the biggest mistake people make when settling in. "They're afraid to try something new or go for something they haven't seen done before. This is one thing that leads to everyone’s homes looking the same. My advice is to take some time before you start, collect images and scraps of things you love, test paint colors and look at them at different times of day in different lights, maybe even different seasons. And then go for it!"
When you think about it, who cares what some anonymous people on the internet think of your place. Even if they laugh at it; it's yours. And it's not like your totally over-the-top chandelier is hurting someone. Just make sure that it doesn't fall on someone's head and you're fine.
Because A Bathrobe Hanger Just Won’t Do
For when you want to give yourself a heart attack in the middle of the night
Real Animal Lovers
Stairway To...bathtub?
The Royal Throne
When You’re Feeling Kind Of Nutty
This Is, Well, Creepy
Let Me Just Squeeze In Here To Get My Beer
I Guess It's In Case You Lack Of Toilet Paper
Wait - are we talking about the excessive (and unusually positioned) curtaining here, or the fluffy bunny rabbit?
Bath For A King
The Grass Isn't Always Greener
That Must Have Been A Nasty Divorce
No Room For Adding More
This Is A Picture Of The Master Bath Of A House We Bought At The Foreclosure Auction A Few Years Ago. The Whole Bathroom Was Makeshift And Thrown Together. Zoom In To The Left, That's A Fish Tank In The Wall!
Nothing Screams Bathtub Sexy Time Louder Than This! And There's Carpet On The Floor!
Love Those Earth Tones
Nice Wall... Wait
This Picture Makes Me Sad
Nooooo someone grab that bunny/dog/whatever it is and give it to meeeee!!!
Hurry Before It’s Snapped Up
How Does Anyone Fit In The Tub?
Looks like one of those Japanese soaking tubs. You sit in it and make the water go up to your chin. Personally I prefer that to a regular bathtub that always leaves my boobs, knees, or both out of the water.
Everyone Was Ripping On This But Like C'mon
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Just about the time I get good and judgy about someone else's decor, I remember that mine is basically obtained from hand-me-downs and Goodwill. It's functional and .... eclectic?
"Functional" is definitely the best way to describe my decorating style. My space is at a premium; everything better have a regular use or out it goes!
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Reminds me of the time when my cousin got bedroom furnitures as wedding gifts. Everything was purple(ish).And it was all made on order(customised accordingly).
These comments are IT i havent laughed that hard at other things someone said in forever.
Every second post made me think that either cleaning or renovating will be a b***h. Seems I am old ...
For years TV home improvement shows have been encouraging home owners to open up to the garden and bring nature indoors. Then they end up on BP.
#48. I did a google image search and there's a furniture store in Florida who is selling that mauve upholstered nightmare.
Each person is an individual with their own tastes. That makes us human, or we would still be living in jungles with the same decor. The only problem is, if these are for sale properties, they need to be more neutral. Like the one guy who bought at auction, this is why the house is at auction. Could not be sold on the regular market. Some of these are overwhelming in decor, I keep thinking "how do you clean this?". There was the trend to carpet your kitchen and bathroom around the 70s. A lot of people did it then realized...oh cleaning...that is impossible. People, stop going with current trends, unless you are selling RIGHT NOW. Just look at kitchen trends for the last 5 years. This is just to keep the remodelers rich!!! Keep doing you!!
The toilet on a pedestals have been here before and given me legit night mares
Just about the time I get good and judgy about someone else's decor, I remember that mine is basically obtained from hand-me-downs and Goodwill. It's functional and .... eclectic?
"Functional" is definitely the best way to describe my decorating style. My space is at a premium; everything better have a regular use or out it goes!
Load More Replies... Reminds me of the time when my cousin got bedroom furnitures as wedding gifts. Everything was purple(ish).And it was all made on order(customised accordingly).
These comments are IT i havent laughed that hard at other things someone said in forever.
Every second post made me think that either cleaning or renovating will be a b***h. Seems I am old ...
For years TV home improvement shows have been encouraging home owners to open up to the garden and bring nature indoors. Then they end up on BP.
#48. I did a google image search and there's a furniture store in Florida who is selling that mauve upholstered nightmare.
Each person is an individual with their own tastes. That makes us human, or we would still be living in jungles with the same decor. The only problem is, if these are for sale properties, they need to be more neutral. Like the one guy who bought at auction, this is why the house is at auction. Could not be sold on the regular market. Some of these are overwhelming in decor, I keep thinking "how do you clean this?". There was the trend to carpet your kitchen and bathroom around the 70s. A lot of people did it then realized...oh cleaning...that is impossible. People, stop going with current trends, unless you are selling RIGHT NOW. Just look at kitchen trends for the last 5 years. This is just to keep the remodelers rich!!! Keep doing you!!
The toilet on a pedestals have been here before and given me legit night mares
