‘That’s It, I’m Home Shaming’: 30 Times People Were Really Appalled By The Homes They Saw
A few months ago, we at Bored Panda released an article about questionable architecture but this time we're focusing on something more... personal.
The Facebook group "That's it, I'm home shaming" calls for people to share the ugliest interiors and exteriors of homes they wish they'd never seen, and many have accepted the invitation.
Currently, the group has 110K members.
"Here, one can gag at the ghastly floor to wall color combinations," its 'About' section says. "Cringe at lawns that use car tires for yard decorations, feel a piece of you die inside because another person hung up a 'Live, Laugh, Love' piece on their wall, and everything house and décor shaming in-between."
"'There is no place like home', in this case, let us hope so."
Continue scrolling to enjoy our hand-picked collection of the group's funniest posts.
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Hmmm
Call with wife
Me:“Babe I’m at Lowe’s what type of ceiling fan did you want for living room ?”
Wife: “ I don’t care pick what you think looks good”
Me: “ok you sure?”
Wife: “ it’s a fan you can’t screw that up”
The new fan:
We got in touch with the people who look after "That's it, I'm home shaming" and they happily agreed to tell us more about this corner of the internet. The founder of the group, Rhiannon Pfeiffer, came up with the idea for it while she was checking out real estate listings. "I had a lot of free time at work one day and was mindlessly scrolling on Zillow," Rhiannon told Bored Panda. "I came across a home in such poor taste that I decided to make a group about shaming ugly homes and décor for fun."
She thinks "the most popular reason for people shaming homes in this group is the interest we all share in bizarre and out of ordinary things we come across." And I definitely agree that's a big factor — we get the same vibe while going through WTF stock photos or the subreddit "What Is This Thing?"
"We see so many shows on TV about interior design and beautiful homes but we never do see anything on the 'crazy' and 'just plain ugly' houses and décor and I believe that is why we have such a loyal following," Rhiannon explained.
I Think Somebody Had An Affair With The Tile Guy And Needed An Excuse To Keep Him Coming Around
Renovations To A 500 Year Old Castle
"Rhian created this group during the pandemic and invited most of us [admins and moderators], we've been friends since summer camp," Veronica Murphy, caretaker of "That's it, I'm home shaming" added.
"It was a fun way to pass time in quarantine; I think many of us spend countless hours going through houses on Zillow, so it's great to see some of the outrageous things people have found!"
Veronica believes that homes are personal expressions of their owners, and this only makes the bizarre, strange, and downright nonsensical design choices even funnier. "Like why on earth do so many bathrooms have carpet, strange DIY fixes, or hot pink and lime green kitchens?" she asked, laughing.
This Was One In My Local ''dream House Finally Came True'' Group. She Hopes That She Inspires People Through Her Home Pictures
Rawr!
From what she has seen on the group, moderator Faline Ivaneko thinks carpeted bathrooms and kitchens are actually what gets submitted the most. "We get a lot of wacky, fun, and cringey things posted and some people hate them, and some people love them!" she said. "We're not entirely a shaming group because people are allowed to express whether they love a home/decor or not in the comments.
"We also have Whatever Wednesdays, where people are allowed to post homes they love, or even their own home renovations," Faline added.
Faline describes the members of the group as "very fun."
"The comments section can be hilarious and almost everyone has a great sense of humor. We, of course, do get some rotten eggs but our wonderful admin/mod team are quick to clean up the comments and remove anyone being mean or hateful," she explained.
"Overall it's a super fun group if you want to get a laugh, see some really wacky homes and decor, or even get inspiration for your own home."
Balcony
My Ocd Is Crying
Rhiannon Pfeiffer and Veronica Murphy agree with Faline's description of the group members.
"The community of 'That's it, I'm Home Shaming' is such a fun group to be a part of," Rhiannon said. "It is really an indescribable feeling when someone is able to share a picture or video they took or came across during their day to contribute and share with others in a group you created out of sheer boredom. I love that the group can provide entertainment and make people smile, that is really the end goal here. The members of "That's It I'm Home Shaming" are the extended family I never expected to have, but will always love."
Okay, Okay. This Definitely Counts. The Mold! The Smells! Whyyyyyy?
It's Missing The Clock Tower!
Architect: "So, what style would you like?"
Client:
Disney Castle.
It's a Small World.
Cape Cod fishing village.
San Francisco painted ladies.
Light House
Ren Faire castle
Hotel Lobby Building
Oh, and... add in a touch of the Kremlin
Don’t Even Know What To Say…
shouldn't there be another one at the top, so you can convey it across your ass?
Jairs
It Burns My Eyes
gross but no offence to the people who like this, but if this was my kitchen....i would burn it
You say "no offense to the people who like it"... but proceed to be offensive....
Load More Replies...You could only eat Froot loops in a kitchen that bright
Load More Replies...Fluorescent? I'd love to light this sucker up with a black light!
Whoa! I like the colors, but not in the kitchen.! Possibly in a playroom for kids!
So, what's up with the boring brown floor? Huh? Are they afraid of color? lol
WAKE ME UP! (WHAM) or Sunglasses At Night (Corey Hart) 80's music. Wake Me Up is full of day glo everything.
It's like if your eyes could taste sour things, then you have to stop looking because your tongue somehow gets numb after a while.
I would probably get sick of this pretty fast, but I actually kinda like it
Just because you’re hungry doesn’t mean you can highlight the watermelon
90's or Barbie. You know, like the early to mid 90's where we had all those see through plastic accessories and shoes and such. And Barbie had the same thing with her own little blow up chair too?
It's like buying a car that's painted a weird color for a car (like neon pink, green, or orange); after the novelty of the color has worn off you wish you hadn't bought it.
Highlighter. Go. Boom. Or, Bright. Neon. Mess. Three words or less? Simple.
1) Nope. F*****g Nope. 2) You Need Therapy. 3) F*****g Kidding Me? 4) You’re Repainting This. 5) See Divorce Papers? 6) I Hate You. 7) Go F**k Yourself.
Actually pretty cool [or] A bit bright (it's not the end of the world, and it's cheerful . . . none of the three colours dominate and there's enough white/beige to hold it all together).
It's as if someone created a kitchen out of these educational toy shapes. https://imgur.com/a/FzMxYXu
Someone may have bought it screwed up the colors to avoid being hunted in the commentary. I would do the same and get rid of everything. Who knows, it could be cheap
I love how the colors look together, although I would use it for a child's playroom (if I had a child) rather than a kitchen. Change out the pink for purple, and I'd use it in every room of the house.
Eye-melting but not as bad as some of the others on this list. Seems like a pretty functional kitchen.
Quintessential late 60s early 70s kitchen using the vivid and gorgeous color palate of Pucci and Rikki Tikki Stickies VW flower decals.
I Hope Someone Got Fired Over This...
Neighbor Redecorated The Guest Room, She Was Going For The 70's Look
Shagadelic!
Third-Gen Share But I Think This Is Where This Post Belongs. Bonus Points For The Flip-Up Floor To Access The Toilet, But Puh-Lease Don’t Leave It Up In The Middle Of The Night
If Barbie Had A Historical Home
Stop It
A Tiny Stairway To Nowhere
Just put a little fairy door at the top of the stairs - instant conversation piece
Nothing Good Can Come Of This
Only In Montana
It’s A Bath, It’s A Bar, It Would Be A Health Violation Outside The Home
Well Ok Then
Completely Reasonable
Waterloo, NY
I Mean It’s Unique ??
Vacuums Are The New Lawn Gnome...
Anyone Want To Sleep With Clowns And Ride A Chicken? In Nova Scotia
Do you know how awesome those fairground animals are? I'm green with envy!
If The Dirty Dishes Start Piling Up, There's Always The Bathtub
Local Find With Additional Bathroom In Basement. I Drive By This House All The Time And I Wonder Why Hasn't It Sold Yet When The Market Is So Hot!
Was Scrolling Through Pinterest And Found This Monstrosity. I’m Sure Someone Here Will Comment “Omg I Actually Love It” *y’all Are Lucky I Don’t Run This Page Because I Would Kick Everyone Out That Said That. We Are Here To S H A M E
Bunny Mannequin Anyone?
Our Neighbor Has A Mannequin On The Third Floor In A Red 19th Century Dress That Looks Down And Judges Anybody That Walks By
Apartment Listing In My Area There Was No Sink In The Bathroom So Their Solution Was To Slap A Bathroom Sink Down In The Kitchen.. Within A Few Feet Of The Kitchen Sink
Who Has Been Or Heard Of The Heidelberg Project In Detroit?
I've Never Seen A House With Practically Every Square Inch Of Wall Space "Decorated"! I Feel Anxious Looking At These Pictures!! **this Just Sold Across Town From Me!**
Bedroom is almost cute but it's just too much. Everything is too much. I would feel dizzy in there. Like living in kaleidoscope.
As A North Carolina (Albeit Charlotte) Transplant, I Can So Believe This
Nice Bathroom
Drove By This Fountain Tribute To Mr. Nimbus On The Way To A Clients House Today
For those confused: Mr Nimbus is a Rick & Morty character. f636dc60a9...b822c7.jpg
But...why?
If I understand it correctly, the boards fold down from the sides and you get a floor to access that. It might just work.
What In Tarnation
Love This Sign But It Doesn't Belong In The Bathroom!
Interesting… Quite Peculiar Indeed..
Renting A New House, The Downstairs Bathroom Is Horrible. "Walk-In" Closet Behind The Toilet. How Do I Even Make This "Cute"
Today I Found Out About The Flintstones House In Hillsborough, Ca!
More Money Than Taste
An event held in a private apartment on Manhattan's Central Park West. I worked for the fundraising event firm. The host was a very well know television producer. She has several homes around the world and hates white walls. She rented this place as her business address. I don't know if she still has it, but I'm betting she won't get her security deposit back. BTW, I did some research and the rent was $36,000 a month - 10 years ago.
Recently Moved Into An Apartment, And Just Noticed One Of The Closet Doors Is Upside Down. This Place Looks Like It Was Built In A Rush, The More I Look Around The More I Notice The “Small” Mistakes All Over
I Live In A Very Quirky Neighborhood. You Never Know What You’re Going To See Around Here. I Guess I’ll Start With Showing You Guys This Staircase
That Little Bit Of Drywall Is Working Hard
I Could Never Understand The Brains Of People Who Put Carpet On Their Bathroom Floors And Up The Sides Of Their Bathtubs (Or Is That A Jacuzzi?)
Because You Need A Vulva In Your Front Driveway
A Little To The Left Maybe?
Future Bathroom Ideas?
This Was Actually At A Bar Yesterday.... I Made Everyone We Were With Go Look!
This Gets More Problematic The Longer You Look At It
Fancy A Four-Post Bathtub, Anyone?
Never Seen Blinds On The Outside Before
This Happens Because Dishwashers Are That Ugly
House Hunting In NYC Is Wild. Walked Into A Basement To Come Face To Face With This...
Im So Confused
How often have you splattered yourself with food and thought "If only there was a shower right here in the kitchen"?
I Can't Believe I Ran Across This The Other Day. It Was A Very Small House Behind A Old Church. I Don't Know What Was Going On But I Found It Funny. A Lot Of Jokes Were Made That Night
Petrified Hi-Fi
Looks Like Something From The Movie, Coma
Why Would Anyone Want This Much Pink In One Room?
This Was Posted In Another Group The Caption Was" People Want To Complain Of My Halloween Decorations Being Up All Year Let Them
Y'all, Did I Just Find An N'sync Wall?
This Is Just Bizarre. NY
Found In Courgevoux, Switzerland. ‘Murica!
Am I the only one more upset by the fact it's painted wrong? 45 stars and 7 of each stripe? I'm English and even i know that's wrong!
Stay Safe In The Movie Theater Folks! And What In The Name Of Upside Down Parachutes Is On The Dining Room Ceiling!?!
“With our new “normal”, this house is perfect to keep your family safe in your private and soundproof movie theatre professionally designed with Movie theatre specialty carpet, panels, padded French door, curved giant screen, stage for back seats, Cinema Floor path lighting, starry night ceiling LEDs, and more…”
This Spiffy Door... Yeesh!
Beautiful Home On Real Estate In My Area... But Wait? What Is That
Please tell me there is more kitchen on the other side? Surely there is coz where is the sink.
This Majestic Staircase Is Nice To Look At But Can We Discuss The Size Of The Outer Portion Of The Stair Or The Fact The Top Stairs Have No Handrail, Just Windows
Thanks, I Hate It. The Chandelier Is The Worst. Only Thing I Like Is The Animal Crossing-Esque Wallpaper. Pick One Pattern Please!
My House, I Never Noticed That This Was A Fake Window For A Few Weeks After We Moved It. Lol. I Assume It Was Once A Window Due To The Nice Moulding Still There. I Guess I’ll Keep The Tradition Going On The Fake Window As It Makes Me Laugh
I'm down with the quirk. I'd be tempted to draw a fake room on that with a cat looking out.
A Listing In Gulfport, Fl USA. I Have Seen It All. Can We Install And Island? No, The Tree Is In The Way
Just Bought My First House Definitely Changing This
It's just a toilet cover, it's like few bucks, that's nothing compared to other stuff I've seen here.
I Saw This On A Local Real Estate Listing Ad
Where To Begin!!! Ohhhh
Kind Of Wondering Who Thought This Was A Really Cool Idea?
One Of The Apartments We Looked - They Did Not Have Pictures Posted Of It
Homeowner was a piano teacher so I expected something wow and tasteful. This the first thing I saw walking in and she so casually said "oh we just left the kitchen tiles on and made it a bedroom for the kids"
Got Enough Drawers
Nope, Don't Like That
I Don't Hate It
Once you get over the total disconnect between exterior and interior it's rather engaging
Sooooo Excited To Finally Have A House To Post !!!!
First I hate the term shaming people. Second, if they like it who the hell cares. Either dont visit their homes or refrain from that area when visiting.
I agree, I hadn’t thought about it before, but maybe it should be called something like, “here’s some eccentric or wacky home decor, which ones do you like?” And just reframe it in a positive way.
Load More Replies...Don't shame people for things that are a matter of taste. If they like how it looks... mind your own business. Things that are a health or safety issue... yeah shame them. And I do have a problem with people ruining historical architecture. You can't undo that kind of damage.
As ugly and unusable as most of these are, maybe that was the only way they could get some of those amenities.
wow you could have just used the term cool or wacky other wise FROGS HOUSE
I believe many of these are photoshopped, because they are structurally impossible.
Some of these are poorly constructed, ho ahead shame away at the builders. A lot of these are just decorated boldly. It may not be to everyone's taste, but that ok. I think its awesome when people decorate their homes in a way that makes them happy. No need to shame people for living in houses that make them happy.
I once went to a distant relative's house. They had two toilet seats side by side in one big room(big enough to be a bedroom) apart from the bathing area. I mean I don't want to see someone excreting right next to me . Maybe not everyone thinks that way
Are you sure they were both toilets? One may have been a bidet.
Load More Replies...No. HOAs exist because some people like to power trip by oppressing others.
Load More Replies...First I hate the term shaming people. Second, if they like it who the hell cares. Either dont visit their homes or refrain from that area when visiting.
I agree, I hadn’t thought about it before, but maybe it should be called something like, “here’s some eccentric or wacky home decor, which ones do you like?” And just reframe it in a positive way.
Load More Replies...Don't shame people for things that are a matter of taste. If they like how it looks... mind your own business. Things that are a health or safety issue... yeah shame them. And I do have a problem with people ruining historical architecture. You can't undo that kind of damage.
As ugly and unusable as most of these are, maybe that was the only way they could get some of those amenities.
wow you could have just used the term cool or wacky other wise FROGS HOUSE
I believe many of these are photoshopped, because they are structurally impossible.
Some of these are poorly constructed, ho ahead shame away at the builders. A lot of these are just decorated boldly. It may not be to everyone's taste, but that ok. I think its awesome when people decorate their homes in a way that makes them happy. No need to shame people for living in houses that make them happy.
I once went to a distant relative's house. They had two toilet seats side by side in one big room(big enough to be a bedroom) apart from the bathing area. I mean I don't want to see someone excreting right next to me . Maybe not everyone thinks that way
Are you sure they were both toilets? One may have been a bidet.
Load More Replies...No. HOAs exist because some people like to power trip by oppressing others.
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