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52 Times People Took Inspiration From Mansions But What They’ve Built Was A Version From Temu
There are mansions, and there are McMansions. For the uninitiated, the latter are often enormous, elaborate, and expensive-looking, similar to the houses featured on MTV Cribs.
They are designed to exude wealth and sophistication. But if you look closely, you will notice something off. Perhaps it’s the oversized proportions or the mismatched architectural styles, most of which you will see in the houses featured on this list.
We collected these photos from the McMansion Hell subreddit, which, as the name suggests, should give you an idea of what the community is all about.
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#3
I’ll Just Leave This Here…
Forrest Hobbs 1 day ago
They gave this to the new boy/girl in the architectural office, then - it being a Friday - went out for a long lunch, and didn't bother checking anything when they came back to work on Monday. Meanwhile, the new boy/girl worked alone 'till 3AM producing this, laughing the whole time while fueled by gallons of coffee and positively Jamaican quantities of w33d. Come on, what else could explain it? 🤷♂️🤣
McMansions may be a term new to many readers, but the concept has been around since the 1980s. Investopedia defines it as a “large, mass-produced suburban home, lacking architectural uniqueness and class, often seen as a status symbol,” typically between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet.
The terms came about to compare these homes to fast food: mass-produced and cheaply made, yet in high demand.
#4
Did You Know That In Eastern Europe We Have Our Own Mcmansions Called "Soviet Baroque"?
#5
My Favorite Genre Of Mcmansion: The Mcvictorian
Located in Macomb MI, one of the meccas of McMansion inginuity. The entire neighborhood is made up of these massive faux victorians.
#6
Every Roofline Imaginable… All At Once
As styles evolve through the years, so do McMansions. These days, they're called “McModern,” a term coined by Kate Wagner, founder of the McMansion Hell blog.
In a 2025 interview with Architectural Digest, she says the McModern follows a familiar archetype: a sprawling, hyper-streamlined house with an almost signature flat roof, floor-to-ceiling windows, and perpendicular white walls.
#7
Behold, The Ugliest Mansion I've Ever Seen. Built In 2016. Purchased In 2024 For $1.9 Mil. The Entrance Foyer Is 1,100 Sf
#8
99.9% Sure It Fits, I’ve Just Never Seen Anything Like It
#9
All The New "Higher End" Homes Look Like This In My Neighborhood
Another Panda 23 hours ago
Honestly, I;d be fine with this. It is definitely, size-wise, a McMansion, but at least it is well done, and in proportion to everything else in the neighourhood.
Architecture and design critic Mimi Zegler chimed in on the McModern phenomenon. As she explained, these houses feature “principles of midcentury California, but in jumbo-sized ways.”
“Indoor-outdoor living equals multiple oversized patios, courtyards, and terraces; honest expression of materials means ipe [wood] screens in triplicate; simple geometries translate to boxy stucco expanses,” she said.
#10
"Halt! Who Goes There!?"
#11
I Present To You…the Most Oddly Placed Indoor Balcony Of All Time
Goth Bear Cat 18 hours ago
I suspect that the horizontal triangular piece was included solely for the lighting below. Then, the railing was required after-the-fact because of building code requirement.
#12
Who Bolted The Mcmansion On Top Of The Apartment Tower?
Indeed, the quintessential McMansion look and feel appears to be a thing of the past. According to a February Zillow article, demand for smaller, more affordable homes has risen, with people focusing more on purpose-built spaces like reading nooks.
Zillow also notes that today's home buyers are prioritizing wellness and sustainability. Listings that mention zero-energy-ready homes are up by 70%, while listings of whole-home batteries are up by 40%.
#13
Presenting This To The Committee For A Decision; Is This A Mcmansion Or Just Insanity?
#14
There Was An Attempt
#15
16,191sqft Of A Whole Lota Nothin
According to Zillow’s home trends expert Amanda Pendleton, American homes have gone “from status symbols to sanctuaries.”
“We expect future homes to be more flexible, resilient, and deeply personal. The smartest homes won't feel high-tech; they'll feel intuitive, lived-in and supportive,” she said.
#16
90s Mcmansion. There's Carpet Up There
#17
The Largest Mansion In Utah Is Headed To Auction!
70,000 square feet with Disney-themed rooms including a Swiss Family Robinson-inspired bunkroom, replica of Disneyland's Tiki Room, and a 2,266-square-foot tunnel, reminiscent of Star Wars!
#18
Rare Image Of Mcmansion Shedding Its Summer Skin
#19
They Can't Control Themselves
#20
This Is A Mcmansion
#21
What In The Arlington, TX?
#22
My Parents Recently Built This Home. They Refused To Work With An Architect Or Designer Because Those Are A ‘Waste Of Money’. First Picture Is Actually The Front/Facade Of The Home
#23
It’s Finished And Worse Than We Thought
#24
Feeling Betrayed By My Husband
WindySwede 1 day ago
OP"He sent me this picture near out in the wild today saying “this thing is nice”. I fear knowing him he’s not being sarcastic. One of the worst cases I’ve ever seen near me. I can’t even begin though it’s so offense! What is happening with the roof and over the garage and the layout????"
#25
Foreclosure: Retired Professional Baseball Pitcher Cole Hamels' Former Unfinished Table Rock Lake Mansion!
#26
I Don’t Even Know What To Say
#27
Home In Fort Worth, Texas
Another Panda 23 hours ago
The interior is pretty nice, but as much as I love that window style, it just doesn’t quite work. If they had used rounded instead of pointed frames, I think it would be better.
#28
This Is All So Bad I Don't Know Where To Begin. But Let Me End With...yall...that Stove 🧐
Panda McPandaface 20 hours ago
Looking at the other pictures, this huge ornate residence has just a regular 4 ring hob in very average kitchen.
#29
The Final Boss Of Mcmansion Hell. Located In Spring, Texas
#30
Is That Enough Dormers For You?
#31
I’ve Become Aware After Finding This Sub, My House Is Indeed A Mcmansion
WindySwede 1 day ago
Here in swe you get the boulders for free... but only where the last glacial ice age placed them.
#32
Preserved Post-Modern 80s Mcmansion
Another Panda 23 hours ago
They could have gotten away with this if not for the porch column that made me laugh out loud.
#33
I Bet The Floors Are Sticky, Like A Dirty Movie Theater
Panda McPandaface 20 hours ago
'That's rather pleasant' I thought to myself, then scrolled down and saw the interior.
#34
Does This Qualify As A Mcmansion Or A Wannabe Mcmansion?
#35
The Mansion On The Side Of The Road Next To Residential Neighborhoods
Kelly Scott 10 hours ago
The Lord Baron, his employees who live around him, and then the peons who make up the rest of the neighborhood.
#36
Posted With The Caption "Brand New Mini Castles Near Dallas, Texas"
#37
I Just Can Not Imagine Dealing With This. Plus, The Loss Of Property Value The Neighbors Will Now Suffer 😱
#38
Coming Soon: Texas Perfection
#39
Why Would Anyone Spend 2 Milion For A House That Looks Like An Ugly Turtle?
Forrest Hobbs 1 day ago
I know! I know! It's someone whose least favourite relative uses a wheelchair! 😬
#40
These People Spent Years Destroying This Greek Revival And Then Put It On The Market After Finally Finishing It
Another Panda 23 hours ago
The bottom one is gorgeous! How on earth could ANYONE tear it down and replace it with the hideousness that is the top one? 😭
#41
I Just Threw Up In My Mouth A Little
#42
Upsetting On The Outside, Unsettling On The Inside
#43
Must’ve Been A Bad Dream
#44
Absolute Stinker Of A House/
#45
1939 Neoclassical Drastically Remodeled
#46
Was Tony Soprano’s House A Mcmansion?
#47
$2m Lakeside Disaster
#49
Mega Mansion For Sale For 7 Years, Down From $15m To $5m
Said to be one of the largest property in Canada, this colossal monstrosity boasts over 25,000 sq. ft. of living space. It went up for sale in 2018 for $15M but you can now acquire this tasteless mansion for only $5M.
#50
Yo Dawg, We Heard You Like Open-Concept Living Spaces
#51
Not A Single Designer Was Consulted Here
#52
Came Across These “Beauties” While Driving Around Vietnam’s Countryside. Mcmansion Or Not?
Panda McPandaface 20 hours ago
I'd live in the top one and swan around all day wearing a long cloak, too much bling and drinking red wine from a silver goblet.
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Forrest Hobbs 1 day ago
Clearly, I need some sort of help, because I actually scrolled all the way down this list. 🤣 (thanks, I think...)
WindySwede 19 hours ago
Its like the saying "when driving past an car crash", or how that goes...?
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Daisydaisy 1 day ago
I live in a little weatherboard cottage surrounded by trees, and after seeing this lot I'm bloo-dy glad I do!
Debbie 10 hours ago
The lack of landscaping, gardens, outdoor life was so saddening!
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Auntriarch 17 hours ago
So here I sit in my Georgian terrace house (hey I didn't say which George...)
Forrest Hobbs 1 day ago
Clearly, I need some sort of help, because I actually scrolled all the way down this list. 🤣 (thanks, I think...)
WindySwede 19 hours ago
Its like the saying "when driving past an car crash", or how that goes...?
Load More Replies... Daisydaisy 1 day ago
I live in a little weatherboard cottage surrounded by trees, and after seeing this lot I'm bloo-dy glad I do!
Debbie 10 hours ago
The lack of landscaping, gardens, outdoor life was so saddening!
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 17 hours ago
So here I sit in my Georgian terrace house (hey I didn't say which George...)
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