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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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#1
I Present To You…the Most Oddly Placed Indoor Balcony Of All Time
Janissary35680 2 hours ago
I bet our cats would have found a way to get up and down from there though so there's that.
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#2
90s Mcmansion. There's Carpet Up There
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.
#5
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!
#6
I’ll Just Leave This Here…
Forrest Hobbs 2 hours 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? 🤷♂️🤣
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
99.9% Sure It Fits, I’ve Just Never Seen Anything Like It
#8
All The New "Higher End" Homes Look Like This In My Neighborhood
Another Panda 1 hour 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.
#9
Presenting This To The Committee For A Decision; Is This A Mcmansion Or Just Insanity?
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!?"
#12
Why Would Anyone Spend 2 Milion For A House That Looks Like An Ugly Turtle?
Forrest Hobbs 2 hours ago
I know! I know! It's someone whose least favourite relative uses a wheelchair! 😬
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%.
#14
16,191sqft Of A Whole Lota Nothin
#15
What In The Arlington, TX?
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
Is That Enough Dormers For You?
#17
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.
Another Panda 1 hour ago
This could almost be decent, if the furniture were scaled down, and there were actually trees outside.
#18
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
#19
I’ve Become Aware After Finding This Sub, My House Is Indeed A Mcmansion
WindySwede 2 hours ago
Here in swe you get the boulders for free... but only where the last glacial ice age placed them.
#20
Preserved Post-Modern 80s Mcmansion
Another Panda 1 hour ago
They could have gotten away with this if not for the porch column that made me laugh out loud.
#23
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
#24
It’s Finished And Worse Than We Thought
#25
I Bet The Floors Are Sticky, Like A Dirty Movie Theater
WindySwede 2 hours ago (edited)
Outside not to bad, and you can always put up some internal walls for separation and privacy? Edit, but to many spot lights..
#26
Must’ve Been A Bad Dream
#28
Feeling Betrayed By My Husband
#29
I Don’t Even Know What To Say
#30
The Final Boss Of Mcmansion Hell. Located In Spring, Texas
Another Panda 1 hour ago
Love the interior. Depending on size and use of the property and surrounding buildings, this could be pretty cool.
#32
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.
#33
These People Spent Years Destroying This Greek Revival And Then Put It On The Market After Finally Finishing It
Forrest Hobbs 2 hours ago
'Greek revival'? How in the name of all that's possible to swear by can anyone consider that this bland, overgrown wooden shack has anything to do with Greek architecture? 🤷♂️
#34
Yo Dawg, We Heard You Like Open-Concept Living Spaces
#36
1939 Neoclassical Drastically Remodeled
#37
Does This Qualify As A Mcmansion Or A Wannabe Mcmansion?
#38
Foreclosure: Retired Professional Baseball Pitcher Cole Hamels' Former Unfinished Table Rock Lake Mansion!
#40
I Just Can Not Imagine Dealing With This. Plus, The Loss Of Property Value The Neighbors Will Now Suffer 😱
#45
Home In Fort Worth, Texas
Another Panda 1 hour 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.
#52
Coming Soon: Texas Perfection
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Forrest Hobbs 2 hours ago
Clearly, I need some sort of help, because I actually scrolled all the way down this list. 🤣 (thanks, I think...)
Boo 1 hour ago
I wanted to get some ideas for building insane sims houses. Article did its job lol.
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Daisydaisy 1 hour ago
I live in a little weatherboard cottage surrounded by trees, and after seeing this lot I'm bloo-dy glad I do!
Forrest Hobbs 2 hours ago
Clearly, I need some sort of help, because I actually scrolled all the way down this list. 🤣 (thanks, I think...)
Boo 1 hour ago
I wanted to get some ideas for building insane sims houses. Article did its job lol.
Load More Replies... Daisydaisy 1 hour ago
I live in a little weatherboard cottage surrounded by trees, and after seeing this lot I'm bloo-dy glad I do!
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