35 Of The Most Awful Homes Shared On The ‘That’s It, I’m Home Shaming’ Facebook Group (New Pics)
Your home might be your castle, but those walls don’t make you immune to bad design and decor choices. That’s where the super-popular ‘That’s it, I’m home shaming’ Facebook group comes in. The brainchild of Rhiannon Pfeiffer, the 480k-strong community gently makes fun of the interiors and exteriors of ugly homes they’ve seen that haunt them in their dreams. It’s all done in a lighthearted way for the sake of fun and to help spread a bit of awareness about aesthetics.
Scroll down, upvote your fave worst pics, and share your opinions in the comments, Pandas. Which of these houses did you love to hate the most? Were there any diamonds in the rough that you’d actually choose to live in? We can’t wait to hear what you have to say.
When you’ve looked through this list, we hope you’re in the mood for judging some more tasteless design nightmares. You can find Bored Panda’s previous article about the ‘That’s it, I’m home shaming’ project right over here.
We spoke to Ariane Sherine, the editor at 'These Three Rooms,' about leaving a good impression on our guests when we invite them over to our homes. We also chatted about design and decor faux pas, and whether to be diplomatic or honest if our friends' interiors lack good taste. Check out Bored Panda's interview with the design expert below.
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I Can't House Shame This Because I Love It, Even Though I Don't Want To Live Next Door To It
It is located in my previous home town and was painted out of spite. The reason escapes me, but it was at least 20 years ago and it has become a go to place to see when one is in Grand Forks, ND. I esp. love the lime green trim. Seriously, how cool is this
"Most people like tasteful neutral decor, so bright and dark colors should be used sparingly and with care. You can never go wrong with white walls and engineered oak flooring!" design expert Ariane, the editor at 'These Three Rooms,' shared with Bored Panda how we can all impress the people we invite over. After all, who doesn't want to show off a bit and be known as the tasteful one in their social circle?
"If you're not into white, try some elegant shades of light beige or light grey," she said, adding that Farrow & Ball offer lots of these shades.
"I'm not against maximalism per se, but minimalism appeals to more people and to my own personal taste. Basically, the more daring you go, the fewer people are likely to like the design—the more neutral and light it is, the broader its appeal," Ariane explained how this works.
This Person Made The Back Of The Garage Look Like A Tiny House. It Makes Us Laugh Every Time We Drive By
Corn Counter
Meanwhile, there are some obvious things to avoid doing if you don't want to scare your guests away. The editor at 'These Three Rooms' shared some of her thoughts about what to steer clear of.
"Walking into a room with every wall a shade of bright red or hot pink or with incredibly colorful wallpaper can feel like being visually assaulted! And walking into a room with every wall painted black or a very dark shade depresses the mood and closes the room in, making it feel pokier," Ariane said.
"Also, don't crowd your room with patterns and fill every wall with photos/prints/wallpaper. If you want to use pattern, fine, but leave some blank space so the design has room to breathe," she said that it's generally better to balance things towards the 'less is more' side of things.
That Backyard Is Quite A Beautiful View
12-Story Private Home
Don't Know If It's Been Posted Yet But.... Pflugerville Texas Represent!!!!
Did I say "my eyes hurt" at the rainbow room above? Here, my optic nerve is screaming...
Assuming it's real, what I see is a big middle finger to some overly fuss-buckety HOA.
There's a similarly colored house near St. Louis. The story is that the woman was going blind, and the man painted it her favorite color before she lost her eyesight completely.
And the winner of the Pepto Bismol 'Nausea-Heart Burn-Indigestion-Upset Stomach-Diarrhea' Show of Homes is 👉🤢🤮 this monstrosity.
I'm hoping most people can tell this has been photoshopped. But if not, you can see the pink bleed onto the tree.
This is giving me nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea...
good news is, this is totally Photoshop... the mask off pink bleeds into the trees from the roof and every single window but the one on the right
This must be out of spite. It can't be because someone loves pink that much. Even the biggest pink lover would want some contrast color. Ugh.
It's real: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/pink-house-raising-brows-in-pflugerville-neighborhood/269-7a9764cb-385c-4d44-90c9-f96ac1a188de
I know exactly where this house is! I used to live in round rock Texas and was in Pflugerville quite a lot. This house has been name the Pepto-Bismol house from all of its neighbors.
Pepto Bismol Pink. This house makes me feel nauseated just looking at it.
Paris Hilton's secret hid out? Or the crazy lady that has so much plastic surgery to look like Barbie's house??
its a rip off of a toddler's magic-sand castle. I like the kiddo's version better.
I do home remodeling near Pflugerville (Austin, Tx) and have not heard about this place. I am skeptical.
Bored Panda wanted Ariane's opinion on how to approach situations where we might be tempted to let our friends know that they've made some (arguably) terrible and tasteless decor decisions.
"If it's before they've made the decision or paid any money I'd tactfully and gently caution against terrible choices—depending on how good a friend they were, how well they were likely to take the advice, and how much time I was going to spend in their home!" she said. However, in other situations, it's best to be very tactful and stay silent.
"If they've paid money and there's no going back, I'd be diplomatic about it. I wouldn't say 'I love it' if I didn't but I wouldn't criticize. The beauty of design is that people are free to make their own personal decisions, however questionable!"
It's Colorful
This Is Just
This Is In A Community In Ransom Canyon, Outside Of Lubbock Texas. Not Really Shaming But It’s Completely Crazy And Interesting And I Don’t Think Living There Is Really An Option. Ot Was Unfinished Forever After The Owner Passed, It Is Now Going To Be A Vrbo. It Was Designed By Metal Sculptor Robert Bruno. I’ll Put The Link In The Comments
The ‘That’s it, I’m home shaming’ Facebook group has grown almost fivefold since Bored Panda’s last article about it. The community describes itself as a place where people can “gag at ghastly floor-to-wall color combinations,” “cringe at lawns that use car tires for yard decorations” (ew!), and feel like they’ve lost a part of their soul because someone unironically hung up a ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ sign on the wall.
The group quips that, in this case, they hope that the phrase ‘there is no place like home’ is actually true.
This Is In An Upstairs Of A House Listed In My Area. What?! Why?!
Whats Your Opinion On This UFO Homes In Albuquerque Nm?
Is A Yes And No
However, the team running things behind the scenes stresses that the point of the community is to shame ugly home designs, not to make fun of those living in impoverished conditions. There’s nothing funny or lighthearted about having to live in poverty. However, when someone spends money on really weird decor, they become eligible for criticism, as long as nobody’s being overly mean.
The mod and admin team notes that people shouldn’t message members of the group without their permission. There’s a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to hate, stalking, and harassment. Meanwhile, members shouldn’t be spamming the team running things if their post hasn’t been approved (yet).
In Our Home Search….i Have Seen Some Odd Things…. But I Have Looked At This Photo A Hundred Times…. And Still Cannot Figure Out Why In The Heck… Would A Bathtub Not Only Be In The Living Room…. But At The Bottom Of The Stairs
This Is The "After" She Got Done Redecorating
I Was Looking At Airbnb’s And I Found This Gem
However, it’s not all design shaming and ugly homes that make us want to scream due to how tasteless they look. On #WhateverWednesdays, people can post whatever they want. Yup, you can post nice homes, too!
Last time, my colleague reached out to the team running the entire ‘That it, I’m home shaming’ group, and they were kind enough to answer his questions.
The founder of the group, Rhiannon, said that she came up with the idea for the group while checking out some real estate listings. "I had a lot of free time at work one day and was mindlessly scrolling on Zillow. 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 told Bored Panda earlier.
What About This Mid Century Toilet In The Home?
Nope
I'm Not Sure If It Was The Face On The Toilet Tank That Put It Over The Top, Or What...
According to Rhiannon, the founder of the Facebook group, "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."
She continued: "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.”
I Have So Many Questions About What’s Up With This Basement In Pickens Sc….
Was Looking Through Listings When I Came Upon This
I Assume A Business Not A House. But Ya Never Know
That's on the redneck inventions post, it's pretty cool, in my opinion at least
According to Veronica Murphy, one of the team members running ‘That’s it, I’m home shaming,’ Rhiannon created the group during the first year of the pandemic and invited most of the moderators and administrators then.
"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 told Bored Panda earlier.
Could Be Worse
1 Bedroom 1 Bath 18 Car Garage. Perfect Design
1300€ Per Month And I Have No Idea How To Open The Toilet Lid
“Why on earth do so many bathrooms have carpet, strange DIY fixes, or hot pink and lime green kitchens?" Veronica jokes, referring to how the design and decor decisions are supposed to be an expression of who the homeowners are as individuals.
Meanwhile, moderator Faline Ivaneko said: “We get a lot of wacky, fun, and cringey things posted and some people hate them, and some people love them! We're not entirely a shaming group because people are allowed to express whether they love a home/decor or not in the comments.”
I Feel Like This Remodeled Kitchen/Eat In Area Is Missing A Stripper Pole
Can’t Tell If This Is A Very Efficient Use Of Space Or Just, You Know, Worthy Of Being Shamed
My House Hunt Found This Beauty
The 1 time we allowed our relatives to purchase a home for us as we were unable to see it in person was definitely chancy. It had a hot tub inside… even though it had a humongous deck. We had it removed immediately. I once knew a guy who had an indoor pool. Great if you love swimming, 100% humidity, black mould & silverfish.
"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," Faline added. "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."
Yes Or No?
Spider-Man: “How’d That Get In There..?”
On Zillow In Northwest Indiana. I Got Nothin
The founder of ‘That’s it, I’m home shaming,’ said that the Facebook group is a lot of fun to be a part of. "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."
No, This Is Not An 8 Year Old Bedroom, This Is A Grown Woman's Dining Room. She Wanted To Know What Color Rug She Should Get
Aw, if she likes it, let her do it. Not my cup of tea, but it would be boring if we were all the same.
This Is An Average Split Level About 2,000 Sq Ft. This Is The Living Room. I'm Not Sure What Its Purpose Is
I’m Home Shaming A Place We Just Bought. I Present The Coca Cola Bathroom. The Floor Is Also Just Wood Boards Glued Directly To The Concrete. It’s…a Look. Nothing In The Rest Of The House Even Remotely Resembles This. It’s Truly An Oddity
Yikes
These Homes Are A Huge A Shame... Can You Imagine If You Bought One Of These, Thinking It Was Going To Be A Fabulous Area! They Do Look Haunted. Apparently This Was A Billion Dollar Project Near Branson, Mo, That Ended Up Being Abandoned
Note: this post originally had 97 images. It’s been shortened to the top 35 images based on user votes.
Well that was a waste of time. Yeah, some were really bizarre, but most were a touch quirky, or homes of someone who did not have much money.
If you’re creative or poor, you’re trash apparently. Should have known by the title not to read this one but so often Bored Panda gets the titles wrong. Terrible message, terrible captions, terrible article.
Half of these in no way deserve to be shamed. A lot of them seem to be somebody complaining that somebody else did something themed or somebody's decoration style seems busy. Most of these I wouldn't even call tacky which is the only reason that you would possibly put it on a list like this.
man saved 50,000 cans from a lifetime of beer drinking, used them as siding on his house in Houston beer-can-h...16cadf.jpg 
Can we call this a collection of unusual homes, innovative ideas or quirky things found? If it makes someone else happy, who cares? I just had blush pink tiles put in my bathroom rather than a more neutral colour, because I bloody love blush pink and it’s my bathroom, so there!
Yes! I also like blush pink. I hope to see your pretty bathroom online sometime!
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Why did I immediately think Weasley house! Looking at number 5? anyone???
Many of them had good ideas, except carpeting everything with bathtub. Maybe not my style, but inspirational.
Well that was a waste of time. Yeah, some were really bizarre, but most were a touch quirky, or homes of someone who did not have much money.
If you’re creative or poor, you’re trash apparently. Should have known by the title not to read this one but so often Bored Panda gets the titles wrong. Terrible message, terrible captions, terrible article.
Half of these in no way deserve to be shamed. A lot of them seem to be somebody complaining that somebody else did something themed or somebody's decoration style seems busy. Most of these I wouldn't even call tacky which is the only reason that you would possibly put it on a list like this.
man saved 50,000 cans from a lifetime of beer drinking, used them as siding on his house in Houston beer-can-h...16cadf.jpg
Can we call this a collection of unusual homes, innovative ideas or quirky things found? If it makes someone else happy, who cares? I just had blush pink tiles put in my bathroom rather than a more neutral colour, because I bloody love blush pink and it’s my bathroom, so there!
Yes! I also like blush pink. I hope to see your pretty bathroom online sometime!
Load More Replies... Why did I immediately think Weasley house! Looking at number 5? anyone???
Many of them had good ideas, except carpeting everything with bathtub. Maybe not my style, but inspirational.
