50 Pics Of Interesting, Horrible Or Weird Designs That Made People Say ‘What The House?!’
Interview With AuthorRecently, there’s been a new fascination with questionable architecture and dubious interiors spreading around social media.
Combining an uncanny appeal with cringe, these monstrosities have gained almost a cult following, and Bored Panda covered quite a few of them: from ugly Belgian houses, ridiculous real estate photos, and homes that made people say ‘that’s it, I’m home shaming.’
This Instagram page titled ‘What the Crazy House’ follows the trend by sharing some of the most bizarre and insane house exteriors and interiors people spotted on real estate websites.
From over-the-top Zillow mansions to cheesy interiors, it will make you doubt everything from aesthetics to common sense. Scroll down below for the most wowza crazy houses shared on the page and be sure to upvote your favorites!
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Sneak Level 9.5/10 (Coolness Level 10/10!!!!)
I Approve Of The Sass. “On A Huge Block Of Land Surrounded By A Housing Development Lives A Defiant Sydney Family Who Refused To Give Up Their Beloved Property"
"The two-hectare stretch of land at The Ponds sticks out like a sore thumb after rows of hundreds of houses sitting side-by-side sprang up around the block in recent years"
I would have planted trees around the perimeter so they can’t all look in to the house, and gives them something nicer to look at!
No Way. I’d Fall
To find out more about the “What The Crazy House” project, Bored Panda reached out to the creator behind it, Robyn from Ohio. “I’m married with 2 kids and I work part time at a shoe store,” she told us. Robyn said that she has always loved to look at houses. Once, she saw a space bedroom which became her first post. “It was unbelievably wild and I thought that I see weird stuff in the houses I look at all the time.”
That’s how she came up with an idea to put them all in one place and start the page. “On a whim one day, I made Whatthecrazyhouse. I don’t even think I remember how I came up with the name! It was just a split moment decision,” the creator said and added that she started “What The House” back in February, 2019 but she really didn’t get a following until this past year.
When You See It
At 3201 Peach Tree At In Sarasota You Can Live Like The Jetsons! Check Out This Vintage Gem!
Pan. Tree
When asked how she’d describe her audience, Robyn said that they’re like her: “fun and snarky.” She added: “I’m proud to say they are nice and funny. I’ve never had a fight break out. Everyone is just here to laugh and make fun of stuff in a lighthearted manner.” Robyn really loves this page and she is super proud to run it. “It’s all for fun!,” she said.
I Just Want To Color It All In With Sharpies
This Mailbox
Omg I’m Dying
The creator said that she “hates '80s decor so she posts some of that.” “I am constantly seeing things I’ve never thought possible and that shock me. And then I think that someone did this… on purpose?! What?!!” she wondered.
We also asked Robyn what was the craziest house she has ever seen, and she said that “it’s a tie between the murder house and the cat poster house where cat pictures were EVERYWHERE. I mean it: they were all over the bathroom and kitchen and walls and ceiling. Just cats.”
If There Arent Butter Pillows With This Im Out
Please Enjoy This Crazy Concrete House In Ohio. The Inside Is Brighter Then I Would Have Expected But Still Not For Me
I Just Imagine It Yelling “Fire”
When asked what could be the motives for why people design and build such crazy houses, Robyn said that this is how they express themselves or that they’re simply weird. “We are all a little weird, but sometimes things just go wacky and we get the wild things I post.”
Someone Got Funky With It
You Couldn’t Pay Me To Sleep In Here
Swimming Up Stairs
Apparently #murderbanister Is A New Thing?
I Can’t Stop Laughing
No Bathtub? No Problem
As a temporary measure until a real tub is installed, I can see it. As long as it stays temporary.
Even if it is permanent, it's efficient and nothing wrong with it.
Load More Replies...This is a fantastic solution for people who are short on space, but do like an occasional bath.
Yes, this is exactly what this product is for. Not sure why it’s on this list actually. [link to product: Inflatable Adult Bath Tub, https://a.co/d/g8BV360 ]
Load More Replies...I have something like it. Bathroom too small for a proper bath, so have a bath bucket. Higher than a normal bath so I'm actually entirely covered by hot water, which is bliss.
I actually used one of these before, it was quite comfy. Comfier than my basic bathtub. But my sister bought it because their first house didn't have a tub, so she used the sink for as long a while, but eventually got one of these.
I would do this if I didn't have a tub. They have a plug on the bottom to drain. I'm glad to know there are options out there if I'm ever stuck in a shower only house.
I love this idea! Not sure how it drains and would be a pain putting it in and out if you don’t want to use it every time.
They take next to no time to inflate, some have the wider deflation plug so you can use a vacuum cleaner and pack it down just as quickly.
Load More Replies...Actually that's pretty smart! I have lived in some apartments in my life that had no tub and I totally could have done this if I had thought of it.
How do this many people have difficulties imagining an inflatable tub to have a drain? 😆
Prob have small kids, I did something similar in our last apartment for “Bath time” as we only had a small cubicle shower
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome
What Black And White And More Black All Over? This Mysterious Black Octagon House. Also I’ll Bet Y’all A Million $$ That Damn “Thankful Heart” Was Not There Before It Was Staged
Don’t Forget To List “Portal To Hell” In Your Zillow Page
A large black cauldron, with a brew bubbling in it, being stirred by the Three Weird Sisters from MacBeth, would give the look some polish. Don’t you think?
When You Take The Basement Tiki Bar Feel To A Whole New Level
Ummmmmm What
Thanks For Whatever The Hell This Is
It looks like some one tried to make shelves and a seat and a fireplace but they did kinda messy job ......
Ummmmmm…… What The Hell Is Going On Here
This Gazebo Kitchen Situation
I….i…. What The [hell]
I’ve Been Looking At This For 5 Mins And I Still Don’t Understand
Found A Suspicious Looking Fireplace And I’m Not Sure What To Say Here
Ok But Lasagna Is Delicious So I’ll Let This One Slide
I Have Questions And Concerns
Im Off To The Kitchen To Make Some Treets. Wood You Like To Help Me?
Todays Words To Live By
Ro_bot_ca Sent Me This Gem And Man Did It Throw Me For A Loop
Aside from some of the color schemes, it’s not half bad. Outside is really nice, though I’d go with pale blue or pale yellow instead of mint green.
No Need For That
I've seen the reverse of this too - where there is the air vent cover like this with just a hole through the wall behind it to another room (not leading to any ductwork).
@sisterlilith6
Just Snuck That Dishwasher Right In There Didn’t Ya
Why Use Stone When You Can Use Oyster Shells For That Fresh Smell
Whoah Baby!! Beetle Juice!!
Pots For Sinks! No
Well… This Is Confusing
That's clearly an illusionary floor. **Rolls investigation to check for traps**.
Ip384 Found Some Of The Most Terrifying Steps I’ve Ever Seen. First Of All- Why Are They So Skinny- It’s Like Walking A Tight Rope. 2. Is The Top Meant To Impale You?! 3. I Hate Them Thanks. #deathtrapstairs
Stop. Make It Stop
Thanks Tomatosixtyfour
Spaceship Spaceship Spaceship
I Am Screaming #deathtrapstairs
Cecilythegreat And Betainjax Sent Me This Pink Bathroom And I Just… What?! Look At The Tiny Tub For Your Feet! And Carpet. It’s A Pink Paradise!!! It Belongs To Jamienelson6!
And Some More Nightmare Fuel From
This Basement Tropical Paradise Situation
Well Ok Then
How Fuckin Dare You Kill Muppets For Chairs
Yay Or Nay?
Because This Is Better?!?
So Apparently This Is A Thing Now
This House Today With A Game Board Ceiling, Monkeys On The Wall And Twisty Wizard Of Oz Floors. Wow
It’s Perfect One Eyed Willy. You Did A Good Job
This seems legit. Then you have to tell people the true entrance and all the undesirables will fall for the false entrance!
I Don’t Understand This Dresser One Tiny Bit
It’s Made Of Ham
Its the finest quality marble, mined from the Spraypaint region of Italy.
What The Hell Is Happening
All The Pillows In The World
This always bothers me... you have so many pillows that you have to throw them on the ground, but then you put dirty floor pillows back on your bed the next morning? No thanks.
Oh Ok But How Do You Close Them? A Golf Cart? An Elaborate Pulley System? World Strongest Man?
I Don’t Think That’s How Fans Work…
Will work as well there as it did on a ceiling. Has the same amount of clearance behind it. Airflow will be slightly different, other than that, it's just weird looking.
I Had 7 People Send Me Thi. But Seriously - Work Don’t Try To Be Cool
Once Upon A Time I Found This Photo In The Actual House Listing And Posted It And Now It’s Everywhere. But In Case You Haven’t Seen It…. Please Enjoy This Crazy Bathroom
Wtf Is This
They could’ve aligned the colors better, to at least try for a bit of symmetry.
Between The Mirror And The Window And The Crazy Shower Water @hello.spider And I Think This Is Some Sort Of Ritual Bathroom. Watch Out For Ghosts And Demons
Finally, I don’t have to choose between pooping before, after, or during a shower.
A Reminder- Garages Aren’t Just For Cars
I’ll Give It ‘Em… These Are Pretty Funny Sayings. But Also- No
One saying that is particularly good is 'You only live once, lick the bowl.' It's improved immeasurably when the sign is moved to the bathroom. :o)
Weirdo Cult House In Nv Is Also Set In 1981 With Some Serious Carpet And Decor
Death Trap Stairs If I Ever Saw One. Damn
I’m Sorry This Is Stupid
It actually a good idea if you have kids, or have wilder party with friends.
I…. Ummmm…. What Now?
Todays Wisdom
To Round Out Todays Horrible Nightmare Bathrooms- Timmy Sent Me This And I Hate It. I’ve Broken An Ankle. #deathtraptub @tjohn266
Someone Asked Me If I Ever Saw Bishops Castle In Co And What?!?! You Can Walk Outside It And The Dragon Breathes. I Just…. Wow
As someone who lives in Colorado if you ever visit this is a must see! Theres a dragon statue that breathes fire and it's just amazing.
Thepaultyree And Higgy_smalls_vermont Sent Me This Little Scary Love Shack With A Heart Tub And Most Likely Demons. That Upper Walk Way Is My Nightmare
I'd live here...pretty sure no one else will want to come near it. Sweet solitude.
You Guys. No. Someone Did This On Purpose And I Can’t Even Fathom A Reason Why. Wouldn’t It Splinter!!?!. @the_endverse
Exposed OSB is not a great material for cabinetry. I guess if you wanted to do it for relatively cheap and you weren’t trying to pass it off to abother buyer, you could cover it with vinyl, and I guess it works. As for the splintering, yeah, I imagine you could really jack your hand up with this setup.
This is in my hometown. I screengrabbed this from the Google. :-) 1Finger-62...4d0025.jpg
You are 100% incorrect. ZGW steals them from me. Also they don't post individual pictures- only full listings.
Load More Replies...I used to sometimes ride past this house on my way home from work years ago. .. https://globalnews.ca/news/3980470/live-like-a-royal-in-upper-mount-royal-castle-for-sale-in-calgary/ calgary-ca...0dcbca.jpg
This is in my hometown. I screengrabbed this from the Google. :-) 1Finger-62...4d0025.jpg
You are 100% incorrect. ZGW steals them from me. Also they don't post individual pictures- only full listings.
Load More Replies...I used to sometimes ride past this house on my way home from work years ago. .. https://globalnews.ca/news/3980470/live-like-a-royal-in-upper-mount-royal-castle-for-sale-in-calgary/ calgary-ca...0dcbca.jpg