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35 Posts From People Who Can’t Stand ‘Live Love Laugh’ Design, As Shared On “The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe” Facebook Group
InterviewWith the direction that some modern interior and product design styles have taken, when people ask you if you were raised in a barn, you can actually tell them, ‘Why, yes. Yes, I was!’ Welcome to the wonderfully weird and often soulless world of modern farmhouse, a style that is supposed to be cozy, comfy, and charming, but often ends up being commercial, generic, and ridiculously basic.
‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe’ is a fun and snarky Facebook group whose members do exactly what’s written on the tin: they gently poke fun at the whole modern farmhouse aesthetic by sharing some of the most egregious examples of this style. Scroll down for some of their best pics. Anyone who wants a unique home instead of a mass-produced one might want to look away!
Bored Panda reached out to the team running TPAMF, and the founder of the Facebook group, Katie, was kind enough to answer our questions. She explained how the group is about ‘punching up’ at a style that is, essentially, conformist and dystopian. Read on for our full interview with her.
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The Bowl
well until dog decides or figures out "oh boy, it's dig time!"
Load More Replies...This is actually a nice idea, just make sure the plants are pet safe because they ARE going to get eaten. Honestly, you could just put some oatgrass around it and then your pets have a nice grass to munch on. Yeah, I'm giving this one a practicality pass.
Depends on a dog, mine propably wouldn't eat them, maybe throw around if she was very, very excited.
Load More Replies...We were very interested to hear about the history of ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe,’ and the founder of the page was happy to walk us through it. The beginning of the story lies in January 2021 when she and her husband bought their first home together.
“As a millennial who had been a renter for well over a decade, I had never really given interior renovation/decor much thought; everywhere I lived up until then had been a transient space that wasn’t really mine. So, I did what every other excited new homeowner does and started binging on HGTV, filling Pinterest boards with home inspo, and, you guessed it—joining DIY Facebook groups,” Katie told Bored Panda.
“After at least a month of interior design and decor content-consuming, I started noticing some really prevalent, nauseatingly repetitive trends: Everyone had white shaker cabinets in their white kitchens.” However, white shaker cabinets and white kitchens were just the tip of the Iceberg of Tastelessness.
This Is At My Sister’s Mfh And She Doesn’t Understand Why I Laugh Every Time I Come Over And Use The Bathroom
What's Mfh? You English people throw around with these abbrevations as if everyone should know them. I didn't get the handbook of abbrevations when I went to school, I'm a foreigner. Please spend 3 seconds more typing full words in the future.
I'm going to suggest that Mfh might be short for "Modern Farm House", either that or "Master of Foxhounds"
Load More Replies...And lo, the lord sayeth unto me: "Here, my child, is the moment for which you were created. Plant thyself upon this throne, that you may drop the mightiest deuce." And thunder was heard across the land.
Time For Bed, Kids!! Get In Your Crates!!
Yeah, looks really cozy to me. As a little kid I used to hang out in my closet so this all tracks
Load More Replies...also, airing the bed(bedding) - light helps keep the bugs at bay. I'd like it more if the entire side of the bed would be openable (I know, not a word...) The old beds used to have a curtain you could slide all the way to the side.
Load More Replies...Ok, I know that a lot of people wouldn't like this setup, but to me, this would be awesome. I get migraines a lot, and I'm also autistic and have sensory issues, so the protection this would provide from light and sound would be very helpful. I've also always found small spaces comforting. When I would have meltdowns as a little kid, I would always calm down by hiding in a cabinet or under my bed. Enclosed spaces like that have always made me feel weirdly comforted and safe.
it would be impractical, but I would love this as a nest
Load More Replies...Can I just have this for myself? Honestly, it looks comfy cozy
I would have actually loved this as a kid with sensory issues. Dark, cozy and confined but not claustrophobic (for me anyways) and with a wall mounted lamp perfect for reading!
“You were nobody if you didn’t have white quartz countertops. Get a white farmhouse sink, they’re so ‘unique and charming.’ Brown anything be damned; gray all the way. Why not tear out your historic wood floors and put in some gray luxury vinyl plank? Make sure your bathroom is covered in white (and only white) subway tile, or you’re doing it all wrong,” the founder of ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe’ revealed what the trends were like at the time.
“When you’re done with all of that, be sure to choose from about 3 of the same matte black light fixtures from your local Home Depot. And sprinkle the place with cheugy word signs commanding you to ‘EAT,’ a boatload of white Rae Dunn word pottery, and maybe ruin a good piece of historic wood furniture by chalk painting it to make it look ‘rustic.’ And while you’re at it, go ahead and paint your brick fireplace. Boom—you’re a farmhouse influencer now, whether you live on an actual farm or not. Your home’s history has no place in the dystopian universe that is Modern Farmhouse.”
This Was At The Top Of My Feed Today; I Love That People Are Speaking The Truth!
Yeah me too. I clyldnt figure out where this was.
Load More Replies...You wait in there let me turn the water on. Don't worry this mask is for the gas in the basement your safe in there
Load More Replies...Besides being immaculately FUGLY that top comment is also 100% correct. Enjoy that black mold...
If it's properly sealed this would be fine but it would be hard to keep that seal integrity. Tin isn't very rigid.
Went To An “Antique” Store Today. You Know The Kind I Mean. Everything Was Upcycled. Everything Was Whitewashed. And I Do Mean *everything*
Not sure about antique, but an abomination in any case
Load More Replies...I'm actually not against hunting or taxidermy, but this stinks from top to bottom. Whoever thought this was a good idea or aesthetically pleasing somehow deserves a foot shoved so far up their âss that it breaks off, takes root, and becomes a tree...
Real taxidermied or plastic painted, neither one would be something I consider to be a decoration. Ever. The same with any animal head or fish. Ick.
It Took My Brain Entirely Too Long To See That I Was Looking At A Table And Chairs Rather Than Some Weird Things Scattered On The Floor
Be careful, it looks like it's already in someone's mouth.
Load More Replies...Hahahahahaha... I had to look again and I saw the teeth 🤣
Load More Replies...The x and o are the chairs? I do not get the soft things on the floor. I can't make them be tables and chairs in my head. Edit: I SEE IT NOW🥺🥺I only figured it out because I was trying to figure out what the clear round things were wow that took away too long, guys.
Omg they are small and on the table 🙈 thought they wer teeth bacon dog seats on the floor
I’m more concerned with that monstrosity of (what I’m assuming is) a Christmas tree in the corner. I can’t be sure as I don’t see anything green past all the BEIGE
I didn't even see that!! Had to go back and look...not sure what that is but it's weird like the rest of the room
Load More Replies...All of this really started to make the woman aggravated and she started asking the real, tough questions. “Where was the color? The antiques and heirlooms, the personality? Was there any originality at all whatsoever present in DIY groups? No, there really wasn’t.” That’s what inspired her to start ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe,’ as a joke. She explained to Bored Panda that the upper and lowercase letter alterations were “ an homage to the illegible cursive lettering seen on everything basic over the last 5- 10 years.”
Katie made the group in just 5 minutes, and she started posting about it in some of the largest DIY groups on social media that she was in. “I wrote something like, ‘Tired of everything generic? Join the revolution: The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe.’ I got booted out of some of the groups pretty quickly, but not before a handful of members came along for the ride. The group became a space to hate on Modern Farmhouse decor and all things basic and cheugy, but also to celebrate and define styles that are MfH’s polar opposites. Over a handful of months, the group gained traction, and eventually, we had over 160,000 fiery and passionate members worldwide.”
Tiny Fibers Are Now Stuck In My Lipgloss, But It Matches The Esthetic So I'll Drink Wine Out Of Anything
And The Marketplace Gods Just Keep On Giving
Which c**p, the wine or the light up bondage tire swing?
Load More Replies...The lightbulbs also warm the tire to further release the unique aroma... BONUS!
The lightbulbs won't get the tire to heat up enough for that. It takes more than you'd think to get a tire to release the amazing smell
Load More Replies...This isn't modern farmhouse, it's Beverly Hillbillies at the old farmstead.
Yeah, I kinda like the rope part of it but not having it attached to a tire swing. 🤨
Load More Replies...They even went out of their way to use a NEW tire. Sweet jiggling Jesus... 😒
Redneck chandelier. Just put it next to some wine to make it look all fancy.
I think, somewhere, there's an auto wreckers wife that might be a macrame enthusiast.
The Listing: "Home's Rustic Country Interior Design Is Magazine Worthy And The Pictures Speak For Themselves" The Pictures:
That bed belongs to some Mormon sect that was excommunicated in like 1890 because they didn't give up polygamy and now barely survives is some inbred multigenerational compound deep in rural Arizona.
An orgybed seems like a fun idea, until you wake up for a pee in the middle of the night and you're the one right in the middle
Life hack you put the person in the middle who doesn't normally need to get up and pee in the middle of the night. You have to be strategic before falling asleep.
Load More Replies...Meanwhile, we were curious as to why the content shared on the group resonates with so many people around the globe.
“There are more people than I expected who are tired of all things bland. MfH is so basic. It’s regressive, lacking creativity, mass-produced, and it’s conformist,” the founder shared with Bored Panda.
“There’s also something to be said about the white, middle-class women who were mean girls in high school flocking to that decor style. You know the type I’m talking about. The Venn diagram between MfH lovers and women who call themselves ‘Boy Mom’ is a circle,” she quipped.
“In this group, members are all about ‘punching up,’ meaning we poke fun at the oppressive majority. That’s not to say we don’t also roast one another, though. It’s all in good fun.”
Found This In The Wild. Is There A Single Mfh Thing Missing? I Hate It
That’s all I could think, oof imagine dusting all that
Load More Replies...You will not find a real farm house any where that has all of this c**p. This is coming from a farmers wife. You will instead find cow c**p tracked through your house, infinite syringes and bottles of meds for cattle, horses, etc, a random calf cozied up by the fireplace cuz it's momma rejected it, and boots in various stages of wear.
That was my first thought too. No real farmhouse would have even a third of this junk. None of it's practical or even useful and no farmhouse has time for extra cràp that needs cleaning.
Load More Replies...There is nothing more lifeless than a home decorated exclusively with Hobby Lobby.
Load More Replies...You know that's a house where candles are for decoration only
Load More Replies...A Friend Got Me A Mfh Sign That Said "In This Kitchen, We Lick The Spoon". In Two Different Fonts Of Course
My boss got a Cricut for some branding at our office and put me in charge of learning how to use it. One of the first things I did was repaint over that sign and make a new quote for it. It's from the movie The Witch in one of the final scenes the devil is asking the girl "Wouldst thou like the taste of butter? A pretty new dress? Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?"
So I think this is a better kitchen sign.
This may seem a little maverick so please forgive me, but is it possible to just not have a kitchen sign at all?
You rebel!! I should make you a sign that says so!
Load More Replies...I can't stop reading mfh as "mother f*ing house" 🤣🤣 (yes, I know it's "modern farm house", but my brain disagrees)
SAME! And thank you for explaining what it actually means, I knew I was wrong just not what it was supposed to be.
Load More Replies...Huh, never realized I was supposed to label my kitchen. I spend enough time in there that I'm pretty sure everyone knows what it is, so I think we're fine without it...
Somewhere I've seen a photo of one that said "Life is short, lick the bowl," but they put it in the bathroom.
I have a cricut. I use it to make stickers from evil photoshoped scenes of my husband and daughter and leave them in unexpected places. I put my daughter's face on a bodybuilding Arnold Schwarzenegger and stuck it to her lunchbag.
Found In The Wild Of My Local Marketplace, It Says Boho But I Have A Feeling Someone Is Going To Get This To Match Their Highland Cow Ottoman
This is something i may buy at $1 just for the frame. I would get rid of the rest.
I'd totally pick this up for a buck. The frame is lovely. I'd love to just refurbish that. That fake shag would go straight to the bin...
The frame's nice. Not sure what a pink sheepskin is doing in it though.
Are you supposed to hang it on the wall? I guess the frame might not be bad for a dollar. Undestress it and repaint
According to the founder of ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe,’ the society we live in has “long operated with a herd mentality.” Social media really hasn’t helped any of that!
“Now, more than ever, it seems that fitting in and belonging matters a whole lot to folks. Influencers and HGTV stylists could start decorating homes to literally look like the Shrine Circus and I guarantee that the same people who love Modern Farmhouse would be totally on board,” she explained.
“Over the last decade or so, mass appeal decor has had a narrow space to diversify with these particular trends in place, so much so, that people are just riffing on the same lame themes over, and over again. This is why we end up with tacky word signs with only slight variations of the same ‘gather’ and ‘live laugh love’ sentiments at art fairs now. There’s no place for real art in MfH; that would be far too expressive.”
Elegant Af
I'm not sure how someone can be that terrible with a circular saw and not have blood stains everywhere.
I showed my fairly stoic husband this photo and he jumped and said “oh god” like I had showed him a mutated corpse. It’s a horror show
Load More Replies...I'd agree if there was any workmanship involved in that photo. It would need a serious upgrade to count as poor workmanship.
Load More Replies...I'm not handy or mechanically inclined but I have created a few things out of lumber before and they looked *so* much better than this.
Good thing it says what it is or I'd have never known. I thought it was a project from the local school for the blind.
Do Not Ask Me If This Is Still Available. If You See It, It's Available
I'm laughing so loud my cat just left the room in a huff.
Load More Replies...That's very likely vinyl overlay in a tile pattern, rather than actual stone. But this forum has surprised me before.
Nope, they're actually sticking out. They used the blocks cut thin for backsplashes/walls. I'd be so much less put off if it were just a decal.
Load More Replies...Cripes I thought that recess was where you put the shampoo then I saw the handles! 😳
I've seen this before. Barney and Betty Rubble had one just like this.
I agree. It's realistic looking, at least it is in this picture. If they hadn't put magnets and other stuff on the doors it would probably have been more difficult to tell.
Load More Replies...One Day, This Was Nailed Between The Bathroom And Pantry. I Asked My Husband Why He Did That. He Said “I Dunno.” So Here’s My I Dunno Mfh Spoon
if it's by the bathroom then it's obviously there to stir up shıt
I remember this quirk from the 70s. One of my aunts had a spoon like this nailed to her wall.
I loved the giant carved wooden fork and spoon sets. Who doesn't want giant utensils?
Load More Replies...My exact thoughts. In my country we have huge cauldrons we cook in over a fire, thats what these huge spoons are for.
Load More Replies...1. They'd never get it off the wall in time. 2. If using a wooden spoon just call grandma. 3. At that point just charge the person and hope for the best
Load More Replies...This is cool. Maybe it was used in a mess kitchen for those vessels (big pots) to serve an army base or jail, something with a huge population of diners. But that it is near a washroom doesn't meat s..t disturber, might be the only long space for it near the kitchen. You'd just hope it has one purpose if used for either side such as to reach or move things. I'd say not for cooking unless the pots are huge, might be a hazard with that handle. But hey, what happens when you realize you lost a canoe paddle and you got to make the trip in a flood? Grab something with some sort of an end to it.
I don't know about other people, but my grandmother had 3 different wooden spoons hanging from the kitchen wall, one for each kids butt
yup. got one broken over me a**e once. made me want to throw the others in the wood stove
Load More Replies...In the group founder’s opinion, people have to actively say ‘no’ to the modern farmhouse aesthetic. “It dominates retail; it’s easy, accessible, and in your face, whether you like it or not. Anyone who has set foot in a HomeGoods or Target knows this all too well.”
Katie opened up to Bored Panda that she never expected the Facebook group to become what it is today. “The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe, despite being huge, has become a super tight-knit international internet family of hilarious weirdos. I have an incredible admin team across the U.S. who I’ve become so close with, despite having never met in person before,” she shared.
“The memes and inside jokes that have come out of the group’s digital time together have made the last couple of years much more bearable. Lots of our humor has made its way to a merch line designed by a handful of us. We launched the shop last year, and proceeds were donated to the Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship. We’re excited to find foundations with similar missions to support this year to help diversify design.”
Anyone who wants to donate to the Foundation can do so over here.
Living In Missouri Provides Me With A Lot Of These Gems
I can't call fowl on this one because I first thought it would be a great place for a wild toddler.
The problem is when the toddler grows, the jail can not contain it any more and the obnoxious creature breaks free.
Load More Replies...Obsessed With This Anti-Mfh Amethyst Covered Fireplace At My Bfs Grandparents House
Honestly, if you stripped out the carpet and dark paneling, did some updating, that fireplace could be a stunning focal point.
Especially if you kept the stone polished so it stands out even more.
Load More Replies...Okay, I just realized that Mfh stands for "Modern Farm House". I have been reading these as "Mother F**king House", and I honestly wish I hadn't learned what it actually stands for.
I was reading it the same as you, and it really is better!
Load More Replies...Ok, that fireplace is actually incredible. I even kinda like the striped chair, but the rest can GTFO.
I'm wondering if they live around Thunder Bay? We were traveling on the TransCanada by Terrace Bay in the 80s and found amethysts laying around by the side of the road when we stopped at have a packed lunch at a rest stop. Apparently it used to be just everywhere back then.
If the stones go all the way through it would be awesome to watch the purple flashes of the fire shing through.
I don't care what anyone else says with different flooring and f furniture this would be amazing. I love purple and amethyst.
Modern Farmhouse Taxidermy?
I have some, it's dragon fruit flavor (I'd show you but idk how they do the image comments ;0;)
Load More Replies...These were perfectly lovely dried flower arrangements, and they had to go and ruin it with severed limbs. (Now there's a sentence I never imagined myself writing...)
The best way to instantly 'get' what the modern farmhouse style of home decor is all about is to think about the phrase ‘live laugh love.’ Your imagination should do all the work for you!
‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe’ Facebook group was founded a couple of years ago, in late March of 2021. In that time, it’s grown considerably and now houses 162.4k interior and snarky product design critics who love to gently poke fun at the latest modern farmhouse trends. Why? “Because the world would be more original with less living, laughing, and loving,” that’s why.
Despite the fact that the entire point of the Facebook group is to be snarky and critical of the design style, there’s absolutely no room for personal attacks or degrading comments. Yes, you’ll see some members shaming interiors, cushions, dishes, and more, but it’s all done within the boundaries of decency.
The team running the page also asks its members to try and be as original as possible and avoid posting what's already been shared time and again. Original content is king, and that won’t change anytime soon!
Hmm
Are You Kidding Me!?
This would be gorgeous in a kitchen and without the boys will be boys lettering
I sure hope every one of those beams is mounted in to a stud because your boys are going to climb on that monster like it's a playground jungle gym.
So boys are very clean and tidy. I shall expect all boys I meet from now on to be this clean and tidy.
Oh so your gonna lock yourself in a closet and never seen any other person ever again then? If you find 10 guys that are clean and tidy I'd be surprised
Load More Replies...We have 3 stacking tubs for toys and they are labeled: “Kids c**p,” “but wait” and “there’s more.”
I was going to say, boxes work for toys now, trophy underwear later
Load More Replies...It's cute to watch all these new organizing Pinterest mom's start off with so much hope
Yes, store legos in large, heavy glass apothecary jars. It'll go with the cheugy word "art" and all the gray paint. 🤢🤢
Only the nanny is allowed to get the Legos out for play
Load More Replies...I Have No Words. For Sale On My Local Marketplace (I Live In North Florida, If That Helps It Make Sense )
...and the location of the lawn chair in the reflection...
Load More Replies...Hey now, that's a mighty fine high class deluxe piece of furniture right there. Probably an antique, passed down from meth house to meth house. Ah, the stories it could tell if it could speak!
"ladies, ever get cold whilst applying your make up? Then you need, the FIRE VANITY! Building a fire in this state of the art vanity will keep you toasty warm while you blot, powder, and style!" Holy cow, only in Florida 🙄
Soooooo was it one if those fake fireplace TV stands? It's not that hideous, but without the "fireplace" heater it's basically lost its intended function entirely.
Modern farmhouse is (at least in theory) all about creating a sense of comfort and coziness while mixing tradition with modernity. ‘The Spruce’ points out that the style was mostly a response to the minimalist trend that was popular back in the ‘90s and early 2000s. Instead of austerity, you have quaint charm and warmth that’s supposed to make you want to relax and stay a while with your feet up.
That’s a lovely atmosphere to evoke. However, in recent years, some people feel like the style has become incredibly cheesy and overdone to the point of ridiculousness.
Now, there’s nothing objectively wrong with modern farmhouse style in and of itself, from a purely design-focused perspective. However, it’s become widespread and overused to the point that it makes some design and architecture lovers roll their eyes. There's also a very obvious commercial and low-effort element to all of it.
If you, your neighbors, and all of your friends are living in identical homes filled with cushions with cheesy phrases and giant spoons nailed to the walls (which, of course, are made of reclaimed wood), what actually makes your life unique? And it's not just interior design that's falling prey to this trend of spreading generic designs: you can see it pretty much everywhere.
I'm Going To Quit My Job And Go Sell Blocks Of Pine For $500 A Pop
Too rich for my blood. Guess I'll have to wait until a plastic knock off wood cube table comes around for a third of that price...
If it fit in my wood stove there would be some sparks and the subsequent warmth would be joyful on a cold day. And also didn't cost an exorbitant price. But that's the only way that term would apply to this.
Load More Replies...It's log, it's log, It's big, it's heavy, it's wood. It's log, it's log, it's better than bad, it's good.
Omg Ren and Stimpy!! Thanks for reminding me to go rewatch this again.
Load More Replies...Hey, don't take things out of context! It could be yours for as low as 400, and that's WITHOUT trading benefits (is that like friends with benefits?).
Found This One… I Can’t Stop Looking At The Ceiling
I made a building just like this - right down to the lightbulbs - in Fallout 4. I bet if you look closely there'll be a place to store your Pip-boy.
Some of these examples seem to be attempting to look like the interior of a barn rather than a farm house
Bartop should have more hangover, those barseats are up against the counter wall and there is only a lip.
it looks like it would get very hot on a sunny day. kitchens are already hot enough as it is. no thanks
I actually like seeing the different ways people make a house their own. Modern stuff is so boring.
It’s Not Just The Cabinets, But The Butthole On The Countertop That Does It For Me
The cabinets aren't to my taste but the b******e thing on the counter just looks like one of those felt doohickeys you put between pans when you're stacking them so they don't f**k up the non stick.
it´s definitely one of those felt "doohickeys" - another word learned today, thanks
Load More Replies...Mismatched appliances in the wrong sizes? Check. Faux wood floors? Check. Cabinet doors your dad made by hand out of a pattern found in a cabinetry book circa 1972? Check. Different mismatched clashing wood tones? Check. Faux granite countertops that also don't match anything? Check. The prep and cooking area too small to be any fun to actually cook in? Check-aroo! I think we have a bingo here!
me too. I use square pot holders that my daughter made with a loom.
Load More Replies...But who doesn't appreciate a beautiful. b******e....Don't you have any cats!?
how in the hell do you get bütthole from that? if ye seek, ye shall find i guess. holy anuses büttman!
What is this persons obsession with crossed lines? They're literally all over that kitchen
Some people find joy in having so much in common with everyone else living in their local area. And that’s perfectly fine. However, many others don’t want to live in generic, mass-produced interiors. It’s normal to want to stand out and impress others.
It’s far harder to leave a lasting impression on your guests when your kitchen and living room look almost identical to theirs. Who knows, you might have bought all of your knick-knacks from the same home decor store!
Modern farmhouse is all about bringing rustic and vintage interior decisions to the 21st century. There’s a focus on neutral color schemes, smooth lines, and adding contemporary touches to what could otherwise be considered a traditional approach to design. It’s about finding a balance between coziness without over-cluttering your home.
Or, in less flowy terms, you make your home look like a chic barn that’s soft, gentle, and makes you want to invite your neighbors over for a slice of warm apple pie… just like practically every other home in your neighborhood!
According to ‘The Spruce,’ some of the most common elements of the modern farmhouse style include reclaimed wood, barnboard details, big comfortable and/or pine furniture, wide plank floors, wrought iron accents, and vintage accessories. Individually, these are all aspects that we enjoy quite a bit. However, we’re not sure if this is how we’d personally want to decorate the entirety of our homes.
Accent Wall Found On Zillow
Brilliant Ben blowing big bubbles backed by black. Beautiful? Barely basic, borderline bilious!
Load More Replies...Ok, the accent wall is silly, but compared to most of this list it's an easy fix. I dislike that "bare bulb feature" ceiling lamp much more.
My immediate reaction was “what the f@ck? I need this. “
No Thanks, Pinterest
Those wooden crates aren't strong enough to hold the weight of books and they are horrible to clean. Looks pretty but unfortunatelly, it is highly unfunctional.
Load More Replies...Unfortunately, I feel like there's a much better chance that it will be filled with small twine covered knick knacks and inspirational quotes signs
Terrible, absolutely terrible! Your walls, they're still beige! And your flooring? WARM blonde wood? And that mirror? It's not scuffed up at all! People will actually be able to use that. Clearly, they didn't understand the assignment! D- . See me after class, and you better bring three cases of black tile flooring and at least 3 gallons of pearl mist gray paint and a belt sander. And so help me God if you actually attached those boxes to the wall properly! Ugh!
(yo, this was all sarcasm. Yes, I actually have to say that on here.)
Load More Replies...Oh I didn’t realize that was a mirror inside. I thought it was a doorway lol
This Was Just Posted On A Home Remodeling Group I'm In. Apparently, The Home Owner Has Slight Regrets On Their Bathroom Tile Choice Now That It Has Been Installed And Is Seeking Suggestions On How To "Tone It Down."
Paint one shower wall and the bench top between the shower and bath a pale ivory.
Even less workload (but painting would resault in less shrapnel) flxyjhekky...pjelli.gif
I was gonna suggest burning it down but if you wanna just rip it down...I guess...
Load More Replies...The tile probably wouldn't be that bad if it was just the floor in that pattern. I'd do something else with the shower area to break it up a bit.
I can see popcorn. I was thinking strangely designed earplugs or multiple sets of earplugs stuck together.
Load More Replies...There’s a certain sense of beauty and wholesomeness when all the separate elements of your home match. At the same time, there’s a feeling of sterility and fakeness that comes with that, too: your home is where you actually live. It might not feel like that if everything’s ‘perfect,’ matching, and orderly. Then again, it really depends on what you personally value the most. Some people enjoy a bit of light chaos. Others want everything to be neat, tidy, and covered in neutral colors.
As we’ve written earlier here on Bored Panda, your main focus as the owner of your house is to make sure that you’re happy with your living space. For example, if you think that creating an atmosphere of comfort is the most important thing, then the modern farmhouse style might actually be for you (though many people would think that you deserve better). Meanwhile, if you place a lot of importance on creating a home for yourself that is unlike any other, then focus on that, instead of buying what everyone else is.
This Is A Framed Doormat. Of Course It Isn’t Exciting To You
No they are grungy door mats in photo frames, that's what they look like, that's what they are, that's what everyone will see.
Not your cat. Your cat will see it as a challenge, a new parcour....
Load More Replies...When ever you are thinking about 'should I get them', then the answer is most often 'No'. Wait until you see something you love. It doesn't matter if you love a grungy door mat in a frame, if you love it, then use it (on the wall, on the floor, where ever). Don't just buy things for the sake of buying them.
This! If you don't like something, don't buy it. Full stop. You'll be annoyed every time you see them on the wall.
Load More Replies...In UK people use the word "vintage" alot in upcycling. So I have seen listed a wooden step ladder like my Dad would have for its' actual purpose Worn and with paint stains. Retired no ! Now listed as a Vintage step ladder which can be used as a plant stand £100 !!! This real sums this nonsense up https://youtu.be/XbUF0aXHLhw
It's not "natural" if you take the FLOORMATS and FRAME THEM ON THE WALL. That is the reverse of natural, or sensible for that matter.
My Eyes Hurt
Thank you for reading that for me. I kept thinking what does "buely" mean
Load More Replies...You gals wanna come over, drink some wine, and help me decorate the babies room?
"Steampunk"
"But I bought every single thing labeled Steampunk at JoAnn Fabrics and stuck it on here, so it MUST be steampunk!"
Load More Replies...What?! NO!!!! You can’t just throw gears and clocks on something and call it Steampunk.
:) Just Glue Some Gears On It (And Call It Steampunk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFCuE5rHbPA
Load More Replies...First off, this is a mass manufactured press board side table cabinet made in the 1970's. Second, this is collage and "Boho Chic" from the 1990's. Third, I'm CERTAIN they've never seen a Steam Punk item before in their lives. You'd have to pay me $25 in gas to pick this thing up.
It honestly looks like that they found vintage scrapbooking paper and modge podged it all over the glass 🫤
Someone has been watching furniture restoration videos on TikTok and most definitely stayed around for part 2. Bless their heart.
I don't really know what steampunk is (just not into it), but I know this isn't it.
However, don’t for a minute assume that you’ll wow absolutely everyone with your sense of aesthetics. There will always be someone who has an issue with your interior and knick-knacks, no matter how carefully you’ve selected everything. That’s why it’s important to know for a fact that you love where you live. Otherwise, if you aim to please everyone, you might end up disappointed if your giant wall spoons and wrought metal accents (bought on sale, probably) don’t make them as happy as you wanted them to be.
If you're in the mood for some more ridiculous modern farmhouse ideas, check out Bored Panda's earlier article right over here.
“Dear Haters:” Nooooooooooooo. That Poor Doggie Has To Walk On This Actually Garbage
Now to spend the weekend putting a million layers of polyurethane on. I absolutely love it!!!!!! Spike just wants me to be done and snuggle.
(Dear haters: when you spend 100 plus hours on a hall floor you can decide to do whatever you want to your 130 year old home. I do almost everything DIY and learn as I go. I stop when I love it.... Nothing is perfect in this house.)
It's not my taste, but if the owner likes it, why not? You don't always have to think about selling your house or the taste of others as you are the one living there and should feel comfortable!
I agree, but please never let my wife see this, or I will have a floor that looks just like this, and I will also be the one installing it, and I will never forgive any of you bastards
Load More Replies...I kinda like it. Throw a neutral hallway rug over it so you see just a bit of the floor. I think it would work.
Yeah, I think something to tone down the busy look to a smaller area would not look so bad.
Load More Replies...I think it's a pretty idea, I think it just wasn't executed super great. But you'll have that when you're diy-ing something for the first time. Maybe a little more practice on scrap wood, and some colors that compliment each other a little better. But if she's happy with it, she's the one that has to live there. I'm sure plenty of people will think some of my interior decorating is weird too.
I think Spike will be doing more than just walking on that, and now it will blend in nicely.
I finally found it!! I was tryin to find somewhere in this comments section to post this line: If I was that dog, I would take every shìt I could possibly squeeze out, somewhere on that floor.... forever
Load More Replies...Omg- kill it with fire!! (The hideous cob-job floor, not the sweet chonky dog💙)
Not my thing but they get a complete pass for it not looking like it came out of the HGTV quide from 2012.
It makes me sad that the house is 130. I feel bad for the house!
Just Joined This Group And I Thought I’d Share The Coozie From A Family Members Wedding. The Ceremony Was In A Barn In 90 Degree Weather And The “Seats” Were Hay Bales
This would scan better if it said "and the cows" instead of "and cows." ::twitches slightly::
I didn't even notice, my brain just filled in the extra "the"
Load More Replies...Not as bad as the wedding I attended outdoors at a single wide mobile home 20 years ago in the middle of August in Texas
This post & comments guarantee that I will now forever make damn sure to know the EXACT parameters of every venue...... shìt like this is NOPE
Load More Replies...How did this person not know it would be on/in a barn? Lots of people do this..or host parties in old barns. Ummm...FOOTLOOSE? I have farmers in family. Not uncommon
Cups
Fail! Should be Home Brains Heart Courage. Nobody asked for Kansas
The state that banned teaching evolution is trying to claim "brains"?
In 'The Wizard of Oz' they were seeking those things, the cup labels are aspirational.
Load More Replies...I read that in the voices of the Planeteers from Captain Planet
Load More Replies...I've been to Kansas before, and I have the Brains not to want to go back. So... either Heart or Courage
I hate these kinds of cups. I just don't get why they're everywhere. Love the Wizard of Oz reference but you'd never know that that's what you're looking at unless you're a hardcore fan.
The backside of each mug has a picture/ icon. It's very obvious it's a licensed Warner Bros. Wizard of Oz item.
Load More Replies...Lol… What?
I bet they´re just for decoration and can´t be used since the are fastened to the wall
Load More Replies...Bet they've never used those fantastic pans a single time in their life. Also: Taken, Blessed, Broken, in that order is surprisingly salient for cheugy word "art".
It’s taken, blessed, broken & either shared or given. As in Jesus took the bread, blessed it, broke it and shared it. The one where loaves and fishes feed masses I think. Not a fan of religion, but this one isn’t so bad.
Load More Replies...So they were taken, then blessed, then broken? Seems like being blessed didn't work out very well. But where's Liam Nissan when they needed him from the start?
I'd love to do that with our pans. Clear up cupboard space and looks cute all at the same time
Don't do it. Every time you grab a pan you have to wash the dust off first. It's annoying.
Load More Replies...Cobra Throne
Yeah, my cousins who listen to Tool would love this.
Load More Replies...I'd actually get that if it didn't have the skull and crossbones. It's kinda awesome.
Nope, this gets a pass for actually being unique and interesting. Entirely not MFH, other than the friggin' gray walls... Stupid, for sure, but at least it's not straight out of a "Magnolia" catalogue of sheer boredom.
I feel like this would fit in nicely aboard my ship. My serpent-themed pirate crew will love it.
I Had To See It So You Guys Have To See It
Good for keeping the balls of my conquests. But who needs wool balls? Leave them to the sheeps
Found In The Wild
I was about to say "just stay up on your vaccine and you'll be fine" and then I remembered that this is the aesthetic that antivaxxers love most.
Load More Replies...The military police in my country would use those to torture people. You would be strapped to a metal bed frame, and it would be hooked to a car battery. I have seen a survivor who had that grid burned into scars on their back after having been tortured for days. I would definitely not want this in my home.
Clean the tub and take better care of the plants, could work. Maybe...
Man.. Saw This On Marketplace.. It’s An “Upcycled Grandfather Clock”
So English isn't my first language, but I don't think "upcycled" means what they think it means
I hate this. Grandfather clocks are gorgeous works of art, often in the home because they were made or commissioned by a late relative. Some people I know have theirs as a family heirloom. Why would you destroy such an amazing, beautiful artifact, even if it no longer worked?
I Present To You: My Sister’s DIY Remodel
Make sure the rusty metal is sealed, trade out the barrel for a half barrel you can actually set your drinks on, get an area rug with some color to break up the wood, and put up a nice colorful western scene painting on that wood wall.
I like it especially the wood wall and barrel table 10/10 ☺️
Found In A Random Group, When Your Disco Ball Isn’t Enough! Cover Your Fridge In Mirror Mosaic Tiles! Then Y’all Can Dance Your Hearts Out While Cooking
Whilst I don't like the design, I feel it'd help keep me trim... not gonna drink that glass of milk at 03:00Hrs after i've seen my naked, distorted dad bod creeping up on the fridge for snacks,
Judging by the reflection, there's a lot of stuff in this room already
That is a huge refrigerator. If those are individual mirrors, it must have taken forever. Here's what I'll say. I have a stainless steel fridge, and I hate it. Anytime somebody touches the thing it gets smudged with prints. It always looks dingy and dirty, and I clean it every day. Maybe this would be an improvement. I doubt it, but maybe
me too. I always laugh on home shows when people are excited about stainless appliances. That and a lot of windows (to clean)
Load More Replies...People Getting Crazy With The Epoxy Resin. " Bullets " I'm Updating Since The Pic Isn't The Clearest And There Have Been A Lot Of Comments. It's Just Shells, Empty Brass. There Are Not Any Actual Bullets In This
Of all the things you could have done with that beautiful disc of wood ... Expertly executed ugly design.
Ok. It's not my cup of tea, but each one of those bullets is currently not poking a hole in a human being, and I am in favor of this. Turn bullets into art, not dead people. While we're at it, let's epoxy some guns into a table too
They're shells. Which means they've already been shot out of a gun. :(
Load More Replies...Langley, British Columbia. It's a town in southwestern Canada, and a suburb of Vancouver
Load More Replies...Hey bullets have been hard to find, this might have cost 3k to make
Hand Towel Curtains Are A Thing Now?
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I kind of like how creative they are. They won't do a damn thing to cover your windows, but at least they're interesting.
What is the point of these? How would you close them? Are they just meant as used towel decor?
Can you really call it a curtain if it covers zero window? Just a wall decoration at that point
Those would scare the bajeebies out of me in the middle of the night
It’s Time. Please See The Creation Of My Husband. He’s So Proud And Not Detail Oriented. Eta He Gave Permission For The Roast As Long As We Leave It Up
If that guy ever offers help with putting together ikea stuff either let him help by making coffee and walking the dog or tape him working and buy the next set of furniture from the income off YouTube
At Least She’s Self Aware
Looks like the dog dragged it's a*s across the bed a few times too many.
Nobody: Me: Vicks Vaporub Plant Pot! It’s Cold And Flu Season
They painted the pot to look like the product, so yes you’re correct I guess lol
Load More Replies...Not Mfh, But Too Good Not To Share. And Judging By The Rest Of The Home Decor, This Is 100% Not Snarky
The last thought I want before sleeping is Grind Hustle Execution.
The last thing I want in the bedroom is "grind, hustle, execution". Wait..
Load More Replies...Seriously… Bedazzled Vaseline… People Got Way Too Much Time And Money I Guess
Jesus Christ
Imagine a person spent time and effort to make their loved one happy, created something with their own hands, then the wife (?) wanted to share how much she appreciates it. Only for some random person online to create a special post to humiliate them. Good god
Make the rest of the kitchen post-apocalyptic and I actually dig it. Like a fallout themed kitchen. I'd do it.
Never Thought I’d Have Something To Contribute To The Group…but Then I Saw This. I Legit Thought It Must Have Been Posted In This Group As A Joke, But Nope. Someone Has This In Their House
I'm sure it's just turned funny, but that cup "rly bird" which just makes me picture someone chugging coffee going "really bird, is it worth catching the worm this early?" (bonus points for the "ooze" cup)
What In The Canadian Tuxedo (Sorry Canada, I Love You) Happened To This Couch??? I'm Team Husband
The one in the first picture looks so much more comfortable though.
In shape it does. Denim doesn't sound comfy though.
Load More Replies...I saw one once back in the 90's, in my jeans/jeans jacket, it was like urban camouflage
That couch would be beautiful with the original cushions. I’m guessing dogs.
Typical Mean Girl From Hs So Proud Of Her Before & “After.” I’m Done Guys
*My people! Woke up to you guys popping off and you all have made my week! So many comments killed me!
I promise to not gate keep her future “inspiring renovations!”
*Some comments wishing to see the comments on her post. They’re boring. But it does have more likes then the recent over filtered pics of her little ones Braydon, Braxtyn & Briley.
I don't think she even painted it; the fake wear marks are still in the same places. Looks like she just increased the lighting and changed out a few minor accessories.
Load More Replies...It is two different photos, but I see no changes to the mirrored window or what could be cringe worthy.
Load More Replies...is that a f*cking pillow on that bottom shelf in the second picture as decor
Really Nice Woman I Know Posted This- And Now I Have To Wipe Her And This Sh*t Show’s Existence From My Brain
I mean, it looks uncomfortably deep, but not the worst thing.
Load More Replies...I actually like this. I can imagine spending my whole weekend on the couch, with the tv in front and never going to my bed to sleep again
Looks fine to me. Do we upvote because it's great, or downvote because it's a bad under this list's premise?
Ah, the eternal dilemma. If you ever find out, please let me know!
Load More Replies...If they both like it then it's doing it's' job and it's always nice when your other half expresses pride in you. The title seems very mean spirited.
This would be perfect for our family who all love to cuddle in around me. Cats included
The only problem I see is that it looks uncomfortable, like putting pool floats on a crate to watch TV
Can we stop s******g on the way people decorate their homes? It's not hurting anyone and it makes them happy, that is a good thing! We all don't have to love the same things! Post like these are just mean
Agree. One point of connection though: some of those images were definitely overpriced garbage. $500 for a block of wood? $70 for dried flowers and a deer leg? $10 for a hacked up "water holder."? Kinda wild. I'd read more about people trying to sell junk.
Load More Replies...Though the modern farmhouse look isn’t my favorite, almost none of these photos actually showed that design aesthetic. These all showed things that fell more under rustic, shabby chic, or steam punk. I had to say it.
There is no steampunk in these pictures even the "steampunk" vanity isn't anywhere near steampunk .(shortened list)
Load More Replies...I can just imagine what y'all would think of my painted portrait of Big Bird that's hanging in my living room.😂 Everyone else would probably question our sanity, but he was my husband's childhood hero and it was a gift that he cherishes.
Not the same thing. That's a sentimental thing that specific to your family. It's not a decorating idea that you're trying to get others to follow along with. My dad made a bassinet for me when I was born that swings back and forth. Each end was a giant bunny beautifully hand-painted, and the bassinet had a pole on each end that would rest between each Bunny's ears so that the bassinet could swing back and forth so I could be rocked to sleep. I have one of those 4 ft tall plywood bunnies hanging on the wall in my house. The bunny is wearing overalls. I love it dearly.
Load More Replies...This list is strange. Some of these things are great - the crate shelves? The private bunkbeds? the cast iron pans up on the wall? Awesome. I would've killed for bunk beds like that over the summer where I had to sleep on the top bunk and consistently disturb someone. Some things are a little.....weird/not my taste but don't hurt anybody. And then some things...what are they doing on this list? A giant cobra chair? Ben Franklin wallpaper? That's modern farmhouse?
My reaction? If I can't clean it, it is banned. Otherwise please yourself. Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. But I do have a hate on for grubby unfinished wooden crates in kitchens. Only suitable for student book collections when you can't even afford Ikea .
I'm with you, the more intricate it is, the more nooks and crannies it has, the harder it is to keep clean. Get it out of here. --- in my twenties I invested in a beautiful end table with a Japanese design. It had basically a wooden web design between the side of each leg and the top. So eight web pieces. Nothing but dust in those holes. I was happy when I got rid of it. I bet I can find a picture of something similar.
Load More Replies...The content came from an online "hate" group of mfh design that points out it's overuse of various elements. I didn't dislike mfh until my neighbors remodeled their entire house in the style. Everything is white, grey, clunky and impersonal. I'm glad they didn't do the cutesy sayings all over. That being said, I loved the pipe shelving with wooden boxes and cast iron cooking display. In that pic they were pointing out the mismatched "word" pics on the soffit.
27 looks like there àre mushrooms growing between the cracks of the floor.
Can we stop s******g on the way people decorate their homes? It's not hurting anyone and it makes them happy, that is a good thing! We all don't have to love the same things! Post like these are just mean
Agree. One point of connection though: some of those images were definitely overpriced garbage. $500 for a block of wood? $70 for dried flowers and a deer leg? $10 for a hacked up "water holder."? Kinda wild. I'd read more about people trying to sell junk.
Load More Replies...Though the modern farmhouse look isn’t my favorite, almost none of these photos actually showed that design aesthetic. These all showed things that fell more under rustic, shabby chic, or steam punk. I had to say it.
There is no steampunk in these pictures even the "steampunk" vanity isn't anywhere near steampunk .(shortened list)
Load More Replies...I can just imagine what y'all would think of my painted portrait of Big Bird that's hanging in my living room.😂 Everyone else would probably question our sanity, but he was my husband's childhood hero and it was a gift that he cherishes.
Not the same thing. That's a sentimental thing that specific to your family. It's not a decorating idea that you're trying to get others to follow along with. My dad made a bassinet for me when I was born that swings back and forth. Each end was a giant bunny beautifully hand-painted, and the bassinet had a pole on each end that would rest between each Bunny's ears so that the bassinet could swing back and forth so I could be rocked to sleep. I have one of those 4 ft tall plywood bunnies hanging on the wall in my house. The bunny is wearing overalls. I love it dearly.
Load More Replies...This list is strange. Some of these things are great - the crate shelves? The private bunkbeds? the cast iron pans up on the wall? Awesome. I would've killed for bunk beds like that over the summer where I had to sleep on the top bunk and consistently disturb someone. Some things are a little.....weird/not my taste but don't hurt anybody. And then some things...what are they doing on this list? A giant cobra chair? Ben Franklin wallpaper? That's modern farmhouse?
My reaction? If I can't clean it, it is banned. Otherwise please yourself. Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. But I do have a hate on for grubby unfinished wooden crates in kitchens. Only suitable for student book collections when you can't even afford Ikea .
I'm with you, the more intricate it is, the more nooks and crannies it has, the harder it is to keep clean. Get it out of here. --- in my twenties I invested in a beautiful end table with a Japanese design. It had basically a wooden web design between the side of each leg and the top. So eight web pieces. Nothing but dust in those holes. I was happy when I got rid of it. I bet I can find a picture of something similar.
Load More Replies...The content came from an online "hate" group of mfh design that points out it's overuse of various elements. I didn't dislike mfh until my neighbors remodeled their entire house in the style. Everything is white, grey, clunky and impersonal. I'm glad they didn't do the cutesy sayings all over. That being said, I loved the pipe shelving with wooden boxes and cast iron cooking display. In that pic they were pointing out the mismatched "word" pics on the soffit.
27 looks like there àre mushrooms growing between the cracks of the floor.
