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Whoever is responsible for carpeted bathrooms, flights of stairs leading nowhere, butterfly toilet seat covers, and other disaster design choices should be punished for such crimes. There’s plenty of proof of their misdeeds as well, since a lot of these ''wonders'' end up showcased online. Home listing sites are some of the best places to look for the creme de la creme of design atrocities.

Take a look at Zillow, for instance. It presents real estate listings, most of which might make you want to move houses straight away. However, some feature design choices that are excellent examples of what not to do in your own home. They became sources for two grand collections on Instagram—Nightmare on Zillow Street and Zillow Fails.

Bored Panda has reached out to the two accounts via Instagram. Nightmare on Zillow Street were kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down to find their thoughts below.

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Looking for a new house is not the only reason for browsing real estate listings. Sometimes it’s a great place to find home improvement ideas or vice versa—examples of things you would never do to your beloved nest.

The creator of Nightmare on Zillow Street shared with Bored Panda why they chose to post the latter type of designs on their Instagram account: “It seems to me that people are mostly interested in really bad decor choices more than the actual design of the home. It's all about the shock value! It's fun to laugh. That's what people need more of in their lives!”
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmmm cozy, amazing nature veiw, creaky door... a bit expensive but ill take it 😁

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The creative mind behind the account admitted to being addicted to Zillow and looking at homes. “Sometimes I see things that I just HAVE to share with the world. Things so bad or shocking that I can't keep it to myself.”

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“It always boggles my mind that sellers don't understand the importance of putting together a place that elicits a warm, cozy atmosphere that buyers would want to invest in. And hopefully pay top dollar!” they said.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely murder basement 😍

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

3 seconds of licking the basement carpet will give you at least 2 STDs and a psychedelic trip

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully the bodies under the floor have been removed by the time the buyer moves in.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm honestly impressed with how well that wallpaper's dye has held up, though.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the idea of this wallpaper as a feature to add something to a room, but maybe not on every wall...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They tried really hard to distract from that nasty carpet but I can still see it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where the murder clowns strip club was previously located, ladies, gentlemen and everything in between.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We looked at a house about 20 years ago that had bright flower power wallpaper going down the basement stairs and in the basement. The house had other failings so we didn’t make an offer.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever buys this house can turn the basement into a Hooker lounge. You have the hooker poll in the middle of the room, and then you can order drinks at the window counter that is behind the poll. 🤠👍

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“I’ll take ‘Serial Killers’ House Decor’ for 900, Alex.” [RIP Alex Trebek]

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The horror! It also looks like it got pretty wet down there. I'll pass.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We bought a house and wondered why the basement walls were painted black. Turns out it wasn't paint.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude, imagine being kidnapped and stabbed, and as you loose consciousness, the last thing that your poor eyes see, is THAT WALLPAPER.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does this look like a creepy clown will live here (but NOT PENNYWISE)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would you be tempted to buy a home that embodies bad taste in every room? Because I have an offer for you.

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Sadly, not everyone has an eye for detail and impeccable taste in home design. Moreover, not everyone’s ideas make as much sense in real life as they might in their heads. And these pictures are great proof of that.

That is why it might be a good idea to turn to professionals for help. Thankfully, there are nearly 44 thousand of them in the US alone, which provides hope for people willing to invest in the design of their home.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forget the carpeting, there are TWO toilets? FACING EACH OTHER?????

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't there an episode of the D**k Van Dyke show where they buy a house with a rock like this in the basement???

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Creating a cozy atmosphere is important not only for the sellers trying to allure a potential buyer. People building their home from the ground up usually also want to make it a comfortable place for them to stay. Especially considering that they spend more than half of their time awake at home.
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Nowadays it is easier for people to make decisions about certain design choices. The abundance of different tools, apps, and software allows them to see what their home might look like without having to wait for the actual paint to dry. (Using an app for some of the design features on this list before making them happen would definitely have come in handy.)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't you step into my bedroom and I can show you my massive organ! /j

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I *really* hope there is another staircase . Imagine, say hauling laundry up and down those...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who finds the cane railing spooky? Definitely stolen from the original owner's murder victims.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your husband is plain weird and so is the builder

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bunker, i like it, and want it ( no Im not a zombie Apocalypse believer, i like them because they are incredibly silent and no One annoys you )

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That last image with the thing in the corner is very Delia Deetz.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Stan, I need to go photograph a house we're selling. Give my your absolute WORST camera."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fixer upper but wow! Would be a great house... older and with a porch!

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the problem wit this one 🤔 oh I get it the sink ain't centered below window. I could live with that

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