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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.

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

It looks like a Roman bath if a6 year old girl was allowed to redecorate.

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

What a way to ruin what could have been an amazing water feature.

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

Beetlejuice won the lottery, married Barbie and they compromised on the decor.

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

Love it and hate it at the same time. The decor is.... puke inducing.

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

Well of course. What's not to love about a massive indoor wading pool? How could you mess that up this badly?

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

I want the money to build this, I don't really actually want it, per se

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

it just reminds me of the song: I've been here 60 years and I'm still not bored/ There's absolutely nothing that I can't afford/ And I've found that almost everything is made of cardboard

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

It's not my style but it looks fun. I could see someone loving this.

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

Ok that's actually very pretty in a whimsical, fantasy kind of way!

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

In my heart, I 100% want this. In my head, I realize the amount of cleaning and mold remediation would destroy me. (also, that slide needs water running down it, otherwise it's gonna hurt)

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

This has a lot of potential! Obvious color scheme/ theme of the space change...but you could do something really cool with that space!

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

Not disturbing in the least. It only looks like something out of a pedophiles dream come true.

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

It’s in Beijing China called Baoyan children’s entertainment park, like an indoor water park kinda thing… ? So many awesome additional pics, all of which have major liminal space vibes but id still love to go!

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

That is a brag, not a shame. If I had a house big enough for that, I'd fill it with foster kids.

Upstaged75
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heck yeah I'd want that in my house! Curious about what the rest of the house looks like. I can't imgaine!

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

That slide is not...slidey enough. I feel like i'd get stuck half way down.

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

Imagine the adorable chlorine smell year round inside your room!

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

I mean I wouldn't mind having this in my house looks fun

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

I would go blind from all the light reflecting off the white and light paint everywhere.

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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

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

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.

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

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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Mary Hiers
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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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Kim Lorton
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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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