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#2

To Each Their Own

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Sydney-Kate 2 years ago

Okay that is actually so cute

407points

If you want to avoid ending up featured in a similar group, we can look at what the world's top interior designers told Vogue are the most common mistakes they encounter.

The first one is putting all the furniture against the wall. "You should have a few pieces that float in the room to create variety and interest in the floor plan," Young Huh of Young Huh Interior Design said.

"Sketch on paper how you might achieve this. One way is to have a chair or two floating in the middle of the plan into the seating arrangement."

#3

This Gives Me A Headache

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408points

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PixieCharles 2 years ago

I decorated it this way for my Scottish nephew, only to later discover that he was from a different clan. Back to the drawing board.

194points

#4

Home For A Teletubby

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Charlotte 2 years ago

It's like a bad 80s acid trip

218points

#5

For Only $10.99 You Can Let Every Visitor To Your House Know You Are Struggling

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372points

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Sydney-Kate 2 years ago

As i read it i can hear my anxiety putting a question mark at the end

217points

Another important issue, according to Alfredo Paredes of Alfredo Paredes Studio is bad lighting.

"[Lighting] plays a huge role in how people experience a space. For example, one paint color under an incandescent lightbulb might look very different from the same color in natural lighting. If your home feels dark, you can just change out some lightbulbs or install a pair of sconces to make a space feel brighter. It doesn’t always have to mean a complete renovation," Paredes said.

#6

Sometimes Less Is More, Ya Know?

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354points

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Queen Taurus 2 years ago

For some odd reason I'm reminded of shrek when he and donkey first arrived in the kingdom to talk to lord farquad with the singing puppets

204points

𝖊𝖆 2 years ago

Dulock is, dulock is, dulock is a perrrrrrfeeeeeect plaaaaaaaaaace!

14points

Sydney-Kate 2 years ago

Or it’s a small world

9points

imgonaarickrollyousohard 2 years ago

Along comes the HOA singing "we have some rules, let us lay them down"

7points

Kaylin Wickre 2 years ago

"Please keep off of the grass, shine your shoes, wipe your.... face!"

6points

Abbey Glos 2 years ago

Right

0points

Why My, guy 2 years ago

Same!

0points

Reagan Maher 2 years ago

Sometimes less is more.... and sometimes arson is justified

18points

Sue Denham 2 years ago

So restrained! Only one pink plastic flamingo. (I do so hope it glows in the dark.)

10points

Mistiekim 2 years ago

The Woody the Woodpecker seems out of place.

9points

Lazy Panda 2 years ago

Now I'm having a Where's Waldo moment trying to find Woody the Woodpecker in this mess.

16points

Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 2 years ago

There’s also one of the Dalmatians from “101 Dalmatians” and Mickey Mouse. If the outside of this person’s house is this “eclectic”, I can only imagine what the interior looks like.

1point

Brandy Hodges 2 years ago

Which one?

0points

Jess Baldo 2 years ago

So does the rooster on the other side

0points

HarriMissesScotland 2 years ago

Take a drive through an older Florida mobile home park. This is pretty common.

7points

Bug 2 years ago

How do they mow the grass? That's just too much stuff to move around every week

4points

stardust 2 years ago

Have one of these kinds of houses in my neighborhood.... ugh

5points

Amanda Cox 2 years ago

High probability those are fake flowers

3points

ThatRandomGuy 2 years ago

I feel bad for the delivery guy

2points

G S 2 years ago

Oh. My. Gawdddd,…😱

2points

Id row 2 years ago

I guess it would deter any burglars - that's like a mine field, especially at night.

2points

Sindee 2 years ago

I wonder what the inside of the house looks like.

2points

49 reasons 2 years ago

I don't think you want to know. I sure don't!

0points

Claire 2 years ago

It's given someone happiness and that's all that matters

2points

Dietcocoabean 2 years ago

Personally I think it's weirdly cheerful. But I'm not sure it's giving the neighbors happiness.

2points

Malachi Lemons 2 years ago

Dreamcore be like:

1point

Evangeline Valhalla 2 years ago

Well they get A for effort. Just pretty flowers would be enough

1point

A. 2 years ago

Gnomeo & Juliet's other house.

1point

rs_adahl1971 1 year ago

Ummm I can't find the right words

0points

Mandy Bailey 2 years ago

This is the house from Ron’s Gone Wrong.

0points

Cathy Hurd 2 years ago

YIKES!

0points

SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 2 years ago

How do they mow the lawn? This’ll honestly keep my awake tonight.

0points

Joshua David 2 years ago

Pee - Wee.

0points

Peter Kovak 2 years ago

What a horror!

0points

Amy Broderick 2 years ago

how do they mow the lawn?

0points

Mónica Elisabeth Sacco 2 years ago

Kitsch Xtreme Games!

0points

GramDB 2 years ago

Garage sale! Cleaned the kid's room!

0points

Ohio Sharon 2 years ago

WOW!!

0points

Catherine Couch 2 years ago

Just no.

0points

Flo 2 years ago

"mommy, I can't find Waldo'

0points

Dandelion Girl 2 years ago

yes... less is definitely more here. A lot less.

0points

Liz Rogers 2 years ago

But just exactly what would you remove (or keep). As it is it's like a theme park. Individually they might just look tacky.

0points

Kerry Schultz 2 years ago

"looks like Mr. Pretzel man is doing PRETTY well for himself!"

0points

Karen Husted 2 years ago

Their children sneak in the back door and no one comes on Halloween.

0points

Kelly D 2 years ago

When your neighbors pray that thieves come to take it all away

0points

Cartoon Fan Girl 2 years ago

Anyone else get Gnomio and Juliet vibes from this?

0points

David Coleman 2 years ago

.... Much MUCH less

0points

Katherine Boag 2 years ago

Let people like things. You can have a minimalist house if you want

0points

voice of reason 2 years ago

Not sure what the "holiday" actually is. Guess they just put 'em all out and wait for the kids to destroy....for which the get a star! What fun.

0points

Lori Lathrom 2 years ago

Holy Tchotchke Batman!!

0points

Kim Kermes 2 years ago

If they rotated 1/4 of the smaller pieces each season...

0points

Keri Mascagni 2 years ago

Wonder if people stop by thinking they're selling the items

0points

Jyndaru 2 years ago

I like the butterflies on the wall. Everything else needs to go 😬

0points

Trisha Howson 2 years ago

Use to be my mother n laws house. Now not as bad kinda

0points

Dorothy Reiser 2 years ago

Scaring the local squirrels away.

0points

KimB 2 years ago

Ahhhhhhhh! : /

0points

Jennifer Owen-Procter 2 years ago

Absolutely not

0points

Lara Verne 2 years ago

Throw that 'decor' away and it's nice house.

0points

Todd Hollfelder 2 years ago

I think everybody has at least one neighbor on the block that does this yearly. I have a couple of thiem.

0points

Rhea 2 years ago

Oh good god no

0points

Kat 2 years ago

Reminds me of my neighbor who has garden gnomes, a huge bear statue, a fake well, birds etc in her garden - all awfully mismatched items.

0points

Cheryl Ramsay 2 years ago

OMG!!!!

0points

Say What 2 years ago

Their poor neighbors!

0points

Night Owl 2 years ago (edited)

Is it carnival there or something

0points

Jennifer Lewis 2 years ago

Their yard work must be a real pain in the 🍑!

0points

Sarah da Costa 2 years ago

Are they Dutch?

0points

Miguel justino C 2 years ago

I can’t tell what’s happening here.

0points

GoddessOdd 2 years ago

I would hate to have to mow that lawn.

0points

Cat Chat 2 years ago

The first thing that came to mind was from The Stand (not the remake). M-O-O-N....that spells fun house.

0points

Linda Mermaid 2 years ago

I’ll bet the old lady who lives here is awesome.

0points

Shyla Clay 2 years ago

And has many cats.

0points

Rachel Peterson 2 years ago

good grief... SO glad I'm not their neighbor!

0points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

This picture is too loud

0points

Lr Prass 2 years ago

How do you find the entrance?

0points

Kimberly Gross 2 years ago

I've seen quite a few of these hoarder yards

0points

Lucy 2 years ago

Imagine trying to mow what grass is left uncovered

0points

Destiny Harrison 2 years ago

Look at the windows. This is happening on the inside too.

0points

Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

It's an infestation. Call the exterminaters

0points

Slippery Johnson 2 years ago

I drive by a house like this. Changes for every season and holiday. They just don't know when to stop

0points

Rebecca Vestal 2 years ago

I think this looks cute and happy!

0points

Autistic apricot 2 years ago

I really like walking to the bus and seeing all the things in gardens

0points

sinead 2 years ago

I wonder how they mow their lawn???

0points

Kristine Phillips 2 years ago

small world after all

0points

#7

This Is Why We Need Hot Glue Gun Control!

Final score:

346points

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Aballi 2 years ago

Ew. All I can think of is the poop getting stuck between those rocks.

478points

#8

Are They Worshipping That TV?

Final score:

340points

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PixieCharles 2 years ago

They were put up to keep away the evil spirits that inhabit really awful movies.

199points

#9

Speechless

Final score:

336points

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Lazy Panda 2 years ago

Making aggressive eye contact with the Fedex guy.

25points

"Making sure a room is properly lit is challenging," interior designer Nicole Hollis added. "Lighting can make or break a space."

"Using a professional lighting designer is recommended, but if doing it yourself, be sure to work on three levels of lighting: Ceiling lights to wash surfaces such as tables and artwork, floor lamps to provide ambient light throughout the room, and task lighting such as table lights or reading lights for specific tasks such as reading or working."

#10

Oh Sweet Mold-A-Palooza

Final score:

326points

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PixieCharles 2 years ago

If I threw up on that, no one would notice.

186points

#11

Ah, Christmas At Memaw’s

Final score:

319points

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Reagan Maher 2 years ago

My grandma has a super fluffy one, it's disgusting

109points

#12

Almighty Toilet Throne

Final score:

307points

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Inigo Montoya 2 years ago

Fake baby jesus save you if you get drunk & need to take a sh!t. Not to mention the fact that the tile is giving me a headache through a picture, couldn't imagine how bad it is in person.

119points

#13

I Bet The Doctor Stays Away

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289points

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E. Hamilton 2 years ago

I would hide an orange scented air freshener and watch chaos ensue.

15points

Another thing to remember is that you have to properly measure the space before you start decorating it. You might roll your eyes, but experts say people often miss what's obvious.

"Eyeballing seems like an easy skill (one for which Sister Parish had a famed and uncanny ability). That is until you can't fit a sofa through your front door! It has happened to the best of us," Alexa Hampton, founder of Alexa Hampton and principal of Mark Hampton Inc., said. "I also recommend going back to measure a second time; there is nothing like inverting a number or two to really hammer that point home."

#14

Lovely Addition To Any Living Room, A Babydoll Coffee Table

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288points

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1.21Gigawatts?! 2 years ago (edited)

I edited my comment and now nobody new will know why it got so many upvotes! MUAHAHAAA

187points

#15

What Psycho Thought That Would Be Ok???

Final score:

287points

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Fancy that 2 years ago

Another DIY gone wrong.

127points

#16

Was Dr. Seuss The Architect?

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285points

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Elena Doyle 2 years ago

Oh, all the places you could go.

179points

#17

At Least There’s A Place To Wash Your Hands?

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281points

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Jessica Bertram 2 years ago

ew.

128points

"A common interior design mistake is that people don't bring designers on early enough in the process," industry professional Mandy Cheng pointed out. "We should be there immediately after you say to yourselves, 'We're ready to make these changes,' or, 'We want to redesign or redecorate the house.'"

"Oftentimes, clients reach out after they’ve bought the house and launched the contractor to renovate the kitchen and bathrooms. A third of the way through construction, the new homeowners are overwhelmed with all the decisions they’re needing to make, plus the thought of furnishing it afterward. Reach out when you’re in escrow or have closed escrow, and don’t launch a contractor until you’ve spoken to a designer first."

#18

Who Mows The Carpet?

Final score:

270points

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Okiedokie 2 years ago

My eyes don’t know what they’re looking at when it comes to that floor.

197points

#19

Avocado Nightmare

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269points

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Grudge-holding Treefrog 2 years ago

AvocadNo

230points

#20

Aquaman’s Bathroom

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268points

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Wax0nWax0ff 2 years ago

Aquaman‘s grandma’s bathroom

341points

It's also important to understand, which can be challenging even for seasoned designers. "One thing I see people do frequently is put something really tiny or really massive into a room that inhibits its functionality and dooms its aesthetic," interior designer Martha Mulholland said. "If you know you need an enormous sectional for your Super Bowl parties, don't forget to think about the size of the coffee table and rug that will accompany it. An 8' x 10' rug will likely look like a postage stamp paired with most modern sectionals, even though it may seem like a reasonable size for the room. (My general rule with rugs and sofas, specifically, is that a sofa should sit fully on a rug, leaving at least a foot of space on all sides, and rugs should either be centered in a room with at least two-thirds of each upholstered piece sitting on top of it, or be a small accent that sits in front of the sofa, with a coffee table on top.)"

#21

Even In Death You Can Have Your Tacky Decor

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266points

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Ruby 2 years ago (edited)

This coffin makes me want to "lived"

179points

#22

This Must Belong To Barbie

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261points

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sailor moon 2 years ago

More like those knock off Barbies you get at dollar tree

202points

#23

He Spent More On Brick Than He Probably Paid For The Whole House!

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254points

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Roseriver_DSMP 2 years ago

Before I realised that the person took this from out of a car, it looked like the house was in space in front of a blue planet!

159points

While we like our place to look pretty, choosing aesthetics over comfort isn't always the best course of action.

"Not understanding 'the sit' of furniture before you buy it; try to get yourself to a showroom and sit down / lie down on the upholstery," interior designer Alexa Hampton added. "If you can't do this, have someone sit in if for you to attest how it feels. These are expensive pieces that you want to enjoy comfortably. Try before you buy!"

#24

Looks Like Something From My Parents’ House In The Late 70’s

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246points

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Camo Pena 2 years ago

I remember these couches.....

220points

#25

Omg I Found My Great Aunt's House

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245points

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Jenna Green 2 years ago

I feel like I know what that house smells like.

246points

#26

Long Live The Queen!

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243points

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KindaSketchy 2 years ago

Redditor UrbanShaman_420 said “Used to live down the block. I’ve been in that house. Oversized chest set with a checkered floor in the castle parapet, complete with a throne. Little cannons on top would actually work, and the owner used to fire fireworks out of them on Canada day back in the 90s

202points

Improperly placed artworks can also do more harm than good. "For some reason, most homeowners think they should hang art high and it, therefore, looks more important," Young Huh said.

"Really, your art should hang at eye level so that you can really see the main portion of the art very well. Also, avoid placing one art piece per wall. This will look very static and uninteresting."

#27

Who Doesn’t Like A Conversation Pit Filled With Stuffed Animals?

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242points

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eevee r 2 years ago

This is my childhood dream

274points

#28

This Year, Christmas Comes In, Black, Brushed Nickel, And Stainless Steel Grey

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239points

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Nandy Nam 2 years ago

Don't judge ... I kinda like it !!

208points

#29

When You And The Wife Can't Agree On A Motiff

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Amanda Cox 2 years ago

What in tarnation?!?!

158points

#30

Maybe If You Live Alone...but Really, What Is With People And Their Notions About How Bathrooms Work?

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210points

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Gina Babe 2 years ago

What room is that even?

75points

But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't take risks. In fact, Frances Merrill of Reath Design thinks it's the biggest mistake people make when settling in. "They're afraid to try something new or go for something they haven't seen done before. This is one thing that leads to everyone’s homes looking the same. My advice is to take some time before you start, collect images and scraps of things you love, test paint colors and look at them at different times of day in different lights, maybe even different seasons. And then go for it!"

When you think about it, who cares what some anonymous people on the internet think of your place. Even if they laugh at it; it's yours. And it's not like your totally over-the-top chandelier is hurting someone. Just make sure that it doesn't fall on someone's head and you're fine.

#31

Because A Bathrobe Hanger Just Won’t Do

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201points

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Wax0nWax0ff 2 years ago

For when you want to give yourself a heart attack in the middle of the night

211points

#32

Real Animal Lovers

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200points

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Pippaisbisexual 2 years ago

I am more worried about that chair back there

552points

#33

Stairway To...bathtub?

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191points

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Nandy Nam 2 years ago

So what the h*ck with the chain & lock??

145points

#34

The Royal Throne

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191points

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Sydney-Kate 2 years ago

Feels like something out of a fever dream

97points

#35

When You’re Feeling Kind Of Nutty

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179points

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Remi 2 years ago

Not cursed at all.... will not haunt your dreams and bite your ankles..... brrrrr

145points

#36

This Is, Well, Creepy

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178points

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Robin DJW 2 years ago

This is a nook just off the dining room in Miss Havisham's house.

75points

#37

Let Me Just Squeeze In Here To Get My Beer

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174points

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Robin DJW 2 years ago

I am pretty sure that this is a code violation.

143points

#38

I Guess It's In Case You Lack Of Toilet Paper

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171points

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Sue Denham 2 years ago

Wait - are we talking about the excessive (and unusually positioned) curtaining here, or the fluffy bunny rabbit?

249points

#39

Bath For A King

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168points

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Amelia Earhart 2 years ago

I sure hope that's not a base board heater along the side...

104points

#40

The Grass Isn't Always Greener

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167points

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Sydney-Kate 2 years ago

But that carpet sure is

110points

#41

That Must Have Been A Nasty Divorce

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164points

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Emperor Spike 2 years ago

For who? The two doors?

64points

#42

No Room For Adding More

Final score:

159points

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deathrose 2 years ago

I don't even hate it. It's not for me personally but this is obviously someone's "me" space, the place where they decompress.

147points

#43

This Is A Picture Of The Master Bath Of A House We Bought At The Foreclosure Auction A Few Years Ago. The Whole Bathroom Was Makeshift And Thrown Together. Zoom In To The Left, That's A Fish Tank In The Wall!

This Is A Picture Of The Master Bath Of A House We Bought At The Foreclosure Auction A Few Years Ago. The Whole Bathroom Was Makeshift And Thrown Together. Zoom In To The Left, That's A Fish Tank In The Wall!

Final score:

148points

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Camo Pena 2 years ago

the ceiling tiles really polish this turd

17points

#44

Nothing Screams Bathtub Sexy Time Louder Than This! And There's Carpet On The Floor!

Final score:

143points

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Lyone Fein 2 years ago

OP thinks the carpet is the worst thing going on here?

102points

#45

Love Those Earth Tones

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137points

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Dana Mardell 2 years ago

The seventies called and these mofos picked up

130points

#46

Nice Wall... Wait

Final score:

131points

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Wax0nWax0ff 2 years ago

Nobody will notice

66points

#47

This Picture Makes Me Sad

Final score:

131points

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AmmoniteCat 2 years ago

Nooooo someone grab that bunny/dog/whatever it is and give it to meeeee!!!

94points

#48

Hurry Before It’s Snapped Up

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124points

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Rustella 2 years ago

Love it!

33points

#49

How Does Anyone Fit In The Tub?

Final score:

120points

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Ellen Ranks 2 years ago

Looks like one of those Japanese soaking tubs. You sit in it and make the water go up to your chin. Personally I prefer that to a regular bathtub that always leaves my boobs, knees, or both out of the water.

34points

#50

Everyone Was Ripping On This But Like C'mon

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106points

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I I 2 years ago

lol i find it funny Americans fly so many flags , and why chant USA , USA , USA at a sports match when both teams are from the USA or chant it while protesting , do y'all forget where you are ?

130points

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#51

I'm House Hunting Annnnd I Find This

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35points

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Zoe Cat 2 years ago

Honestly, could be worse

5points

#52

When You Can’t Decide If You Want Exposed Brick Or Ugly Orange For Your Walls

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33points

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Erica “T” 2 years ago

I remember when this technique was in fashion!...but it's supposed to be done to look like it was a natural stone wall and the paint had just weathered away...like old Tuscany? ...I don't know what the heck this is!

21points