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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but sometimes it feels like certain people are really stretching this idea to its limits. From fashion, to cars and food, some folks just embrace being different and this is just as true for home decor and design.

We’ve gathered some of the worst and most chaotic home design choices on the internet. From rooms straight out of a fever dream to the sort of hazards that would make an insurance agent faint, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

#1

My Girlfriend’s Vegan Cousin Says She Feels My Kitchen Is A Hostile Environment. I Don’t McCare

My Girlfriend’s Vegan Cousin Says She Feels My Kitchen Is A Hostile Environment. I Don’t McCare

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#3

Looks Like My Best Friends Toilet Is Getting Married. What Else Shall I Bring? Something Blue, Borrowed?

Looks Like My Best Friends Toilet Is Getting Married. What Else Shall I Bring? Something Blue, Borrowed?

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The “sins” of home design are many, ranging from boring and uninspired taste to some of the absolutely unhinged ideas seen here. Setting aside questions of taste, as everyone is free to do what they want with their own space, it’s always important to have a solid idea of what you are trying to accomplish.

If you want a room that is a strange shrine to whatever you are into, that is fine (within reason) but it’s very easy to make a useless shrine, surrounded by clashing decorations. Similarly, if you want a bedroom that is reminiscent of batman’s dreams, go for it, but you then really have to think about the light sources.

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#5

Pretty Excited That I Found This Cowch Today For My House

Pretty Excited That I Found This Cowch Today For My House

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#6

My Kitchen Is So… Bland. How Can I Liven It Up A Bit?

My Kitchen Is So… Bland. How Can I Liven It Up A Bit?

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Having a clear vision is more than just an idea, it’s understanding your limitations and budget. What furniture will you need and can you even find something that matches your vision? How much can you alter the space, i.e. install light fixtures or new wallpaper. One reason many apartments take that sterile, white “Airbnb” look is that it makes shopping for decorations easier.

#7

Such A Pain When I Get Into The Shower And Someone Goes Into The Basement. What Suggestions Do You Have To Help With This Design? I’m Tired Of Falling Down The Stairs When I Get Out Of The Shower

Such A Pain When I Get Into The Shower And Someone Goes Into The Basement. What Suggestions Do You Have To Help With This Design? I’m Tired Of Falling Down The Stairs When I Get Out Of The Shower

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#8

Help! How Do I Make My Space More Inviting? Guests Keep Thinking Im Weird

Help! How Do I Make My Space More Inviting? Guests Keep Thinking Im Weird

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The Doom Song
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is cool. I'd turn it into a nightmare before Christmas mural

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe some bats on the ceiling as well? and some hanging to look like they are flying around. That would definitely make me feel more invited.

Mahiera Etsuhae
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get rid of the guests. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

R.C.
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like a room where you wouldn't be surprised to hear a woman had been rescued from after 26 years.

Phillip Moderow
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put a stack of $100 bills on the nightstand. Heck, I'd stay there.

Laura Lawson
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bed cover is too bland. Needs Nightmare Before Christmas theme

Luis Hernandez Dauajare
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like tjhe place a vampire would sleep. Sadly, vampires do not exist. In my four hundred years I have never seen one...

Slytherin_4_LYF
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean that bed def needs to be updated. It looks like a very old hospital bed or something, but the wallpaper is super cool!

Gustav Gallifrey
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 'home office' desk. Puttin' in a full day, WFH, eyes glued to that microwave oven.

Alley Cat
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how it's all just one color. Somehow, it makes everything stand out a little more.

Riley Quinn
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, you think it's the wallpaper, but it's the lack of seating that's the real problem.

Kris
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do I feel like someone was kidnaped and have been living in this room in someones basement for 25 years?

justanotherweirdo
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You need wall paper on the ceiling too. I mean we can’t have the sky just come to a stop

Gen X Feral
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I suggest burning it down and starting from scratch. It looks like a room a pscho killer would hold his victims.

Carole G.
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Needs a fog machine to obscure the weights & ceiling. That's it, you're good.

Jayjay
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe real life gravestones as your head and footboard?

Squiffle Noses
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some rusty old hooks hanging on chains from the ceiling? It's amazing what you can find in thrift stores if you are persistent.

ORSOrama
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That chair and that bed... At this point I'd paint some Van Gogh stuff on the walls

Joeshar
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A different wall painting then we got the room of Van Gogh

Ovata Acronicta
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Need some nice, smiling, definitely not vicious pumpkin dudes hanging around.

Beth Wheeler
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get rid of everything and start over with normal bedroom furniture instead of what looks like an old hospital bed

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#9

My Ceiling Seems So Flat. Do You Think A Ceiling Rug Will Bring The Room Together?

My Ceiling Seems So Flat. Do You Think A Ceiling Rug Will Bring The Room Together?

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After all, if the room’s aesthetic is more uncommon, fixing, upgrading and changing things will simply take longer. A room centered around a bunch of stuffed animals is interesting, at least to some, but cleaning it will be a nightmare and “adding” to this aesthetic is not particularly easy as well.

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#10

Anything Else I Can Add For My 82 Year Old Mom?

Anything Else I Can Add For My 82 Year Old Mom?

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#11

Not Looking For Advice. Just Proud Of My Christmas Set Up 😁☺️ I Know It's Not Perfect 👍🏻🏡my Slice Of Heaven💞

Not Looking For Advice. Just Proud Of My Christmas Set Up 😁☺️ I Know It's Not Perfect 👍🏻🏡my Slice Of Heaven💞

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#12

My 82 Year Old Mom Says She Can’t Use These. I Told Her I Could Put Bubble Wrap On The Floor. What Else Can I Do? (She Is A Chronic Complainer)

My 82 Year Old Mom Says She Can’t Use These. I Told Her I Could Put Bubble Wrap On The Floor. What Else Can I Do? (She Is A Chronic Complainer)

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As with so many other things, people also tend to overestimate their ability. Sort of like accidentally cooking enough pasta for a family of six because you didn’t want to measure it out, it’s just as easy to get items that, in a vacuum, are lovely, but in your room are just way too big.

#13

My Wife Said I Could Pick One Area In Our House And Do "Whatever I Wanted"

My Wife Said I Could Pick One Area In Our House And Do "Whatever I Wanted"

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#14

How Can I Make My Den More Festive?

How Can I Make My Den More Festive?

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#15

Husband Gifted Me This Fire Pit For The Living Room But I Think It Looks Dated. How Can I Fix This?

Husband Gifted Me This Fire Pit For The Living Room But I Think It Looks Dated. How Can I Fix This?

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Remember, a thing’s size doesn’t just determine how it looks, it will affect how the things around it look. If you get a massive, imposing shelf, you best be ready to fill it up with stuff, otherwise it will look simply ridiculous. A giant bed might be comfortable, but you have to then be ok having almost no extra space if your room is small.

#16

How Can I Make My Bathroom More Manly?

How Can I Make My Bathroom More Manly?

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#17

Help Me Convince My Wife To Have This Installation Put Into Our Kitchen

Help Me Convince My Wife To Have This Installation Put Into Our Kitchen

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#18

Sorry If Wrong Sub But I Don’t Know Much About Houses. I Told My Contractor I Wanted Moroccan Roof Tiles For My Mediterranean Home. Are The Goodyear Aquatreds A Good Choice?

Sorry If Wrong Sub But I Don’t Know Much About Houses. I Told My Contractor I Wanted Moroccan Roof Tiles For My Mediterranean Home. Are The Goodyear Aquatreds A Good Choice?

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What are the practical reasons we don't use used tires for this? Anyone know? Seems hail and lightning proof.

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It’s also vital to think about light. After all, everything you’ve seen with your eyes has been transmitted as light. Many people fall into the trap of designing this lovely room and then thinking about the light as a sort of afterthought. In general, the directions, the type of light and the intensity of light needs to be something you think about immediately, if only to know where to put light fixtures and power outlets.

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#20

What Colour Do You Think I Should Paint This Room. (Sorry Grandma Was Taking A Nap)

What Colour Do You Think I Should Paint This Room. (Sorry Grandma Was Taking A Nap)

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#21

You Think This Is Enough To Keep The Demons Away?

You Think This Is Enough To Keep The Demons Away?

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Another trap one can see in places where folks have lived for a while is the refusal to get rid of old items. Vintage antiques can be cool, but more often than not, old furniture wasn’t that great to begin with. It’s possible to have too much, so one “easy” improvement would be to finally get rid of the things you just don’t need anymore.

#23

Wife Asked For A Master Bathroom Off Of Our Bedroom. Do You Have Any Suggestions How I Can Improve My Remodel? I Want Her To Love It

Wife Asked For A Master Bathroom Off Of Our Bedroom. Do You Have Any Suggestions How I Can Improve My Remodel? I Want Her To Love It

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#24

How Should I Make My Room More Serial Killery

How Should I Make My Room More Serial Killery

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On the other end of the spectrum are the people who love a minimalist look. This is by no means bad, it’s bright, it's clean, it really helps reduce clutter. But, as can be seen in some of the examples here, if everything is a brilliant bright white, you might end up with major eyestrain, like staring at sand on a beach when the sun is blazing down.

#25

I Think This Staircase Really Rocks! But Not Everybody Does. How Can I Improve It?

I Think This Staircase Really Rocks! But Not Everybody Does. How Can I Improve It?

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Last, but not least, it’s also quite easy to forget that a room, hallway or really anything else is meant to be used, not just looked at. Perhaps banisters on your stairs mess up the look, but they also stop you from breaking a leg, or worse. If you are going to be interacting with something every day, while tired, hungover, with a lightbulb missing or really anything else, it’s best to make it pretty accessible. Sometimes issues that seem small at first can really become major irritations later.

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#28

I've Got The Giant Spider Lamp And Red Walls...i Want My Guests To Feel Really Unsettled. What Else Should I Add?

I've Got The Giant Spider Lamp And Red Walls...i Want My Guests To Feel Really Unsettled. What Else Should I Add?

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#29

Should I Make My Sink Carpeted? For A Seamless Transition

Should I Make My Sink Carpeted? For A Seamless Transition

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#30

I Appreciate Everyone’s Advice On Getting Some Houseplants To Liven Up The Place. How’s It Looking Now?

I Appreciate Everyone’s Advice On Getting Some Houseplants To Liven Up The Place. How’s It Looking Now?

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A classic example of this is the “Norman door,” which is, simply put, a door that is unintuitive to use. You slam into it, thinking that it’s a push door, or perhaps it looks automatic, but isn’t. Without thinking about it, we often make similar choices in our homes because something looks cool or we don’t really plot out how it will change our day to day. So if you want to see more “questionable” designs, check out our other article on them.

#31

What Can I Put In That Blank Space On Top Of The Table?

What Can I Put In That Blank Space On Top Of The Table?

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#33

My Back Deck Needs Something

My Back Deck Needs Something

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Chrw007
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it needs support, I not sure though. But I think it needs support

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#34

Twins On The Way. How Can I Make Sure They Learn To Climb Quickly?

Twins On The Way. How Can I Make Sure They Learn To Climb Quickly?

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Ugh, do I have to?
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, all animals learn through trial and error, and from the looks of that staircase, there’s gonna be a lot of error…

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#35

Any Way To Add More Cabinets To The Kitchen?

Any Way To Add More Cabinets To The Kitchen?

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#36

Left Hubby. Created Sensual Bedroom To Lure A Man Who Appreciates A Real Woman. Thoughts?

Left Hubby. Created Sensual Bedroom To Lure A Man Who Appreciates A Real Woman. Thoughts?

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#40

Re-Did Hubby’s Man Cave. He Says He Wants A Divorce. Help Me To Understand

Re-Did Hubby’s Man Cave. He Says He Wants A Divorce. Help Me To Understand

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#41

Any Ideas For My His&hers Bathroom?

Any Ideas For My His&hers Bathroom?

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#46

Do You Guys Think I Should Paint The Ceiling In This Room Or Leave It?

Do You Guys Think I Should Paint The Ceiling In This Room Or Leave It?

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#47

Any Ideas To Spice Up My Indoor Pool?

Any Ideas To Spice Up My Indoor Pool?

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whineygingercat
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was this house formerly a church by any chance? That looks like a baptismal pool.

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#48

Part 2: Extended Shag Into Sensual Bathroom Remodel, Hubby Furious. Mistake?

Part 2: Extended Shag Into Sensual Bathroom Remodel, Hubby Furious. Mistake?

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Ugh, do I have to?
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guys, downvote me if I’m being unnecessarily mean but why does this person have a husband…

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#50

I’m A 28 Yr Old Woman. Is My Room Too Immature And Cluttered? I Know It’s Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea

I’m A 28 Yr Old Woman. Is My Room Too Immature And Cluttered? I Know It’s Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea

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#51

Does The Indoor Pool Really Tie The Room Together?

Does The Indoor Pool Really Tie The Room Together?

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#52

Thinking Of Repainting And Could Use Some Color Advice

Thinking Of Repainting And Could Use Some Color Advice

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#53

I Got This New Toilet Egg And I Am Trying To Decide If I Should Paint The Bathroom To Match. What Do You Guys Think?

I Got This New Toilet Egg And I Am Trying To Decide If I Should Paint The Bathroom To Match. What Do You Guys Think?

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#54

Our Culture Seems To Be In Decline

Our Culture Seems To Be In Decline

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#55

I’m Looking To Spruce Up My Upstairs Bathroom. All Suggestions Welcome!

I’m Looking To Spruce Up My Upstairs Bathroom. All Suggestions Welcome!

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#57

My Human Sacrifice Circle Needs An Update. Thoughts?

My Human Sacrifice Circle Needs An Update. Thoughts?

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#58

I’m Thinking About Getting A New Chandelier For This Room. What Kind Of Suggestions Do You Guys Have?

I’m Thinking About Getting A New Chandelier For This Room. What Kind Of Suggestions Do You Guys Have?

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#59

Loving My Rustic Basement, Any Tips To Make It More Welcoming?

Loving My Rustic Basement, Any Tips To Make It More Welcoming?

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#60

I Feel Like Something's Missing In My Bathroom. Maybe It Needs Another Scale?

I Feel Like Something's Missing In My Bathroom. Maybe It Needs Another Scale?

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#61

Just Finished Renovating! Decor Suggestions?? 😋🐷🐔🐴

Just Finished Renovating! Decor Suggestions?? 😋🐷🐔🐴

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#62

Is This Rug Too Small? The Next Size Is 3 Feet

Is This Rug Too Small? The Next Size Is 3 Feet

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#63

I Am Having Trouble Changing The Sheets On My Sons Bed. Any Suggestions Are Welcome. Thank You

I Am Having Trouble Changing The Sheets On My Sons Bed. Any Suggestions Are Welcome. Thank You

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#64

Surprising My Lovely Wife With This Beach Themed Room 😍 Should I Add Anything Else 🤔🤔

Surprising My Lovely Wife With This Beach Themed Room 😍 Should I Add Anything Else 🤔🤔

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#65

Live Love Laugh Corporation. We’re A Disney Household Above All Else

Live Love Laugh Corporation. We’re A Disney Household Above All Else

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#66

Facebook Has Spoken, You Haters

Facebook Has Spoken, You Haters

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#67

How Can I Give My Basement Hot Tub Room A More Tropical Flavor?

How Can I Give My Basement Hot Tub Room A More Tropical Flavor?

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#68

Landlord Wanted A “Low Maintenance Yard”

Landlord Wanted A “Low Maintenance Yard”

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#69

What Else Can I Add To Give My Bathroom The Real Punk Venue Vibe?

What Else Can I Add To Give My Bathroom The Real Punk Venue Vibe?

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#70

My Dog No Longer Matches My Decor, So I Need To Update It. What Color Should I Pick

My Dog No Longer Matches My Decor, So I Need To Update It. What Color Should I Pick

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#71

Rustic Millennial Gray Farmhouse. How Did I Do?

Rustic Millennial Gray Farmhouse. How Did I Do?

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#72

How Else Can I Utilize My Staircase?

How Else Can I Utilize My Staircase?

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#74

The Room Is A Little Drab. What Should I Do To Liven It Up?

The Room Is A Little Drab. What Should I Do To Liven It Up?

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#75

My Backsplash Is Coming Along Nicely 🤩

My Backsplash Is Coming Along Nicely 🤩

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#76

Any Ideas To Brighten My Bathroom Up? The Skylight Is Definitely Helping But It Needs Something More

Any Ideas To Brighten My Bathroom Up? The Skylight Is Definitely Helping But It Needs Something More

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#77

Afraid To Tell Hubby I Spent Our Life Savings On A Sensual Sunken Livingroom. Mistake?

Afraid To Tell Hubby I Spent Our Life Savings On A Sensual Sunken Livingroom. Mistake?

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#78

Thoughts On My Minimalist Aesthetic Bedroom?

Thoughts On My Minimalist Aesthetic Bedroom?

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#79

Help Me With My Ugly Hideous Outdated Poverty-Stricken Disgusting And Not To Mention Awful Kitchen!!! It Plagues My Nightmares At Night!!!!

Help Me With My Ugly Hideous Outdated Poverty-Stricken Disgusting And Not To Mention Awful Kitchen!!! It Plagues My Nightmares At Night!!!!

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#80

I Let The Intrusive Thoughts Win While Painting My Baby’s Room 🥰

I Let The Intrusive Thoughts Win While Painting My Baby’s Room 🥰

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