#tacky decor

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This estate that was featured in Netflix's "Dumb Money" movie just dropped. The 2000 home in Decatur, GA has 3bds, 3ba, 4,261 sq ft, $1.195m. I don't have Netflix, but I can attest to the fact that this house is definitely a case of "money doesn't buy taste." I really dislike this house.

The 1st photo above isn't an accurate depiction of how it looks today, though. As you can see by the current photo, it's worse for wear now.

The large entrance foyer immediately sets the tone for the rest of the house.

This is interesting. The painting on the wall and the framed art match. They also made an "area rug" out of tile.

Thru the columned doorway, enter the dining room.

There are some built-ins, an alcove, and a bar.

The kitchen is massive with dated cabinetry and a sitting area. The mural on the counter looks like a nautical scene.

Next is a very ornate pool room, complete with pink neon lighting.

The primary bedroom features a zebra patterned carpet.

There's a gold sink in the ensuite, but whoever did the tiling didn't do a very good job- it's uneven.

The great room retained some of the Tudor elements, but they painted the beams gray and changed the fireplace facade. The chandelier looks original.

A few steps up to an angular space features a piano.

Checkered flooring in the hall to the bedroom wing.

Interesting decor combined with the original Tudor style of the room. I wonder if that's real Versace bedding. The reason I wonder is b/c my BF has an unfortunate knock-off just like it, but in black.

Wood and marble shower room.

What an interesting light fixture in this room. You can see the leaded glass Tudor style windows throughout the home.

Small child's room is a bit depressing.

Large bath with vanity table. The baths are cold and uninviting.

In the back of the home there's a large covered patio.

These photos are seasonal, but it looks like the lawn is more dirt than dormant.

The red carpet photos must've been from the movie or something.

It was looking better.

3.60 acre lot

The home is just a few feet from a small lake.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3000-Cathedral-Pl-Decatur-GA-30034/37769727_zpid/

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I quite like this fridge makeover I’ve done

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This home in Los Osos, California is a case of rich people not knowing what kind of decor they want. Zillow calls it a “Mediterranean Castle.” Whatever. It’s $2.9M and is a study in ostentation. You’ll love it.

Firstly, I wouldn’t want to climb all these steps to get into a house, no matter how they’re illuminated. 

This is outrageous. Who intentionally builds a house w/stairs like this? Where’s the mailbox?

Anyway, let’s imagine that we climbed up to the front door, I’m needing oxygen, and we’re hitting the intercom button on the right. (My house had that same intercom and it was so dated, people made fun of it.)

As soon as we enter the foyer, we can see how confused they are. There’s a big medieval soldier with a serene Zen motif, neither of which is Mediterranean. 

Notice the tile work, the columns (still no Mediterranean) and the bright red carpet.

I’m so confused. The fireplace has gryphons and I thought it was Egyptian, but it’s painted bright red. I give up w/this house, already.

Persian rug, Italian or French statue. 

The Buddha and a Chinese dragon, plus a statue on a Greek column that bears a resemblance to Puss in Boots. Also, more stairs just to get up to the kitchen.

The backsplash isn’t Mediterranean, or is it? I’m so confused.

The dining room. This decor is a League of Nations style.

Now, they tell me there’s an elevator.

Going down more stairs, we pass by some kind of a balcony.

And, out to a very Zen meditation room. 

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a hot tub w/so many jets. I’m afraid of it.

Here’s a bathroom- is that a horse in a coral in the ceiling light? 

Look at the closet doors. Are those posters?

Family room, maybe?

This is the balcony we saw before. There’s a French tapestry.

So, this would be the main bd. 

And, the en suite.

Looks like a home office.

And, a shower.

Another office?  Look at this fireplace. I can’t even.

Well, right about now in the tour, I feel like I need a drink.

WTH is this? 

Wine room? With a stage?

Maybe a guest room.

A studio? 

I guess the rough terrain doesn’t allow for a yard, so there’s a deck. I hate this house.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2743-Rodman-Dr-Los-Osos-CA-93402/15447453_zpid/?

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Sometimes, people go overboard with a theme, and here is an example- the Frog Apt. Would you believe this is the kitchen? 

The bedroom has lily pad-like wallpaper and bedding. Green Xmas lights go around the ceiling and large plush frogs sit on top of the closet.

There is a lot of froggy storage in the bathroom. 

Look at this, even a frog washing machine.

This bright green color is everywhere, and so are the frogs and that fabric.

In this room, the heart is hiding a pot plant. Is that pail in the corner a shower? I don’t know this place makes me dizzy and confused.

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There are hidden gems of historical proportions, but this home in Pennsylvania is also a hidden gem of another sort. The home looks like nothing special.

They redid the kitchen at some point, but the cabinets are from a different era.

The interior is unremarkable. 

But, follow the lighted steps to the attic. 

Here’s a hint- you’ve arrived at a rug heart embedded in the carpet.

And, Boom! It’s a mirrored love pyramid in the attic. 

This junk is distracting, though. Either it’s a haven or a storage space, make up your mind.

And, there’s an en suite bathroom where the floors, walls, and ceilings are covered in pink carpet. There’re large skylights and a mirror over the murky tub. 

https://www.weichert.com/92913552/#&gid=1&pid=48

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The wacky tacky house of Virginia. The front garden is overgrown, which is a preview of what’s to come- we have seen the elaborate homes of the wealthy who spend their money on tasteless decor, but this appears to be the home of a middle class tasteless-rich-person-wannabe. Take a look at this:

Firstly, when hanging decorative shutters on the house, you should always get the right size. 

There’s got to be something they can do to make this hall welcoming.

The living room is being used as a bedroom. You will see that this color blue is a favorite.

Yowzah! This should wake you up in the morning.

I would imagine that b/c they’re off the kitchen, one of these rooms should be a dining room. 

Enclosed porch is set up for some serious dining.

It’s a personal choice, but I hate beige.

If you love the hallway wallpaper, stick with it and carry it thru to the master.

Wait. Did they just paint the tub green? Quickie fix for a leaky sink pipe- wrap it in a throw rug and let it drain into a plastic bin. 

Sooo depressing- stained toile walls.

There’s that electric blue again.

Happy matching bath- I like how they attached the sink skirt with coordinating painters tape.

If you freshly painted the wall, tear up the dirty carpet, too.

Super fun party room in the basement.

Two finished bonus rooms- Do you love the zebra shoe chair?

Bonus Betty Boop basement bath.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Petersburg/1605-Wilton-Rd-23805/home/52379043

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Uniquely painted home in Albuquerque, New Mexico is party ready. 

Dance down the hall to the music of...

a state-of-the-art juke box. At least, I think that’s what it is.

Living room on some cold-ass planet with a great view of earth. 

Space age entertainment wall and fireplace looks DIY- I see some creases and gaps in the metal.

In the kitchen, there are pedestrian, dated cabinets painted a cheesy yellow, but the counter is purple with red “V’s.” The cabinet door hinges are regrettably painted to match the V’s. 

Then, “Let it gooooo, let it gooooo,” in the Frozen dining room. 

The master is a tame purple & gold. The fixture projects a festive design on the ceiling.

Dinner guests are sure to enjoy the huge window between the dining room and master bath. 

The 2nd bedroom has a grouping of rub-on frames divided by a weird diagonal line.  

In the 2nd bath the roses got to go.

The yard has a foamy, toxic waterfall. 

And, on the other side of the waterfall is some godforsaken planet. Oh, and the listing says “Inspiration behind the art upon request.” I think we can kind of figure that out. Anyway, all this is available for $265,000.

https://www.estately.com/listings/info/2116-kirby-street-ne