Naff things in other people's houses (Tongue in Cheek)

[pinkpapaya]

I know that it is a question of each to his own etc but what do you find naff in other people's homes? I was invited round to neighbour's today to gawp at their new gas barbecue that is the size of a Challenger tank. They were terribly proud of it and the husband was lovingly caressing it whilst the wife was squealing in anticipation of all the hot sausage her man was going to serve her! All I could think was 'Why? Why? Why?' What do you find naff in other people's homes and why?

'art' bought to match the décor rather than being interesting artwork. I assume the aim is to create a Travelodge vibe

@blisstwins

The nurse my Ex-husband got pregnant while married to me has quotes from the Bible all over their new house (he was atheist previously). They also have a large clock over the sofa with a stencil that says “there is always time for family.” He has not seen his kids in almost 2 years….lol.

OMG!

[quote Poorlykitten]@WeatherwaxLives coloured bathroom suites are the next big thing apparently![/quote]
At last! It means that the wild sage abomination that is my bathroom will finally be tres tres chic! 😂😂

Og and this horrid fake, hanging,green, plastic balls outside instead of a hanging basket of real flowers.

Also when people karate chop their cushions so the corners stick up and there’s a dent in the middle…. Why?

Fake grass is just vile. Awful for wildlife too

@Babymamamama

Twiggy shit aka dead branches in a vase. I remember it was much hated on mumsnet a fair few years ago so I always have a little smile to myself when I spot it nowadays although it’s thankfully rare now.

My dad has some twigs that have plastic pearls glued on them. From the nineties, and I believe last dusted in the nineties.

@HeronLanyon

In the interest of balance because everyone who likes the above things (and they are popular) stays quiet - Loads of dusty old books Old wooden furniture Abstract art Clutter Gardens full of plants and messy Lots of colour Pretentious wicker/marble/cast iron things and overpriced foody things. Etc

You've just described my house .

I think if you like something, have it in your house and to hell with what anyone else thinks of it.

@Pellewsmate

My bathroom has: Venetian blind Turquoise bathroom suite Pine panelling Peach tiles Black reflective glass instead of a mirror

I bumped into a preschool mum I hadn't seen for a few years and she said "Gosh, your bathroom was awful". The look on her face when I let her know that I still had the same bathroom was priceless.

some things are so avant garde that lesser mortals have a hard time comprehending

@ThinkAboutItTomorrow

I don't have any of the things mentioned so no skin in the game but.....

You're being really mean.

Just ignore it.

I know you think it's 'lighthearted' but it comes across as just nasty.

I totally agree. Lots of smug superiority here and a sort of arch tone to the Op's posts that really grates.

@FindingMeno no offence taken - I’m a firm believer in homes as an expression of one’s tastes and personalities so I don’t expect anyone to like mine, but I just thought it was funny as I have all three pretty much by my front door 🤣

I have dusty books, old wooden furniture and a garden that those of a less kind disposition would say is a bit overgrown and messy but I like to think of as 'romantic, country garden'

I know….ex is a physician. She got him a tshirt that says “not all superheroes wear capes” and he wears it, smiling on Facebook. I know I sound demented, but several years out it just makes me laugh. Beyond naff.

arbada me too. Was just trying to stop it being a one way thread.

Anything, just anything, with something "witty" written on, a quote or any text that expresses how they wish others to view them, including but not limited to pictures, signs, posters and door mats.

I’ve got too many photos of my DC up. I know it but I like them, the photos and the boys! I have some naff raffia fans on the windowsill. They stop the reflection of the sun off nextdoor’s car window dazzling me.

I really hate artificial grass.

Huge graduation photos complete with cap, gown and diploma

I have a faux orchid but that is because I kill all the real ones that I buy or am given

Framed photograph of their ONE kid everywhere. A wooden rack full of shoes in the living room, just put them away ffs. 7 skulls in various themes Don't even get me started on the toys, they're fucking everywhere. I don't even mean kids toys, the cats and dogs have them too and they're just ... all over the furniture and floors. The grown woman of the house has dozens of soft toys and 3 live in the living room wearing outfits

Oh wait, that's my house. On account of me not giving a shiny shite what's in other peoples homes.

I second fake plastic grass.
Hot chocolate stations

@RicherThanYew

Framed photograph of their ONE kid everywhere. A wooden rack full of shoes in the living room, just put them away ffs. 7 skulls in various themes Don't even get me started on the toys, they're fucking everywhere. I don't even mean kids toys, the cats and dogs have them too and they're just ... all over the furniture and floors. The grown woman of the house has dozens of soft toys and 3 live in the living room wearing outfits

Oh wait, that's my house. On account of me not giving a shiny shite what's in other peoples homes.

She can't be that bad if she buys the kitties toys and the dogs too (said as one regularly trips over catnip mice)

@Benjispruce3

Fence to fence AstroTurf. No plants.

So bad for the environment

I'm about to put my house on the market. Wondering if I should meet potential buyers at the door to apologise for my love of mid century furniture....

Oh I got all the way to page 4 before I got a bingo (twiggy things in a vase. I just like them, okay?!)

I hate grey houses but I also hate houses with lots of bright colours. No pleasing me.

I used to think loads of family photos on display was a bit naff. But now I'm widowed and living alone, the kids are grown up and I have a grandchild, I have tons of them! Missing my family during lockdown led me to frame some favourites so instead of having three or four on display, I now probably have about ten!
None of them are posed or artsy though. Just favourite snaps enlarged a bit.

Oh, and I have vertical blinds at my kitchen window.