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?

Red faux leather chaise lounge.

I'd love to get some indoor fake plants as kill real ones. But haven't found realistic ones yet...do they exist?

I have artex but I think that I need pity rather being considered naff It would be messy and expensive to get rid of, so I cope by not looking up!

That’s reminded me
Framed pictures of Marilyn, Audrey Hepburn or Elvis

I totally agree. Lots of smug superiority here

Oh give over. The really smug superiority here comes from the people claim to be too superior to join in (whilst simultaneously judging their pants off).

Twatterati because I tried so very hard to have one of those lovely bowls of orchids in the centre of the coffee table but the buggers defeated me and died every time! Mine was a case of in extremis but yes, I too have succumbed to the guilty pleasures of fuss free faux plants but I do draw the line at cheapo faux flowers that look very obviously fake. I think the thread is kittenish as everyone is being daft and admitting to their own tastes incl me. I have nothing but admiration for people who are confidently and unapologetically outré in their tastes

TVs in bedrooms

Guilty!

Kitchen island, log burner and peloton here. Love them all.

But I draw the line at glass staircases, shiny grey carpets, those bright white hoop lights, those metal bar handles on front doors - it seems homes are looking like car show rooms at the moment.

We had a garden gnome called Gordon Bennett but the frost got to him and he fell apart. Sad day.

crispynoodle - Atomic clocks? Do tell

Also, Teslas.

CDs and DVDs displayed like books

Disclaimer: as well as the retro stuff I have:
I wicker heart
Very dusty books
A completely overgrown garden with very real ivy that I try very hard to stop growing up the walls
Rugs and cushions everywhere
Hobby paraphernalia everywhere
And (the shame of it)
A large original abstract canvas above my bath!!!
Am enjoying this thread find it lighthearted

@WeatherwaxLives you lucky bugger!.piccie of the pink bathroom please??

@WeatherwaxLives

I have a pink bathroom suite....

My friend has a 1970s bathroom suite in the most amazing shade of peacock/jade/turquoise, I adore it.

@Castlesonthehill

That’s reminded me Framed pictures of Marilyn, Audrey Hepburn or Elvis

Or children with tears in their eyes! Or stallions in the sunset!

@UsedName000

I have artex but I think that I need pity rather being considered naff It would be messy and expensive to get rid of, so I cope by not looking up!

I give you your artex ceilings and I raise you with woodchip wallpaper ceilings, but can you imagine what messy hell that would be to get rid of?

Oh, the woodchip ceilings are in my own house so naffness in other’s houses: plastic “grass”. But those of us with woodchip wallpaper can’t be too smug and superior can we?

Have some fucking class and keep it to yourselves

Fucking class

My neighbour admired my fake orchid in the window...when I told her it was fake she visibly recoiled, ha!

@haveibeencaughtout

Yeah, I also think this is judgey. The OP is rather enjoying herself too much. We get it. You think you've got better taste than everyone else. Well done and all that.

you can always tell which poster recognise some or all her house in the comments

I’m definitely guilty of some of these. I have an old, cream bathroom suite with some scalloped edges and I’d love a conservatory and a ball water feature.

I’m house-hunting at the moment and I do find Artex off-putting. I know it doesn’t all contain asbestos, but much of it does. Also, most of the properties I’ve viewed have painted woodchip on some ceilings. What terrible cracks is it hiding and how am I supposed to get it off?

@pinkpapaya

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 have hundreds of books, I think a house without books is too sterile. If you're selling just describe your garden as a rewilding project.

@pinkpapaya

Twatterati because I tried so very hard to have one of those lovely bowls of orchids in the centre of the coffee table but the buggers defeated me and died every time! Mine was a case of in extremis but yes, I too have succumbed to the guilty pleasures of fuss free faux plants but I do draw the line at cheapo faux flowers that look very obviously fake. I think the thread is kittenish as everyone is being daft and admitting to their own tastes incl me. I have nothing but admiration for people who are confidently and unapologetically outré in their tastes

😄 I'm just messing with ya!

Orchids are a pain in the arse and so temperamental. I'm really green fingered and can keep anything alive apart from orchids, which is a shame as they are one of my favourites. Just remember to dust yours 😂

@CommanderBurnham

Guilty!

Kitchen island, log burner and peloton here. Love them all.

But I draw the line at glass staircases, shiny grey carpets, those bright white hoop lights, those metal bar handles on front doors - it seems homes are looking like car show rooms at the moment.

Brilliant description and spot on. So many homes around me are being painted monochrome colours with those bar handle doors, slabbed over gardens and misted windows. Like business premises but looks awful on a 1930's semi!

@SwimmingOnEggshells

My neighbour admired my fake orchid in the window...when I told her it was fake she visibly recoiled, ha!

The horror...the horror!

Twatterati Oh but I do with my goat-hair, pearwood-handled dusting brush from Redecker. Only the best for my faux orchid