Comments on: Designed to Sell? The Purple Angel House

By: beaner

beaner — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:26:13 +0000

My husband and I came across a really horrid kitchen once, in an otherwise below-average house. The listing said the cabinets were brand new, so we were really shocked to see that the owner had painted every surface red, white, and blue. Then she had the realtor tell everyone that the cabinets were “custom hand-painted” like it was the house’s best selling point! Sorry I don’t have a picture to share.

By: Julie Smith

Julie Smith — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:43:03 +0000

I came upon this wonderful site two days ago and am addicted. THANK YOU for hours of entertainment (and more to come! As for this home, I went blind for a minute. But “it takes all kinds!” as Mama would say.

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:49:56 +0000

Yikes. Just…yikes.

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:19:03 +0000

Thanks, JLB! Redneck Aspen? Ha. We went to Dixie Stampede last night–kids loved it–and are off to Dollywood today.

By: JLB

JLB — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:31:44 +0000

I Love,Love, Love your site!!!! I hope you enjoy Gatlinburg. I have spent many vacations there with my family as a kid. It is the “redneck aspen”. don’t miss Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:35:46 +0000

I’m so glad it’s keeping you entertained, JLB, because your comments are keeping ME entertained. Hope to see you again!

By: JLB

JLB — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:05:20 +0000

OMG!!!! This site is like crack. I am so addicted after my partner told me about it. I love the rooms that need re-hab. As an Interior Designer I love to see what people get up to on their own and decorate to their own taste (or complete lack of reserve) The color scheme of this house is so vile and the terrible little “extras” like the angels and the too cheap murals are “too precious” as my Mother would say. (That’s code for sooooo tacky I almost fell out of my chair.)

By: Emma :]

Emma :] — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:39:30 +0000

Ahhh i see the angels. Wow, of all the colors to choose why purple?? U-G-L-Y!

By: Real Estacia

Real Estacia — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:04:23 +0000

We are constantly told that we need to decorate with bland and nuetral colors, or we will offend too many people. While bland has it’s benefits, HEY FOLKS, IT”S BORING!!!!
Just spend a little time on line on the MLS touring home interiors, and you will soon fall asleep. Not that I advocate WILD or LOUD colors, mind you….
(see my post above)

But I really relate to your desire to view homes that have some personality!!!! AAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!

That’s why staging is becoming so popular.

I say, play up your focal points,
stay away from the extremes of both wild AND bland,
and select comfortable, interesting colors.
While decorating schemes that are neutral are probably better for sale than wild or loud ones, it doesn’t hurt to introduce some intense color on one wall or focal point area. And you can always accent with bolder colored pillows and other accessories. Make it creative and interesting.
Surprise me!!

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:07:24 +0000

Real Estacia–Love your name! Also enjoyed your tale from the Front Lines of real estate. Feel free to regale us with more in the future! I also have to tell you we watch those house-flipping shows all the time, too. My husband’s always got one on because he likes to learn how to do various construction and home-improvement jobs. It was so hard for me to narrow it down to five shows for that poll, but I tried to pick the ones with the highest ratings or that were the best known. Hope to see you here again soon!

Judy–loved your take on “fake trompe l’oeil” and how it should look like you’re in danger of falling and getting a concussion if you lean too close. Totally agree! Still, you can tell someone worked really, REALLY hard on that house. And I’m sure they were very happy there. Maybe a little too happy? Hmmm.