Comments on: Just Say No: Rooms That Need Rehab

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:10:25 +0000

Oh, my. Money really can’t buy taste, can it?

It’s impossible to pick the worst of the lot, but I would have to especially hate the “pink and teal” treatment. My mom ripped out miles of teal carpet when we moved nto our home in the early 60’s to reveal bee-yoot-i-ful oak hardwood floors.

I must admit that Mom was the one who chose pale aqua ceramic tile for our family room, but so far it’s still “unusual” rather than “uuugly”

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:32:27 +0000

JLB–too funny. A “Six Feet Under”-themed kitchen! Maybe that’s how the real estate agent should bill it.

By: JLB

JLB — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:13:24 +0000

I am the only one who thought the kitchen would have fit right in on that show “Six Feet Under” that was on HBO.
“If you just happen to drop dead while you are here we have these handy fridges to keep you in good shape til we finish this monopoly game…. I got boardwalk with 2 hotels so we ain’t gonna quit before it’s over…hahaha.”

By: JLB

JLB — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:10:09 +0000

The “pepto” walls totally ruined all that great woodwork. I am so sad. I couldn’t even study the detail of the wood working because the color was so awful.
The other people almost slid by til I noticed the window treatments that looked like the were melting or something and the color inside th T.V. niche.
yuck…yuck….!!!

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:30:38 +0000

Hey, thanks, TraceyB!! It was fun seeing how they decorated with so much black. I see what you mean that it looked nice in pictures but was difficult to actually _live_ in. I owe you one.

By: TraceyB

TraceyB — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:25:52 +0000

The link for the “Dark Loft” is http://www.vrbo.com/159693 We found out that it was originally supposed to be a bar. Be sure to scroll down and check out the black bathroom with the purple lighting. Not good for applying lipstick.

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:24:54 +0000

Oh, wow, TraceyB, I can’t believe that! I’ve rented condos off the vrbo site before and would die if I got there and it was all black. I can understand if that’s their personal style, but if they’re trying to make it appeal to renters, it seems like something a bit more…neutral and normal would be called for! If your friend still has the link to it, pass it along so we can see how they made black look good, at least in the photos! -Julia

By: TraceyB

TraceyB — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:01:40 +0000

last weekend I had a friend come to visit, and she rented a condo that she had seen on vrbo. It looked great from the pictures, however, what we didn’t realize was the entire place was painted black! walls and ceilings. My friend lasted one night there due to the way it made her feel, as if she was drugged. The glare from the lights against the black walls made you feel dizzy and sick. We both had headaches from being in there. It just goes to show that color choice can have a major impact on your mental and physical being.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:53:29 +0000

Yikes, each room was worse than the one before! Money definitely does not buy good taste. Lovin’ your blog girl, thank you! Tracey

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:52:05 +0000

I was puzzled by the DR light fixture, too, DAK. The odd thing about that house was that it had been meticulously restored to its former glory, and all the other rooms were gorgeous. Not sure if they just hadn’t gotten around to this one yet or what.

Irishof–
I think I agree with you, that the contempo room was the least offensive since it could be easily rescued with new window treatments, carpet and furniture. The pink vaulted ceilings in the family room would be murder to remedy, though. I’ve painted ceilings before and it’s no fun!

Cindy K–
it does look like a 7-year old’s idea of a pretty dining room. My daughter would love it!