One of my favorite real estate games is called “One of These Rooms Is Not Like the Others.” You know, like the one they play on “Sesame Street,” where they show a group of objects and sing: “One of these things is not like the others. One of these things just doesn’t belong! Can you tell which thing is not like the others by the time I finish my song?”
When I see a house like this, that song starts playing in my head. You’ll be going along through the rooms and then suddenly, BAM. It looks like the real estate agent stuck a photo in from an entirely different listing. See if you can spot the one that doesn’t seem to belong:
This is a Victorian-style home built in 1900. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and is on the market for $639,000.
Did you guess which room was not like the others? Did you guess what doesn’t belong? Could you tell which room was not like the others by the time I finished my song?
I know you think I added that bedroom from another listing, but I swear it really is in the same house! If you like playing this game, check out my other One of These Rooms… posts. If you get a kick out of bad MLS photos in general, you can see more under Rooms That Need Rehab.
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hahahahaha! oh my.
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I do remember this from the first time. too funny. and really weird!!!
.-= Emily@remodelingthislife´s last blog ..Fig Picking =-.
That bedroom is INSANE!!!!! I was totally sure it was the room that doesn’t belong. Although the wallpaper along the staircase is pretty insane too!!
Wow. I think that bedroom has burned my retinas. It’s just so……. bad!!!
Thanks for the laugh and for participating in Rewind Wednesday
I’m happy you took this opportunity to bring this post back 
Kelly
.-= DesignTies´s last blog ..A hot & steamy Rewind Wednesday! =-.
Ummmmm… what just happened?!
It looks like 70′s kitsch, Asian contemporary, feng shui and the leftovers from dear old Aunt Myrtle’s estate sale all got shoved into a room together, blindfolded, and put on a Tilt-a-Whirl until they threw up everywhere.
Nice one, Julia!
did they rent a room out to the Mod Squad?
.-= Derek´s last blog ..How jealous am I? =-.
Shocking!
Fun stuff. Too many times that song goes through my head, and we haven’t watched Sesame Street in MANY years.
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
.-= Becky K.´s last blog ..I Told Them This Was A Bad Idea…. =-.
Wow! Who threw that paint job in? Seriously, how did they live with that crazy room? Too funny, Julia! I may have to go check out her site now. I haven’t been visiting anyone much this summer. I’m on a mission to finish this online MT course!
Glad I could sneak in a visit today! You’re one of my favs!!!
~Misti
.-= Misti England´s last blog ..What’s for dinner? =-.
I guess the owners needed a little break from victorian style!
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..charles, sarah, julie, & julia =-.
I have four words for you…
bom chicky wa wa
lol!!!!
.-= songbirdtiff´s last blog ..Wreath Rescue =-.
Yikes! “Not like the others” hardly covers that modern monstrosity. Bleahhh…
Aunt Amelia
.-= Aunt Amelia´s last blog ..Tooooooo much peace & quiet… ,-) =-.
Do you think they got a picture from another house mixed in? That REALLY doesn’t fit with the rest of the house – not even the bones of the room look the same. Wow!
.-= Mary Beth (Cats, Books, Life is Good)´s last blog ..PUTTING MY HOUSE IN ORDER =-.
Too funny! Looking at the exterior shot, I can’t even imagine where that bedroom would be located.
“But honey, you can decorate the rest of the house YOUR way if you just let me decorate the bedroom!”
.-= bungalowbliss´s last blog ..She’s Ready for her Close-up! =-.
At least it was only one room and not the entire interior. What were they thinking? Why oh why oh why?!?!
.-= Mrs. B´s last blog ..Did We Remember YOU? =-.
I’m just wondering, why oh why, after putting so much hideous wallpaper in that room, would they think that MIRRORS to reflect that paper was a good idea?
.-= Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst´s last blog ..Project Curb Appeal …. the continuing saga =-.
You can’t be serious. I can’t imagine how that room even came in to being. Unless the whole house looked that way when they bought it and they redid all the rest. But then who would put a room like that into a victorian house? MB
Too weird & hilarious, Julia!
The only reason I believe that that crazy room is in that lovely (although decorated as though granny inspired them) Victorian house is because YOU said it was… if you insist!! HaHa! And how terrific that you were able to re-publish this fun post… thank you so much for participating in Rewind Wednesday!
Victoria @ DesignTies
.-= Victoria @ DesignTies´s last blog ..A hot & steamy Rewind Wednesday! =-.
TOO FUNNY! I love your sense of humor. I thought I didn’t ‘care for’ the floral victorian look, UNTIL I saw the 1970′s disaster – My eyes were begging for another victorian room!
That’s insane!
What on earth happened there, I wonder?
.-= Struggler´s last blog ..How to create a guy-friendly bathroom =-.
Oh my. Victorian on the outside, wild on the inside. Those homeowners must have very interesting public vs private personas!
.-= Tracy´s last blog ..Color Me Quizzical =-.
Lord have mercy!! You know what they say “Crack is whack”. Let’s hope the next time they get the crack pipe out they don’t start decorating again.
That is so frightening, what were they thinking? I love this game and will be purusing your old posts over lunch today.
.-= Morning T´s last blog ..Unusual places =-.
Oh, crazy stripey room…I’ve missed you so.
.-= Laura @ the shore house´s last blog ..The sick, and the bazaar. =-.
Someone actually Slept in there???
It’s migraine inducing!!
How I would love to get my greedy little designing hands on that house!!
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I missed this post the first time around, so I’m glad you linked up to it today. That is one crazy bedroom! Can you imagine trying to sleep in there? No thanks!!
.-= christy´s last blog ..This is the true story of our dinner last night =-.
Who on earth can even sleep in that room?!?
I would almost think Austin Powers was going to jump out from behind those drapes!
Yeah..um..yeah..special bedroom. lol Quite different from the other wallpaper. lol
.-= Nancy´s last blog ..Beachscape. =-.
You have got to be kidding! WHY would they do that????
.-= Heathahlee´s last blog ..What (in)courages me? =-.
Um…I was already not feeling well…now I really think I’m going to be sick…
: )
Julie M.
.-= Julie M.´s last blog ..The Little Things… =-.
Hi Julie, sorry I didn’t see it the first time, but am a follower now, that room is so out of charactor, love the old style homes but would have to get rid of the walpaper in the hall & stairway to much for me, great house though
.-= Elaine´s last blog ..Shopping Sensation part 2 =-.
Seriously? Egads! That bedroom is a little off….okay a LOT off!
.-= Astrid´s last blog ..Annika Bananika Turns Six! =-.
Wow! Crazy! They must be channeling Missoni zig-zags!
.-= Heather´s last blog ..Stripes =-.
wow, what do you think they had in mind?? How could you sleep??lol
Thanks for the fun post!
.-= Stephanie@Geezees´s last blog ..Perfect Anniversary Gifts – What an inspiration these amazing couples are! =-.
LOL, where did that room come from?!
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Coming Soon: Disney On Ice =-.
Ummm…interesting? That’s the nicest thing I could come up with.
I do like their fireplaces though!
.-= Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..DIY: Framing Fun from The Dollar Store! =-.
Good grief, migraine stripes should be against the law.
If I just woke my family LAUGHING OUT LOUD, it is all your fault!
OH MY STARS and GARTERS. Best bedroom in an old Victorian, EVER. Wow. Just, wow.
Cass
.-= Cass @ That Old House´s last blog ..Hooked On A Sears Kit House, And a Foodie Sandwich! =-.
ROTFL! No way! What a hoot. It really IS different! Makes you want to meet the owner, and see what they’re like, doesn’t it??
.-= Raise Them Up´s last blog ..Hooked on Black Eyed Susan =-.
Thanks for the re-posting. I like the rug in the living room but that wall in the bedroom? That must go.
.-= Puna´s last blog ..Fix It Friday ~ The Eyes Are The Windows To The Soul =-.
Wow. That’s quite the room. And I don’t think I like it. Definitely wouldn’t choose it for myself.
LOL. That’s just SO wrong!
It reminds me of one of the hideous rooms that was in our house when we bought it. 70′s foil wallpapers with a Pizza Hut looking light fixture. While inappropriate for the house, at least that room might be attractive in another style of house. The one in ours wouldn’t have been attractive ANYWHERE. EEK!
.-= Bella´s last blog ..Pretties for Christmas? =-.
Is it just me? The wallpaper is a bit much, but it’s interesting and somewhat put together, not so nauseating and random compared to the rest of the house. Just because you loved Great Granny doesn’t mean you have to keep her furniture and decor.
.-= Susan´s last blog ..The blue Kitchen =-.
Experiment with home decor can be hazardous to your health, please hang wallpaper responsibly. This place looks like it’s owners picked up a deco mag and went crazy. 70′s chic in the bedroom ( or a bad trip) and time-worn 1950′s grandma decor….
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