When a reader sent me these photos from a real estate listing in Mississippi, it left me wondering . . . Why would you put a fire pit in the middle of your Great Room? How are you supposed to arrange your furniture around it and all those pillars? And how practical is that seating around the fire?
I posted it on my Facebook page, here’s what a few of you had to say:
1. “I don’t know what’s scarier, the fire pit…or the mauve wall.” -Julie
2. “Oooh, what’s that smell? Oh, your hair burning!” -Lisa
3. “Silly people, you’re supposed to lay on your back with your feet toward the fire, all the while holding a stick between your toes with a hot dog on the end. That way your hands are free to hold the bun!” -Pat
4. “For those nights when the hubby and kids just have to have a fresh s’more–head to the living room.” -Nicole
5. “I like how each cushion is uniquely different.” -Angela
6. “Or maybe all the original matching cushions have gotten singed!!” -Denise
How would you caption this listing? (Thanks to Kenny for finding it!)
Go to Bad MLS Photos to see more!
Wear hair products at your own risk!
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That scaffolding must rival what Michelangelo used when painting the Sistine Chapel!
I bet there were days HE wishes he had a toasty fire under him to warm his back. ;-D
A green wall, a mustard wall, a mauve wall, a cream wall, different styles of windows, cans of paint and a ladder, what appears to be an elegant, crystal chandelier flanked by a ceiling fan, spotlights on a pillar and a lonely Christmas tree….man, if these wall could talk!
I thought the round table was bigger than this. The knights will never all fit around this.
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They probably just really love camping:) Want to bring the outdoors in…or they just really love MARSHMALLOWS and want them year round!
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All that’s missing are large, taxidermied animal carcasses to really give it that lived-in yet creepy hunting lodge vibe. And at Christmas!
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“When she returned from her woman’s retreat, Phyllis was shocked to discover that her husband had replaced her pink velvet Victorian pouf with something more ‘manly’.”
Those logs in the center look downright frightening. I thought the idea of a fire pit was that the logs were in a PIT, not mounded up on top of the pit for said combustible throw pillows to burst into flames…
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Painted Wood =-.
Jenny, I’m betting that contraption is gas powered.
This is just crazy…and weird!
Kristen
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I sure agree with the CRAZY part-especially since my own home burned down a year ago from a wood stove accident!
We don’t light candles anymore either. =)
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Mr. Smith had so perfected the art of the S’more that he started hosting workshops in his living room.
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As the pig roasted on their living room spit, the owners nodded smugly. “Zero food miles!” They high-fived, then turned to the burning embers igniting couch, carpet and curtain.
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Clearly a man is responsible for this and being a tad too literal with the whole “man cave” concept.
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“Ma, kids, mind you don’t nod off now and keep your shotguns near you – if anyone comes we’ll be ready for them.”
Someone has put a lot of effort into this – tragic.
Crazy! Kooky! Nuts! Julia, you have some very comedic readers. I’ve been” cracking up” laughing at their comments. I always visit your site for cheer and now, thanks to your readers, some good, hard laughs. I think you have the best readership!
I agree!
Oh, gosh! I imagine a room full of smoke!!
.-= Maya @ Completely Coastal´s last blog ..A Shell House Like No Other off Pine Island FL =-.
wow, what a colossal waist of money! The cushions certainly intrigue me though…
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“The room is so large, we’re fairly certain you won’t get carbon monoxide poisoning, but maybe you ought to only light the fire with the windows open just to be on the safe side.”
In all seriousness, there is a reason gas logs are required to be vented to the outdoors. No way this would pass inspection.
“Come here my little pretty and let grandma read you a little story” (big bad wolf) or maybe everyone just grabs the marshmallows and starts singing “kum ba ya” when they walk into the room ?
.-= Trish @TheOldPostRoad´s last blog ..Can I Leave the Room Half-Painted =-.
hmmm…interesting. i wonder who came up w/ that idea…
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This post made me giggle. These are my favorite. Keep them coming.
.-= Pamela @Atmosphere ID´s last blog ..MIA =-.
Of course, it’s a “hot seat in the round”
My family has a firepit, but it certainly isn’t in our familyroom or house. Makes me wonder if this pit was originally outside and then the man decided to build the house around it. Or it was carried in from outside and placed in the greatroom. No matter what, this is a big mistake.
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya
Oh, my! Our family’s mountain house was a bachelor pad in its previous life. Lots of gorgeous, modern windows, but there was a “passion pit” in the living room, it was covered over, but when you go down in the basement you can see the “pit” part. So weird! I say, no pits, no pits at all! XX!
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First I must say: Good heavens, do I spy at least three (mayhaps four) different colors in that great room: mauve, gold, green and cream? I thought I had a hard time selecting colors for the public areas of my home.
Martha loved campfires but hated mosquitos.
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LOL this is tooooo much! Oh.my.STARS! and I love the comments on Facebook!
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WOW! I almost have no words….almost! This is really bad, whose idea could this possibly have been?? Needless to say, I doubt this is going to be much of a selling feature
Nancy xo
.-= Nancy@marcusdesign´s last blog ..pretty poufs are everywhere! =-.
Firepit no – but what’s with all that scaffolding. That is one of the ugliest set ups I’ve seen.
That whole room is crazy looking! How can that be safe to have no ventilation for the fireplace, especially if it’s gas?
I was LOL when someone pointed out the unique pillows. How strange!
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“A FANTASTIC investment, as long as you have EXCELLENT home-owners insurance!”
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WHY is there a ladder in the background of the firepit picture, I wonder? Ladies, I think they were painting! Thus, the reason for multi-colored walls!
I must say the comments on this post are great! Really enjoyed reading them! So many funny ladies out there(men too)!
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Yikes! It’s like a torture chamber that promises to burn your hair.
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Dang it, Bobby Ray, I don’t care if this IS Mississippi. We can put the fire pit in the living room. If we crank up the air conditioners first thang in the mornin’, it’ll be cool enough to sit around by dinner. C’mon, Boys, he’p Mama bring in some firewood.
I can just heat food up right here!
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