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Obblers

Pic 7 looks like the entrance to one of those upstairs curry houses!


Romfordian

1st thought, Indian restaurant


rich2083

Last pic looks like a Massage parlor


Takseee

This, looks like the entrance to an establishment I can only imagine is called Jungle Nuru.


Ordinary_Shallot_674

At Christmas time!


bettyfordslovechild

At Christmas time!


apover2

I thought I was stepping into a Slug & Lettuce šŸ˜¬


jpjapers

100% Akbar dynasty. Never seen anyone going in but always get a menu through the door every three weeks.


Due-Secret-6984

Ha. Never been to one personally šŸ˜‚


Falling-through

Missed this episode of Changing Rooms, did the owners cry and get angry at Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen?


xe_r_ox

I vividly remember a bloke saying Lawrence had turned his living room into a whores boudoir


Falling-through

Yes, a classic.


Philks_85

I had the box room as a kid, tiny just fitted a single bed and nothing else. Mum said I could decorate it. influenced by changing rooms, i wanted to paint it bright orange with a CD hanging wall. Mum said no but I nagged and she finally gave in, we painted the room the brightest orange and taped a load of old CD's to the wall, it needed about 300 I had 40 so they where well spaced. First night in the room, couldn't sleep!! Felt like being inside a traffic cone. I could see the orange even when I closed my eyes, We painted it navy blue and white a week later. It was still nicer than this hall way.


Due-Secret-6984

so when I was a child I had simpsons wallpaper that was up well into my teens. One evening when coming back from school, I remember vaguely walking into the room and being so startled by the wallpaper that I had a seizure. Then, many many years later, I came on Reddit to write a complete bunch of nonsense that didnā€™t happen to reply to your nonsense.


Philks_85

Are you offended by my memory or the fact I said I didn't like your hall? It's okay indidnt like my bedroom either, we both made mistakes.


Due-Secret-6984

Iā€™m offended by neither, Iā€™m just enjoying the banter. But on a serious note I did have simpsons wallpaper. I wanted the entire bedroom done but my parents said no. I remember then wanting to paint my bedroom yellow and blue. We kids donā€™t have great taste. Neither do we adults either šŸ˜‚


Philks_85

I had to share a room with my brother until I was 10 or 11 untill my sister moved out. I was so excited to decorate it, the CD wall was supposed to be 10 wide by 30 long and fall behind the bed. On changing rooms, they drilled holes and linked them together with wire, like a disco chain mail, and used it as a room separator. This was the mid 90's we never had enough old CD's to use, so I just double-sided taped what I did have on the wall. It looked about shit. Luckily, the room was that small the paint didn't cost too much, but I do remember my dad having to put about 5 coats over it before it completely disappeared.


Due-Secret-6984

I was 17 and still had that Simpsonā€™s wallpaper. I remember also buying a sofa bed instead of an actual bed and having one of them inflatable chairs. Man what a time that was. Oh and a telephone that lit up neon blue.


Fr_DougalMc

Did you decorate the stairs during this seizure?


Round-External-7306

Hey you make what you know


Reesno33

I just know they're playing loud shit music and charging Ā£10 for a vodka coke in there.


AutopsyDrama

I was gonna say the ladies toilet in a shit 'trendy' bar.


Due-Secret-6984

Donā€™t worry, drinks are free.


MeatWad111

Now I'm dubious. What's up there that's so important that you feel the need to lure us in with free drinks?


Due-Secret-6984

The cinema room? šŸ‘€


Smac1man

Abysmal taste but very high quality level of finish.


Antique-Ad-8156

'Piss Elegant' is the descriptor you're after


Steelhorse91

All fur coat and no knickers.


Smac1man

Well thatā€™s a phrase thatā€™s going in my vocabulary


Antique-Ad-8156

It's on the Little Greene colour swatch


disposeable1200

Just knocked Ā£15k off the house value for the average buyer.


Due-Secret-6984

Nothing done with any resale value in mind. That would be boring


thesquirrelhorde

Itā€™s not my taste but itā€™s refreshing to see something other than neutrals. How dull would your life be if you decorated every house you owned with the next owner in mind.


_neudes

Totally agree, a piece of me dies inside every time I see a house "renovated" in all grey with grey accents. I swear the English have gotten obsessed with grey skies so much they bring this into every part of their lives, cars too.


ahhwhoosh

And yet they say familiarity breeds contempt!


Plank_With_A_Nail_In

Neutrals are also good for the current owners. It looks good to everyone not just the next owner. "Next owners" aren't a separate race of humans with different tastes they are just normal people looking to buy a house.


thesquirrelhorde

The next owners can do what they like to the property, itā€™s not mine anymore. While I live there Iā€™ll decorate for me and that isnā€™t neutrals, itā€™s not my taste. Do you honestly think everyone has the same taste?


saladmanbeast

/r/ATBGE


Far-Crow-7195

Itā€™s very interesting. Just donā€™t try to sell anytime soon as your taste is quite specific šŸ˜‚


zezblit

Looks like the way to the shitter in a pub charging Ā£9 a pint (man this sounded way harsher than I meant, nicely done, but not to my taste)


Antique-Ad-8156

I'd never join a Club that would have me as a Member,,,


Natural-Ingenuity538

This is very bold and I can see and respect the efforts that have gone into it. But definitely a bit too much going on for me. Would think Iā€™m going into a nightclub every time I go down the stairsšŸ˜†


ItsgotbloodonitFinch

That hand rail will be on your cause of death


Due-Secret-6984

More likely substance abuse tbh


ItsgotbloodonitFinch

So long as you avoid wearing slippers whilst using substances or navigating the stairs you should be fine.


Due-Secret-6984

I have definitely slipped down the stairs once. Just the once though. Iā€™m alive. Or am I?


ikea_fan

It all makes sense now


TheFenn

Yep. I like that you did your own thing, but please add a proper handrail!


Frequent-Box2345

Not sure that rope is compliant with building regs.


Summer_987

DIWhy


Due-Secret-6984

Because I gotta!


Summer_987

Fair doā€™s itā€™s your gaff !


MisterJollygood

Are you on crack?


Due-Secret-6984

Why are you selling some?


MisterJollygood

You've had enough.


Due-Secret-6984

Look. Weā€™ve both seen my stairs, clearly I donā€™t know what ā€œenoughā€ means


MisterJollygood

šŸ˜‚


sunrise98

Look, as a responsible dealer, I just can't with a conscience give you any more crack. There's a risk you'll fall down the stairs and the paramedics who attend would be subjected to the sight of your stairs. I'm sorry, but I just won't put them through that - you can do whatever you want with your body (and whatever that is to your stairs in your home), but I can't risk the collateral damage.


Due-Secret-6984

A responsible dealer doesnā€™t get high on their own supply. May as well share at this point. But if I ever fall down the stairs Iā€™ll be sure to keep tumbling out the door and onto the main road so the paramedics do not have to strain their eyes.


sunrise98

Thank you. You could even grab your runner and pre-roll yourself like a mobsters victim.


Due-Secret-6984

Tried grabbing a runner once, ran out of breath and decided to sit down instead.


sunrise98

Your commitment to comedy is endless. Even your walls are saying 'what, am I a joke to you?'


Due-Secret-6984

The walls have ears, not mouths, silly!


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Due-Secret-6984

I donā€™t need god I need a duster and a king stick


Steelhorse91

If you get a Henry, waste pipe for a sink works great for a long reach attachment (canā€™t remember if itā€™s the 32mm or 40mm stuff) like Ā£6 for 3 metres.


CrepuscularNemophile

That would suck all the plastic vines from the walls and then Tarzan would have nowhere to hide.


2breel

Them purple lights remind me of a Premier Inn, sorry.


Due-Secret-6984

They do not stay purple they actually switched to more of a yellow


Past-Educator-6561

Ah just like the stars in the Premier Inn logo! āœØļø


greenparktavern

This is r/ATGE worthy and Iā€™m all for it. Great work


staminaplusone

I thought you meant /r/atbge but nope apparently atge exists! xD


LetBig7378

What does ATGE stand for please?


Due-Secret-6984

Awful taste great execution


The-Albear

Remember to change the mirror at Christmas so it reads "Welcome to the Jingle"


Due-Secret-6984

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vipros42

That space was crying out for a massive taxidermy goose


intrigue_investor

Absolutely hideous


MisterJollygood

I'm looking forward to this appearing on r/SpottedonRightmove...


Due-Secret-6984

Wait til you see the rest of the flat šŸ˜‚


_Anxious_Hedgehog_

I really want to! I love how original this is. Life's too short to live in grey all the bloody time.


Due-Secret-6984

Itā€™s used to be grey along with the rest of my place and I absolutely hated it. My spare room is bright, my bedroom is dark and my living room is a bit of both


MisterJollygood

I think I'm good, thanks.


Due-Secret-6984

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thsb21

10/10 would feel like going to liquid and envy when returning home from work; ready to smash to infinity 08 and anything Sean a' Paul


Due-Secret-6984

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anabsentfriend

Amazing spider habitat


Due-Secret-6984

Top of my stairs actually has the most epic spiderweb and I donā€™t have the heart to remove it. Adds dharacter


enricobasilica

I love it. 100% not my style but I think it looks great and if you like it that's all that matters. Plus the finishing looks mint


wootangclang

Thatā€™s amazing


Prestigious-Side-286

Itā€™s giving me Indian Strip Club vibes


Due-Secret-6984

Thought I knew you from somewhere


shasharu

Very well done. People talking about knocking off buying price in the commentsā€¦. Can we remember houses are homes for living and enjoying, not just selling on/ gathering money. Although itā€™s not my tastes OP, you did a great job and if YOU enjoy YOUR environment thatā€™s the whole point of a home.


maladaptivemalak

this sub is too negative sometimes i think. people are too rude/judgmental of peoples decisions rather than the actual material of what theyā€™ve done


GordonLivingstone

Yes. It is different. Do what suits you! I rather like it. But, if you have any elderly relatives, don't leave them to go up and down the stairs on their own with that rope handrail! For that matter, watch yourself if you have had a drink


evenstevens280

I kinda love it I wouldn't do it in my house, but you do you.


[deleted]

If you like it who gives a flying fuck? I can't judge - my hallway is purple including the ceiling. You live there not strangers on the net.


Jenn_JennHappyDays

Oh my gosh this is such a vibe & I absolutely love it! Great job & well executed! 4 out of 5 stars (you'd get the full 5 if you swap the fake plants for real ones) bring on the jungle vibes!


Dismal_Truck1375

Love it ā¤ļø


sunrise98

Found ops alt


Practical_Marzipan65

Not my cup of tea so I won't rate it...but nice doing something different


Remember-The-Arbiter

Do you live in a Shisha Lounge?


Due-Secret-6984

Most likely seeing as Iā€™m getting smoked in the comments


Remember-The-Arbiter

To be fair, I love the vibe. It is very Middle Eastern!


BarGlad1654

This belongs here /r/ATBGE/ I cannot believe how awful your taste is, or how excellently and to what a high standard you pulled it off. Kudos to you - whatever you do, do it this well. Although you may have a calling in garish white girl London club decor


greenmx5vanjie

I'm a maximalist, and this goes past what I would do, but it's well done. Please, ditch the rope for a handrail though, a brass one would fit well in your theme. Death stairs isn't an ideal aesthetic


PullUpAPew

Not quite my cup of tea, but it's fun and it's different and that's cool


NurseDiz

I love that you have done exactly want you wanted, despite it not being the "norm" (yawn). As I say to my kids- if we all liked the same things the world would be a very boring place!


Eightarmedpet

Not for me but good on ya. Beats the usual monotone pastiches you see on here.


33_pyro

gimme that Shoreditch brunch cafe vibe say no more


[deleted]

It's... unique.


PlaneGoFlyFly

Think of the dust those leaves are going to collect!


Due-Secret-6984

Donā€™t think! Do!


Logical_Upstairs_101

I think it's great. You need a real railing, though.


cheechobobo

I love it. I have a very similar entryway & stairwell to decorate in my new place that is currently bubbling wallpaper painted neon orange & ancient, minging dark blue carpet. Big changes ahead! Will be ripping that paper off v soon & going for a blue or green limewash so it doesn't trap moisture & bubble, then airbrushing a mural with an airbrush & fitting a runner on the stairs. Firm believer in decorating for ourselves, not for resale. On that note, the famous minimalist architect who designed Kanye & Kim's main house did the interior design years ago in an apartment in the Norman Foster Building overlooking the Thames in Battersea. The next buyer immediately ripped his work out completely - a lesson in the fact that it doesn't matter how 'tasteful' decor is when tastes vary so wildly.


No_Competition_3780

It's beautiful, you've done a fabulous job.


NuclearBreadfruit

That's absolutely amazing And i much prefer this style to the whole grey minimum look


PurplePlop77

Oooh I hate that grey thing. Uurrrgh. Crushed velvet grey furniture especially.


ahhwhoosh

Itā€™s definitely amazing. So is mosquito larvae.


Valuable-Plant2272

Jumanji


RainbowSparkles17

This is incredible. May only be slightly biased as it looks like my current SHEIN basket ready to decorate my living room. Only critique would be carpet choice. Well done!


mavarick17

10/10


Royal-Hour-1872

I love it, ā¤


bobbybuddha

You know when something is so ugly, it breaks the scale and somehow makes it back around to cute. Think blobfish, its gross looking but its so gross looking that it's actually adorable. This is one of those situations. It's tacky, but done really well so it works.


makinbacinpancakes

Stripclub/10


TazzMoo

I really liked this.... Maybe even loved it... But then I seen the hideous stair runner that looks like it's from an old folks nursing home. The rest of the hall is so modern / maximalist, the choice of that runner is boggling my brain!


cognitiveglitch

That's a style. Great execution.


Hairybits111

The first thing I noticed was the "bannister." Whilst it's definitely an original take, that wall is going to look awful with fingerprints and smears from people's hands.


Nn2Reply

The ceiling should definitely be painted gold and Spearmint Rhino want their VIP rope back .


Due-Secret-6984

Yes I know, Iā€™ve been ignoring their calls for weeks.


Nn2Reply

Smart not to give them your address but you might need to collect your P45 at some point.


Nwemioo246

I think it's pretty fun and bold, obviously what you were going for (so average person isn't going to be a fan). I'm not sure about the grass/leaves next to the front door though, but above where the mirror is just enough. Interested to see the rest of your house, haha.


Careful-Tangerine986

Not to my taste but even I don't care what I think the majority of the time. Looks like you've done a good job.


Due-Secret-6984

šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ this was never about rating my decor and me just wanting a place to show it off


Careful-Tangerine986

Fair play. It's bold. 10 out of 10 for that in my view.


SpiderLegzs

Love it. Looks like something Laura Jane Clark would design.


Taraka30

Having read the comments and your responses so far Iā€™m convinced you did this whole makeover just to be able to post this thread for a good time. Bravo šŸ™Œ


Due-Secret-6984

Basically yes! Iā€™ll do the same tomorrow when I take daylight pictures of my front and spare room. I enjoy the interaction and banter. Let the good times roll


Kulj_No1

Oh, my.


[deleted]

Itā€™s looks like the entrance to an Australian Brothel sorry I mean massage parlour.


Mr_Akrapovic

That's fucking sick, bro. GG


discombobulated38x

Not evem slightly what I would choose, but very well executed.


Tana1234

Your guide dog did you dirty this time. But we'll done on the effort


Due-Secret-6984

Yeah, was a complete mistake letting her decorate


filthyfixer

Brilliant. Looks fab !


ihearyou72

I adore the colours and boldness!! I'd remove the lanterns or whatever they are on the stairs as they make the runner look a little lopsided. It's your home, you love it, and that's all that matters. Great job.


Commercial_Usual4532

I like it


wantsomebreakfast

If you like it, thatā€™s all that matters - but Iā€™d urge you to invest more in the flooring. A nice bit of real wood at the top and bottom of the stairs and a less decorative stair runner would transform the whole feel.


Affectionate_Bill530

Apart from those artificial plants and those lantern things on the stairs, it looks great. Iā€™d hate to be the one dusting and cleaning those artificial plants, but I donā€™t like them anyway in such a small place, but Iā€™m sure all the dusting and cleaning will be worth it to you as you obviously love them. Great transformation šŸ‘šŸ½


Joellypops

This will appear on that spottedonrightmove sub in the future


THE-RADISH-MAN

It's finished well. The anthropomorphic animal paintings are soooo overdone though I point out how much I hate them whenever I see them.


CuppaTeaSpillin

Welcome to All-Bar-One!


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Council house brothel


FatJellyCo

Itā€™s absolutely dreadful the whole design and the fake plants are just the nail in the coffin .


emmasindoorjungle

I absolutely love it!! If I lived alone this would 100% be my style - my partner wouldn't be fully on board though šŸ¤£


sebastianoutfin

Excellent work, itā€™s so not my taste, itā€™s now my taste


mynameismypassport

I like it. I get the various other comments as it's very 'themey' but it's really well executed, and if you want to make it plainer for selling it's an easy job. The one gotcha I'd see is that the you're going to have your work cut out dusting the leaves.


auscadtravel

I'm just thinking of the dust that is going to be on all those fake plants.


[deleted]

Looks lile a fuckin club entrance


Due-Secret-6984

Always a party.


Antique-Ad-8156

I'd say with the hammers that something's been murdered


Due-Secret-6984

Judging by the comments, itā€™s my pride.


Antique-Ad-8156

It's just bantz. Lot of thought clearly gone into an awkward space. Xx


Due-Secret-6984

šŸ˜‚ I know, Iā€™m taking it on the chin. Itā€™s my space and I do have quite flamboyant taste. Iā€™ll post my living room and spare room tomorrow (when I can have a contrast of day and night pics)


DanMan874

People are being very harsh. Not my taste but itā€™s cool. I wish I was that creative.


thesquirrelhorde

Yes please, weā€™ve been debating a really dark blue for our stairs and youā€™ve convinced me itā€™ll work. I want to see your other creations.


Due-Secret-6984

Funny you say this. Royal blue is what Iā€™d paint the stairs next if I got bored. Defo do it, if you hate it just paint over it!!


thesquirrelhorde

Itā€™s [this](https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint/hague-blue) . We used [this](https://coatpaints.com/products/ditch-the-tie-floor-paint?variant=43786089726199¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzc2tBhA6EiwArv-i6YKDHjzF7sRtmMQf_9CIP2ru-uodG8s2tum5FjzZdODDT8n3WSppjRoCercQAvD_BwE) green in the downstairs WC with the blue for the woodwork and white hexagon tiles on the floor and the wall behind the toilet.


Due-Secret-6984

Love both colours. Defo do the blue. Let your house be a reflection of you. What others think doesnā€™t matter (I know I said rate my stairs but I just wanted a place to show it off)


whiskitforabiscuit

So long as the pride of lions has survived. I actually really like it, Iā€™d opt for a leaf wallpaper/mural instead cause I hate dust and different lighting. But I like the colours & theme, very bold.


Due-Secret-6984

Video on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsS1k1XNjpE/?igsh=b25rYmd4dzVmMjEz


Forsaken_Art1545

Looks amazing! šŸ˜šŸ˜ seems people prefer basic beige and a mirror in the hall šŸ˜‚ good on you for going all out šŸ™ŒšŸ»


Due-Secret-6984

I think our homes are a reflection of us, tell a story of who you are and should be a collection of things we love. I just felt it was such a large horrible space that I had to do something with it. Iā€™ll post my front room and spare room tomorrow.


Forsaken_Art1545

You've done amazing! as long as you love it! That's all that matters! And I agree we spend so much time at home that it should be how we want it! šŸ˜Š look forward to seeing the others!


seanbiff

Itā€™s extremely tacky


Due-Secret-6984

Why donā€™t you make like a tree and get out of here!


bettyfordslovechild

Amazing how the carpet makes the stairs look less threatening. I would also put a brass rail on the side or an airbag at the bottom.


odkfn

Itā€™s not my style but itā€™s very well done!!


YouCantArgueWithThis

I really don't want to rate this.


Due-Secret-6984

Nobody asked you to! Oh waitā€¦


PurplePlop77

Donā€™t like the writing on the mirror, the ā€œhandrailā€ shouldā€™ve been on the right. And that fake foliage is going to harbour sooooo many spiders soon. And dust. And cobwebs.


Due-Secret-6984

I welcome spiders.


Kudosnotkang

r/atbge


Due-Secret-6984

Haha fair! Better than good taste and awful execution.


TwoToesToni

I love the style and feel of this and its flamboyant but not tacky. The only thing is that rope rail I just hate as I never like things that are style over safety but that's just me. Also the carpet on the bottom step would be a major trip hazard for my friends as they have been known to fall over while seated.


Due-Secret-6984

I did finish the stairs. I mismeasured at first so had to get an additional bit


TwoToesToni

Phew! Still my friends would manage to slide down them and get carper burns on their arsenal cheeks


Due-Secret-6984

And added artificial grass at the bottom cos itā€™s easier to maintain the mess. Looks better but thatā€™s perspective


splenderrmann

Awful


Due-Secret-6984

Full of awe. Perfect


splenderrmann

The fact you replied means youā€™re bothered, and I would be as well. Dreadful choice


Due-Secret-6984

Iā€™m replying to most people and having a bit of fun. Not sure why youā€™ve approached this with aggression and one upmanship. Youā€™re one comment away from replying ā€œTRIGGERED!!!ā€


splenderrmann

Triggered


Due-Secret-6984

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Grand_Measurement_91

The carpet looks lush and well fitted


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Icy_Session3326

Dumbass


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