40 Tacky Kitchen Decor Mistakes
Tacky kitchens are all fun and games until you're the one who's staring down a ceramic chicken every morning while you wait for your coffee. While there is no shortage of amazing kitchen styles and trends out there, there are even more that will make your home look like an interior design nightmare. From outrageous design themes to half-way remodels there are many mistakes to steer clear of.
They say the road to Hell is paved by good intentions, and the same could be said about a tacky kitchen. No one sets out to own the kitchen all their friends refer to as what not to do, it just happens. Don't worry though, that's why we're here! We've collected the tackiest trends we've seen in the kitchen to help innocent people steer clear of these kitchen blunders.
In this slideshow, we're taking a detailed look at all the many don'ts of decorating the kitchen. These obnoxious colors and dated styles are just a few of the tacky trends sure to get guests whispering behind your back at your next dinner party. The kitchen is the heart of the home, so don't let your home's heart be TACKY! This is what not to do.
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Did you know...
- Paris Hilton not only lives in a mansion, she also built a doghouse mansion for her Chihuahua. It's 300 square feet and includes air conditioning and heating. It comes decked out with designer furniture, a chandelier, a pink paint job, second-floor balcony, and enclosed "yard." It's not enough for you to live in luxury. Your dog must, as well.
- Björk created a media sensation when she wore her iconic white swan dress to the 2001 Oscars. At the time, many derided it as hideous and a publicity stunt, but it has since gone down as one of the most memorable dresses of all time—even if it isn't exactly beloved. She says David Bowie was the inspiration behind the dress.
- While attending the Grammys in February 2000, Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a green Versace dress that instantly became a phenomenon. The barely-there ensemble had a dramatically low cut that came below JLo’s belly button. It became such a talking point that it was Google’s most popular search query up to that point, and it spurred the company to include images into search results. It became the motivation for Google Images.
- In the summer of 2007, Joh Hamm became a household name when Mad Men premiered to critical acclaim and strong ratings. Just over a year and a half later, Ellie Kemper stole America's hearts (and Dwight's and Andy's) when she became the new receptionist on The Office. Before they were famous, Hamm was Kemper's high school drama teacher!
- In February 2020, Jeff Bezos bought the most expensive property in California: a $165 million mansion. It was designed for Jack Warner (the former president of Warner Bros. entertainment company). It took a decade to construct (spanning the 1930s and 40s). It comes complete with 9 acres of Beverly Hills land, a main house, a guest house, a tennis court, a golf course, and terraces.