30 Things That Make Your House Look Cheap According To Gen Z

Laura Bennett

5 hours ago

Things that make your home look cheap

Hello, my loves. Today we need to have a little chat about your home. You want your space to feel elevated, chic, and sophisticated. But some of you are making choices that are… how do I say this gently? A little bit tragic. We are talking about things that make your home look cheap, and we need to fix it right now.

I see the crushed velvet beds. I see the glittery furniture. It screams “I bought this because it was shiny,” not “I curated this because it is beautiful.” And the cords? Oh, the cords hanging from the TV. It breaks my heart. It is messy. It creates visual clutter. We want clean lines. We want intention. We do not want a wall sticker telling us to “Live, Laugh, Love.” We know we should do those things. We do not need a decal to remind us.

Trends come and go, but some design choices tend to age faster than others. Gen Z has spoken, and they have identified the specific items that make a home feel dated, cluttered, and inexpensive. Here is what to avoid if you want a modern look.

A vanity dresser with a mirror, covered in shimmering crushed diamond glitter and mirrored surfaces.
A wall sticker with a butterfly and the phrase "Live every moment, Laugh every day, Love beyond words."
A flat-screen television mounted on a wall with several gray power cables hanging down loosely.
A bed frame and headboard upholstered in a shiny, textured silver crushed velvet fabric.
A close-up shot of a white wall or ceiling with a bumpy, textured popcorn finish.
wo pieces of white IKEA furniture, including a four-drawer dresser and a tall ten-drawer unit.
A large, oversized brown leather reclining sofa with heavy cushions and visible mechanical parts.
A standard flush-mount ceiling light with a frosted glass dome and a copper-colored metal rim.
An unmade bed with wrinkled white sheets and messy pillows in a dimly lit room.
A multi-panel canvas artwork showing a purple lavender field at sunset hanging over a gray sofa.

The popcorn ceiling is a crime against architecture. I know it is hard to remove, but it catches dust and shadows and it just looks heavy. And the crushed diamond vanity? It is too much. It is costume jewelry for your bedroom. Let’s aim for timeless, not trendy.

If you are ready to refresh your space, look for more design inspiration. We suggest checking out interior design tips, diy home decor, and modern minimalism for ideas that won’t break the bank.

Laura Bennett has spent eight years immersed in internet culture, specializing in deep dives into meme origins, evolving meme trends, and digital subcultures. As a contributor for several prominent online platforms, including BuzzFeed’s meme division and Know Your Meme, she’s written extensively about viral moments from Crying Jordan to Woman Yelling at a Cat. Laura believes memes aren't just internet jokes—they're modern-day folklore. She brings that passion to Thunder Dungeon by keeping readers connected to what's culturally significant, hilarious, and timelessly viral.

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