You send us a photo of your most unfortunate living space, your story, and you can win a $75 American Express gift card! Apple Core Hotels knows how important good design is and we're hear to judge some serious violations in feng shui in hopes of finding someone deserving of this prize. And even if your room isn't the worst of the worst, don't worry because one $25 American Express gift certificate will be awarded to an entry at random.
Paige writes, "Welcome to the basement of our new home! The early 1980's orange/rust
colored carpet in this room is accented with baby pink walls. Even the
basement support beams are wrapped in the same orange/rust carpeting
(not to feel left out!). If only I could load one more picture, you
could see the larger than life ocean wall mural painted on the other
side of the room. Between the old outdated carpet and the walls, this
room is in DESPERATE need of a makeover!!" Larger than life ocean wall mural? Looks like I'll be sending Paige a follow-up email because that sounds too good to be true.
Donna says, "A poria infestation caused us to remove our hardwood floors. While at
it, husband removed mirrors that had been on fireplace. Now we are
stuck w/this while contemplating what to do next." While she sees herself as being "stuck" with this, I see practicality: a fully flood proof family room (except for the couch) with what appears to be a climbing wall over the mantle.
"Carpet is blood red... making the walls appear pink (even though they
are white)... contains a blue closet! Also, the carpet in the hallway
is pink," says Tim of this color confused (and slightly nightmare inducing!) room.
... paint your walls the color of the world's most famous floating marshmallow! Your eyes might start to burn after an hour but you'll for sure be wide awake.