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49 Home Renovations That Left People Asking, "Why Would You Do That?"
CuriositiesJUL 11, 2026

49 Home Renovations That Left People Asking, "Why Would You Do That?"

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When a home changes hands, it often needs a little work. And if the new owners are already spending the money on repairs, it might be the perfect time to update the exterior as well. Unfortunately, you can't buy good taste.
The TikTok account 'Crime Designs' is dedicated to calling out questionable renovations. By sharing before-and-after photos—many of which are pulled from Google Street View—it shows how quickly character can disappear in the name of modernization.
Are gray paint, sleek lines, and minimalist facades always an improvement? We'll let you decide.

#21

Then vs. now pic of a house in 2009 transformed into a modern house in 2026, making the internet mad.
12points

#22

A then and now image showing a traditional house in 2012 next to a significantly renovated, larger, modern house in 2026.
12points

#23

Houses then vs now, showing a house in 2008 with classic features and its updated look in 2026.
12points

#24

Split image of houses then vs now, depicting a traditional house replaced by a boxy, dark-colored modern house, making the internet mad.
12points

#25

A then and now comparison of houses showing a house in 2010 and its modern renovated look in 2026.
11points

#26

Then vs. now pic showing a large traditional house with a well replaced by a modern house with a gate, making the internet seriously mad.
11points

#27

Then vs. now pics of houses: a white house on a terraced hill with stairs in 2012 vs. a modernized white house with structured tiered landscaping in 2026.
10points

#28

Then vs. now pics of houses: a traditional red brick home with a half-timbered facade in 2009 vs. a sleek, modern white house in 2026.
10points

#29

A split image showing the drastic transformation of houses from a traditional style to a modern design, making the internet mad.
10points

#30

Then vs now pic of houses showing a traditional house transformed into a modern white one, making the internet seriously mad.
10points

#31

Then vs. now pic of a house in 2009 transformed into a renovated house in 2026, making the internet mad.
9points

#32

A classic brick house with a front garden in 2009 on the left compared to its sleek, modern, and dark brick transformation in 2026 on the right, illustrating houses then vs. now.
9points

#33

A two-story house with a stone and stucco exterior and a curved staircase in 2010 on the left, next to its significantly modernized facade in 2026 on the right, exemplifying houses then vs. now.
9points

#34

Then vs. now pics of houses: a white house with a red-tiled roof in 2010 vs. a white and grey modern home with dormer windows in 2026.
8points

#35

Before and after pics of houses: a two-story home with a tan stucco exterior in 2009 vs. a modern grey and white home in 2026.
7points

#36

Then vs now pic of houses showing a dated house replaced by two contemporary, angular homes, making the internet seriously mad.
7points

#37

A traditional stone house with a red-tiled roof in 2016, with two men standing outside, shown next to its updated exterior with a gray roof and a blue car in 2026, comparing houses then vs. now.
6points

#38

Houses then and now: a brick house with blue shutters transformed into a white, minimalist modern home.
6points

#39

Then vs. Now photo of houses. A traditional house in 2012 contrasted with a modern house in 2026.
5points

#40

Then and now houses: a classic home updated with modern extensions and a darker roof, showcasing significant changes.
5points
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