Haters say my house is ‘tacky’ — but it costs a lot to look ‘poor’
Interior designer Karissa Barker is hitting back at an online troll who criticised her home as “tacky.” Barker, who shares DIY tips and home decor inspiration, posted a video on TikTok showing off her home’s features, including a neutral stonewall fireplace, a reading nook, and a needlepoint apron framed against floral wallpaper in her laundry room. Barker described the term “tacky” as subjective and added that she inherited much of her decor from her grandmother. She has always loved interior design, redecorating her room frequently as a child while her father worked in construction. Barker hopes her content inspires people to design their homes according to their own tastes and not the opinions of others.
FAQs
What did the troll say about Karissa Barker’s home?
The troll called Barker’s home “tacky.”
What is Karissa Barker’s interior design style?
Barker describes her style as “transitional meets rustic.” She incorporates her grandmother’s items into her decor and aims for a cozy and warm atmosphere.
What did Karissa Barker say about the term “tacky”?
Barker calls it a subjective term and says that she will die on that hill.
What does Karissa Barker hope her content inspires people to do?
Barker hopes her content inspires people to design their homes and lives according to their own tastes and not based on the opinions of others.
Critics call my home ‘gaudy’ — yet appearing ‘shabby’ is an expensive endeavor
Interior designer Karissa Barker has hit back at a critic who called her home “tacky”. Barker responded to the comment with a TikTok video, which has had more than 86,900 views. In the video, Barker highlights the different rooms and features in her house in response to a comment that read, “This is what poor people say to make themselves feel better. Tacky homes are a thing. You can’t wish it away 😂.” Barker’s video features a neutral-color stonewall fireplace, a cosy reading nook with plenty of books lining the shelves and a framed needlepoint apron in her laundry room on top of floral wallpaper. Barker replied to the comment with a quote from country singer Dolly Parton, who once said, “It costs a lot [of money] to look this cheap.” In a statement to The New York Post, Barker described her interior design as “transitional meets rustic.” She added: “Therefore, there’s no such thing as tacky!”