Design Trends the ‘Bachelor Mansion’ Cast Loves to Hate

Within the famous Bachelor mansion, polarizing opinions aren't uncommon. However, these opinions don't usually involve interior design trends. Enter Bachelor Mansion Takeover hosted by Jesse Palmer and judged by Tyler Cameron and Tayshia Adams: 12 Bachelor alums are putting their design and renovation skills to the test while transforming iconic spaces inside the mansion. Of course, these contestants have a lot to say, so we asked them which interior design trends they hate. Here's what they told us.

“I’m sorry to say it, but shiplap? I hate it,” shares Jill Chin, a Season 26 The Bachelor alum and an architectural historian from Newport, Rhode Island. It’s a bold stance for a material long associated with modern farmhouse style, yet proof that even popular finishes have their critics.

There are a few ways to freshen up traditional shiplap. Take this bathroom, designed by Kristina Crestin on Farmhouse Fixer, for example. Kristina used wider wooden planks painted a creamy shade of white. The result is a softer, more elevated feel.

Allyshia Gupta, the West Hollywood interior designer and Season 29 The Bachelor alum, takes issue with “everything all-white and everything bouclé.” While all-white interiors often feel fresh and clean, her perspective points to a growing shift away from ultra-neutral spaces toward homes with more color, depth and a mix of materials.

Blending modern with Mediterranean or other contemporary elements is “my worst nightmare,” shares Allyshia. Clashing aesthetics tend to work best when there's a clear vision tying the entire space together.

“I cannot stand farmhouse design,” shares Tammy Ly, a real estate investor and house flipper from Syracuse, New York, who debuted on Season 24 of The Bachelor. Her blunt take highlights just how divisive the rustic aesthetic can be.

Jenny and Dave Marrs, hosts of Fixer to Fabulous, are pros at making "farmhouse" feel fresh. In this kitchen, they leaned into using natural colors and materials — instead of bold farmhouse motifs — to create a rustic feel. The marble tile backsplash, white quartz countertops and brass pendants add a sleek, modern touch.

“I don’t really like board and batten that much," says Colorado-based content creator Dean Bell, who appeared on Season 13 of The Bachelorette. "I know a lot of people are big fans, but not me personally.” While the classic wall treatment, defined by its vertical wood strips and raised-panel look, adds texture and architectural detail, it's not for everyone.

“If you have brick on the side of your house, keep it red,” says Dean. The Colorado native firmly believes in preserving classic materials rather than painting over them, including limewashing, a technique that uses a chalky, diluted paint to soften and lighten brick while still letting its texture show through.

On the other hand … “Red brick drives me nuts — it feels so outdated,” says Sam McKinney, a contractor and Season 21 The Bachelorette alum from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. His reaction underscores the ongoing debate over whether traditional brick feels classic or tired.

Cape Cod-style beach homes cluttered with “all the dollar-store knick-knacks — it’s just terrible,” says Brendan Morais, a commercial roofer from Milford, Massachusetts, known to fans as a Season 16 contestant on The Bachelorette. His comment is a reminder that coastal interiors shine when they're curated rather than overly themed.

There's a fine line between kitschy and subtle, but Property Brother Drew Scott knew how to add just the right amount of coastal-cool energy into this kitchen from Season 5 of Brother vs. Brother. A mix of white and light blue cabinets offers a subtle, breezy feel. Wood accents, like the beams and open shelving, bring in textures from outside without outright indicating the home's coastal location.