John Stamos defends divisive design of his love-it-or-hate-it former California home: Giant box of tacky

Uncle Jessie wants fans to “Have mercy!” on his interior decorating — or what they think is his stylistic taste.Famed “Full House” star John Stamos’ former Calabasas, California estate hit the market last month for $13 million, The Post reported.Not everyone was a fan of its bold new look.

The marble-clad mansion, which features Panda marble floors and gold-clad toilets, caused quite a stir online.The Instagram account IG Mansion shared photos of the home to a barrage of comments, House Beautiful reported. “A giant box of tacky” and “Tacky AF” were variations on a similar refrain.Some commenters even poked fun at Stamos: “Damn, Uncle Jessie and the Rippers made a lot more money than we thought,” one commenter wrote. The Instagram carousel amassed nearly 900 opinionated comments, including one from Stamos himself.

The 61-year-old actor chimed in on IG Mansion’s post last week. “In my defense, I sold that house many years ago and it has been ‘redecorated,’” Stamos wrote.His comment has since gained 3,118 likes, and expressions of relief from his avid fans.“Whew! Glad to hear that because it’s REALLY gaudy,” one commenter replied. “We know you have great taste,” another wrote.

“Always the cool uncle Jessie.”“I was going to say, no way this is his house, there’s no Disney stuff anywhere!” another wrote, referencing the star’s self-proclaimed ‘Disney adult’ status. The opulent home, however, did receive some praise from luxury-loving commenters.“Let me get my checkbook,” one wrote, “I think I could be very happy there,” another added. Stamos built the house in the early ‘90s, at the height of his “Full House” fame.

The 8,147-square-foot property has changed hands more than once since then.Justin Aguilera, a one-time Republican congressional hopeful, and his wife, Candace, bought the home in 2020. The couple maintained Stamos’ Mediterranean facade but reimagined the interiors with the ...