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Food. Family. Fun. These three words perfectly describe the kitchen, which is where everybody loves to congregate. And though we might say that all people are created equal, the same can't really be said about all kitchens.

There are some truly crappy designs of kitchens out there. Interior designs that will have you giggling with glee at how stupid they are. Bad designs that will have you cringing at how somebody could have overlooked such obvious, in-your-face flaws. Epic kitchen fails designed to make Gordon Ramsay scream “Shut it down!” and Dr. Frankenstein yelling “It’s alive!”

We know you’ve had a long week at work and at school, so we here at Bored Panda have created the following list of the very best and ‘tastiest’ kitchen design fails. So grab yourself a refreshing drink, put on a restaurant ASMR soundtrack, and scroll on. After all, you deserve a break. Make sure to upvote your favorite horrible kitchen disasters, and tell us what you love to hate about them. And after you’re done, take a look through Bored Panda’s awesome articles about various bad designs here, here, and here. Oh, and here. Whoops, forgot one more — here, as well.

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Even The Oven Is Like Why Are You Doing This To Me????

Even The Oven Is Like Why Are You Doing This To Me????

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To stop you accidentally hitting your shins/toes/ankles/head on the corner and it hurting. Oh wait, it's not padded there...

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There’s nothing that says bon appétit like a train-wreck of a kitchen. And boy, are there plenty of those out there. Kitchens that make you wonder whether the architects who designed them have ever eaten (or cooked) in one before. Kitchens that make you realize why not everyone who gets a degree in architecture is worth the paper their diploma is printed on. Kitchens that get bullied by other rooms in the house for looking shabby, kitschy and weird.

#4

What If They Get Divorced?

What If They Get Divorced?

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Neon Petra
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if they move and the house gets sold? Would people want pictures of some random couple in their kitchen?

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It’s The End Of Days

It’s The End Of Days

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$1 Million San Francisco Loft Has Diagonal Support Beam That Cuts Through The Middle Of The Kitchen

$1 Million San Francisco Loft Has Diagonal Support Beam That Cuts Through The Middle Of The Kitchen

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How about hanging up a piano above the stove? Sounds like a good idea! Or how about we build the kitchen behind the refrigerator? Aye-aye, skipper! Also, we should probably install all the appliances in such a way that makes it impossible to open up any drawers. And don't forget a mass of terrible kitchen decor that'll accumulate grease, dust, and the smells of burning dreams.

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Crappy Kitchen Design

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#8

But How Will People Know We’re Fancy Unless We Etch The Lamborghini Into The Window?

But How Will People Know We’re Fancy Unless We Etch The Lamborghini Into The Window?

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just because you have money doesn’t mean you can buy taste lol.

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This "Form Over Function" Kitchen In My Apartment...

This "Form Over Function" Kitchen In My Apartment...

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 5yo son could design a better kitchen. Seriously whoever did this should NOT be in the building/cabinet making industry.

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One Instagram account called pleasehatethesethings collects “absurd, ugly & just plain stupid things in home design”, including worst kitchen design fails. The account has over 202,000 followers and has uploaded more than 621 photos that will make you want to call the design police.

#10

Open Concept Gone Too Far

Open Concept Gone Too Far

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This Entire Kitchen’s Counters And Backsplash Are Covered With This “Faux Mold” Tile

This Entire Kitchen’s Counters And Backsplash Are Covered With This “Faux Mold” Tile

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Crappy Kitchen Design

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But when exactly did kitchens start being a thing? Well, the first kitchens were outdoors because that’s where fires were built. According to John Desmond Limited, the smoke created by fires was a major problem indoors until the 16th century — that’s when chimneys became widespread in houses.

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#13

When You Don't Know If The Kitchen Is In The Bathroom Or The Bathroom In The Kitchen

When You Don't Know If The Kitchen Is In The Bathroom Or The Bathroom In The Kitchen

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the features in one room. Laundry, kitchen and bathroom, what more could you want.

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If Only There Was Some Other Utensil They Could Have Put On This Kitchen Decoration...

If Only There Was Some Other Utensil They Could Have Put On This Kitchen Decoration...

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Wood-fired kitchen stoves appeared in the 18th century, which were later replaced by ones that burned coal. The gas stove was first patented by James Sharp in 1826 and became a widespread addition in most kitchens by the 1920s. That’s when the electric stove started competing with its gas counterpart. However, it’s not what stove you use that’s important — it’s that you place it somewhere so it doesn’t block half the kitchen’s drawers.

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Blanche Done Blown The Whole Island Budget On Her Chandeliers

Blanche Done Blown The Whole Island Budget On Her Chandeliers

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"How many mini chandeliers would you like to fit with the mini island in the kitchen?" Designer: "Yes."

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#17

I Wouldn't Want To Come In Here After Smoking

I Wouldn't Want To Come In Here After Smoking

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#19

Kentucky Comin In For That “Texas Kinda Crazy” Title

Kentucky Comin In For That “Texas Kinda Crazy” Title

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#20

There’s Fancy. Then There’s Kitchenette In The Master Bathroom Fancy

There’s Fancy. Then There’s Kitchenette In The Master Bathroom Fancy

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#21

Did This Get Installed Upside Down?

Did This Get Installed Upside Down?

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#22

Opening My Fridge Turns Off The Kitchen Light

Opening My Fridge Turns Off The Kitchen Light

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#23

Crappy Kitchen Design (Literally)

Crappy Kitchen Design (Literally)

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Luis Milian
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

whats with the toilet on the kitchen design...this should be illegal lol

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When Space Saving Hacks Go Too Far

When Space Saving Hacks Go Too Far

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Foxxy
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately these people have had to work with what they had. That’s a very tiny kitchen/laundry.

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#25

Just Added The Curtain For Privacy!

Just Added The Curtain For Privacy!

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La Petite Morte
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a tub for washing dogs. This person (or the previous owners) probably runs/ran a grooming business out of their house and this was the most convenient place, plumbing wise, to put in the tub. It's designed to be easy to lift or entice even large dogs in and out of with minimal back strain, at a good height to wash while sitting on a stool, but small enough so that the dog can't move or spin around while you're washing them. My mom is figuring out how to retro fit one into her basement so she can add grooming services to her pet walking/ boarding business.

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This Kitchen Appears To Be Under The Attack Of Some Giant At-At Walkers

This Kitchen Appears To Be Under The Attack Of Some Giant At-At Walkers

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The Worst Kitchen Layout Ever

The Worst Kitchen Layout Ever

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, this doesn’t even come close to “worst ever.” At least it has a functional work triangle, no toilet or shower, and things that should be on the floor are on the floor.

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Mary Rose Kent
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s amazing how we come to prioritize what’s workable—albeit less than ideal—vs. what is tyrannical when faced with enough examples of the latter.

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These disasters are doing my head in, I just cant fathom how and why these designs were done. I would also question the qualifications of the people who did these.

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Anna Salord
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a Sims house when you accidentaly delete a wall or put on way too many carpets.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is from an episode of the show "Nate & Jeremiah By Design". The homeowners are super nice people who started a renovation years ago then unfortunately experienced some unexpected expenses and they were never able to finish. Nate and Jeremiah are amazing interior designers and came to the rescue. The remodel came out beautifully.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's why some people built tiny little walls around their stove/fridge...

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Just saying
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand what you mean by worse. The area carpets clearly explain where the invisible wall is. Pfft, no one has any taste anymore, lol. Hahahaaaaaa

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R.s. Potter
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An electrical outlet in the floor of a kitchen... a room containing a sink and running water. Oh heck no, that's not dangerous at all.

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Marcy Colunga
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a wall was installed there at one time and torn down.

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Marcy Colunga
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure there was a wall there at one time and was removed for more space.

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Samantha Pateman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is more than enough room to create something really nice, this is sad.

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Christian Bell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not too bad, they can easily get a divider and make it look nicer

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Rita Pace
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A partition is needed to separate the rooms and to have the cooker against a wall not out in the open

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Jonathan Armstrong
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alright. Empty counter space with cabinets underneath here, now where can I put that stove?

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Paige Garberding
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just move the stove midway between the fridge and the sink and you've got your perfect kitchen work-triangle. What more does anyone need? Those rugs are nice.

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Tracy Wolfe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Contact the previous other posts, they’ll set you up with the “hide the appliances in plain sight” people .

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Leesa DeAndrea
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Move the frig to between the two doors & put the stove where the frig was.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one feels like someone with zero design sense playing the Sims, and just making sure they have all the essentials in the room *somewhere*, who cares how it looks.

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Stina Kolling
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look, you said you wanted open concept! You got it! It's open concept!

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Renate Stargardt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're saving for a cooking island ... these things are pretty expensive!

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Kevin Donegan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Slide the stove over to between the two doors and you've got a perfect 3 point kitchen!

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Darlene Michuk
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really, what is wrong with them. Three point Kitchen, yeah as said by "Kitchen Genius" book title. 5 point kitchen? Don't remember. I am going to have to look for that today, only 6:30 am. Have to make sure I am doing things right. I wouldn't want to be criticized, ya know. Thanks have a great day!

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not between the two doors? Or cut out a bit of counter for a two-burner stove?

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Ui Neil Mah El Sandage
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a black mosque, they literally named it, shoot mary mother of god, and yell it in spanish, portugese, and itallian so those educated bastards know the kkk SinterKlaas loves their BlackPetes. ` Mosque'te =NRA is not a MesGid. ~ Probably an african or northern lights g'od.

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Shower In The Middle Of A Kitchen

Shower In The Middle Of A Kitchen

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

can you imagine, might be a switch for water outside, so that they can wash all the vegetables and fruits at one go. I am still wondering about the height, how much of vegetables can buy to fill all the available space?

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An Abundance Of Prep Space Though, You Can’t Deny That. Just Don’t Let The Chicken Slide Off When You Go To Change Out The Load Of Darks

An Abundance Of Prep Space Though, You Can’t Deny That. Just Don’t Let The Chicken Slide Off When You Go To Change Out The Load Of Darks

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