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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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Neon Petra
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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.

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

Somebody was undecided whether to become a chef or a musician.

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

repurposed piano and turning it into a stove vent, interesting...

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

Who makes a vent out of wood? Aside from the obvious potential fire issue, it would get greasy & gross!

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

A cool concept... IN CONCEPT. It should never have gotten past that stage!

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

Hanging something made out of wood over the stove?! Not a good idea.

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

My kitchen cabinets are made of wood, and it hasn't been a problem so far. The piano still looks hideous, though.

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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

That's a unique thing to do with a family heirloom that can't be repaired.... I'd be double checking the studs it was bolted to on a regular basis, though.

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

Unique is a good word. From experience, using things in such a manner that was never meant to be things can and do go wrong very quickly. What you gonna do?

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

Provisions in Great-aunt's testament:" The piano formed the basis for the fortune you are to inherit. Therefore it should have a prominent place in your new home." Interior designer: "I got this!"

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

Honey, could you pass me oregano, please! — Can't seem to find it. Where is it? — It's on the G♭

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

WTH?!?!? If not for the piano, the kitchen itself is nice... FAIL!!!!

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

Once you take out the strings and sound board, a piano doesn't weigh too much. It's pretty, but in the kitchen?

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

Delusions of grandeur I've heard, but delusions of a grand piano? This is a first for me..

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

They do say all the best parties happen in the kitchen, where's the stool?

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

In France, the cooking system in a restaurant is called a piano. Is it an inspiration ?

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Terissa McKinney
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Innovative, but crazy m. Got to think of the possibility of being able to sell the house Later on.

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Rob Enderle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's a shame is that looks to be a rare Wing and Sons piano.

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Kat Hoth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The things people let interior designers do to their houses

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

Hope that piano is gutted. It could ruin a meal or crush the cook.

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

Well maybe the owner is SUPER tall and likes to play while they cook lol

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

Well, gotta admit, haven't seen this before. . . good for a laugh though.

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

The keyboard cover would be a great place for wine glasses. Why not?

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

Oh, no, not at one of my parties! Ten bucks says some drunk will be up there trying to play "Melancholy Baby" or something, lol!

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

Boy The way Bob Miller played, Song that made the Hit Parade...

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

On the opposite side is granddads coffin hanging,just above the toaster

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Dr John A Truman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would hate to see the size of the piano bench to be able to sit there

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

piano for VERY tall person who likes to cook. But doesn't cook much , gotta keep those flowers fresh!

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

Everything rotted out but the wood stayed beautiful, just needed cleaning up gutted ,refitted with a stove vent system and hung on the wall. "Yes mother we received Aunties piano , yes we are using it everyday". Now to match the other doors and drawers with another heirloom , say an old bedroom set from grandma and grandpa's house that no one wants.

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

Just the front wood of the piano. No sound board, wires, etc. Probably not much heavier than wood cabinets the same size

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

Oh! No no no! It took strength and ingenuity to do this! This is something so totally unique!

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

Somebody who completely misunderstands what Joanna is doing when she recycles old stuff in the houses she and Chip renovate ...

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Bear42212
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people have wooden stove/oven hoods. Besides, it's a freaking electric stove

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

i hope that's not a working piano...if it is, that's a waste of a piano

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

Well c**p, I inherited my grandmother's piano a while back. Didn't know what to do with it. It's taking a lot of room but I can't get rid of it... Now I know what to do to get it out of the way LOL

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

"Umm, so we have this old piano just sitting around. What do you wanna do with it?"

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

I just can't believe it. I see it, but my mind says no.

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

is that a piano?? tall stool to play while the food cooks! maybe it makes the food taste better?

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

when you are waiting for your water to boil you can play the piano.

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

While the roast is cooking let me play you a little Mozart.

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

You would skull yourself off the legs every time you turned.

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

Yeah, I don't think it's gonna look good anymore after 5 years of steam and pasta sauce all over it.. no thank you. Why.. ??

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

Is that a pianino?? (Is that what it's called in English? Little piano?)

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

It's an upright piano (as opposed to grand piano which is the giant one)

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

I imagine the condensation and changing heat from cooking can't be good for the wood?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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I Wouldn't Want To Come In Here After Smoking

I Wouldn't Want To Come In Here After Smoking

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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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Opening My Fridge Turns Off The Kitchen Light

Opening My Fridge Turns Off The Kitchen Light

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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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Just Added The Curtain For Privacy!

Just Added The Curtain For Privacy!

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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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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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