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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.

#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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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.

#16

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

I could see how that would work, but no, it's not a grooming business, it's a rental in Ukraine. It's probably one of these communal types of apartments where the bathrooms and kitchens are one for each floor so they probably tried to fit it all in this one room due to the lack of space.

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

Showers in kitchens were quite usual for very old (and not frequently remodelled) buildings in European cities. At least it's not a toilet...

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

You're right. My aunt used to live in flat with the shower in the kitchen. That was in the 1980's, after the wall came down, in Leipizg. The toilet was outside down one flight of stairs, so two flats could share it. Believe me, it was so strange to take a shower there, even as a little girl, cause everyone would sit there( kitchen was the main room of the flat) and chat while my cousins and I showered.

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

NYC tenements had tubs in kitchens...toilet in a separate room in the hallway.

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

If I think that in Italy you're not allowed even to have a bathroom communicating with any another room (not to mention the kitchen) without having a dressing room separating... :(

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

Anyone else more concerned about the plugs being so close lol

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

Like a giant utility sink. That would go somewhere else in the house.

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

That's just plain silly...they could have been doing the dishes while showering!!

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

Like an apartment in Dublin "€2000 per month. No time wasters."

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

I always wanted a big sink for the big pots and pans.

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

Ok, I understand why it was installed ... but why leave it that way???

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

Kimmy Schmidt, from The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, approves (for those who don't get the reference, their tub is in the kitchen too).

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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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