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Human creativity knows no bounds, though that doesn’t mean every idea that crosses our minds is worthy of implementation. Sure, it’s hard to deny that taste is a matter of preference — what is stylish to one person may look completely threatening to another! But when it comes to homes and interiors, there are some pretty terrible design solutions out there that are not just asking to be judged, they are almost begging for it.
Well, we’re certainly not ones to pass up an opportunity to poke fun at tasteless decisions and, hopefully, learn something new along the way. So let us introduce you to the aptly titled 'You Should Have Hired An Architect' Facebook group. Members of this community set out on a mission to showcase architectural flaws that prove some people should leave building houses from the ground up to the professionals.
We have scoured the group and gathered some of the wildest and most jaw-droppingly awful examples it had to offer. So continue scrolling, upvote the ones you enjoyed laughing at most, and tell us what you think about them in the comments! After you’re done with this list, be sure to check out Part 1 of this feature right here.
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#1
This Is Not A Solid Floor: These Are Steps
Final score:
418points
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#2
Perfect For A Hairdryer
Let's start with a round of applause for the 'You Should Have Hired an Architect' group that recently celebrated its first birthday! Over 41K devoted members honor the occasion by consistently sharing the weirdest design solutions they stumble upon online. We were curious to learn more about this project and its community, so we got in touch with the admin of the group, Allison Beer McKenzie, an architect and director of sustainability at SHP Leading Design in Cincinnati, Ohio.
"It's estimated that only 2% of single-family houses in the US are designed by a trained and licensed architect," she told Bored Panda. "Good design can make a really big impact on the spaces people live, work and play in. On the other hand, bad design can be detrimental to space function and enjoyment," she said. "Plus sometimes bad design is really, really funny."
Allison explained she created the group to have some fun with poor design solutions, as well as to share insight into what it means to be an architect, "because many people really have no idea about all the things that architects do (or don't!) do."
#4
The Light Seems A Bit Out Of Scale
#5
Haha
#6
Tiny Houses
When asked about the members of this community, the architect told us they are a really active group of posters and commenters, "which makes the discussion a lot of fun." However, sometimes people over there get a little carried away. "Like all Facebook groups, debate can sometimes get heated. I'm fortunate to have a great group of moderators with me to help keep things fun and informative," she added.
#7
I'd Hate To Have That Seat During A Game
#8
That 70s Bathroom
I Think I'm Hilarious 3 years ago
How does one reach the toilet paper while sitting on the toilet?
Zero 3 years ago
You're supposed to face the tank while sitting, duh. That's why there's a shelf, for your books & pens & stuff to write on while sitting there.
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Raven Sheridan 3 years ago
What drugs were people in the 60's and 70's on, to make them think that this was stylish!? 😳
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I was thinking that too... and it would wake you right up in the morning, wouldn't it? It almost looks like they used a filter to get that hue.
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Nimues Child 3 years ago
Paging Interior Desecrators! The avacado + harvest gold is giving me flashbacks.
Creature Cargeaux 3 years ago
I like it. Except I would remove the tile from the wall above the toilet to break up that overload of pattern... add a nice yellow tile, same size... & add a pop of color. Something just as gaudy. Lol. I like me some gaudy decor. Lol.
GoddessOdd 3 years ago (edited)
I don't think it's tile, I think it's wallpaper. It seems to wrap around the edge of the window sill, and it looks like they covered the vanity with it too, and the row in the corner by the tub looks like it has a crease and not a tile joint.
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Mammy Yammy 3 years ago
Yah, a carpet with mildew, black mold, and a few stains
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ArodTheHorrible 3 years ago
It is to aid the nauseous individual in their efforts to vomit in here
Joyce Blodgett 2 years ago
Former best friend has a house built in the mid-1950's, what was once a true gem of an MCM house. Her bathroom was this color combo, and was very nice when she bought it in 1981. Unfortunately, neither she nor her second husband has ever (and I mean, NEVER, NOT EVER, NOT ONCE) cleaned the house in the 41 and a half years since she and her first husband bought that little place, so now the bathroom is absolutely ruined, and it's impossible to know its true colors anymore. No exaggeration, she stated adamantly the last time I saw her, 15 years ago, that her "goal" was to never clean the house and to see how long she could get away with it. I left in a big hurry at the end of my short visit, and haven't seen her since (Oct. 2006).
Ambry Petersen 3 years ago
This burns my eyes. Would have been murder during morning sickness and stomach viruses.
Diamond Velvetleaf 3 years ago
F the wallpaper! You have to stand up and turn around to get some TP!
Loretta Hines 3 years ago
I’m going to be sick. At least it will co-ordinate with colour scheme. 🤢
Aaron Baker 3 years ago
At least they put the toilet paper in the correct spot for people who sit the right way. That is, of course, facing the wall so you have a little shelf for your phone and your chocolate milk.
Vicko Fidelis 3 years ago
Is it just me or do you think it's a good wall to count when taking a dump?
Laura Ferber 3 years ago
I love everything about this except the placement of the toilet paper holder
Peter Korsten 3 years ago
Apart from the "I got a great deal from this bathroom place that's closing down" theme, that's a seriously stupid place to put the toilet paper.
Electra Complex 3 years ago
Imagine being drunk at a house party and you stumble into the bathroom and are confronted with this
Heather Westhaver 3 years ago
The faucet looks like a cartoon cactus with a black cowboy hat sitting on the edge of the tub playing a guitar.
Beenie Cat 3 years ago
Ever seen a house from the 90s? It's trippy like people wanted to be abstract and funny shaped.
LolaTheCannibal 3 years ago
Holy s**t, well at least nobody can figure out that I missed the toilet
Istvan Kozak 3 years ago
Okay now that I'm done pooping in this avocado all I got to do is swivel around to reach the toilet paper
François Carré 3 years ago
On a first thought, I kinda like it. On a second thought, I guess I'd have a nervous breakdown after 2 or 3 days using this place.
Flying Panda 3 years ago (edited)
My eyes, my f*****g eyes. they can't distinguish that white toilet paper from that green anymore
Annie Bieber 3 years ago
Rented a house with an traffic cone orange/turquoise kitchen. How far do you have to look to find an orange sink? 🤢
O. Mason McGonagall 3 years ago
The worst part of this isn't even the pattern and color combo; it's where they hung the TP roll.
Daniel Atkins 3 years ago
Look at the blinds. Look at the flowered paper too. Even at the place you poo. It is all yellow.
Linda Lou Jett 3 years ago
It's not so much the tiles, or the avocado colored toilet or the frilly curtain. It's the fact that the toilet paper holder is behind the toilet.
William Travis 3 years ago
first that is UGLY as heck second WHY is the toilet that close to the tub????
3Woodstock 3 years ago
So calming for when you want to relax in a warm tub at the end of a long day...
Destiny Harrison 3 years ago
WHY is the toilet paper holder a foot up behind the toilet like no one is going to poo in there ever? I often like to rub the TP across my face and shoulders before rubbing it on my bum.
Henry Wiley 3 years ago
This is a happy bathroom. How could you use it and not be in a good mood
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#9
I'm Just Gonna Set This Right Here
As you’re scrolling through this list, you’ll notice that there’s no shortage of material for members of the online community to poke fun at. Allison noted there have been so many flawed designs shared on the group that it's really hard to pick favorites. But she pointed out a few that have been posted in the last couple of weeks, so be sure to take a look at them here and here. "They range from technically poor design to spaces that function terribly to things that just look ridiculous," the architect explained. "We also get quite a few enjoyable posts about houses that are just over the top or very taste specific. My personal favorites are when people share [what the heck] moments from their own homes so that we can all share their pain."
#10
Expert-Level Disabled Ramp Of The Week
#11
I’ll Just Leave This Right Here
#12
If Cocaine Was A Dining Room
While the title of this group suggests that going without the help of a professional is simply a bad idea, Allison said that certainly, not every house or house renovation project needs an architect. However, "If you want a house that is carefully designed and tailored to your family and the way you live, an architect brings the knowledge and skillset needed to create a perfect fit."
"People often assume that architects are exorbitantly expensive, but good design really can save money in the long run as long as you find the right architect for you and your goals," she suggested. "If you're considering hiring an architect — definitely meet with a few to find the right match!"
#13
Seen On Twitter Just Now. He Said He Is Still Proud Of Himself For Installing
Final score:
267points
#14
All This Bathroom Needs Is A Troupe Of Synchronized Swimmers Emerging From The Tub, En Masse, As If From A Tiny Clown Car
#15
Client: I Need Daylight In This Room, But Need To Stay On Budget! Builder: Say No More
In a previous interview with Bored Panda, Allison explained the key reasons why people forgo hiring an architect. "One is definitely that they are cost-conscious or think they can’t afford an architect. The other, I believe, is they don’t know about or appreciate the value that an architect can bring to their house design." Moreover, she added that working with a professional not only ensures you’re left with a solid project but also includes things like "a house that fits seamlessly onto the site it is on and is ideally designed for the climate it’s being built on."
#16
Wtf!?!
#17
This Bathroom Ain’t It
#18
You’ll Get To Know Your Neighbors!
When people believe they can do the work themselves while lacking knowledge on the subject, they often set themselves up for failure. After all, it takes years of study to become an expert in creating safe and enjoyable environments. According to Allison, many of the mistakes people make when designing homes themselves "stem from the fact that most people have trouble thinking in three dimensions without training in how to do so. This often leads to houses with weird proportions or awkward connections between materials and elements."
#19
Upon First Glance I Honestly Thought This Was A Bunch Of Microwaves On Someone’s Lawn. Scout’s Honor
Daniel Duggan 3 years ago
I've stayed in these cottages and they are incredible, big windows looking out over the sea for views of the Northern Lights
#20
This House Definitely Has A Mustache
#21
Logical Explanations: Go!
The architect wanted to remind you that "building a house is probably the biggest investment you ever make and is going to require you to make hundreds of decisions in a condensed amount of time."
"Having an architect at your side to guide you through decisions ranging from where the house sits on the lot, to room size and location, to what color grout you want for your bathroom floor can help ensure that you end up with a result you love and maintain your sanity!"
#22
Project Budgets Go About This Far These Days
#23
Long Live The Queen!
#24
DIY Tip: Get This Lovely Faux Finish Easily By Storing Dead Bodies In Your Attic
#25
When You Just Have To Have A Pool
#26
A Listing I Saw
#27
Hmmm
Christos Arvanitis 3 years ago
My bet is that this is in a climbing gym. This is very funny...
#28
It's Been A Looooong Time Since I've Seen A Terrible Idea This Compelling. A+ Work
#29
I’m Hoping This Isn’t The Finished Condition, But Unfortunately It Probably Is
Алиса Книжник 3 years ago
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Wait wait, I have a photo! This is finished.
#30
Fits Like A Glove
#31
Osb Cabinets, Or “When Someone Decides The Inside Should Be The Outside”
#32
“I Like Bricks!” “I Like Siding!” “Well I Like Windows!”
#33
'Architect' Designed Home From 1960 Comes With This Wtf Kitchen And Just Sold For $500k In Suburban Chicago! I'd Constantly Be Worried That Dishes Would Come Crashing Out Of Those Cabinets
#34
Put A Plant On It. The Default Response To Awkward Spaces
#35
Just... Why?
Robert T 3 years ago (edited)
There is likely a staircase beyond the door and they probably decided it was safer to not have a step immediately outside the door. It is quite common in older houses in the UK to have stairs with a small landing that goes both ways at the top, and to reduce the angle of the staircase they put a couple of steps in each direction at the top. My great-aunt had a bathroom that you got to like that - down two steps, then immediately up two again - just make sure you had some form of light if you have a call of nature during the night!
#36
Funny Solution To A Bad Design
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 3 years ago
Id be the idiot to get distracted by it and keep looking up like “oo I wonder why they chose a duck”- *thunk*
#37
I Really Want To Talk About This House, But I Just Can’t Get Past The Anchor
#38
This Is Definitely A Bit Open For My Taste
#39
Now Let That Sink In
#40
This Window Situation
Inga Paškevičiūtė 3 years ago
I heard it's because of a superstition - the window is tilted so a witch can't fly in and kidnap the children
#41
The Stove Is Definitely Sucking In
#42
In An Oceanfront Miami Mansion
The homeowner committed the unthinkable: he took down the wall that separates the living space and the bedroom and replaced it with a $1.5 million, 800-pound black Pagani Zonda R. Only 15 are produced each year, and this one is exceptionally special
#43
Some Call This A Horrible Design Decision. As Someone Who Has Been Married For Over 20 Years... I Call It A Brilliant Solution For A Happy Coupling Situation
#44
What In The Sims Is Goin On Here Then ?
#45
Staying At An Airbnb Home In Pasadena In A Newer Gated Community And The Layout Makes No Sense. A 7’ Door In The Middle Of The Stairway That You Need To Stand On A Chair To Get To
#46
This One Checks All The Boxes: A Niche, Bad Columns, A Complex Ceiling, Weird Flooring Transition
#47
Intersting Solution
#48
Quite The Cathedral Of Bathing
#49
Mole-People Unite!
Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
These use to be fairly common where live. I've been inside some and they're not that terrible. We have lots of tornadoes and they're energy efficient so.........
#50
When You Aren’t 100% On Board With Spiral Stairs
#51
Innovative
#52
Be Not Afraid… Of Thee Last Supper
#53
From The Folks Who Brought You The Random Closet By The Front Door Comes A New Creation: Random Pantry
#54
Behold! The Formal Dining Platform
Captain of the WTNV teen militia 3 years ago
Hiss hiss nooooo.... Those pillars... ITS NOT ALLOWED
#55
Spotted This Seating Area In The Wild At The Graduate Hotel In Nashville
#56
Line Something Up For Crying Out Loud
#57
That Fridge Tho. Let Me Clarify. The Placement Is C**p
#58
Only Thing Missing Is A Mirror On The Ceiling
#59
Please Don't Come At Me But I Kind Of Love This. They Look Like Clutch Purses On Their Sides
that_curly_girl 🇺🇦 3 years ago
Omg they do! I mean if you paint the rest of the house that blue or maybe black it would work
#60
Anyone Fancy A Gutter Running In Front Of Your Window?
#61
Interesting. Makes You Wonder Exactly What They Were Thinking?
#62
That House That’s Just A Basement With A Flat Roof? I Found Another Piece Of It While House Hunting Today. (Note: This Is The Garage, Not The 3000-Square-Foot House)
#63
Can't Decide If Those Are Stairs Or If I'm Having A Visual Migraine
#64
Needs More Octagon Windows
#65
This Guy Has It Covered. Simplest Design And Simple Elegance. I Saw This On The Internet And Facebook Even So No I Did Not Take The Pic. Ross Cardona's Post! In Tx The Tax Man's Assessed Value Would Be About 1.5 Million Bucks, And That Is A Conservative Estimate
#66
Convenient For Stomach Flus
#67
404 Error: Windows Not Found
#68
Something Weird Is Definitely Going On In This Bathroom
#69
Hey Pete- Bring Me All That Extra Moulding. We Got A Sucker Here!
#70
This Bathtub Situation
#71
What A Luxurious View
Monic Krugell 3 years ago
the person in the third story of your Neighbours house might have quite a view
#72
Well, That’s A Terrible Location To Add A Tub
#73
The Handrail
#74
What The What??
Nimues Child 3 years ago
I dunno, I kind of like it. Spacious, room for two to spread out their stuff, sunny, private...
#75
This Is A Yikes
#76
Not Exactly The Most Elegant Plumbing Solution
#77
Someone Please Explain
#78
In A Local Rehab Facility/Nursing Home. Not Sure Who Thought That Was A Good Design
#79
The Developer Thought The Community Would Appreciate This Bench, With View Of Circle
#80
Details? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Details
#81
This May Be The Most Monochromatic Home I Have Ever Seen. Random Things Seem To Be Turning Blue To Escape The Monotony Of The Architecture
#82
Well That’s One Use For A Dust Ledge
Final score:
16points
#83
Found This In A Real Estate Listing Near Me. That Upper Deck Looks Pretty Sketchy To Me. Is That Actually Structurally Sound And Safe? The Whole House Looks Cheap And Poorly Made
Inclusion2020 3 years ago
Pretty sure that porch is not sound, I certainly would not get on it.
#84
The "Bath Tub" Of The Airbnb I'm Staying In. For Reference, I'm Only 5'9"
#85
One Of Many Things Not Measured Correctly In My Friends House
#86
If Only There Was Some Way To Plan In Advance For Where Pipes/Ductwork Will Be Going
#87
Perfect!
#88
Tell Me How Much You Love You It!
#89
When You Don’t Know How To Resolve The End Of The Railing, Just Run It Into Wall. I’m Sure No One Will Notice
#90
This Is The Roof Of Our Old House, After Being Completely Replaced Due To Poor Drainage That Rotted Through The Decking Along The Entire North And East Edges Of The House, As Well As Random Spots Elsewhere
#91
While Walking We Found This Gem In A Nearby Chicago Neighborhood
#92
Catwalk, Running Track, Egg Drop Experiment Station. The Possibilities Are Really Endless
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