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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And when it comes to design, people have plenty of different opinions. Perhaps you want to live in a modern home with windows from the floor to the ceiling. Or maybe you’d prefer a house from the 1960s with wood paneling on the walls. But regardless of your preferences, you probably don’t want a toilet in your kitchen or a drain in your carpet.

Bored Panda has compiled a list down below of some of the most epic design fails the world has ever seen. From questionable choices to downright dangerous designs, these buildings have it all. Enjoy scrolling through these homes and offices that you’d never want to visit, and be sure to upvote the jobs that you can’t believe people actually paid for!

#1

The Hotel I'm Staying At Features A Glass-Ceilinged Men's Toilet Right Below The Main Entrance

Glass floor with water beneath causing a slipping hazard, showing a clear example of designers making dumb decisions.

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Eggwodd
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1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad for those guys who say they can't pee while being watched.

Ben
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1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just can't get enough of what the guy taking the picture is wearing.

SheHulk
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1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this real?

Timbob
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1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Look at that one Helen”.

Jaya
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1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's interesting how we all (me included) think "Oh no! No privacy! Everyone can see you pee!", when it's a shared space anyway, so half the population can already walk into that bathroom and see you pee anyway. The only difference is that now women can see it too.

cugel.
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1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently, it's the Petra Mare in Crete. Could be real, but surely there's more to it.

Jayjay
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1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, at least there is running water .... :)

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    #2

    One. Single. Blind

    Narrow window blind with chain installed between two framed pictures illustrating dumb design decisions by designers.

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    Sarah Suelzle
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's very silly but also kinda cute...I like it!

    Nuku Nyara
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's from a bad measurement on the construction company, I'm fairly sure that the rest of the window is in the next room to the right.

    wowbagger
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The installer must have had so much fun putting that in!

    Gary Streck
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's photoshopped. Look at the reflection in the picture on the right.

    JL
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What would you prefer? A really skinny roll-up shade?

    Carrie B
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A doctor's office exam room possibly?

    Snackmachine
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's giving cyclops

    #3

    Guess Who Set The Alarm Off At The Movie Theatre Today. Men’s Room Was Around The Corner And Down A Hall

    Two different doors side by side showing poor designer decisions creating problems nobody asked for in signage.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I likely would have done the same thing!

    Heffalump
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest, the running figure says 'men's toilet' more clearly than the traditional standing dude.

    GREYNOOK
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    most probably MADE IN EGYPT 🤦‍♂️

    Jackie Lulu
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alarm probably goes off every day.

    Woof Yo
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Theaters fault for not having better signage

    Most people don’t ever have the opportunity to design their dream home. It’s expensive, it can take an extremely long time, and often, there’s already a place out there that will do the job just fine. But if you ever have the chance to design a space from scratch, it’s crucial that you make it exactly how you like.

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    Design Builders notes on their site that personalization and comfort are extremely important when crafting your home. Your house should be the one place on the planet where you feel 100% comfortable and relaxed, and that means creating it with your lifestyle in mind. If you love cooking, you might opt for a huge kitchen. And if you work from home, you may need a large office. Consider exactly how you’ll use the space when making design choices.

    #4

    10 Year Old Me Lighting Up Any Room In The Sims

    Ceiling design with unevenly spaced recessed lights and vents, showcasing dumb design decisions by designers creating problems.

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    Marie
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my parents were renovating their house, my mother had drawn logos wherever she would install electrical sockets and switches. My sister and I copied the drawings in somewhat random places... a handful of them made it through. Puzzled more than one person through the years...

    Mel in Georgia
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my in-laws were building a house, an electrician followed my MiL around while she touched the location she wanted light switches to be installed. He marked them with an X, then installed the switches at the EXACT location, no matter the height of the X!

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    Debby Keir
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Conversely, my daughter moved into an apartment in New York and there was not one single ceiling light wired in - you had to buy standard lamps and table lamps for every room.

    Ashlisha
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some older places are like this. The 1913 place j lived in had no over head, and very few outlets so it was kinda annoying.

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    JL
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing light bulbs last a long longer these days. Changing these does not look like fun.

    CK
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Sims should just have a fixture-free lighting setting for people who want light but don't want to think about the ceiling.

    Highwaytozen
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that's the way I play, I never use ceiling lights and only use floor lamps, wall lamps and table lamps.

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    #5

    Hideaway Bathroom Behind Stairwell

    Small toilet placed behind an awkward staircase door illustrating dumb designer decisions creating unexpected problems.

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    Mavis
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many death traps in one picture.

    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a guest facility for whenever contortionists come to visit.

    Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go halfway up the stairs and make a jump while moving forward like in platformers

    les
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mum, the toilets blocked again and its overflowing

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any port in a storm.

    Billo66
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm afraid my dinghy would capsize before I could dock...

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    GREYNOOK
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd die with my s**t then 🤦‍♂️

    Lee Gilliland
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With no door. Classy.

    J J
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the toilet paper?

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    #6

    Bathroom And Kitchen Combined

    Small bathroom with a sink and toilet separated by a frosted glass partition from a tiny kitchen, showing design problems.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Talk about an efficiency. Are they sitting on the bed while taking this pic?

    Ripley
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh hell no! I can't imagine where this wouldn't be illegal - preparing food in the same place as someone shittting is wildly unsanitary.

    Marie
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn't there some study that showed bathrooms were cleaner than kitchens?

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    Mavis
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's for dinner it smells awful. Oh sorry that's Gary in the can.

    CK
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're being forced to use this layout, you could at least put in a full partition.

    Kimmo Virta
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This flat is in Helsinki, Finland.

    Gogubaci
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this will fetch £1400 per month in London

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    At the same time, functionality and practicality are very important when designing a space. Design Builders points out that your home should be not only beautiful, but it should make your life easier. Before making any design choices, you should consider your family’s routine, size, and future needs.

    Meanwhile, if you can anticipate any changes to your family dynamic in the future, you might want to prepare for those when creating your home. For example, if you plan on moving an elderly parent into the house within the next few years, you might want to create a space for them now.  

    #7

    My Soul Just Fell Down These Stairs

    Worn stairs with confusing carpet design creating a visual problem, showcasing dumb design decisions by designers.

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    Barbara Wilcock
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My head,shoulders, knees and toes fell down these stairs

    Ge Po
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and buttocks. they felt every-single-edge-all-the-way-down.

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    Henrik Knudsen
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so bad, gotta get used to it I guess.

    Marie
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Attic turned into extra rooms and not enough space to have a little plateform between the doors with the stairs they got on discount? Or someone miscalculated and would rather do that weird thing that admit it?

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    Miki
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God, no.

    CaliPanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve stayed in an Air BNB that had these stairs. It’s doable, but tricky.

    Touhou Youyoumu
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rather jump out the window.

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    #8

    Long Invisible Steps

    Sidewalk with uneven brick pavement showing a poor design decision causing an unexpected walking hazard.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guess is there are more accidents going down those stairs than up them.

    Sarah Suelzle
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sprained my ankle just looking at this picture.

    SheHulk
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just had a vision of somebody out of control, in a wheelchair going down something like this, screaming. I´m sure that I have seen this in a movie.

    Bonesko
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me a really long time to find the stairs. I expect many sprained ankles in the future

    Lee Gilliland
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How to get sued in one easy lesson.

    Catherine Armitage
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    14 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I broke my ankle just looking at this

    A Jones
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grab some reflective duct tape. smh

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    #9

    Innovative Water Trap Disguised As Public Seating

    Bench with awkward design holding water puddles in seating areas, illustrating designers made dumb decisions creating problems.

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    NJ P
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just drill a hole in bottom and no more.

    Dragons Exist
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From anti-homeless to anti-everyone

    olaff 422
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hostile architecture made to keep homeless from sleeping there.

    A Jones
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's why they put a single hole in seats like this

    DC
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See, this is not what engineers let lose would make. This is designers INSTEAD of engineers - we know not to create pools unless we're building, or planning, an actual pool.

    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But hey, now the homeless can't sleep there!

    Earonn -
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That doesn't look like seats at all?

    GREYNOOK
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's water traps period 👍

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    It’s also wise to maximize your property’s potential when designing your dream home. Consider how much natural light your home can get when designing the windows. And if there’s gorgeous nature such as a beach or forest on one side of the property, you may want to ensure that you get a great view of it from your kitchen or bedroom. Think about what makes the location unique, and use that to help make your home special. 

    #10

    Wheelchair Ramp Or M.C. Escher?

    Complex ramp design with excessive railings causing confusion, showcasing designers' dumb decisions and creating problems.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Set for the X-treme Ramp Games, featuring individual and relay events.

    Billo66
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They added parkour to special olympics? cool.

    Leg less In Minneapolis
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Legally you have to go only few feet a time for grading. It’s not supposed to be a disabled roller coaster. These are Tim’s I am happy for my power chair

    Jayjay
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Escher was better organised... But how would you be able to take these ramps with a wheelchair or childrens buggy? You need pullies to get up there :)

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    #11

    Someone Has Definitely [Urinated] In These Sinks Before

    Four sinks mounted at different heights on a tiled wall in a bathroom, illustrating dumb design decisions by designers.

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    Nuku Nyara
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sinks look suspiciously like the urinals behind the OP taking the pic.

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang! You don't usually see them all together! That's A Day, Bidet, C Day and D-Day as seen in their natural habitat!

    #12

    Knee-Height Microwave Is Extremely Annoying To Use

    Man standing next to a poorly placed microwave embedded too low in kitchen cabinetry, showing a design problem.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also hate those ones that are built in like a drawer!

    Woof Yo
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is preferable to the front opening ones, if it is under-counter.

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    Az Oz
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen one this low in a house and it was put that low because the owner was in a wheel chair.

    R Dennis
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a wheelchair user, I wouldn't call it a fail. But I also hate it for me. I want accessibility for everyone, not either/or. But this is in someone's home and if it's works for them, fine.

    Scott Rackley
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    first thing I thought of, I live in an accessible apartment and it has waist level peep holes in the doors, the outlets are higher, etc.

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    JL
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything in this house is reheated on low.

    Another Panda
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    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost the right height for a wheelchair 🦽 user.

    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They misread the manual. They were supposed to install it to shorten cooking time, not the cook.

    Huddo's sister
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easier for me than the ones on top of fridges! When I babysat my cousins in my mid 20s, I had to get a kitchen chair to stand on each time.

    Hill Branda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ..and all the children's fingers that will get smashed by the door.

    David Morgan
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this annoying to use? Unless you have absolutely NO flex in your knees or waist, this can't be any harder to get things in/out of than an oven or cupboard. If you can't bend at all, you already have bigger problems than microwave placement.

    Michael Largey
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How to make nachos at a limbo party.

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    But design isn’t something that you should only think about when building or moving into a new home. House Beautiful notes that it’s important to consider it all year round, especially now, in this time right after the holidays.

    When it comes to common design mistakes people make in their homes during this time of year, House Beautiful warns that leaving open spaces is a big one. Once you’ve taken down your Christmas tree and holiday decor, don’t leave those empty gaps. Fill them with decorations you’ll want to see all year long that will make your home just as cozy and beautiful as it was during December.

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    #13

    The Place I’m Staying Has Running Water On Top Of A Cabinet That Doesn’t Have A Sink

    Bathroom faucet with tissue box placed under the spout, demonstrating dumb design decisions creating problems nobody asked for.

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    B Hobbs
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if the cabinet top is removable and there may be a sink underneath? On the left, the wall tile has a gap where I would expect a flare out (I do not know the proper name).

    Beady El
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d say it was designed to be used with a bowl-like basin sitting on the counter. What happened to the basin, I can’t say.

    Debby Keir
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a box of tissues ready to mop up - what else could one want?

    SheHulk
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kinda sums it up.

    GREYNOOK
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    constructors must have been blind !

    #14

    A Combination No One Has Ever Wanted. So Awful I Had To Make My First Post

    Bathroom design fail showing urinals inside a shower area creating awkward and impractical problems for users and space.

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    Barong
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those two guys that think peeing in the shower drain is gross.

    Trillian
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For guys with bad aim. Way easier to clean.

    Zoe Vokes
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not the urinal or the shower that’s the problem… Why are the two urinals that close together? Surely nobody would use one if someone is at the other. That would lead to you standing rear to rear

    QuincyForrest
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    Look at how grungy the whole place is. That looks like some sort of public facility; air hand dryer, sign on the wall, muddy tracks into the shower/urinal stall, ceiling and walls deteriorating. Ya know, the shower nozzle is probably for just spray cleaning the stall floor.

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    CaliPanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone notice the water stains on the ceiling? That would also be a concern.

    Rali Meyer
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is there even a drain under the mat?

    Spencer's slave no longer
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything about this is a festering petri dish of stuff yet to be discovered by science.

    Stephen Lyford
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm far more grossed out by the floor, than the urnials.

    B
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That entire ensemble just looks so wonderfully hygienic.

    karen snyder
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen this combination before on a marine research vessel off the coast of California. Except, on that ship, the shower was an emergency chemical rinse and had all that corresponding signage. Anyway, this looks like maritime design and has its reasons.

    Teressa Reeves
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't the equipment be stainless steel instead?

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    #15

    Beach House With An Amazing View... Of Their Fireplace. Literally Across The Street From The Ocean

    House with a large toilet displayed in the window, showing one of the dumb design decisions by designers.

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    Earonn -
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, I see so many flats where people put their TV right in the middle of the bay room window. 2 birds with one stone - ruin your view AND overheat the back of the TV in summer!

    AP
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our tv is in front of the window like this but its because the room is horribly laid out where there is no wall space and no other way to place furniture: one wall has the fireplace, one has the window, one has railing and stairs and the other has no wall but leads out to the kitchen.

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    Julie S
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it's the fireplace and not the bath.

    Timbob
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How might that fireplace affect the glass window ?

    les
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you see it all the time its not that special to you. i dont see the appeal of a sea view when its a blue line in the distance. the land is much cooler to me, but i grew up on the beach

    At the same time, you shouldn’t pack up all of the softness from your home just because it’s a new year. Warm, fuzzy blankets and throw pillows can work wonders for your space during every season. Plus, they’re not just decorative; they’re functional too. You’ll always be warm and cozy when wrapped up in a great blanket! 

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    #16

    Carpet Around The Drain Is Crazy

    Carpeted floor with a drain installed in the middle, showcasing a dumb design decision causing practical problems.

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    Trillian
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Carpet in the laundry room is crazy. The drain is only for emergencies.

    SheHulk
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we moved to England in 1977 the bathrooms were fully carpeted. That was strange, but this is worse.

    Oskar vanZandt
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I moved into rental lodgings in England in 2002, the bathroom was carpeted. There were 5 or 6 different patterned carpets throughout... Psychedellic.

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    Ronja Oksanen
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feels like mold... So much mold that this was the start of Last Of Us 😅

    #17

    Accidentally Locked Myself In A Room With No Doorknob In School

    Yellow door with confusing handle design highlighting dumb decisions by designers creating problems nobody asked for.

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    Marie
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It probably isn't. But some places don't have much construction rules.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet the majority of teachers wish they had access to such a room for their least favorite students in their worst moments.

    Amy
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing they had their phone with them! Actually horrific to think of someone got stuck in there without one, or there was a fire.

    Marleina Hershberg
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can someone be trapped if there's nothing to keep the door from being pushed open/pulled open by the hole in the door?

    #18

    Stairway To Heck

    Brick staircase leading to a house door with no landing, a dumb design decision causing an unusable entryway problem.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the stairs might cost more than the rest of the house.

    Sawdust
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe their basement has an amazing domed ceiling? :-)

    Dan St John
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just slide the house over about 10 feet. Fixed.

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My SWAG - the steps and the sewer drain were there from a prior house, they didn't measure the distance between them for new mobile home, and decided a working drain was more important.

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Back a little more! A little more! A little more! Oops! Meh, close enough."

    House Beautiful also notes that relying on the big light in your home can be a mistake this time of year. It’s tempting to turn it on, as there’s not much natural light during the middle of winter. But it can be harsh and uninviting. So it’s better to use lamps, string lights, and candles to keep your home feeling cozy. And if you have to use the overhead light, make sure you’re using light bulbs with warm tones, rather than cool. 

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    #19

    A Room I Booked In Belgium

    Man sitting on a bunk bed looking frustrated at a toilet placed awkwardly in a small room showing dumb design decisions.

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    Doug Moyer
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that the prisons in Belgium have more room...

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    MoBeLa
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Getting ready to throw up in my jail cell.”

    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not horrible for a single occupant, but it looks like he's sitting on a bunk bed. That means somebody gets grossed out.

    Min
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horrible for a single occupant, too. There's no lid on that toilet so every flush sends an ultra-fine mist in the air to settle onto the bed. 🤢

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    Marie
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Low-key looks like a youth hostel room. I can see how a toilet you can use sitting on the edge of the bed could be useful on a regular basis... 🤮

    JL
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the plus side, if you party too much you have a nice soft seat for when you are puking your guts out.

    Ace
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seen this one (and most of the others, TBF) before. The flexible waste pipe and water inlet makes me wonder if this has simply been twisted round for the photo (can't tell if there's actually a s***w holding it down into the floor or not). But why is there a doorstop next to it, and why no toilet seat?

    Zoe Vokes
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe toilet seats kept getting stolen or broken. Not worth the expense for a cheap room

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    GREYNOOK
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah yeah, in PRISON 🤦‍♂️

    Betty Spaghetti
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose this could be convenient if you go too hard on Belgian beers

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    #20

    Sinks That Look Like Urinals Mext To The Actual Urinals... At A Beer Garden. If You Need A Sign, It's Crappy Design

    Long stainless steel sink with confusing signage highlighting dumb design decisions creating problems nobody asked for.

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    Timbob
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s a sign on the other side. “This is a urinal. Don’t wash your hands in it”.

    Mel in Georgia
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a crappy design, a p1ssy one!

    olaff 422
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was just talking about these.

    #21

    Do You Like My Kitchen Stage?

    Kitchen design with oddly shaped steps leading up to elevated cooking area showing dumb design decisions.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks good, but I wonder how many trays of food get lost when you trip and fall on the narrow steps.

    Willow
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I’d trip on that at 3:00 AM trying to get chips in the dark!

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    HF
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so many plates and pots have died because of those steps

    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Homeowner used to work at a Benihana's.

    Jeff Hunt
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember. Always save the liver!

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    Another factor of design that’s easy to forget but can go a long way is scentscaping. We often don’t have to worry about this during the holidays, as the oven is typically full of something tasty, candles are burning, and the Christmas tree has a lovely scent of its own. But even if there are no guests around, you deserve to be in a space that smells amazing. It will relax you and make you feel more at peace when your humble abode looks and smells wonderful.   

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    #22

    This Sink Drips Water Like Rain, It Is All One Pipe With Holes So If One Person Uses It Wastes Enough Water For 5 People And Doesn’t Even Provide A Steady Stream

    Public restroom with a long unusable sink counter, showcasing dumb design decisions creating problems users face.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But petty little details like that don't matter, because it fulfilled the architect's Artistic Vision!

    Dragons Exist
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a really cool idea, the best on the list, but I (not an expert (unlike the designer of this)) can think of several ways to better execute this

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile in Australia we have many taps that only run for 5-10 seconds to save water, never mind you are supposed to take at least 20 seconds to wash hands properly.

    olaff 422
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of those awful trough urinals.

    Miki
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who the f̷u̵c̷k̸ designed those?!?!

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    #23

    Somebody's House Down The Block

    House with stairs leading to a raised door, showcasing a design mistake and dumb decision by designers causing access problems

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Missed it by THIS much."

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A natural consequence of 'mobile' homes. Those were for the last house that packed up and left.

    Ryan Mercer
    Community Member
    6 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old shake roof. It'll all burn down soon anyway.

    Tim Douglass
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks to me like they are in the middle of a remodel project. The door has be re-located, but they haven't yet torn out the old concrete stoop and replaced it with something in front of the door. I've both seen this and done this, so it's not too weird to me. Give it a few weeks or months and I'll bet they have something in front of the door.

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    GREYNOOK
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    inches and feet are different 🤦‍♂️

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    #24

    What Could Go Wrong! (Btw It’s Pitch Black Until You Hit The Light Switch)

    Fire alarm and emergency door release buttons installed around a non-functional light switch highlighting dumb design decisions.

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    Miki
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aren't those behind a plastic cover?

    Timbob
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about daylight, if you don’t speak the language ???

    Unicorn
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fire alarm above, door opener below.

    Are you enjoying your scroll through these tragic design fails, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that you can’t believe people actually signed off on, and let us know in the comments below what the worst design you’ve ever seen was. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring absolutely awful design, look no further than right here!

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    #25

    My Local Park Benches Made Of Stainless Steel. Too Cold To Sit On In Winter, Too Hot To Sit On In Summer

    Metal bench with poorly designed curved bars creating an uncomfortable seating experience, illustrating dumb design decisions.

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    Barong
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like a good idea on paper and it would seem it has a lot of upsides, but the noted drawbacks are significant considering the ultimate purpose of a park bench is to be able to sit outside regardless of temperature or sunlight. Too bad because this design easily drys after rain, easy to keep clean and free from graffiti and damage, durable, and modern looking. Milo Baughman designed metal benches for indoors, that were beautiful but were more of an accent piece and fine for tying your shoes, rather than than comfortable furniture for prolonged sitting.

    JL
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But now you've got a place to grill burgers for 50 people at once.

    Kid Murray
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the hell? They didn't put dividers on it. How are they supposed to ignore basic human decency and stop homeless people from sleeping on them?

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it's too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer to sleep on.

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    olaff 422
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More hostile architecture.

    #26

    At A Hotel I Am Staying At In Johannesburg. Cool Idea, But [A Pain] For Anyone In A Wheelchair!

    Narrow walkway with trees growing through concrete, illustrating dumb design decisions causing problems in outdoor space.

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    Doug Moyer
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can get the feeling of weaving like a drunk without all that expensive alcohol!

    B
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the obligatory electric wire above the eight foot walls. I miss it so much... not!

    Glix Drap
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What happens when the trees grow?

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    #27

    Sink. And No, There Is No Dishwasher

    Small kitchen sink with a large, flexible metallic faucet creating a design problem nobody asked for in a countertop.

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    SheHulk
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy who did the counter top did a good job. They're just "ok - s´long as I get paid, whatever dude.".

    LALALand
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loving the non-grounded outlets next to water

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The grounds are clearly visible in the picture, and they may be under a GFCI somewhere upstream of the outlets.

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    Tim Douglass
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the sketchy wiring and generally low-grade construction I'm going to guess that someone remodeled their garden shed into an airbnb.

    Spencer's slave no longer
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like a bar sink in a Butler's pantry, not a kitchen.

    Beth Wheeler
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I would wash the dishes in the tub

    Mike F
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would buy (another) countertop dishwasher.

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    Nuku Nyara
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big enough for a man cave's wet bar perhaps 🤷🏼

    karen snyder
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this needs more context. Is there a full kitchen attached to this sink?? It looks like a converted garage or basement rec room. Might not need to be big enough to wash a stock pot.

    Douglas Gold
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just buy disposable cutlery and plates 🤷‍♂️

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    #28

    User-Friendly Pool Ladder

    Pool ladder design showing a step incorrectly placed above the water surface, illustrating dumb design decisions causing problems.

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    NJ P
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the wall came later.

    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this point, you're deliberately TRYING to get someone to split their skull open on that sharp edge.

    HF
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there is clearly a mirror and that is just a half ladder

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They just had to move the ladder. One set of holes is already drilled.

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    #29

    My Landlords “Carpenter” Hooked Us Up With This Beauty Today

    Microwave awkwardly placed above stove in kitchen showing designers made dumb decisions creating problems.

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    MoBeLa
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Honey, where’s the ladder? I need to microwave my Hot Pocket.”

    Khavrinen
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he'd probably have to be careful to avoid bumping his head all the time on that lowered part of the ceiling.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haute cuisine.

    KazzaHazza
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One microwave too low, one too high. You lot are never pleased 😉

    HF
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    try getting your hot soup from the microwave without pouring onto yourself

    Lee Gilliland
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you reach it?

    #30

    This Toilet At The Hotel I Went To

    Bathroom with a toilet placed awkwardly close to the sink counter highlighting dumb designer decisions causing issues.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, what fun the plumber must have whenever the mechanism inside the tank needs replacement. Enjoy the extraordinary bill that's incurred.

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    #31

    I Have So Many Questions

    Shower fixture with awkward design causing potential usability problems in a modern tiled bathroom corner.

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    Nuku Nyara
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    1 day ago

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    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Somewhere, over the ceiling, rain drops fall..."

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    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's a false ceiling, understandable but it looks like a real one.

    Marie
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Typical case of I bought it, I'll use it. They dug in the ceiling just enough to fit the pipe and patched it up.

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    #32

    This “Sink” In My Swedish Hotel Room

    Modern bathroom sink with a poorly designed faucet and basin creating usability problems and dumb design decisions

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    Mavis
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arty farty sink with hidden drain under that big pebble.

    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t need a drain, the water will just bounce off the pebble and all over you. Actually, I take that back, a drain in the floor would probably be more effective.

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    David Morgan
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the 'how to look like you pissed yourself' starter pack...

    Lee Gilliland
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A reverse sink, how useful.

    Touhou Youyoumu
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is next level stupid.

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    #33

    Idk How To Feel About This

    Awkwardly designed shower with angled black tiles and towels hanging on the outside, showing dumb design decisions.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Water is still going to get everywhere. And my big bu.tt would probably get stuck at some point. 😂

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That V could be a deathtrap for many of us.

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    Bill Swallow
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Designed by a really skinny guy with sandpaper feet.

    GalPalAl
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like you are going to slip, trip and fall

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bad enough for the average user, never mind anyone needing mobility aids.

    HistoryNerd
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the house from Beetlejuice

    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D.E.A.T.H or Such less consequence for anyone with balance issues.

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    #34

    Who Doesn’t Love Having Soggy Loo Roll From People Washing Their Hands

    Toilet paper holder installed behind the toilet, illustrating dumb design decisions creating problems nobody asked for.

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    #35

    I Was Wondering Why I Kept Ending Up On The 4th Floor After Pressing 2

    Elevator panel with confusing button layout and a green lift information sign showing mismatched floor numbers and presses.

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    NJ P
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So by pressing 2, is it 4th floor or 5th? How you get 2 floors?

    Marie
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be some form of half levels, where the elevator is in one part of the building, but usually those are named 1a and 1b, not 1 and 2. It's not uncommon when you join two older buildings together to expand a hotel for example.

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    Ace
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Levels ^= floors

    #36

    Holy Grail Of Bathroom Doors, No Lock On Outside Door Either

    Bathroom stall with a poorly designed door creating awkward problems, showcasing designers' dumb decisions and design flaws.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's for playing peek-a-p*o.

    Sawdust
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bathroom at Kodak headquarters?

    GalPalAl
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might as well pee in the sink here

    Woof Yo
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Believe part of the purpose is to prevent dr#g use in the bathroom stall.

    Mari
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe a place to change diapers for babies?

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    #37

    This Was Not A Fun Experience

    Small bathroom design with poorly placed toilet next to a glass shower, an example of dumb design decisions creating problems.

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    Sylvia Baker
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wonderful placement of the toilet paper

    GalPalAl
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, with this option, better tp pee in the shower or sink

    LiuLiu
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    toilet paper around the corner

    #38

    ATM In The Wall And Window Of A 1690 Building

    ATM awkwardly installed in a historic building facade, showcasing dumb design decisions creating problems nobody asked for.

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    David Morgan
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be SO illegal in the UK. A building of that age would be given protected status, and virtually any alteration of the structure would require permission. There is absolutely no way they would be allowed to mount that there.

    Marie
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old buildings aren't meant for our modern needs. In some places, you don't have a choice but to sacrifice a few...

    Rachel Parker
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    16 hours ago

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    Not for an ATM. You can put it in a free-standing kiosk if you need one. This is Denmark, BTW.

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    #39

    I Give You The Tale Of The Crooked Banister

    Zigzag wooden handrail on carpeted stairs showing a poor design decision creating usability problems.

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with this as it is simply following building code for continuous handrail.

    Judes
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The two parts that make the right angle should be one sloping piece, just like it slopes above the other steps.

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    Lost Panda
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow... the Are You Afraid of the Dark reference won me XD

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I first read this as "crooked barrister", and yes there are a few.

    A Jones
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    somebody sneezed while drawing the blue prints.

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it happened because of the two sets of multi-complex mitre cuts.

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    #40

    "Bathroom Window" In Our 12 People Airbnb (Toilet‘s To The Left, Also In Plain Sight)

    Door with a glass panel showing a shower inside, a design fail causing privacy problems nobody asked for.

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    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like you can lock it from the outside.

    FlamingoPanda
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How else would you know someone is using the bathroom? (sarcasm)

    #41

    Impossible To Plug Anything Into This Hotel Lamp Outlet

    Hand plugging a charger into a lamp socket showing a poor design mistake causing usability problems.

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    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd plug in the extension cord I always carry.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not just anything you”re holding.

    #42

    This „Bench“ That’s As Comfortable As You’d Expect

    Outdoor bench with wooden logs and metal supports showing a dumb design decision creating an unusable seating problem.

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    Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hostile architecture: An inhumane practice to beautify a place but just ends up being dissed on bad design websites.

    GalPalAl
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like one of those trails that you use for a particular exercise, not sitting

    Huddo's sister
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have ones like this (but all metal) in many railway stations in Melbourne. Not really meant as a seat, more as something to lean against. Really stupid, but mean you can pack more people on it (as without bent hips you're not as wide), as well as discouraging people from staying too long.

    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, but at least the homeless people can't sleep on it!!! It's worth it!!!! (sarcasm)

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    #43

    $1800/Mo 1 Bedroom Apartment In NJ

    Light switch placed behind a door chain lock illustrating designers making dumb decisions creating problems.

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    sturmwesen
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can top that. our light switch is behind!!! the door

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've probably 'bobbed' half a dozen light and outlet plates over the years. Weird old houses call for weird new solutions. My work looks 'uck all better than that, though.

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've also had to add a couple of random blank plates to cover weird old house obsolete electrical outlets that are no longer connected to the house main. I think we've limited it to two outlets. When we removed the in wall electric heaters, hubs was creative and installed in wall speakers that hook up to either an amp or our juke box that has been converted to be a giant MP3 player 👍

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    Nuku Nyara
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to have a light switch for the master bathroom outside of the bathroom, fun times when the family wants to play. We moved it to the inside of the bathroom and patched the hole 👍

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    #44

    Hotel Bathroom Sink With Barely Enough Room For Your Hands Because The Spouts Are Too Long/Low

    Hand under wall-mounted faucet over a slanted sink with poor drainage, showing a designers dumb decision causing water pooling.

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    Debby Keir
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Generally, people 'cup' their hands to get them wet. Pain but is actually functional.

    Timbob
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t wash my hands upright.

    #45

    Just... How? How Would You Even Utilize This??

    Metal ladder fixed to building wall with broom blocking access, showing dumb design decisions and problems created by designers.

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    Multa Nocte
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just yell out, "Accio broom" and you would be OK.

    Mavis
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dodgy fire escape, complete with bonus broom to swat out the fire.

    Zig Zag Wanderer
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the broom is to sweep up the bodies?

    Babs Ishkabibble
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that building was on fire, I bet people could use it!

    Ge Po
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hang on a moment ... Now, let me see ...

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scary AF but the spacing is about right to use as stairs. But if that was the goal, why not a handrail to give a sense of hope-while-clinging-for-your-life excitement?

    Tobias Reaper
    Community Member
    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Assassins Creed level designer did this

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    #46

    This Stove In A Premium Airbnb

    Kitchen corner with stovetop and cabinets showing design decisions that create problems nobody asked for.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's unfortunate. I like the look of the countertop and cabinetry.

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh, it's temporary lodging - they weren't expecting you to make a 7 course meal.

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    #47

    Oh Wow What A Great Table

    Unusual dining table with a large hole in the center showing one of the dumb design decisions by designers.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put a basket under the hole and you have easy disposal of chicken bones, stripped spareribs, shrimp tails, corn cobs etc. if that appeals to you, go to the Southeastern US and treat yourself to a "low country boil"!

    Deborah Brett
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tragic part is that's a slice of wood, and someone has painted it white.

    Henrik Knudsen
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    1 day ago

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    I was going to comment that aswell. What a bloody shame.

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    StretcherBearer
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't even leave the natural wood exposed. Awful.

    Lee Gilliland
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet the people seated on the left adore this.

    Sawdust
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just throw a tablecloth over it and no on will notice. :-)

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect for bronto ribs!

    Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The waiter pours the water and it falls on your pants.

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    #48

    It In Middle Of Your Face And Can't Use The Mirror

    Modern bathroom with gold cylindrical sinks and tall faucets, featuring a patterned tile wall and unusual designer decisions.

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    Bonesko
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do I have something on my chin? Maybe maybe not. I'm off to get breakfast!

    Huddo's sister
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to a public toilet today and I could just see myself in the mirror, but my mum who is about a head shorter couldn't see anything!

    #49

    Accident Waiting To Happen

    Concrete stairs with uneven steps and graffiti showcasing dumb design decisions creating problems in public spaces

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    Ge Po
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would have been nice with some planters on the flat areas.

    #50

    Water Faucet In Hotel Chain Makes Washing Hands Incredibly Frustrating

    Water pooling on a bathroom sink countertop due to a poor designer decision creating avoidable problems.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many public toilets (often in more 'upscale' shopping centres) in Melbourne have a similar issue. Counter looks the same but taps are at the back (usual position) and still can't reach basin.

    Oskar vanZandt
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a similar corner tap and had it replaced with a kitchen tap... Win!

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    #51

    Benches Designed By Someone Who Hates The Concept Of Sitting Down

    Curved wooden benches on a waterfront deck with railing, showing poor design causing discomfort and inconvenience.

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    Christopher “Jester” Šašek
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't decide if I want to ride my bike or roll a bowling ball over it

    Tim Fawcett
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me guess...so homeless people can't sleep on them?

    Tim Douglass
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe. But not every piece of artistic design is hostile in intent. I'm going to give this one a pass.

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    Hmmmmmmmm
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean….. it’s slightly clever, a couple of waves, but they should at least have something dividing from the slope. I suppose you could lounge on the side of that and bask in the sun.

    JL
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Benches Designed By Someone Who Loves Playing With Hot Wheels

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    #52

    My School Locker Can’t Even Fit My Backpack Because Of Those Shelves

    Blue lockers with a backpack stuck in a narrow locker gap showing a clear designer dumb decision problem.

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    Zoe Vokes
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Designed by someone who has never used those lockers. No need to check with students what storage solution would be practical and what they usually put in their lockers

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're older than student backpacks are.

    Nuku Nyara
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take all the books out and place them on the shelves, then hang the deflated backpack in section to the right. Total waste of time though.

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids just need to stuff their bag in the locker during lunch or possibly music class. Not much time to waste if they want to get to lunch or class quickly.

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    Lara Verne
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once worked in place where they had lockers like this, only smaller. I couldn't even fit in my puffy winter jacket, let alone shoes or handbag. I think it was designed by Satan.

    GalPalAl
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *for esthetic purposes only*

    #53

    Nice Spot For Scenery

    Narrow hallway with multiple open windows causing a problematic design decision by designers nobody asked for.

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    Bi.Felicia
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It really allows you to take in the full view.

    #54

    When A Beam Blocks The Toilet Door

    Bathroom stall door with a wooden plank awkwardly cut and inserted, showcasing dumb design decisions creating problems.

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    tameson
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This definitely fits your username. I vote for funny.

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    AP
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so weird to say this, but it's not the worst thing on this list

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    #55

    I Hope You Appreciate Your Paper Towel Airborne! Someone Installed A High Velocity Hand Dryer Right Above The Garbage Bin

    Hand dryer placed directly above trash can, illustrating poor design choice creating problems nobody asked for.

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    Tim Douglass
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a while this seemed to be really common. I think the idea was that the water would drip from your hands into the trash receptacle rather than onto the floor.

    Bonesko
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The employees there must hate this thing

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    #56

    These Storage Steps In A Homemade Tiny Home Look Like An Accident Waiting To Happen

    Three wooden corner shelves installed with minimal support brackets in a small kitchen, showing poor designer decisions.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely not safe or built to last.

    Mel in Georgia
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend fell down the stairs like this while staying in a tiny home. They are indeed treacherous!

    StretcherBearer
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with my wife. I'm just 6ft and kept banging my forehead on the "kitchen" shelves. The bathtub was the only cool thing.

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    AP
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good grief at first glance I thought they were shelves

    My O My
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's quite pretty

    Meyrin
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very certain these are hinges

    #57

    This Bathroom Design... Chef Kiss

    Bathroom design flaw with toilet paper holder installed on cabinet door, illustrating dumb decisions by designers creating problems.

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    Ace
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that they've engineered a little flap on the left hand door to allow it to open underneath the work surface. Without context I can't say I totally hate it, but the two power outlets just above the taps do worry me - surely that can't conform to US building standards, can it?

    UnclePanda
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    US GFCI outlets can also protect ~8 outlets downstream. Hopefully, there's a working one upstream. It'd be a little shocking if not.

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    NJ P
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you complain about not enough counter space.

    #58

    Hand Dryers On Matt Painted Walls

    Hand dryers on a gray wall showing poor design with water stains underneath, illustrating dumb design decisions.

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    Bi.Felicia
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure if this is actually a matte paint, but it definitely shouldn't be used for a wall that has hand dryers attached.

    Sherry Errera
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's what they call "eggshell" or "flat" paint used for rooms like a bedroom or living room, not a bathroom or kitchen or anywhere there is moisture or water in use. That's when you'd use a gloss or at least a semi-gloss that repells water or you can wipe clean. And these days they make paint for kitchen and bath that also has additives that deters mold, mildew and other icky stuff from growing.

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    Chelle Jones
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    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we talk about the bars in the background?

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those things have more bacteria than a toilet seat which is why I have a small bottle of hand sanitizer hanging from my pocketbook strap.

    Dan St John
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the black mold experiment is coming along nicely.

    Elizabeth Emdin
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who is "Matt"? You mean "matte" :/

    Carrie B
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a prison cell

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    #59

    Found This Beauty At My Local College

    Metal staircase railing with uneven vertical bars, illustrating dumb design decisions causing unexpected problems.

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    Ronja Oksanen
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just rendering proplem, upgrade your hardware and it should be fine 😅👍🏼

    JL
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope it's not an architectural college.

    Hmmmmmmmm
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    21 hours ago

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    This reminds me of a highway that used to be in Seattle. They accidentally made it come too close to the corner of a building so they crudely cut a notch out of the roadway, so the corner of the building went slightly into the highway. You were whizzing past people’s apartment windows. They have since torn that highway down, but this definitely reminds me of that.

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    #60

    Roof Of University Building Intentionally Leaks Water And It Spatters Everywhere

    Modern interior with slanted walls and awkward seating, showcasing designers made dumb decisions causing problems.

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    Nuku Nyara
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have installed a living garden at the base in order to catch some of the water.

    Linnoff
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    need some permanent "caution wet floor" signs

    #61

    Stairway To Plumbing And Coax Cable Management Heaven

    Carpeted stairs awkwardly cut by large pipes, showing a clear example of designers making dumb decisions and creating problems.

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    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Possibly sketchy illegal installation of basement rental, i.e., Landlord special.

    #62

    German Engineering

    Poor bathroom stall design showing urinal blocked by door, an example of dumb decisions and design problems nobody asked for.

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    Julie S
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    1 day ago

    😅

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    #63

    Sidewalk Engineering

    Sidewalk abruptly ending at a brick wall showing dumb design decisions causing problems for pedestrians and accessibility.

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    Upstaged75
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this is where the sidewalk ends! 😁

    Hmmmmmmmm
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You spend all your life wondering where the sidewalk ends, and once you get there, it’s a massive barrier in your way. Ahhh… such is life.

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    MoBeLa
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’ll teach those kids to get off their phones while they’re walking.

    Lee Gilliland
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So convenient for wheelchair users.

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    #64

    A Client's New Stair Rail That Can't Decide What Style It Is And Where The Handrail Should Have Been. (It's In A Modern Cottage Hamptons Beach House)

    Wooden staircase with white balusters showing a dumb design decision creating problems in home decor and construction.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The individual pieces are nice, but the whole thing has a terrible case of split personality.

    Chris Merillo
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the posts. Why those posts?? Those are clearly not supposed to have anything sit on top of them. Swap those out and this would be fine.

    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just needs to be painted the same color. The white railings stand out.

    #65

    This Restroom Layout At My Local Legion

    Two urinals installed too close to each other with grab bars, showing a clear example of dumb design problems by designers.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I prefer the one away from the door.

    Bonesko
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you don't want people coming in and immediately seeing you pee?

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    Nuku Nyara
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ADA handles are giving hardcore bar vibes. You need to be really drunk if you need to hold yourself up to pee at the urinal.

    Babs Ishkabibble
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The floor at the base of the urinal. My God.

    Bored Seb
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the mark on the ground looks... interesting. Clean place, obviously.

    AP
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be holding the door shut to pee

    #66

    The Bottom Drawer On Every Dresser Looks Like It Isn’t Fully Pushed In Even Though It Is At This Hotel

    Wooden dresser with misaligned drawers showing poor design mistakes causing usability problems.

    I can confirm this as this was the third room we were in at this place.

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    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Possibly the TV wiring comes through the back of the dresser which blocks it from fully closing

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