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Good design is about finding the delicate yet pleasing balance between form and function. Though a lot depends on what you want to get done, a good rule of thumb is to keep your designs simple, so that they’re easily understood, practical, and aesthetic. But some people throw the rulebook out the window into the dumpster. And then they wing it.

Even though bad home interior designs are something you should practice social distancing from, you can’t deny that they can be hilarious… as long as it’s not your home we’re talking about! Bored Panda wanted to make you laugh and feel better about having to stay in your lovely home during the lockdown, so we’re bringing you the funniest, most facepalm-worthy interior design fails that prove common sense is actually quite rare.

Are you in the mood for some more horrendous examples of design? Well, once you’re done scrolling through this list and upvoting your fave horrible design pics, we invite you to check out earlier posts about design fails here, here, and here.

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Steps That You Can't See

Steps That You Can't See

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    Up The Drain It Goes

    Up The Drain It Goes

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    #3

    My Uncle's House Got A Bathroom Without A Door, Literally The First Thing You See When You Enter The House

    My Uncle's House Got A Bathroom Without A Door, Literally The First Thing You See When You Enter The House

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    Designer Dieter Rams is one of the world’s brightest experts when it comes to design that’s done well. Back in the 1970s, he said that the world was full of “an impenetrable confusion of forms, colors, and noises” and then went on to create his 10 principles for good design. In our opinion, he expressed timeless rules that are as important now as they were back then.

    For Rams, good design has to be innovative but also useful. It can’t sacrifice form or function for one or the other: it has to be a blend of both. If a product is self-explanatory, even better! That goes for designs everywhere—if something is over-designed, it can create confusion.

    #4

    My Friend's Under-The-Stairs "Bathroom" Where The Toilet Is Diagonal And Partially Installed Into The Carpeted Wall

    My Friend's Under-The-Stairs "Bathroom" Where The Toilet Is Diagonal And Partially Installed Into The Carpeted Wall

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    #5

    Can't Stop Thinking About This Sink

    Can't Stop Thinking About This Sink

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    #6

    Kitchen Made By A Sofa Maker

    Kitchen Made By A Sofa Maker

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    Similarly, Rams argues that good design is honest, long-lasting, friendly to the environment, has a shelf life longer than current trends, and does away with non-essentials. In short, aim for purity. Show the essence of the design. Do away with what’s unnecessary. More is less.

    However, we’re not the only ones who think that bad designs can be a lot of fun (and not just a warning about what to avoid doing). The founders of the Ugly Design Instagram page, Jonas Nyffenegger and Sébastien Mathys, told Bored Panda in an earlier interview that bad designs jump out at people from the screen and grab their attention.

    #7

    At Least You Don't Have To Reach For It

    At Least You Don't Have To Reach For It

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    #9

    All It Needs Is A Jukebox And A Soda Fountain

    All It Needs Is A Jukebox And A Soda Fountain

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    What’s more, atrocious designs also keep on surprising people. Just when you think you’ve reached the bottom of the (Un)Aesthetic Abyss, you realize that it was just the tip of the Iceberg of Bad Taste. What’s more, the founders pointed out that the world would be a very boring place if everything looked tasteful and nice.

    #10

    Imagine Having To Scrub Or Clean It

    Imagine Having To Scrub Or Clean It

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

    so if you filled in the gaps with an epoxy resin, it might be cool, but this looks impossible to keep clean as it is.

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    #11

    I Almost Fell Down And Rolled My Ankle On This

    I Almost Fell Down And Rolled My Ankle On This

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    #12

    New Kitchen Style

    New Kitchen Style

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

    I hate this, but not as much as I hate how much I like this.

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    #13

    Why Is There Wood Separating The Hallway In Half

    Why Is There Wood Separating The Hallway In Half

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

    Something was not thought through here. Guess they thought they could ditch the bearing beam.

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    #14

    Yup, The Fridge Fit Boss

    Yup, The Fridge Fit Boss

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    #15

    My Parents Have A Bathroom With Carpet That Goes Up The Bathtub Walls. Bonus Points For The Terrible Wallpaper

    My Parents Have A Bathroom With Carpet That Goes Up The Bathtub Walls. Bonus Points For The Terrible Wallpaper

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    #16

    Who Says Crown Molding Is Overdone?

    Who Says Crown Molding Is Overdone?

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    #18

    Middle Class Fridge. Lower Class Aesthetic

    Middle Class Fridge. Lower Class Aesthetic

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    #19

    It's Not A Mirror, It's A Doorway

    It's Not A Mirror, It's A Doorway

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    #20

    A Shower Designed To Be As Hard To Stand In As Possible

    A Shower Designed To Be As Hard To Stand In As Possible

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

    Lemme just cling to this rock like a derpmaid while water runs over my body

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    #21

    This Bathroom Covered In Carpet

    This Bathroom Covered In Carpet

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

    It's not plain ugly. Somehow it's appealing in a very strange 70s softcore adult movie master bedroom druglord nightmare.

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    #22

    This Single Square Inch Of Raised Carpet Complete With Lining

    This Single Square Inch Of Raised Carpet Complete With Lining

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    #23

    I Can Just Imagine The Whole House Shaking Like Crazy

    I Can Just Imagine The Whole House Shaking Like Crazy

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

    Yeah, the air refreshner and toilet paper where placed there with a lot of optimism.

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    #25

    Imagine Trying To Piss While Drunk

    Imagine Trying To Piss While Drunk

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    #26

    These Stairs Leading To A Bedroom Loft

    These Stairs Leading To A Bedroom Loft

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    #27

    My Friend Just Finished A Kitchen Remodel

    My Friend Just Finished A Kitchen Remodel

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

    they made do with the existing cabinets, so.. it was like this before

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    #28

    Prayers For The Contractor Who Had To Call These Homeowners And Explain They Needed A Second Set Of Front Doors Because. Math

    Prayers For The Contractor Who Had To Call These Homeowners And Explain They Needed A Second Set Of Front Doors Because. Math

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    #29

    Today My Mom Hit Her Toe With This And Was Bleeding. I Hate This Kitchen So Much

    Today My Mom Hit Her Toe With This And Was Bleeding. I Hate This Kitchen So Much

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    #30

    Why Is The Big Face Bleeding, Why The Monkey, Just Why

    Why Is The Big Face Bleeding, Why The Monkey, Just Why

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    #31

    This Shower Has Blinds Instead Of Curtains

    This Shower Has Blinds Instead Of Curtains

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

    Psycho would have been a completely different movie with these in place.

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    #32

    This "Form Over Function" Kitchen In My Apartment

    This "Form Over Function" Kitchen In My Apartment

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    #33

    Social Distancing Looking A Lot Like Being Married For 10+ Years

    Social Distancing Looking A Lot Like Being Married For 10+ Years

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    #36

    This Staircase Bathroom

    This Staircase Bathroom

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    #37

    Why: 1. They Put In A Sliding Door To A Bedroom. 2. They Placed Curtains On The Outside Of It. 3. They Also Placed The Lock On The Outside

    Why: 1. They Put In A Sliding Door To A Bedroom. 2. They Placed Curtains On The Outside Of It. 3. They Also Placed The Lock On The Outside

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    #38

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

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

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    #39

    Imagine Being A Firefighter And Entering A Dark Smoke-Filled House From The Outside Through This Window

    Imagine Being A Firefighter And Entering A Dark Smoke-Filled House From The Outside Through This Window

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    #42

    Neck Pain And A Head Injury Anyone?

    Neck Pain And A Head Injury Anyone?

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    #43

    My Grandma’s Bathroom

    My Grandma’s Bathroom

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

    I bought a used mobile home with the garden tub carpeted exactly like this. They attached the carpet with a staple gun and 49,000 staples. Took me forever to get them all out and toss the nasty carpet.

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    #44

    The Bathroom Door Of The New Place My Girlfriend And I Just Moved Into. I Was Sat At The Dining Table When I Took This

    The Bathroom Door Of The New Place My Girlfriend And I Just Moved Into. I Was Sat At The Dining Table When I Took This

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

    That's clearly an exterior door on that bathroom, it even has a deadbolt lock!

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    #45

    The Queen’s Seat

    The Queen’s Seat

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    #46

    Clean Entrance

    Clean Entrance

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

    This looks practical for farmhouses and the like for a back door, walk in, wash off all the mud, keep moving. It is like next level mud room.

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    #47

    The Raised Cutout Of This Ceiling Doesn’t Allow The Fan To Suck In Any Air

    The Raised Cutout Of This Ceiling Doesn’t Allow The Fan To Suck In Any Air

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    #48

    These Tiles That Are Designed Pre-Worn And Dirty

    These Tiles That Are Designed Pre-Worn And Dirty

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

    Ugh, they don't even look like they've been put in properly straight. Why do this, when the rest of the kitchen looks clean and lovely?! 😟

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    #49

    How Would Any Of This Work

    How Would Any Of This Work

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

    It's a horrible design, but it will work. steam doesn't care if something is perpendicular or what

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    Creativity

    Creativity

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