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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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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.

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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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Can't Stop Thinking About This Sink

Can't Stop Thinking About This Sink

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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.

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At Least You Don't Have To Reach For It

At Least You Don't Have To Reach For It

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

They need another roller behind their head and to motorise them together for an automatic bum wiping system.

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

Because there was litterally EVERYWHERE ELSE to put the tissue roll.

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

Now you just need some mechanized contraption behind your head to pull it through.

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

This is so women can wipe as they get off the toilet without having to actually use a piece of toilet paper. Though you'd probably want to change the roll often.

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

When did you see a woman just slide off from the toilet unless they are the size of a toddler?

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

I admit, it isn't a horrible idea, they had good intentions, but your legs would have to be spread apart pretty far...

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

So the toilet paper gets covered in wee (it ain't as long as you think boys)- yuck!

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

A reason to hang the toilet-roll the other way round...because this way sure ain't handy.

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

Recommended for an all female household only! Sorry guys, but sometimes you all don't have great aim, sorry sorry sorry!

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

If I wasn't a cat, I would feel that to see if it was comfortable.

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

and if i wasn't a skeleton, i would definitely be able to relate

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

I can't even figure out how evil that thing is while pretending to be practical.

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

I will admit, i kind of like this, but I would like it more if the holder was on the side of the seat.

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Deborah Lavalley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn't know they made toilet seats with the holder attached, I could see one on the side but the front?????? Ok like the other comment must be a guys only seat.

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

When my cousin was a toddler, he always missed the toilet. Where that is right now. Who thought of this design exactly? 🤦‍♀️

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Ramiro ERTH Serrano
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I'm begining to think the TP is for Writers.....not all of us are just readers.....

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Ramiro ERTH Serrano
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought that's what the 3 shells were for ......I only see two in this picture.....

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

That would be interesting... if a guy sits down peeing and coughs...

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

I guess it works mostly for ladies who sit. But even for them it's a bit weird.

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

That is a bad dezin because you put the thing up tolit paper in the toult we go

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

You don't even have to bother wiping. Just drag your ass across as you stand up.

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

This almost makes sense, but not really. Notice the tank is behind a wall.

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

for men whenever you wanna feel like a girl peeing while sitting at least the pee doesn't go on the ground

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

Yeah, I know I love it when my BF tea bags the TP when he has to sit to take a....

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

new tech where men pee on the roll and the pee absorbs so that wives don't have to put the seat down back afterwards. 😂

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

And if you have boys in the house, "welcome to our soggy mess that used to be toilet paper".

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

very inventive and expertly done. . . okay, that's all I've got. . .

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

It's shopped. The toilet has no shadow, neither does the toilet paper roll.

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

Did someone have a little too much time on their hands? What's up with hiding the tank? Actually, I kinda like that part. The paper holder looks awkward to have to straddle to be seated.

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

Wow, I wonder how often guys who stand to pee, pee all over it?

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

This is on the toilet designer, the outlet store where it was sold, the builder, or homeowner that chose it and payed for it, and of course Trump.

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

That's easily fixed. Just replace the seat & put the TP on that shelf behind it.

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Leslie K Von Dell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LMAO! What IS this?! Is it the forerunner to a bidet? For people facing the wrong way on the toilet?

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

If someone misses their aim, there goes the toilet paper! Wet!

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

It’s a gag seat. Not screwed in & doesn’t quite fit the toilet.

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

Ensuring the "wide stance" so much admired by Larry Craig. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Craig_scandal

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

Instead of the toilet paper roll the interior designer should have put a miniature t.v. to help while away the time. Magazines are SO yesterday.

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

Future archaeologists are gonna scratch their heads at this sort of thing.

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

What in the world. There has to be a logical explanation

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

It must be British, a wooden seat and tank behind the wall, one of those that refuses to flush no matter how many times you try.

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

My ex never lift the toilet seat when he pee, so I assume the roll will have pee marks if he uses it

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

If something in the cistern (toliet tank) requires repair, such as the flush lever, the ballcock, the flapper valve, etc., how do you access it? :-O

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

Just put a flywheel behind it, and you never have to wipe with your hands again!

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

You don't have to tear it off, either, just roll it back after use

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

Mark says it wouldn't work, with legs this way it will be hard to s**t comfortable, butt hole is too tight

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

The only way this could make sense is if it is made especially for a person who for some reason cannot reach a wall-mounted roll of toilet paper. In that case, this set up could allow for more autonomy.

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

You will ALWAYS know when you're out of paper before you even get started!

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

Lord have mercy, where would one get such a throne lid? AND how does one work on the water holding tank? Love the baseboard cut, the flush handle. Definitely an improvement over the old outhouse.

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

It is a one-off joke design, "developed as an experiment to see how humor can be used to improve everyday objects, british designer henry franks has created ‘bog standard’, an oak toilet seat hybrid with a paper roll attached to the rim" https://www.designboom.com/design/bog-standard-a-toilet-seat-roll-holder-by-henry-franks/

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

They've obviously never heard of the old adage "knees together, cheeks apart." ;)

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

Um, so when you it to pee as a woman, you really need to keep your legs closed or that pee will go everywhere.

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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.

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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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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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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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Yup, The Fridge Fit Boss

Yup, The Fridge Fit Boss

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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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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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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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This Single Square Inch Of Raised Carpet Complete With Lining

This Single Square Inch Of Raised Carpet Complete With Lining

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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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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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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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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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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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This Staircase Bathroom

This Staircase Bathroom

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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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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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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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The Queen’s Seat

The Queen’s Seat

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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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