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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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#2

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.

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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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#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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Troux
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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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Slinkman
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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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Chris B
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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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Anne
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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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Luuta
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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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Alex K
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it was obviously not a bedroom. someone converted part of the balcony or outside area to an -illegal- extra room

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Kosh1k
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These sorts of doors are often used for balconies, so that might be a balcony turned extra room and they didn't bother changing the doors or removing the curtain rod? Either way its still weird.

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

it's murican style paper house. bedroom was added later

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It probably used to be a covered patio or carport prior to becoming a bedroom.

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

It's clearly repurposed and was not originally designed as a bedroom

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

I like sliding doors, but if they aren't to the outside I want them non-transparent.

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Aasha Rooks [STUDENT]
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God damn that would suck if you're living with your mother-in-law that hates you

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

Take this item off this classification - nothing unusual whatsoever about this nearly all of NZ australia and here in Italy at least - converts the sunroom, verandah, balconi, terrazzo, porch even the garage into an extra bedroom. Nothing illegal if its lined with correct plasterboard etc. My own terrazzos on the list.

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

Perhaps they added on a room where the deck used to be, and kept the original patio door.

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

It looks like the bedroom is just an addition to a house but it's odd for sure

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

Looks like some just added a room to their house. The sliding door probably let you out to the backyard.

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

Obviously an afterthought use for the conservatory. But you'd think they'd change some things, like the lock and curtains!

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

This was clearly an add on...it probably used to be the back patio.

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

The blinds are on the outside of the window and it probably also locks from the back. Horrible tease😂😂

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

My dad remodeled our house with the back porch like this. My sister's bedroom. It was well insulated and had a door for her to come in and go out at she pleased.

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

...because extension to existing home? Think this used to be the outdoor patio or something

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

so when tour tired of the kids you lock em in then when you cant bear to even look at them you close the curtain

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

This is an after construction addition. The bedroom use to be an outdoor patio. I saw this on Good Housekeeping.

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

They keep crazy Aunt Imelda in there. Shh. No one is supposed to know. Seriously, don't tell anyone.

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

This is how a freind's mom set up teh guest room when he invited girsl over

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

You can check out anytime you want, but you can never leave.....

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Nothanks L. Walk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol that has to be an addon of some kind. Maybe it was a balcony they roofed over?

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

We had a room like this on a house I grew up in. It had originally been a patio that was enclosed to make a bedroom.

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

Stage 1: Oh, keep this open, no door, it will look great, open space! Stage 2. You are noisy when I try to sleep. But we still can't close it, it will make a space look smaller. Let's put in the glass! And there is no space to open the door, let's put sliding! Stage 3: The light from your computer stops me from sleeping! Let's put the curtain! Stage 4. OK, we have to lock this so kids would not get into the room.

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

This person obviously has "guests" that they don't plan on ever letting see the light of day again.

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

I can tell you why. 1) sliding doors is super practical! Takes no space from the room what so ever! 2) how do you know there is no curtains on the inside? 3) how do you know there is not a lock on the inside too?

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

for when you have druggies coming to visit but you don't want them to steal your stuff while you sleep.

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

I think they converted a porch into a bedroom. I had a bedroom like this at one time.

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

this is called enclosing an outdoor veranda and converting it into a room..... very common in older houses when extra space is required

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

It used to be a porch. In my mom's house they made the porch into a tv room the sliding door was the same

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

A lot of new condos have this. They put the bedroom on the inner wall of the apartment rather than an outer wall with a window. Solution to no window is to add a sliding glass door.

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

Command performance room.. and you can’t leave until you... perform!

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

For a senior with dementia who wanders off and must be monitored. Practical.

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

I went on a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia with my dad. We could see the Queen's private apartments and her bedroom as the wall had been replaced with a glass window. My dad asked if it was like that when the yacht was in use. Yes daddy because the Queen just loved to have people watching her dress and everything through the window. Bless him!

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

Looks like they converted an old balcony into another room.

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

I think that this used to be a patio and it was converted into a sunroom or extra room, and it was cheaper to just leave the sliding glass door as it is.

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

Used to be a porch smh doesn’t take a genius to figure that out

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

This is obviously a conservatory converted into a bedroom...

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

The bedroom looks like an add-a-room to a park model trailer, to accommodate guests and grandkids. We have one, but it extends the length of the trailer. Room is separated in two and with a moveable divider. Other part of the room is used as an extra eating area or a place to play cards with other campers. Love it!

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

Looks like a hospital room🤔 or a room for your kidnapped victim🤷‍♀️ could go either way really...

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

Looks like a room in an ICU, where nurses can walk by and check on patients.

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

Addition or porch enclosure as several have mentioned or else set up for a dementia patient who might need checking on and can't be safely allowed to leave the room without supervision.

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

Looks like someone built an extension (possibly not code compliant) on the other side of the french doors into the garden. Then decided to use it as a bedroom.

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Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I grew up in a house that added on so my parent's room had a sliding door out. When they added to that side they kept the doors. It lead to an indoor hot tub room, a bathroom, and a huge bonus room and walk-in closet, both with their own entries. Weird house but I loved it

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

Honestly, I like the idea of a sliding door to my bedroom.

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

Looks like an add-on room made from a patio . . . but it could be good to keep in the kids.

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

No, the bedroom was an addition onto what used to be their back door.

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

This looks like he remnants of what used to be a hme hospital room.

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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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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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My Grandma’s Bathroom

My Grandma’s Bathroom

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Stephanie Did It
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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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Stephanie Did It
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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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Helen Haley
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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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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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