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Call the Aesthetics Police because we’ve got a crime spree to report. They say there’s no arguing about taste, but there are some truly awful design decisions out there. They don’t just ask to be judged, they demand it. ‘Quirky and unique’ don’t quite cut it anymore.

We like to think that we’ve got a good eye for quality designs. And on the flip side, we think we know what best to avoid when decorating your home. That’s why our team here at Bored Panda has put together this list of the very worst home interior design fails. Some of these are so epic, they’re bound to make your inner designer wince. Check out the best of the worst, and remember to give the pics you hate with a burning passion a big old upvote.

Read on for Bored Panda’s in-depth interview about our sense of aesthetics, how it forms, and how we can develop it. Spoiler warning: nobody is ever truly lost, no matter how bad their current sense of style might be.

Meanwhile, if you find yourselves in the mood for some jaw-droppingly horrific design ‘solutions,’ take a look through Bored Panda’s recent articles about them right here, here, and here.

#1

Man Opening The Curtains Of His Windowless Hotel Room

Person stands by oddly placed curtains, exemplifying an awful home interior design choice.

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DowntownStevieB
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like there is a Loony Tunes skit in this...

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    #2

    My Grandparent’s Carpeted Bathroom

    Bathroom with a bathtub surrounded by green carpet, showcasing awful interior design choices.

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    #3

    Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis

    Awful home interior with a staircase covered in large rocks, blocking the way.

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    Austzn
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't nearly dangerous enough. They need to complete the stony brook by adding running water.

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    #4

    You Can Take A Bath And Die Immediately

    Awful home interior with a bathtub dangerously placed at the top of a staircase.

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    PunchinelloTX
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wet feet on tile? Just what I want with only a few inches to maneuver around an open stairwell.

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    #5

    My Eyes Are Hurting Me

    Colorful kitchen with eclectic decor and patterns creates an overwhelming interior design.

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    #6

    $500 Per Week Excluding Expenses. Close To Shops

    Awful interior with a loft bed awkwardly built over a bathtub in a cramped bathroom space.

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    #7

    Why Would You Choose This Carpet For Your Hotel?

    Hallway with distorted carpet pattern creating an optical illusion, showcasing awful interior design choices.

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    SweetCheesySpaghetti
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read somewhere that they do this to keep kids from running down the halls

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    #8

    My Grandparents Have A Fish Pond In Their Living Room

    Unclear home interior design with indoor rock pond, birdcage, and owl statues.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This, I like. Yet, I am an animal and plant lover.

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    #9

    Okay, What The Hell

    Awful home interior showing a small, inexplicable red step against a maroon wall by a wooden chair.

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    Talis
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toe destroyer 3000 installed successfully.

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    #10

    Well You Asked For A Kitchen Island Didn’t You?

    Unconventional kitchen interior with a small island awkwardly placed, highlighting odd design choices.

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    #11

    This Chandelier At A Restaurant I Ate At Bothers Me So Much

    Chandelier oddly placed beneath a raised ceiling section with decorative moldings, illustrating disastrous interior design.

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    #12

    I Raise You Carpet Wall Bathroom

    Awful home interior with outdated bathroom decor, featuring textured walls, a framed mirror, and dim lighting.

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    Alley Cat
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always loved the smell of lavender body wash and feces.

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    #13

    Nice Paint Job On The Cabinets But Why Purple

    Purple kitchen cabinets with swirled purple and white floor, showcasing an unusual home interior design choice.

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    #14

    This Shower At My Airbnb

    Man stands awkwardly in a small bathtub with a low ceiling; an example of awful home interiors.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But don't' forget to water the plants, take care of the cat, take out the trash, wash the sheet, dust and vacuum, and ignore the cameras.

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    #15

    This Is A Bad Idea

    Transparent glass toilet showcasing unusual home interior design choices.

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    #16

    When They Said "Half-Bath", I Wasn't Expecting This

    Compact toilet squeezed awkwardly into a tight corner, showcasing unusual home interiors design.

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    #17

    The White Is Actually A Part Of The Marble Floor

    Unusual bathroom interior with a toilet and abstract designs on the floor around a central drain.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good news, at least the drain is doing it's job to remove the ghosts.

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    #18

    Fleshy Shower

    Bathroom with unique interior design featuring pink marble circles on shower walls.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rose Quartz is great as a rock, but not as an aesthetic material.

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    #19

    An Apartment In London That Has No Front Door. Just A Set Of Stairs Leading Up To A Window

    Unconventional home interior with purple carpet, awkward stairs to window, and kitchen counter.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    meta door, what is a door but a hole in the wall?

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    #20

    You Have To Step Over The Bathtub To Get Between The Toilet And The Sink

    Awful interior design with awkward bathroom layout featuring toilet next to bathtub, odd color scheme, and cluttered space.

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    #21

    DC Condos Really Pretend That This Is Ok (5'7" Man For Scale)

    Man in a tub standing under a low ceiling, exemplifying awful interiors with impractical design choices.

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    #22

    We Have A Really Small Radiator In Our House

    Awful interior design with a tall, narrow radiator beside a light switch and a bag of items on the floor.

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    #23

    Can't Stop Thinking About This Sink

    Awful kitchen interior with mismatched flooring and cabinet design, questioning designer's choices.

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    JL
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I kept count of how many times this picture has appeared on BP.

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    #24

    Privacy? Never Heard Of It. Only Showers With Full Viewing Windows In This House

    Unusual home interior with a glass shower visible in the bedroom, highlighting an odd design choice.

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    Bi.Felicia
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it's the honeymoon suite at a budget motel?

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    #25

    Sacred Resource

    Awful interior design with toilet paper holder inside bathroom cabinet, next to a toilet.

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    #26

    Flat For Sale In Kiyv, Ukraine

    Colorful and chaotic home interiors with floral decorations, peculiar design choices, and eclectic artwork.

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    Pandora
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not even the Russians would touch this!

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    #27

    Studio Apartment. No Thanks

    Awful home interior with a cramped kitchen and bathroom setup, featuring a stove, sink, toilet, and bathtub in one space.

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    #28

    Let Me Just Hop Into The Bathtub To Fill/Empty The Washing Machine. No Problem

    Awful home interior with a cramped bathroom, washing machine next to bathtub, and awkward layout.

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    #29

    Refrigerator Island?

    Awful home interior design with misplaced fridge wall blocking the kitchen view.

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

    Seriously, they should have just extended the bench so it reaches the fridge and then it would have been fine.

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    #30

    This Bathroom With Too Many Stairs

    Awful home interior with a toilet on a raised platform, accessible by small wooden stairs next to a sink.

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    Karl der Große
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you don't have to go in the crawlspace under the house to work on the pipes. I'm not saying I like, but I try to look on the bright side.

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    #31

    This Combination Of Staircase, Cellar And Bathroom Gets Worse Every Second You Look At It

    Unusual home interior with toilet awkwardly placed under a staircase.

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    #32

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

    Awful home interior design featuring glass block walls and mismatched decor elements in a tiled space.

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    #33

    Bottom Side Of The Stairs. Just Why

    Awful home interior with an awkwardly placed ornamental wooden piece on the ceiling.

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    PunchinelloTX
    Community Member
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagine there’s a lot of lovely old woodwork hidden under that sheetrock.

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    #34

    "Don't Come Down The Stairs! I'm Pooping"

    Bizarre home interior featuring a toilet awkwardly placed on a staircase landing near a bathroom sink.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And what's up with the kitchen sink set=up?

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    #35

    What Was The Point Of This Again

    Unusual staircase design with an awkward, decorative mini-step, highlighting questionable interior choices.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remove that b**ch of a barring wall and place stairs where STAIRS ought TO BE! IYKYK...

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    #36

    The Intersection Of Three Rooms At My New Place

    Awful interior flooring with mismatched wood, blue linoleum, and checkered tiles visible from above.

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    Bi.Felicia
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how each room has its own flooring pattern but I love the duct tape slippers.

    #37

    Fish Scale Stairs At My Grandma's

    Steep, awkward stairs with unusual design in a poorly planned home interior.

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    #38

    Oh, What A Cute House For Sale. Aaaaahhhhh What?

    Unusual home interior design with eclectic decor choices including ornate panels and mismatched furniture.

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    #39

    Have A Good Sleep

    Awful interior design choice with a red checkered bed under a showerhead in a tiled room.

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    Talis
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For swift wake up techniques.

    #40

    One Closet. 6 Feet Above The Ground And No Stairs To Get To It. Why?

    Unusual home interior with a door leading to nowhere above another door.

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    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the closet for all your skeletons.

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    #41

    Stairs Retrofitted Into Old House Are A Death Trap

    Awful interior design with awkwardly angled wooden stairs in a narrow hallway.

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    #42

    Part Three Of Things In My House At Annoy The Hell Out Of Me

    Awful home interior design with poorly aligned ceiling and wall panels.

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    #43

    Stairs To More Stairs

    Awful interior design featuring a spiral staircase right next to a kitchen counter, showcasing unique home layout choices.

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    Alley Cat
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And up this flight of stairs you will find... MORE STAIRS!

    #44

    My Parents' Bathroom Is On A Platform Next To An Angled Ceiling So You Hit Your Head Every Time... And It Has A Telephone

    Unusual home interior with elevated toilet platform next to a wall-mounted phone, showcasing bizarre design choices.

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    Talis
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To call for help after you've hit your head!

    #45

    This Bathroom In A House I Was Shown By My Realtor

    Person using a small bathroom with awkward interior design, sitting on a toilet placed closely next to a sink.

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    #46

    Because Having Two Staircases Is Better Then One In The Bathroom. Toilet Is Behind The Wall On The Left

    Unusual bathroom design with elevated tiled platform and awkward layout, showcasing poor interior in homes.

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    #47

    My House Has Many Of These Architect Flaws (I Live In Brazil), One Of Them Is The Flaw In The Ceiling Of The Living Room's Stairs That Makes My Mom's Bathroom Have Stairs

    Awkward bathroom interior with steps leading to a sink and toilet, showcasing peculiar design choices.

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    #48

    Someone Played Cat's Cradle With These Heating Pipes

    Awful home interior with awkwardly arranged pipes near a staircase.

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    #49

    The Lamp Prevents The Cupboard From Fully Opening In My New Apartment

    Awful interior design showing a kitchen cabinet blocking a ceiling light fixture.

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    Phred
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I put a ceiling fan in my (1923) kitchen, then realized the cabinet door was in the way. No worries---I just put a pin in the ceiling to remind me that I shouldn't open the door that far.

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