25 Examples of Horrendous Home Designs and Architecture Fails

Andrew Cunningham Published 11/10/2024 in Funny

Step into a world where DIY dreams took a detour and architectural ambitions went hilariously off-course. This quirky gallery features 25 snapshots capturing the missteps, mishaps, and puzzling design choices that prove home projects don’t always go as planned.

From staircases leading to nowhere to eye-catching structural “innovations,” this collection offers a lighthearted look at what happens when creativity and reality collide. Prepare for some laughs, double-takes, and perhaps a bit of relief that these aren’t in your home!

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1.
Not sure what is up with the tiny tiny windows and the ridiculously long staircase.
2.
This must be a "number 1" only toilet because... just how?!
3.
This is something straight out of a budget hotel in a 1980's horror movie.
4.
This person really likes sunlight, but there has to be a better way to do this.
5.
Maybe this is the stairway to heaven? Don't be shy just hop up on the bathroom county and start climbing.
6.
The worlds worst and least functional driveway.
7.
I guess they were trying to maximize their space, but how weird is this?
8.
THis is like the IRL version of Escher's "Relativity" .
9.
Another sunlight enthusiast with terrible execution.
10.
Just buy a proper faucet, this is terrible.
11.
"Brick House" for sale.
12.
That isn't supposed to happen, there is a reason things are supposed to be "square".
13.
You have to open the oven door to fully open this drawer.
14.
Where two stairways merge, and it's quite a long way down to the bottom if you slip.
15.
This might be the world's steepest driveway.
16.
So close...
17.
I think this kitchen needs a little more cabinet space.
18.
Uh... who thought this was a good idea?!
19.
Where's the other half of the house / roof?
20.
You have to have some faith to walk out onto this wobbly deck.
21.
Ah yes, the closed door that is still always open.
22.
Just an AirBNB rental with an inexplicable sideways door in the ceiling.
23.
What a nightmare!
24.
When you know a guy who can do it cheaper.
25.
Yo dawg we heard you like barnes so we put your barn inside a barn.

1.
Not sure what is up with the tiny tiny windows and the ridiculously long staircase.
2.
This must be a "number 1" only toilet because... just how?!
3.
This is something straight out of a budget hotel in a 1980's horror movie.
4.
This person really likes sunlight, but there has to be a better way to do this.
5.
Maybe this is the stairway to heaven? Don't be shy just hop up on the bathroom county and start climbing.
6.
The worlds worst and least functional driveway.
7.
I guess they were trying to maximize their space, but how weird is this?
8.
THis is like the IRL version of Escher's "Relativity" .
9.
Another sunlight enthusiast with terrible execution.
10.
Just buy a proper faucet, this is terrible.
11.
"Brick House" for sale.
12.
That isn't supposed to happen, there is a reason things are supposed to be "square".
13.
You have to open the oven door to fully open this drawer.
14.
Where two stairways merge, and it's quite a long way down to the bottom if you slip.
15.
This might be the world's steepest driveway.
16.
So close...
17.
I think this kitchen needs a little more cabinet space.
18.
Uh... who thought this was a good idea?!
19.
Where's the other half of the house / roof?
20.
You have to have some faith to walk out onto this wobbly deck.
21.
Ah yes, the closed door that is still always open.
22.
Just an AirBNB rental with an inexplicable sideways door in the ceiling.
23.
What a nightmare!
24.
When you know a guy who can do it cheaper.
25.
Yo dawg we heard you like barnes so we put your barn inside a barn.