Beyond a fail: when design errors are so bad, they are almost good

by Mark Bennett

May 31, 2023

Beyond a fail: when design errors are so bad, they are almost good
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Anyone can understand wanting one's home to stand out. But sometimes, in fulfilling this wish, there are some individuals who go just a bit too far.

What follows is a gallery of, let's call them, "questionable creations". But honestly, we lack the words to describe what these things really are. Take a look for yourself and see what "human ingenuity" (and a good dose of bad taste) is capable of producing.

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Here's a strong start to this article. One user commented: "What an awful time to 20/20 vision." And how can we blame them for saying so?

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batataqw89/Reddit

batataqw89/Reddit

The toilet is connected to the sink by a slide, and the toothbrush has used it!

When bored, you can always put pigtails in/on the stairs. And it must be really easy to keep clean!

There are those who dream of a loo that comes with all sort of modern tech. Then there are those who choose the comfort of a bygone era instead. A wannabe Sun King, perhaps?

A completely marbled kitchen, to make you feel you're inside a meat grinder.

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The loo may be in the corner, but we challenge anyone to say that it is not prominent. Accompanied with disco music from the 70s, this would be a masterpiece.

Another example of "cleverly exploited" corners.

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A staircase that begs just one question - why?

What's the occassion? When going to the loo is almost ceremonial...

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If "accident prevention" were a ladder, this would not be it.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Taking a bath here could be the last thing you do.

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goregyle/Reddit

goregyle/Reddit

What on earth happens in this home when someone uses the loo? Is it a spectator sport?

TOPPENKILLE/Reddit

TOPPENKILLE/Reddit

And if you thought it couldn't get any weirder, here's proof that you're wrong.

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And we close with a little "sobriety" in deep yellow.

Well, at least they tried...

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