{"id":113465,"date":"2015-02-01T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2015-02-01T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/?p=113465"},"modified":"2015-02-06T12:42:19","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T17:42:19","slug":"home-design-fails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/guides\/home-design-fails","title":{"rendered":"26 baffling design fails committed by incompetent home DIYers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We’ve seen how poorly architects can perform<\/a>, now we’re looking at the failings of\u00a0home designers, decorators and handymen.<\/p>\n

These attic windows that make a bold statement.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo: Bad Realty Photos\/Twitter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This refrigerator island that is definitely not an\u00a0upgrade on the traditional\u00a0kitchen island.<\/h2>\n

\"refridgerator<\/a>Photos: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This luxurious bathtub with a DIY waterfall feature.<\/h2>\n

\"bathtub<\/a>Photo: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This sink that comes\u00a0up a little short.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The carpet choice for these\u00a0stairs.<\/h2>\n

\"poorly<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And these sneaky stairs that ran out of carpet.<\/h2>\n

\"surprise<\/a>Photos:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Seriously, watch your step.<\/p>\n

This tile that\u00a0chooses to go its own way.<\/h2>\n

\"standout<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This\u00a0unnecessary safety railing.<\/h2>\n

\"unecessary<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And this impenetrable gate.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo: sookut<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This tiny window that was a huge mistake.<\/h2>\n

\"tiny<\/a>Photo: imgur
\n<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The dangerous location of this\u00a0wall phone and thermostat.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This built-in work space that was installed\u00a0without a tape measure.<\/h2>\n

\"window<\/a>Photo: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This kitchen that’s also a laundry room.<\/h2>\n

\"kitchen<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And this kitchen with an ensuite bathroom.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Here too.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Who needs a bath before dessert?<\/p>\n

This office where important executives take care of all manner of business.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0homeownernut<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This toilet that hopefully never\u00a0needs a repair.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And this bathroom\u00a0committed to maximizing space.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Or\u00a0this one that\u00a0doesn’t understand space.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And this\u00a0one that requires a\u00a0good reach.<\/h2>\n

\"bathroom<\/a>Photo:\u00a0lolntroll<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

These poorly planned condo\u00a0balconies.<\/h2>\n

\"condo<\/a>Photo: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And this driveway.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo: houselogic<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

It’ll be fine, just make sure you have some speed.<\/p>\n

This chandelier that will perk up any room.<\/h2>\n

\"Penis<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This doorstop\u00a0that doesn’t understand its purpose in life.<\/h2>\n

\"bad<\/a>Photo:\u00a0imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

You had one job, doorstop.<\/p>\n

And this\u00a0door handle.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo: HadOneJob<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Same deal\u00a0with these drawers.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo: Pinterest<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Seriously guys, bathtubs do not belong in the dining room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":113696,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11118],"tags":[11159,11152,11158],"coauthors":[10332],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n26 baffling design fails committed by incompetent home DIYers | 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