30 Pics Of Interior And Architectural Mistakes That Will Make You Cringe

Spot the wildest architectural fails that’ll leave you asking, ‘What were they thinking?’

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• November 27, 2024

Architecture is all about blending creativity with function, but sometimes, designers need to take things a little further. What starts as a quirky idea can become a total design disaster.

The "That’s It, I’m Architecture Shaming" Facebook group, with over 855,000 members, has become the go-to place for spotting these bizarre buildings and home designs.

In this group, you'll find staircases so strange you wouldn't even dare step on them, toilets that make you wonder who came up with the idea, and houses that look like they were built by someone playing The Sims. It's a collection of design choices that make you scratch your head and think, “What were they thinking?”

One of the biggest offenders is stairs, which seem to defy logic. Whether too steep, too narrow, or just in the wrong spot, stairs don’t make life easier—they make it more dangerous.

Then, there are toilets and urinals placed in the most awkward corners or places that ruin the flow of the space. A bathroom should be private and functional, but these designs leave you uncomfortable.

Some homes look like they were slapped together in a hurry, with rooms that don’t make sense and windows that seem to serve no purpose. While these oddities might look cool in an architect’s notebook, they quickly become everyday headaches. Seeing these designs should also help you understand what to avoid in future designs.

It's not just funny—spotting these fails can teach you what not to do in your home designs.

"Gotta Love An Add-On. Denver, Colorado"

"Difficult To Align"

"Death Stairs"

"Hug Me!"

"Climb The Ladder To The Top Of The Kitchen Counter, Then Take The Steps To The Bedroom Loft. Never Mind That The Hand Rail Is Where Your Feet Are. It's Fine"

"This Is The Front Of The House"

"Found A Hillbilly Barn Mansion On Zillow. The Crazy Fred Flinstone Esque Stairs Connecting The Kitchen To The Living Room Are What Noteworthy"

"Sure Hope That Door Is Locked"

"My Husband Found This On His Page"

"These Are Urinals"

"Why?"

"I Have No Words"

"Just Add A Ladder And Don’t Move Too Much On That Chair"

"Friends Who Wanted A Seperate Entrance?"

"Whyyyyyyyy?"

"Brutalist Architecture Should Come With A Free Power Washer"

"In My Boyfriends New Rental Home"

"Because You Need A Safe Place To Stand To Request Things From Upstairs"

"Please Give Me Ideas On How To Make His Space Feel Larger"

"Saw This House Awhile Back. Thought It Was…. Intriguing"

"Umm"

"You Can Only Open This Drawer All The Way If You Open The Oven Door First. In My Own House"

"This Has To Be A Joke Post. Unless They're After Some Inheritance"

"Towering Over The Back Bay Of Boston"

"Nuff’ Said. As Seen In La"

"Hey Bubba, Bring Me Dem Blueprints And Anuther Beer (Belch!) I Needa See Something"

"Salford, United Kingdom"

"Hostile Gay Architecture Shaming"

"These..."

"Just Got To Oporto, Portugal A Few Weeks Back! Thought I'd Share This Weird Air Conditioner Looking Building That Looks Like Something A Kid Would Make On Roblox"

When form and function aren't in harmony, the result can be a design that feels like a maze. While getting carried away with creative ideas is easy, keeping the basics in mind is essential.

A home is meant to be lived in, not overthought. Next time you're brainstorming, remember that practicality stands the test of time, but quirky touches are just for fun.

Damjan