People Who Tried (And Failed) To Complete Renovations
There's no place like home, so naturally, you want to make your home the best it can be. Renovations are a natural route to home improvement, but not all home projects can be considered a success.
These are some of the worst DIY projects and home renovation results we have ever seen.
This Is The Opposite Of A Stairway To Heaven
When Led Zeppelin wrote their popular classic song, they probably didn't realize that its opposite existed: the worst stairway ever, leading to a climb down to the world's saddest toilet.
Ah Yes, What A Nice View
Adding windows to your home is a great way to brighten up the space with natural light. However, window placement requires a lot of keen attention if you want good results.
Carpet In Bathrooms Should Be Illegal
I am 100% sure that the fastest way to determine if someone is a psychopath is to see if they think it's fine to put carpets on a bathroom floor.
These Are Stairs
While using a beautiful combination of different shades of wood for flooring can be very stylish, there should be a rule against using them to make the most dangerous stairs of all time.
They Should've Just Extended The Rectangular Countertop
I get it: in a kitchen—especially a crowded one—there is nothing more valuable than a little extra counter space. I just think that the person who chose this circular addition made a horrible decision.
This Is Just So Wrong
As a rule, I think that toilets should back up against a flat surface, preferably a wall. I understand that it technically still can work here, but it's just wrong.
Do These Jeans Make My Stairs Look Fat?
Upholstering a staircase with fabric or carpet is nothing new in the world of renovations, but I must say I have never seen someone use denim, especially not recycled pairs of jeans.
It Just Seems So Unnecessary
On the one hand, I commend the efficiency of having sink water stream directly for reuse in the toilet. On the other hand, all these cascading spouts just seem so...pointless?
This Is The Opposite Of Secure
I can understand the desire for a little extra safety, and a security gate seems like a good solution. Unfortunately, this one is designed to literally be a ladder for any possible intruders.
That's One Way To Hide The Toilet
I've seen people place the toilet inside its own room in the washroom, but this cabinet masking the toilet is one of a kind. I'd open at least one door more so that a person can sit comfortably!
A Room With A View
If you've ever lived in a big city before moving to a smaller place, you might miss the charm of the bustling metropolis. All you need to do is put a brick wall right by your window to reminisce about your big city apartment days!
What Came First: The Fan Or The Wall?
In order for this design disaster to occur, what do you think happened? Did someone try to put a fan too close to the wall, or did they build a wall too close to the fan?
Let's Hope No One Has Peed In This Sink
Modern decor often uses sleek designs, but sometimes these styles miss the mark, like with this sink that looks eerily like a urinal from a public restroom. Let's hope only water and soap have gone down this drain.
The Underground Garage Seemed Like A Good Idea
I understand the appeal of the underground garage that lifts up: it almost seems like something a superhero would have. However, in practice, it does a lot more damage than good.
So The Door Can Opened, But At What Cost?
The best part about being able to close the door is that no light and very little sound can sneak through it. Yes, you can fully open the door now, but is it worth it?
This Is A Total Mess
Why would you have your entire shower stall located outside? Why does the stall have translucent doors? Why is there an enormous water container on the top? All around, it's a disaster.
I Would Be Too Scared To Use This Toilet
Not only do you have to try and do your business to the loud soundtrack of the spin cycles, but there is no way that the washer can be safely secured—it could fall on you at any moment.
I Would Never Let My Butt Cheeks Touch This
I have a strong "anti padded toilet seat" policy as it is, but there is something deeply sinister about this shag carpet covering on the toilet. I wouldn't sit on it if you paid me.
Enjoy The Show, Folks!
This photo was taken from an apartment building that was recently opened to renters. However, the designers didn't consider that residents might not want all of their neighbors to see them on the can.
It's Even Worse That This Is Outdoors
Back in my college days, a lot of my struggling student friends lived in houses with cheap rent and light fixtures like this. I'd expect better for a building's outdoor lighting, though.
Just Because You Can Do This Doesn't Mean You Should
I guess that you technically could take a classic wooden standing piano, mount it onto the wall, and use it as the overhang for your stove, but why would you?
This Carpet Is Actually New
This carpet might look like it is worn out and threadbare, but it was actually recently installed in this hotel; the horrendous pattern on it just makes it look destroyed.
Where Do You Even Find Blinds This Skinny?
This is objectively the skinniest window I have ever seen in my life. It borders on being absolutely pointless—in fact, I think that it would be better if there was no window at all.
All Tall People Are Officially Expelled
This guy was excited to go and study at this new building at his school, only to realize that it wasn't made for a person of his stature. I guess tall people don't deserve an education.
I Love Your "Custom" Decor!
The best part about redecorating your home is that you get to make the space entirely and uniquely yours. Unfortunately, the photographer's grandparents didn't quite understand how to order custom throw pillows.
Death Trap, But Make It Stylish
Floating staircases have become increasingly popular in home design over the past decade, but they do pose one major issue: they are easy to trip on. This staircase, however, takes the danger to the next level.
Don't You Love It When The Past Homeowners Did Stupid Stuff?
The one thing about buying a home that was previously owned is that you have no way of knowing what crazy and harebrained renovations the past tenants made for you to deal with.
Whoever Chose This Button Layout Needs To Be Fired
Picture this: it's your first day back in your regular office building after months of renovations have taken place. You jump on the elevator, which has been redone. It takes you a full minute just to find your floor number.
It's Not As A-door-able As The Maker Thought
This kind of looks like the set for a horror film, but it's actually somehow more terrifying: someone in this world really thought that making a fence out of a bunch of doors was a cute idea.
I Wouldn't Want To Walk Down These Drunk
As a chronically clumsy person already, I would hate to have to face these stairs while sober, let alone drunk. This looks like an optical illusion designed by the devil himself.
Was It Worth It?
Not wanting to pay extra fees to have someone else come and install their microwave hood, this person decided to do it themselves. The microwave went in just fine, but their glass stovetop was destroyed in the process.
This Looks So Gross
The person behind these weird brown lines on the countertop was trying to create a "marbled wood" appearance, but now it just looks like poop was smeared all over it.
She's Definitely Enjoying Her "I Told You So" Moment
Prior to heading to Home Depot, this man's wife told him that he should measure the door frame, but he insisted that all doors are the same size. She's definitely having a field day.
This Does The Opposite Of What A Nightlight Is Suppose To
Nightlights are mostly made for children or other people who find sleeping in total darkness a tad disconcerting. This, if anything, would only cause more nightmares and sleeping troubles for people.
Well, They're Screwed
After having a bad day, the outlet cover in this person's office suddenly shattered. They went upstairs to get a replacement, but, while putting the new one on, it also shattered. They tossed the screwdriver to the side in frustration but were greeted by this.
That Is The Exact Opposite Of What They Wanted
Anyone with at least two functioning brain cells knows that a drain has to be at the lowest part of the shower in order to work. Plumbing is just not for everyone, I guess.
This Is Appalling
Not only does this "rocks on everything" design look horribly uncomfortable to use and borderline impossible to clean properly, but it's also one of the ugliest things I have ever seen in my life.
Bring The Outdoors Inside!
Listen, I don't care how much you love the great outdoors or heading to the cottage, no one would ever prefer using an outhouse instead of an indoor washroom, so why would they try to replicate the experience?
Car Renovations Are Also Not Recommended
I get it, in the middle of the summer, driving without any air conditioning can feel like you're stuck in a moving oven, but this is not how you install AC.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Upcycling, the process of taking items you would have trashed and turning them into something new, is one of the most popular trends in DIY projects. However, some things should not be created.
