Taste in architecture and home décor can be a personal thing. But let’s be honest, sometimes there are design choices so out there, they leave you scratching your head. One Missouri house recently went viral for its, well, let’s just say unique design elements, both on the outside and in. Prepare to be amazed (or maybe horrified) as we delve into this architectural head-scratcher.
Read the article to see this mind-boggling example of home design gone wrong.
An stove-width kitchen
Step inside this Missouri masterpiece (or maybe disasterpiece?) and get ready for even more eyebrow-raising choices. The kitchen, which wouldn’t be out of place on a submarine, is crammed into a narrow nook that would make even the most minimalist chef claustrophobic. Forget family dinners or hosting a potluck – this galley-style situation is strictly a one-person operation. But hey, at least you’ll never have to fight over counter space!
Multi-texture walls
The “fun” doesn’t stop in the kitchen, folks. This house boasts a symphony of sloping, multi-textured walls that would make an amusement park funhouse jealous. And for a truly unique living room experience, the fireplace features a special cut-out that allows you to admire the main staircase in all its glory (or lack thereof). Need to find a light switch? Good luck! This house plays a game of hide-and-seek with electrical outlets and light controls, scattering them throughout the property like misplaced puzzle pieces.
Oh, and did we mention the driveway? Because it wouldn’t be a truly bizarre home design without one, right? This gem features a sloping driveway with a staircase built right in the middle. The purpose? We’re as baffled as you are!
This Missouri marvel (or maybe monument to questionable taste?) is just a taste of what the internet has to offer when it comes to hilariously bad home design. Brace yourselves, because next we’re diving into a roundup of the world’s worst design fails, guaranteed to make you grateful for your own (relatively) normal home.
Your life in your hands
We all know how important – and tedious – it is to wash your hands, especially in this post-pandemic world. But if you’re missing the element of danger in your life, why not risk tragedy with this exciting electrical hazard in your own sink?
‘Room’ with a view
Calling all thrill-seekers! This meticulously adorned (or perhaps that’s “questionably decorated”) little nook is just begging for someone with nerves of steel to plop down and catch a show. Walls? Doors? Privacy? Who needs those pesky things when you’ve got a lone dining chair, a valiant little rug, a breathtaking (or maybe terrifying?) view of the open sky, and, of course, the watchful gaze of a mounted dinosaur head keeping you company?
Epic fail or epic time saver?
This intriguingly-designed shower room is either irritating or genius, whichever way you look at it. Save time by showering while using the lavatory, then clean the loo seat while rinsing off. What’s more disturbing is the hideous glass door cabinet.
Random indoor balcony
Us too! There’s just something undeniably charming about navigating a surprise hallway after conquering the stairs, isn’t there? It adds a touch of whimsy to your morning routine, like playing a little game of “mystery entryway” before you tackle the day. Plus, it allows you to greet guests from a majestic (or perhaps slightly awkward) elevated position. Who needs a clear sightline or a welcoming flow when you can make a grand, albeit slightly confusing, entrance?
Corner (of the bedroom) bath
Open-plan living is everywhere these days, and en-suite bathrooms remain a coveted luxury. But why stop there? For those who truly cherish togetherness (or perhaps enjoy mild exhibitionism), this charming corner bathtub offers the delightful option of bathing directly in your bedroom! Privacy? Who needs it when you can soak in style, surrounded by all your favourite belongings? Now you can truly say your bathroom is an open book… literally.
A challenging front door
Feeling a little too accessible for comfort? Tired of those pesky “drop-in” visits from friends, family, or well-meaning Jehovah’s Witnesses? Well, have we got the solution for you! Simply relocate your front door to a location approximately six feet higher than the norm. Just picture the look on unwelcome visitors’ faces as they contemplate their next move – scaling the side of your house Spider-Man style, or maybe investing in a good trampoline? This “security feature” is guaranteed to keep your unwanted guests at bay (or at least provide some hilarious entertainment).
A very tight squeeze
Face your fears of tight spaces with this space-saving lavatory. A claustrophobic’s nightmare, this hellishly narrow toilet ‘room’ doesn’t leave much space for breathing never mind anything else.
Watching soaps
Living room overflowing with toys, snacks, and the general detritus of everyday life? No washing machine? No worries! Embrace the multi-functional living space and turn your lounge into a laundry haven as well! Just picture the ambiance: the soothing spin cycle soundtrack as you catch up on your favorite show, the calming scent of fresh detergent mingling with popcorn. It’s a sensory experience like no other! Just be sure to crank the volume up a notch during those high-powered spin cycles – you wouldn’t want to miss a crucial plot point in your reality TV because of a little laundry noise, would you?
Intruders can’t climb
Ah, home security – a top priority for any homeowner. But what good are security measures if you completely whiff the execution? Take this champion of, well, questionable design choices. The proud owner decided to install a high-tech security gate complete with a coded entry system – a fantastic first step! However, their genius plan seems to have hit a snag somewhere along the way. Because conveniently attached to this very same gate is a built-in ladder, practically inviting passersby to bypass the whole security system with a casual climb. Let’s just say this homeowner might want to double-check their insurance policy – because this security setup is more “open house” than “fortress.”
A kitchen with a natural twist
Bringing a new meaning to the phrase ‘kitchen island’, this home comes complete with a tree planted right in the middle. We assume the house was built around the tree, but we can’t quite figure out why. Plus, if this is what’s going on downstairs, we can only imagine the mess in the bedroom
Curtains are redundant
When real estate agent Venessa Van Winkle decided to share some of the strangest things she’s seen during her career, the internet went crazy. One of the images she shared with her followers was of this unusual living room. At first glance, everything appears normal, but take a look at the curtains and you suddenly can’t quite figure out what the homeowners were thinking
Fireplace woes
You got it! This fireplace is a real head-scratcher and definitely a contender for “America’s worst.” The off-center everything, from the mantel to the TV, and that random hole just add to the overall sense of design confusion. It’s pretty hilarious that something so baffling could catch on like wildfire, though – maybe it’s a shared sense of bewilderment that brings people together!
So, anything in particular you’d like to know about this internet-famous fireplace?