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50 Times People Tried To Be Creative With Interior Design And Failed Spectacularly (New Pics)
Home & DesignMAY 27, 2025

50 Times People Tried To Be Creative With Interior Design And Failed Spectacularly (New Pics)

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When we were kids, my best friends and I thought being interior designers was just like playing The Sims. Oh, how our dreams were quashed when we found out there was no "motherlode" cheat code in real life.
You'd think the 120,000 interior designers currently working in the U.S. would know how to balance limited resources with good taste. Alas, after scrolling through this list, you might lose your hope.
We've scoured the internet for the best of the worst interior design pics we could find. And so, we present to you this list of absurd design choices renters and guests saw and just couldn't help but share.

#21 “Having All The Plumbing In One Area Just Makes Sense!” - The Landlord Trying To Rent This Out

Small kitchen with stove and sink directly adjacent to a toilet and bathtub, illustrating dumb interior design decisions.
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Micro apartments are usually recommended for students or professionals who spend very little time at home and can do with basic amenities only. Apartment List writes that micro apartments often have high ceilings and huge windows to make them look bigger than they actually are.

#22 The Mirror In My Hotel Room Let’s Anyone Look In On The Bed, Even With The Curtains Close

Hotel room interior with door blocked by heavy curtain, showing dumb interior design decisions and lack of common sense.
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#23 My Hotel Desk Drawer

Curved glass desk with drawer mounted underneath, revealing a dumb interior design decision lacking common sense.
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#24 Manhattan Apartment Kitchen, $1485 Per Month

Tiny kitchen with poorly planned layout, stove and sink positioned too closely, illustrating dumb interior design decisions.
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Although they're tiny and suited for one or two people only, micro apartments are usually in the best parts of cities. The lack of amenities in the apartment itself is balanced with a trendy, convenient location and amazing views. Some people even prefer micro apartments for how minimalistic they are: there's nowhere to accumulate clutter, there's less space to clean and keep tidy.

#25 Nicely Done

Small apartment with a bathtub in the kitchen area showing a dumb interior design decision and poor common sense.
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#26 Why Cut The Door When You Can Cut The Carpet Instead (Found In New House Basement)

Uneven carpet installation around a wall corner revealing old flooring underneath, a dumb interior design decision example.
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#27 A Room I Booked In Belgium

Man sitting on bunk bed next to a toilet inside a bedroom, illustrating dumb interior design decisions.
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Environmental activists also say that micro apartments can be the most planet-friendly choice of dwelling. Tiny apartments use up less materials and there's no construction waste if we don't need to build more new apartments. They also don't need as much heating and energy as bigger ones. For an urban dwelling, micro apartments might just be the perfect, environmentally conscious choice.

#28 We Rented An Apartment

Living room with poorly designed TV placement showing dumb interior design decisions and lack of common sense in decor.
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#29 Hotel’s Mirror

Man taking selfie in bathroom with two mirrors creating distorted face, illustrating dumb interior design decisions and lack of common sense.
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#30 I Saw The Carpeted Bathroom And Would Like To Share This Lovely Kitchen Carpet

Kitchen with carpeted floor, wooden cabinets, and white stove showing dumb interior design decisions.
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But what about these questionable interior design decisions on this list, Pandas? Which ones made you laugh the most? And which annoyed you? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to upvote your favorites! In the meantime, check out our previous posts about interior design fails here and here!

#31 The Ad Literally Says, "Modern Kitchen, Great Layout, Bright And Spacious!"

Small kitchen with white cabinets and countertops showing dumb interior design decisions lacking common sense.
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#32 New York Hates Ovens

Oven door blocked by a large pipe, illustrating dumb interior design decisions with poor kitchen layout.
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#33 Knee-Height Microwave Is Extremely Annoying To Use

Person standing next to a built-in microwave in a kitchen, showing a dumb interior design decision.
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#34 The Washer And Dryer In My Apartment. Doing Laundry Is Even More Infuriating Than It Looks

Two front-loading Samsung washing machines side by side with doors open in a small laundry space.
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#35 Hotel I'm Staying In With My Mum Has The Shower Open To The Entire Room

Black partition wall blocks access to bathroom with glass shower in small modern room, showcasing dumb interior design decisions.
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#36 This Is Everyone's Favourite Window At My New Job

Narrow window design with limited natural light illustrating dumb interior design decisions in a small space.
35points

#37 I Think My Stairs Fit Here

Carpeted spiral staircase with narrow steps and tight turn showcasing a dumb interior design decision.
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#38 I Can Feel That Carpet Under My Wet Toes Already

Bathtub covered in carpet with wooden posts in a room, showcasing a dumb interior design decision lacking common sense.
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#39 Again With Carpeted Bathrooms

Bathroom with outdated shag carpet, wooden cabinet doors, and a teal toilet seat cover showing dumb interior design decisions.
34points

#40 Modern Living Condo For Sale. 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1/4 Kitchen

Narrow kitchen with poor interior design decisions, showing cramped counter space and awkward layout choices.
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