Food. Family. Fun. These three words perfectly describe the kitchen, which is where everybody loves to congregate. And though we might say that all people are created equal, the same can’t really be said about all kitchens.
There are some truly crappy designs of kitchens out there. Interior designs that will have you giggling with glee at how stupid they are. Bad designs that will have you cringing at how somebody could have overlooked such obvious, in-your-face flaws. Epic kitchen fails designed to make Gordon Ramsay scream “Shut it down!” and Dr. Frankenstein yelling “It’s alive!”
We know you’ve had a long week at work and at school, so we here at Bored Panda have created the following list of the very best and ‘tastiest’ kitchen design fails. So grab yourself a refreshing drink, put on a restaurant ASMR soundtrack, and scroll on. After all, you deserve a break. Make sure to upvote your favorite horrible kitchen disasters, and tell us what you love to hate about them. And after you’re done, take a look through Bored Panda’s awesome articles about various bad designs here, here, and here. Oh, and here. Whoops, forgot one more — here, as well.
#1
“I Have Two Of Those In My Kitchen”
#2
Even The Oven Is Like Why Are You Doing This To Me????
#3
Finally A Place For My Tetris Tupperware
There’s nothing that says bon appétit like a train-wreck of a kitchen. And boy, are there plenty of those out there. Kitchens that make you wonder whether the architects who designed them have ever eaten (or cooked) in one before. Kitchens that make you realize why not everyone who gets a degree in architecture is worth the paper their diploma is printed on. Kitchens that get bullied by other rooms in the house for looking shabby, kitschy and weird.
#4
What If They Get Divorced?
It’s The End Of Days
$1 Million San Francisco Loft Has Diagonal Support Beam That Cuts Through The Middle Of The Kitchen
How about hanging up a piano above the stove? Sounds like a good idea! Or how about we build the kitchen behind the refrigerator? Aye-aye, skipper! Also, we should probably install all the appliances in such a way that makes it impossible to open up any drawers. And don’t forget a mass of terrible kitchen decor that’ll accumulate grease, dust, and the smells of burning dreams.
#7
Crappy Kitchen Design
But How Will People Know We’re Fancy Unless We Etch The Lamborghini Into The Window?
This “Form Over Function” Kitchen In My Apartment…
One Instagram account called pleasehatethesethings collects “absurd, ugly & just plain stupid things in home design”, including worst kitchen design fails. The account has over 202,000 followers and has uploaded more than 621 photos that will make you want to call the design police.
#10
Open Concept Gone Too Far
This Entire Kitchen’s Counters And Backsplash Are Covered With This “Faux Mold” Tile
Crappy Kitchen Design
But when exactly did kitchens start being a thing? Well, the first kitchens were outdoors because that’s where fires were built. According to John Desmond Limited, the smoke created by fires was a major problem indoors until the 16th century — that’s when chimneys became widespread in houses.
#13
When You Don’t Know If The Kitchen Is In The Bathroom Or The Bathroom In The Kitchen
#14
Interesting Cupboard Design
If Only There Was Some Other Utensil They Could Have Put On This Kitchen Decoration…
Wood-fired kitchen stoves appeared in the 18th century, which were later replaced by ones that burned coal. The gas stove was first patented by James Sharp in 1826 and became a widespread addition in most kitchens by the 1920s. That’s when the electric stove started competing with its gas counterpart. However, it’s not what stove you use that’s important — it’s that you place it somewhere so it doesn’t block half the kitchen’s drawers.
#16
Blanche Done Blown The Whole Island Budget On Her Chandeliers
I Wouldn’t Want To Come In Here After Smoking
That Open Concept Will Getcha Every Time
Kentucky Comin In For That “Texas Kinda Crazy” Title
There’s Fancy. Then There’s Kitchenette In The Master Bathroom Fancy
Did This Get Installed Upside Down?
Opening My Fridge Turns Off The Kitchen Light
Crappy Kitchen Design (Literally)
When Space Saving Hacks Go Too Far
Just Added The Curtain For Privacy!
This Kitchen Appears To Be Under The Attack Of Some Giant At-At Walkers
The Worst Kitchen Layout Ever
Crappy Kitchen Design
Shower In The Middle Of A Kitchen
