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Look, having good taste doesn't guarantee anything. I mean, it doesn’t mean people won’t appreciate your taste or that you won’t get complimented way more often than the rest of humanity, but half of the coin belongs to execution. If it is poor, this power duo of desirable traits is doomed.

But sometimes, it’s awful taste that spoils it all. Imagine having skill, patience, resources, all that it takes in the world, except lacking the taste and understanding of the whole picture in the first place. This selection is dedicated to precisely these idly hilarious instances.

Inspired by the corner of Reddit known as Awful Taste But Great Execution, it reminds us that not all product designs are great, good, or barely tolerable. Quite a good share of them don’t deserve to be put on the supermarket shelves, even if they have been produced elegantly. Psst! Check out our previous selections of painful-to-watch designs here and here.

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This Rug Pattern Carved Into A Hardwood Floor

This Rug Pattern Carved Into A Hardwood Floor

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Jo Johannsen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like the artistry, hate the destruction of beautiful floor.

M O'Connell
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I question the "beautiful floor" part. The entire floor seems to be made up of very small pieces, and no effort has been made to stagger the seams between them. The carving does a beautiful job of distracting from this.

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lith yoface
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

kinda funny that there was an article about this piece months ago but now they're leaving out the context? in case anyone was wondering this is an art piece created by Selva Aparicio who states "This piece is about covering and exposing, trauma and bearing witness" so i feel like its a lil messed up to just act like its not an art piece? idk

Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you for that information! It is indeed important to understand the reasons and now I can truly appreciate it as art

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is actually quite beautiful and really incredible craftsmanship considering that it looks like the design was hand-carved.

Rei
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope its coated otherwise it will be Splinter time!!!

N G
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how on earth are you supposed to sweep the dust under this rug?

Tina B
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was recycled, discarded oak flooring whose "only purpose in life" was to BE ART. For goodness sakes, get over the "ruined a good floor" tears. This floor did not freaking exist prior to the installation. *eyes rolled all the way to another dimension*

Aria Whitaker
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While rolling your eyes, Tina, please remember and consider that not everyone that viewed this post has the same information that you apparently do. That info was not provided, so one could very reasonably think that this WAS a regular, home wood floor. Calm down and put your eyes back in your head.

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𝖊𝖆
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Feel sorry for any cats or dogs that go to curl up on it and end up very confused!

Vicky Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has a point only in a museum! It's not practical in a house it will get destroyed and difficult to clean

Maddie Star ⭐
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

skills but really uncomfortable to walk/ sit on also a nightmare to clean.

Meghna Mohan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh with two boisterous and mischievous boys at home this would be a welcome add to my sober living room.

Crazy Meerkat Lady
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keeping it clean on the other hand....... a nightmare probably Amazing craftmanship though, if that is the right word

Caroline Dougherty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummmm I honestly don't know what I feel about this. I hope you aren't renting.

Paul Aguilera
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i can feel the splinters just thinking about walking on this barefoot

Jack Urquhart
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That must have cost A FORTUNE, and would be ruined after the first scuff mark.

Jacqueline Conway
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s not awful taste at all, that’s beautiful. It allows you to appreciate the lovely hardwood floor around the ‘rug’ too.

TexasWoman
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn’t have guessed it was carved cuz it’s almost perfect..........

Dorothy Cloud
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That took a lot of time & talent, but you sure can't change your mind!

Dorothy Cloud
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That took an awful amount of work & talent. But, you sure can't change your mind!

Aamna Shah
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cleaning it will be so frustrating that you'll end up covering it.

Alexis Alcaide González
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually this is an improvement, this parquet floor pattern is too much irregular, my guess is the tiles are from a pile of discontinued models.

Josh Fisher
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took a lot of skill and time to do this. Probably not as long as handknottjng an oriental rug, but still

Stannous Flouride
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully they filled it with clear resin. As to those saying they "ruined an expensive hardwood floor." That's recycled wood, likely a mix of old and new growth, probably Douglas fir or Southern Pine. You can tell by the color, the short board length, and the grain pattern. Both would be comparatively easy to carve compared to oak or tropical hardwood.

Sac Shim
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s not really “inspired” by the reddit ATBGE sub, is it? It’s just copy and paste.

Tina B
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if the artist or museum want to sell it, it might be expensive to ACQUIRE. Won't be expensive to "get rid of".

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Aria Whitaker
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely stunning! That being said, if I were house-shopping and came across this, I would immediately turn around and leave. I can not imagine my 5 year old spilling red juice or my clumsy hubby spilling coffee on this. What a pain to clean alllll those little crevices, and the potential staining it would leave!!

tw 72
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice - unless you walk around your house in socks or barefoot. Ouch!

DARKNIGHT131
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine how the feels on your feet, it’s like a free foot scratcher

Emerald
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I spent 30 seconds thinking this was a rug and wondering what the he'll you guys were talking about

Cheri Aline Sydney
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Topic was "Awful Taste, Executed Flawlessly".... For me, this is "Awesome Taste Executed Flawlessly" ! I Love it !

Hermione
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t get past it making more sense to just get a real Turkish rug.

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