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Good design is all about putting the user first. If the customer can’t make sense of the design and if their every single move is impeded by the bad decisions that the designers and builders made—we’ve got a serious problem. Sometimes these problems all come down to bad craftsmanship, shoddy design, and unaesthetic, hurried, and impractical shortcuts that builders take without a care in the world.

The ‘Typical Rykozhop’ Instagram page documents how some homeowners have to live with utterly ugly, just plain bad, and downright dangerous interior design decisions. Scroll down to see the best of the worst, upvote the pics you wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole, and let us know in the comments if there’s anything similar in your own homes, dear Pandas.

Bored Panda reached out to Tim Antoniuk, an Associate Professor of Design Studies at the University of Alberta, to hear his take about where most of the responsibility falls, whether on the designer in charge of the vision or the builders who turn it into reality. Antoniuk explained that it's up to the designer to ensure that their project (which means their client's project) turns out well. The focus should be on the clarity of the designs so that the intent is communicated without any 'fuzziness.' "Certainly, this is frustrating and it puts extra pressure on the designer, but everything, in my view, rests in the designer's hand. This is why some of the most outstanding designers in the world have such a deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, of the problems that can happen during installation."

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

Imagine being pressed and you open the door thinking you're going to just turn and sit, but still have to run 10 more metres

James016
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The light at the end of the tunnel is actually a toilet

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

This is designed for people with long legs who otherwise bump their knees against the door.

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

What the distance to the toilet looks like when you're in a state of acute intestinal distress

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

Sure hope no child is going to have to be potty-trained on that.

Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is that tiny troll window? Probably get great acoustics singing on this toilet.

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

I'm glad they hung the toilet paper at that end of the corridor

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

Imagine you sit down and just get going and.........you realise you didn't lock the door and see the handle moving!

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

I had a nightmare as a little child. I dreamt about a toilet at the end of a long, narrow room. Almost exactly the same like this :(

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

I looked up 'lonely' in the dictionary and found this picture...

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

Longer the road, bigger the pleasure! And walking is good for digestion!

Stephanie Did It
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heaven help you if you accidentally kick the TP roll! No spare either!

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

I've had a nightmare similar you this! And I always get stuck as it's to narrow to walk in!

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

I purposely walked out of a house that I was thinking of buying when I saw something similar.

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

saw this once... only one couldn't lock the door... horrible.... claustrophobic ...

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

Paint the walls, floor, ceiling black with tiny stars everywhere. Then get drunk & head for the bathroom.

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

Hope you don't have the runs because you will need to run (very fast)

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

The combined IQ of all 40 "tradesmen" shown herein is below 99.

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

I actually saw a bathroom kind of like this. I suddenly knew I could wait until I got home.

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

This is setting my vertigo off. Walls are closing in 😱😰

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

Something about this reminds me of the hallway in the Shining

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

Well that's a bit of a walk...hope you don't have to go badly!!

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

Don't forget to pack a bag lunch when you hike to the toilet. Hey, where's the sink? (Down corridor 12, turn left after 20 meters, take the second turn on your right ....

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

I assume that if one needed to poop, one would have to reverse into position...

Robert Bois le Duc
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Bad toilet, go stand in the corner till sinkie call you, and NO fake flushing !"

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

It looks like someone didn’t make it right in front of the toilet.

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

You wouldn't want to be suffering from claustrophobia would you!

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

Great shot I'm surprised they didn't put the TP in the foreground.

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

So much for being able to stop someone from walking in on you by blocking the door with your foot.

Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is part of a nightmare where you can never reach the toilet. It keeps going farther and farther away.

twystynoodle55
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

JUST IMAGINE YOU'RE BURSTING FOR A PISS AND THE TOILET IS AT THE END OF THE ROOM ITS LIKE A REALLY LOOOOONG CORRIDOR

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

This is actually from a nightmare that I used to have every week or two. Haven't see it in 10 years or so now, I wondered where it had gone.

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

As a claustrophobic person with severe anxiety, think I’d have a panic attack every time I had to use this loo if it was in my house!

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

With a veeery long carpet and some movie-posters on the wall it could be a comfy room.

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

This has an extremely creepy vibe. Add some clown posters, and boom: the greatest horror movie scene ever

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

The layout is like some sort of horror movie. What about "Toilet: The return"?

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

It's like that long depressing walk criminals take on their way to the chamber, but the criminals are turds.

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

You are just starting and realise you have not locked the door.......then hear the handle moving!

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

When I want the toilet and I have to walk any distance, I don't want it anymore. So what are the chances I would ever use this?

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

I wonder how many people pee their pants trying to get to the toilet

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

You ran to the toilet and realised you turned the wrong way. Back 10 meters and turn and the you already shat your pants

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

I always love toilets where you can sit in silence, this is great ;)

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Antoniuk said that it's the designer who has to provide clarity and foresee at least some of the possible issues when it comes to the actual building and the interior design: "It's hard, but that's why the best designers get paid so well for their outstanding work. They do great design/aesthetic work, but they also create efficiencies and they foresee and spot (some) problems from happening." 

The Associate Professor highlighted that some things will go wrong, no matter how much we plan for them. What's more, the builders have to be on the designer's side, too, but the latter still shoulders most of the burden. "Many jobs can not just stop because a designer is not onsite or is not able to be reached. That said, builders need to honor the designer's vision, but again, if there is 'fuzziness' in the drawings or plans, decisions will be made by people that we may not want to make them."

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On a very practical level, ensuring that builders follow through with the designer's vision comes down to communication, doing "great drawings and visuals," and becoming "exceptionally well educated" in the field of construction. "We exist in a field that is ever-changing with the introduction of new materials, new construction requirements, and restrictions," Antoniuk said.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm deeply sorry for the person who had to live in a house like this. it must have not been their choice but desperation is painful.

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He also stressed the importance of creating honest relationships based on mutual respect. "It is simple to say, but communication and having an outstanding relationship with the builder is critically important. At 'Architure,' we constantly visit and hang-out with the Trades. We like to talk with the people that have 'boots-on-the-ground.' These are the people that are literally building our products and spaces. If you piss these guys off, treat them poorly, or don't communicate well, they can ruin a project. It may sound flippant, but we see these people as our partners."

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In a previous interview with Bored Panda, Antoniuk also spoke about the differences between good and bad design. He said that there are, objectively, such things as good and bad interior and furniture design decisions—it’s not just about our subjective tastes.

However, our tastes are important, too, as they can create gray and blurry areas between what’s considered to be quality and, well, not. Though, I think, hardly anyone would mix up anything shown in this list with something that’s tasteful.

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

Don't be fooled people! This is just one of those hyperrealistic cakes looking like a washing machine.

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

After taking a relaxing dump you can dive head first into your bubble bath whilst simultaneously cooking dinner for your loved ones. I see no downsides here.

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In Antoniuk’s opinion, we can all intuitively sense what good design is and isn’t. "Quite often, this relates to ergonomics and the usability or functionality of the products and services and systems. Having said that, I think far too many people expect poor design that doesn’t really work well," he said.

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It’s not all just doom and gloom, however. Antoniuk highlighted that creating high-quality design that is objectively good is a skill that can be learned; just like people can learn the wrong skills and make bad design decisions. Naturally, this suggests that we have to unlearn bad skills before learning the right ones.

For Antoniuk, good design is “intuitive, [...] deeply sympathetic and empathetic to the user at all levels, and at some level, it is emotional,” just like Dieter Rams laid out in his principles of good design. “It is a catalyst for giving us feelings,” Antoniuk said about design.

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

Well, that defeats the purpose of a drain. Someone did the same thing to my neighbourhood supermarket parking lot. The water runs right by the drain and onto the sidewalk.

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

I keep having visions of a hand reaching out to grab me when I switch on the light. 😬

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

Remember when Indiana Jones had to pick the Holy Grail among many fake ones?

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't unsee this. love the combination between water and electricity

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

Ivan: "Boris, clear a pathway to the steps. " *half a bottle of vodka later* Boris: "Finished!"

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

The second I looked at this, Randy Quaid in the “Shitter’s full!” scene from “Christmas Vacation” popped into my head.

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

Why do people think this is disgusting? You wash you hands with clean water, it's not like the sink is under the urinal. It's a great way to recycle water. The fact we (/most countries) flush our toilets with sparkling clean drinking water is idiotic.

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

That's the trap door switch in case you don't want any telemarketers bothering you... or Trick or treaters... or carollers...

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

Actually, the corner piece is missing (it's supposed to go over that corner mount). I've seen this, but this concept sucks big time!

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

I thought it was a mirror. Then I thought the photographer was a vampire. Then I realized it was a door. This has been a ride.

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

I wouldn’t classify this as problematic. Many tiny homes and RV used this combination or something similar in the bathroom. Hell, some don’t even have a shower stall or tub. It’s just a room with a toilet, a shower head, and a drain in the floor.

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One pipe for hot and cold water which will miraculously separate near the tap....

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

It's a four stage filtration system with the ability to lock out one of the filters of you want. If the water is that bad, I'm drinking Dasani before I turn into a reptile-man.

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

The owner of the cream building obviously refused to sell so the developer had to bud around it.

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