Upgrading your house into the dream home you know it has the potential to be should always be a fun and pleasant occasion.
Unfortunately, that’s just not how it works.
Reality has a sardonic sense of humor sometimes.
We recently stumbled into a small world of homeowners sharing their most memorable home improvement projects that went horribly awry.
These are the top 10.
1. These colors have got to go
Purple and yellow are beautiful colors. Most colors are — in moderation. However, this is just insane. Looking at this room of mismatching colors makes me dizzy.
2. Bathroom butterflies, anyone?
Oh, hell no! I’m sorry, but there is no way I’m sitting on that toilet seat.
Who wants any type of insect — even if it is just pretty pictures of butterflies — that close to their … well, you know? Certainly no one with an overactive imagination.
3. He likes his showers toasty
Have you ever had to take a cold shower for whatever reason? It’s really unpleasant, and that’s putting it mildly.
I wonder if that’s why this person thought a fireplace in the shower would be a good idea.
4. A musical range
You know, there are so many things on this list that are just plain strange. This piano/range hood hanging on the kitchen wall is definitely the strangest.
5. Alice would feel right at home
Who needs to slip into the mirror for a trip to Wonderland when they have a door like this at home?
It could use a little work, but it has a huge selling feature. It comes with a mother-in-law suite. Plus, a door to her own private deck.
6. Kitchen Jacuzzi
When did we start taking the open concept floor plan to a whole new level? The Jacuzzi tub in the kitchen is brilliant. Or is it the other way? A kitchen in the bathroom?
7. Misplaced kitchen island
The talk with the contractor … “I really want an island there.” “Sorry, ma’am. Those are weight-bearing joists.”
“But I really want an island there.” “Yes, ma’am. But as I said, those joists are necessary.”
“But I really want an island there.” The contractor throws his hands in the air. “Fine, whatever.”
8. Chevy lover’s dream bed
This is certainly up for debate. Whether an old Chevy pickup — or at least part of one — is really a beautiful choice and whether that same partial pickup is a good choice as a bed frame, could go either way.
9. A powder room that pays lip-service?
Perhaps there’s a method to this madness. If you don’t want people lingering in your powder room, this is surely the way to go. It’s freakish and a little bit scary.
10. Sink mantel
First, who lives here? Some 7-foot-tall basketball player? Because most people will not be able to see themselves in that mirror. Secondly, who in their right mind puts a mantle in the bathroom?
Care to see what “extra”-ordinary house projects other homeowners are sharing? Here’s the list.
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Source: House Beautiful, Instagram – pleasehatethesethings
