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They say, practice makes perfect, and professionals know it to be true after spending years trying to master their craft. That’s why there’s usually a clear distinction between an end result provided by a professional—or at least with the help from one—and an amateur, be it making desserts or building houses.

When it comes to the latter, it’s worth remembering that architecture-related decisions require knowledge in different areas, from engineering to design, and beyond. That’s why hiring a professional is usually the sensible thing to do, as they typically have years of experience, not to mention the value of education they go through.

Be that as it may, not all people opt for professional help when building something, which often results in disasters, such as the ones shared on ‘You Should Have Hired an Architect’ Facebook group. It is home to the best worst architectural ‘gems’, some of which you can find on the list below. Browse the pictures and see for yourself that they really could have benefited from some help from a professional.

#1 Help Me Out, Experts: Is It Doric Or Corinthian Columns For Dropped Basement Ceilings? I Always Get This Mixed Up!

#1 Help Me Out, Experts: Is It Doric Or Corinthian Columns For Dropped Basement Ceilings? I Always Get This Mixed Up!

#2 Failing At Tetris

#3 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#4 Studio For Rent. Haifa, Israel

#5 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#6 I’ll Take Awkward Tub Placements For 300 Please, Alex

#7 I Don’t Think Brutalist Architecture Is Something You Can Be Neutral On

#8 This Screened-In Porch/Room Caught My Eye In Chicago. (There Is A Glassed-In Room Above It￼.)

#9 Privacy Guaranteed!

#10 When You Miss Completely

#11 Maybe It’s Just Supposed To Be “Art”?

#12 Someone Really Loves Mantles

#13 Send Help

#14 Columns Are Such A Feature

#15 Ouch. My Eyes

#16 When The House Lights Go Down, Good Luck

#17 Maybe It’s Awesome On The Inside?

#18 So Confusing. This Doesn’t Make Me Want To Spend Over 1.5mil

#19 I Don’t Even Know What To Say

#20 Client: I’d Like A Quarter Circle Window Over Each Garage Door. Architect: Say No More…

#21 Fine Until There’s An Overpass, I Guess

#22 Found On Linkedin With A Caption That Roughly Translate To “Open Staircase Custom Made For A Client. Classy And Stark In Its Simple Design.” I Mean…

#23 Sure, Why Not

#24 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#25 This Hurts My Sense Of Balance

#26 I Think They May Have The Kitchen Inside Out

#27 My Interior Designer Came Up With The Most Awesome Idea…

#28 No Notes

#29 What Going On

#30 When You Have To Add Another Set Of Stairs Two Weeks Before Going Out To Bid

#31 Client: The Design Feels So Boxy. Can You Spice It Up A Little? Maybe Something A Little Jaunty Here And There. Architect: Say No More!

#32 This Belongs Here

#33 You Should Have Hired Anyone That Understands Gravity

#34 Because Everyone Needs A Shower In The Kitchen…

#35 This Is In Esslingen, Germany, A Town With Traditional Bell Towers And Pointed Roofs. But Someone Thought, “What If We Made A Home Look Like A Prison, But With A Moss Green Exterior?”

#36 Window Views Are Overrated

#37 I Mean, What Could Go Wrong?

#38 Whe You’re A Structural Engineer, But Your Side Hustle Is Being A Magician…

#39 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#40 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#41 Seeing Things Like This Absolutely Ruins My Day

#42 They’ve Got A Whole Archipelago

#43 Safety First! No-One Falls Off Our Balconies! Although We Have Lost A Few Tenants Who Were Trying To Get From Their Windows To The Balconies. Building Codes And Architectural Plans Are For Sissies!!!

#44 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#45 No Words

#46 Architects Looking At Bad Architecture…

#47 When You See It…

#48 I Think This Is A Kitchen

#49 Double Fireplaces Is An Interesting Choice

#50 “I Love Balconies, But I Hate Being Outdoors.” “Say No More!” Replied The Architect. (This Is Apparently Student Housing At Virginia Tech In Blacksburg, Va)

#51 Why ??

#52 Admittedly, The New Staircase May Effect At Least One Tenant In A Less Than Desirable Manner

#53 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#54 This Could Be A Fun Game

#55 Yikes

#56 At Least There Are Outlets, I Guess

#57 Just Wondering Who’s Going To Be Using Those Plugs And USB Port?

#58 I Don’t Understand How This Happens. I Think The Fireplace Is Trying To Run Away

#59 I Have Questions

#60 Seems Like A Lot For Something You Poop In

#61 The Door In The Photo Is The Main Front Entry Door. There Is No Door On The Bathroom. First Thing You See When You Walk Into The House Is The Toilet. That Is One Way To Welcome Your Guests

#62 Saw This In Another Thread And Thought It Really Belongs Here

#63 Let There Be Light

#64 Well, I’m Just Going To Leave This Here

#65 If You’re Not Going To Build A Balcony, Don’t Pretend Like You Built A Balcony

#66 We Made A Trip To Bad Schandau, Germany. The Roof Is Just Awesome!

#67 I’m Not Convinced That Kentucky Is A Great Shape For An Island

#68 When You Have To Add A Two Story House Over An Existing High Rise

#69 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#70 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#71 Greece

#72 Open Concept Kitchen?

#73 Everything Makes Me Think Of This Group

#74 I Won’t Be Specifying This Carpet Anytime Soon

#75 This Isn’t Even The Worst Thing About My House, Just What Is Bothering Me At This Moment

#76 Confused

#77 Vip

#78 A Basement Suite In A Local House For Sale. That’s A Nope From Me

#79 Be Careful What You Put On The Drawings

#80 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#8 This Screened-In Porch/Room Caught My Eye In Chicago. (There Is A Glassed-In Room Above It.)