Renovations on homes can be tricky, and sometimes the result can be so bad that the homeowner might never step inside their home again. Whether due to poor planning, lack of expertise, or a simple desire to go above and beyond the call of duty, here are some of the most botched famous home renovations:
- Painting over a giant hole in the wall
On many occasions, finding a home perfect for your needs and unique wants can be challenging. Sometimes, a buyer prefers a different color than the walls or wants to redecorate and upgrade their home. When this happens, a new homeowner will sometimes try and paint over the existing walls to create a fresh new look for their home. Sometimes, this needs to be corrected. But in the case of one unfortunate owner, it went so bad that he started painting over a giant hole in the wall. After some quick thinking, the hole was disguised with large bathroom tiles, but unfortunately, the artistry was so poor that it is apparent when viewed from certain angles.
- A botched expansion
The apartment where this remodeling went wrong was originally a one-story home, but the owners decided they wanted to add an extra level. After completing the job, they decided to turn their home into a two-story structure. Unfortunately, due to the lack of planning and poor construction, the expansion resulted in multiple problems. Sometimes, it is difficult to tell that there has been an expansion. A common problem is when protruding walls on the expansion floor look different from other floors or walls.
- A botched loft conversion
In a loft conversion, there can be some tricky points. The prices of loft conversions can vary depending on precisely what the rooms are being converted into. For example, an existing garage might be turned into a kitchen, dining room, or living room. In contrast, a current bedroom might be turned into a second bathroom or extra storage space. The expansion that this owner suffered was quite common in lofts: the stairs and railing that connect the second floor to the main floor disappeared.
- A botched fire escape addition
A fire escape addition to a home is quite common, as many people like to add additional protection for themselves and their families. In this instance, the owner wanted to add an extra layer of security by adding a fire escape extension. In theory, it didn’t sound too bad. But in practice, the artistry was so poor that he ended up with a staircase that was too narrow for anyone but children or small dogs to fit through. The project became so unpopular that the owner eventually sold his house and moved away.
- Filling in the pool
Sometimes, when people move into a new home, they like to fill up their pool with sand. They might do this to remove algae or other nasty gunk from the bottom of their collection. But in this instance, the owner filled his pool with sand and covered it with cement. The problem is that it doesn’t look like a natural swimming pool but instead like an empty cement pit.
Most contractors work hard to ensure their work is perfect and always do a great job. In most cases, these mistakes can be easily fixed. But sometimes, homeowners can give their homes a makeover when they are in a hurry and don’t want to spend much time doing so. The key is always to ensure that you hire an experienced contractor who will do the best job possible.
Consider getting a home reno contractor to assist with your next home renovation project so you can avoid any potential issues!