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 You Should Have Hired An Architect

Image credits: Heather Brown

94 Reasons Someone “Should Have Hired An Architect” For These Buildings (New Pics)

#1 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#2 Failing At Tetris

#3 You Should Have Hired An Architect

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

#5 Studio For Rent. Haifa, Israel

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

#7 No Notes

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

#9 Maybe It's Just Supposed To Be "Art"?

#10 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#11 Someone Really Loves Mantles

#12 Privacy Guaranteed!

#13 No Words

#14 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!!!

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

#16 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#17 My Interior Designer Came Up With The Most Awesome Idea...

#18 This Hurts My Sense Of Balance

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

#20 I Think They May Have The Kitchen Inside Out

#21 Send Help

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

#23 I Don't Even Know What To Say

#24 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...

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

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

#27 Ouch. My Eyes

#28 When The House Lights Go Down, Good Luck

#29 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?”

#30 When You Miss Completely

#31 I Don't Think Brutalist Architecture Is Something You Can Be Neutral On

#32 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!

#33 I Mean, What Could Go Wrong?

#34 Seeing Things Like This Absolutely Ruins My Day

#35 You Should Have Hired Anyone That Understands Gravity

#36 Sure, Why Not

#37 I'm Not Convinced That Kentucky Is A Great Shape For An Island

#38 Architects Looking At Bad Architecture…

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

#40 Columns Are Such A Feature

#41 Window Views Are Overrated

#42 Because Everyone Needs A Shower In The Kitchen…

#43 I Think This Is A Kitchen

#44 "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)

#45 Maybe It's Awesome On The Inside?

#46 When You See It...

#47 They've Got A Whole Archipelago

#48 Open Concept Kitchen?

#49 What Going On

#50 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#51 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#52 Which Came First, The Balcony Or The Wall?

#53 You Should Have Hired An Architect

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

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

#56 Be Careful What You Put On The Drawings

#57 That’s An Odd Use For Carpet

#58 This Belongs Here

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

#60 Yikes

#61 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#62 At Least There Are Outlets, I Guess

#63 Let There Be Light

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

#65 You Should Have Hired An Architect

#66 “I’ve Always Wanted A Fountain Under My Stairs!” Said No One, Ever

#67 Confused

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

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

#70 Should Have Hired A Better Framer

#71 Vip

#72 Double Fireplaces Is An Interesting Choice

#73 You Should Have Hired An Architect

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

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

#76 This Could Be A Fun Game

#77 Why ??

#78 I Have Questions

#79 Seems Like A Lot For Something You Poop In

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