45 Architectural Design Choices That Made Us Do a Double Take

In temperate regions, especially parts with high humidity, mold can be a serious problem. Not only is it very unsavory to look at, but when the spores become too large, people can get sick. For this reason, many people get alarmed once they see black speckles on a wall or floor.

In this case, this person chose a tile scheme that would have people familiar with mold running away. Maybe if these were clean black polka dots, it would be better, but that uneven black-and-white styling just makes it seem like mold or something eerily disturbing. This won’t make you physically sick, but it is definitely in poor taste.