{
  "id": 19172318,
  "title": "I'm an interior designer who works with wealthy clients. Here are 10 things I rarely see in their living rooms.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/im-an-interior-designer-who-works-with-wealthy-clients-here-are-10",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:03:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/what-rich-people-never-have-living-rooms-interior-designer-luxury-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here are ten design choices that wealthy clients rarely incorporate in their living rooms:\n\n1. Matching furniture sets are uncommon. Designers typically mix different silhouettes, materials, and eras to create a more unique and curated look.\n\n2. A rug that is too small is often avoided. Oversized rugs that anchor the seating arrangement are preferred to make the room feel more substantial and cohesive.\n\n3. Generic, mass-produced artwork is uncommon. High-end clients usually opt for original paintings, limited-edition prints, or vintage pieces that have a personal connection to the homeowner.\n\n4. Televisions are seldom the focal point. High-end living rooms often highlight standout architectural features such as fireplaces, built-in bookcases, or beautiful views instead.\n\n5. Furniture pushed against every wall is rare. Floating furniture away from the walls can create a more cozy and intimate atmosphere, while still leaving space in the center of the room.\n\n6. A single overhead light is generally not enough. High-end living rooms often feature layers of light from various sources, such as decorative table lamps, floor lamps, sculptural overhead fixtures, and wall sconces.\n\n7. Poorly fitted curtains are uncommon. High-end living rooms usually have curtains installed as high as possible to create the illusion of taller ceilings or better highlight large windows.\n\n8. A room filled entirely with brand-new furniture is rare. Designers often blend new pieces with antique and vintage ones to give a space a unique, custom look that feels luxurious.\n\n9. Cluttered surfaces and excessive decorative accessories are usually avoided. High-end living rooms typically have minimal surfaces covered with trinkets and decorative objects, focusing on less is more.\n\n10. Brand-new furnishings are uncommon. Instead, designers blend new pieces with antique and vintage ones to create a carefully curated, one-of-a-kind, and luxurious look.",
  "summary": "As an interior designer, I've noticed my wealthy clients rarely have TVs, furniture sets, small rugs, and uncomfortable couches in their living rooms.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}