
It's no surprise that social media and interior design trends are constantly colliding. Social media holds more influence than ever when it comes to what's popular, and TikTok interior design trends in particular seem to often divide opinions. One such viral sound causing controversy at the moment is the 'rich couch theory'. Some interior designers have mixed feelings on the subject, others feel it has some merit, and it's achievable in homes big and small, not just those deemed 'rich'.
So, what is the rich couch theory and how can homeowners take inspiration for their own spaces? Here, we've asked interior designer Liad Schwartz for their thoughts, and find out how this Tik-Tok-born theory (that's in fact a decades-old trick) can help us rethink our living room layouts.