Top 5 TV Series with Inspiring Interiors for Designers

Scripted Shows That Double as Moodboards

If you're an interior designer or design lover, chances are you're secretly watching your favorite TV series for more than just the drama — you're watching for that office, that penthouse, and those unforgettable interiors. Scripted shows often reflect the times, tastes, and textures of design trends better than any catalog.

Here’s our curated list of the top 5 series with interiors that inspire, across corporate, residential, hospitality, and everything in between:

5. You

Style: Urban eclectic, dark romanticism

Bookstores with rich wood tones, loft apartments with vintage styling, and modern suburban homes with hidden tension — You is unexpectedly full of design moments. Ideal for designers who appreciate character driven interiors with a moody twist.

4. Industry

Style: Edgy corporate, millennial brutalism

Industry dives headfirst into the high-stakes world of young finance professionals in London, and its interiors reflect that intensity with unapologetic edge. Set largely in a fictional investment firm, the series showcases a raw, industrial aesthetic — exposed ceilings, concrete textures, stark palettes, and steel-framed glazing define the environment. It's minimalist, moody, and deliberate — a visual metaphor for the pressure-cooker atmosphere of ambition and burnout.

This is corporate design reimagined for a new-gen workforce — stripped back, unpolished, and emotionally charged. The workspaces feel agile and flexible, with utilitarian furnishings and subdued lighting creating a tension-filled backdrop for the show's personal and professional conflicts.

But it’s not just the office that inspires. The characters move through a series of stylish, modern-day coffee shops, bars, and dining venues across London — each one an F&B designer’s reference goldmine. From edgy wine bars to minimalist cafés, these social spaces are rich with texture, branding, and atmosphere, perfect for sparking ideas in hospitality design.

For designers exploring the future of office, co-working, or boutique hospitality spaces, Industry delivers inspiration with grit, attitude, and relevance.

3. The Morning Show

Style: Media glam, urban modernism

The Morning Show delivers a visual language that merges the fast-paced world of broadcast journalism with sophisticated, design-forward interiors. From sleek, glass-partitioned media offices to Manhattan apartments that balance comfort with precision, the spaces exude modern urban luxury.

What sets this series apart is its ability to blend hospitality aesthetics with corporate polish. Designer furniture, sculptural lighting, and layered materials create a mood that feels both editorial and lived-in. Every lamp, side table, and accent speaks to a level of detail that inspires designers who are drawn to modern glam — interiors that are refined, intentional, and visually composed without feeling cold.

It’s an ideal reference for those working across media spaces, luxury residential, or high-end workplace environments, where the goal is to achieve style without sacrificing warmth.

2. Suits

Style: Corporate luxury meets curated urban living

Suits doesn’t just dress its characters in sharp tailoring — it does the same for its interiors. The glass-walled offices of Pearson Specter Litt are iconic: dark walnut paneling, minimalist lighting, contemporary art, and commanding furniture pieces that reflect power and precision. It’s a textbook example of executive design, crisp, masculine, and refined.

But beyond the boardroom, Suits offers a quieter kind of inspiration. Harvey Specter’s therapy sessions take place in a beautifully restrained psychologist’s office, where furniture placement, warm tones, and soft lighting evoke a sense of privacy and control. Meanwhile, Rachel and Mike’s New York apartment adds domestic warmth to the visual narrative. The thoughtful layering of vases, coffee table books, accessories, and plush furnishings turns their space into a moodboard of modern, lived-in sophistication.

For designers who value interiors that reflect both ambition and intimacy, Suits delivers — whether you're designing a corner office, a bachelor penthouse, or a well-styled city apartment for two.

1. The Crown

Style: Period elegance, historical grandeur

A dream for lovers of traditional design. From Buckingham Palace to Balmoral Castle, The Crown’s set design is a masterclass in regal interiors — rich with ornate moldings, antique furnishings, perfectly symmetrical layouts, and royal color palettes.

If you're drawn to classic formality — receiving rooms with purpose, sitting lounges arranged with ceremonial grace, and the proper placement of reading lamps, wall sconces, and chandeliers — this series offers endless references. It’s an essential watch for designers working on heritage projects, traditional residences, or even modern spaces seeking timeless gravitas.

In Closing

These shows don’t just entertain — they teach. Whether you're styling a penthouse, designing a client’s office, or just updating your moodboard, scripted series like these can offer inspiration for layout, materials, lighting, and storytelling through space.

So next time you hit "Next Episode" — consider it research.