How To Decorate Your Home Like Succession

A gripping tale of betrayal, corporate ballbusting, and billionaire family rivalry is what makes "Succession" a must-see TV series. The main character is 80-year-old Logan Roy; "an ex-Scot, an ex-Canadian, an ex-human being," as described by his own brother. The billionaire media magnate's health is tested in the opening season, which gives room for his children Connor, Kendall, Siobhan, and Roman to fight tooth and nail for his seat of power. For the past three seasons, the award-winning HBO show has given us a stripped-down look into the lives of the 1% of the 1%, serving up their opulent fashion, condescending attitudes, luxury interior decor, and enviable lifestyles on a platter of gold.

There are so many twists and turns in this chilling drama, leaving the audience undecided on who to support and who to hate. One minute you're rooting for a character, and the next minute you can no longer stand the individual. However, one theme which every "Succession" viewer agrees on is the extraordinary architecture and the lavish interior decor of all the homes featured in the show. We get an inside peek into Logan Roy's townhouse (where most of the series is set), his Hamptons summerhouse, the Hungarian hunting lodge, Kendall's minimalist condo, all the British homes, Kendall and Rava's chic apartment, Shiv's luxurious pad, and even the stellar Waystar Royco. offices — and there's so much decor to envy! Should you wish to turn your envy into reality, buckle up and launch into a "Succession"-inspired home revamp courtesy of these surefire steps below.

Emmy-winning production designer Stephen Carter and Emmy-nominated set decorator George DeTitta Jr. were the masterminds behind the affluent interior decor for the homes in "Succession," as per Architectural Digest. Carter maintains that he was influenced by the neutral color scheme of billionaire and Seagram's heir Charles Bronfman's Manhattan apartment. "The color palette was very clean and almost a bleached monotone of wealth," he said. "I didn't feel these were very tactile people, comfortwise, and they wanted everything around them to be visually elegant." He tells The Ringer, "We were never looking to dazzle you with their environment .... There was little use of color ... you'll see a lot of creams." He points out that billionaires could indeed be showy, yet their true wealth is expressed as understated sophistication. Color is the biggest theme under the umbrella of understated sophistication, which is why viewers witness the liberal use of monotones in almost every scene. This includes white rooms bereft of emotion as pictured in the scene above, where Kendall offers cousin Greg one of his numerous homes to live in.

Should you desire to recreate the color palettes of the incredibly affluent Roy family, there will be no need for textured wallpapers with character or unique designs. Instead, go for neutral colors such as cream or white. That being said, it may surprise you that even these color palettes offer various shades to choose from. To maintain your uniqueness while employing monotones in your home, feel free to peruse Pantone's vast selection of differentiated shades.

According to Entrepreneur, art has always been an important part of a family's investment portfolio. Set decorator George DeTitta Jr. defends his selection of both contemporary and antique art in the Roy homes as a means of not drawing too much attention to their monetary status. "We didn't want to draw overt attention to the family's wealth with the decoration of the show, instead selecting a mix of pieces, both contemporary and antique, to tell the story of their elevated place in society more subtly,' he told the Set Decorators Society of America.

Logan is a curator of military artifacts, which he displays in his office along with a quirky collection of vintage art juxtaposed with contemporary table decor. Should you wish to delve into this "ancient meets new" art aesthetic, start with the curation process. With tons of exhibitions to scour through almost every day, whether physical or virtual, choosing contemporary art has been made easy.  However, successfully snagging antique art may prove more difficult but is not impossible. Food52 recommends visiting flea markets and art fairs. 

Once curation is covered, the next step is to expertly place your curated pieces in your rooms to boost their ambiance. Extra Space Storage explains that placing your artwork next to the right type of furniture is the key to mixing vintage pieces with new additions. For example, try mixing a Victorian side table with a modern painting above it.

One element in many "Succession" homes that must be highlighted is the array of elaborate ceiling-to-floor windows. Logan Roy's townhouse, which we are well acquainted with, boasts such windows, complemented by custom ceiling-to-floor drapes. These sumptuous fabrics highlighted the family's wealth so well that the set designers ordered a shipment from Europe, disregarding the cost. Production designer Stephen Carter told Set Decorators Society of America, "Fabric houses Cowtan & Tout and JAB Anstoetz worked quickly to expedite fabrics from Europe for the custom upholstery and draperies." 

Different homes have different restrictions, and not everyone has the ability to install such dramatic windows. However, the good news is that you do not need the aforementioned windows to have ceiling to floor drapes. SFGate notes that drapes can be hung from the ceiling to achieve different effects. If you have shabby windows or don't like their aesthetic, hanging your curtains near the ceiling helps hide them from the room. This can also be helpful if you have differently sized windows. By hanging the rods near the ceiling, it helps create a uniform line across the room (via Normandeau Window Coverings).

Florals are one of the most significant staples of the interior decor in "Succession." In almost every scene, these horticultural heroes help determine (and thoroughly highlight) the atmosphere and mood of the show. As each episode unfolds, eagle-eyed viewers will notice a constant change to the floral arrangement, highlighting Logan's wealthy economic status. They appear on everything from coffee tables to dining tables to consoles. Every surface is accented with a bloom.

If you're reading this, you're probably thinking that you may not have the luxury of hiring a highbrow florist to work your household interiors like the Roys. However, you can still create opulent bouquets yourself! Christie's International Real Estate explains the trick to arranging your own flowers. "[Seek] out the most beautiful blooms possible, and then emphasizing the beauty of each — each stem, branch, and berry. Allow their shapes to guide you," said florist Ariel Dearie. "Don't try to manipulate your foliage and flowers into unnatural shapes or to make them into something they're not."

Logan Roy's spacious Upper East townhouse was created on a sound stage and not within a real home, but this did not deter the dressing crew from installing a custom patterned floor with real marble tiles in the entryway, as per Set Decorators Society of America. But this isn't the only place we witness marble tiles within "Succession." There are glossy marble floor tiles inside a few of their office spaces, marble finishing is found in office bathrooms, and one of their homes has a custom-made marble fireplace.

Should you wish to tap into this aesthetic, you can easily make way for marble in your home on a tight budget. By opting for a faux marble tabletop, which is a ceramic surface inspired by marble, you can recreate a look similar to Rava and Kendall's kitchen. The marble effect from Atlas Concorde is another great interior tool for wall and floor marble decor within your home. Like real marble, it boasts a variety of colors, veins, and textures which can be combined with countless materials and shades in all kinds of styles. Alternatively, feel free to accentuate your home via the use of marble accessories such as marble trays, vases, and statues.

The upscale atmosphere in almost every Roy household can be attributed to the luxury furniture used in each room. This is especially true for the glass tables and translucent pieces, which tie the rooms together nicely. Living Spaces maintains that glass is a great decorating accent because it matches everything, thanks to its translucence. No matter your decor or color scheme, a glass table will go with it.  

Fab Glass and Mirror notes that round glass tables often offer more space than rectangular ones, so go that route if you want room for bouquets, coffee table books, or trays. It is up to the user to select the perfect fit for the home. That being said, glass furniture may or may not work in every household, particularly homes with clumsy residents. However, one way to recreate this theme easily is by adding lucite or acrylic pieces. Clear Home Design offers various shapes and styles to choose from.

Roman is not the only one with wooden interiors in his office space, as seen in this YouTube clip. We also see the implementation of wood decor in Logan's home office, courtesy of his classic wood-paneled walls that scream "old money." Meanwhile, Shiv's floating wooden stairs within her luxury pad serve up a dish of modern-day regality. 

According to Nowy Styl, wood enriches a space and adds warmth and texture. The type of wood used and how you execute wooden decor speak volumes in the room it's featured in. If you want to use wooden walls just like the Roys, Designing Idea offers various wood styles as core interior decor. You can opt for wood paneling by seamlessly stacking lengthy slabs of wood next to each other onto a large space on the wall. You could place wooden accents around your TV console to add warmth to your living space or design a contemporary kitchen space with wooden doors and polished drawer handles.