We had interior designers critique 10 famous apartments from shows like 'Friends' and 'Gossip Girl'

Sophia MitrokostasAug 27, 2020, 18:52 IST

The "Friends" apartment got some props, but a few design choices were questionable.NBC / Contributor/Getty

Not every fictional TV apartment is created equally, according to interior designers.
Interior designers liked some of the apartments seen on "Friends" and "The Mindy Project."
But apartments from series like "Gossip Girl," "Sex and the City," and "How I Met Your Mother" weren't as popular.

Television is filled with some truly eye-catching abodes, but not all on-screen apartments are created equally when it comes to style.

Insider had a group of interior designers critique some of the most famous living areas on TV.

Here's how the pros reacted to the apartments, plus what they loved or hated about each.

Experts thought Monica and Rachel's apartment from "Friends" had plenty of personality, but needed a few updates.

Interior designers pointed out a few unfortunate details, like the plant and pillows. NBC / Contributor/Getty

Why isn't the couch facing the fireplace? NBC / Contributor/Getty

Some feel like the apartment has too much red. CBS

Some felt the apartment was too dark, especially the couch. Netflix

They liked the feminine vibe of the room. Hulu

They pointed out that the room has an "artistic" vibe. HBO

The colors were a bit drab for some designers. Joey Delvalle/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Many said this doesn't seem like a place a family could actually live in. The CW

Even Christmas decor can't glam this place up. CBS Photo Archive / Contributor

The place is masculine and retro. AMC