An interiors expert has revealed the five common household items he refuses to allow into his home - branding them 'ugly'. From TVs to laundry racks, Nicolas insists these everyday items have no place in a thoughtfully designed home, saying they 'dominate the room' and disrupt aesthetic harmony. 'I'm 35 now, and in all those years, I've never owned a TV. It is just an ugly black box and I don't want it in my house to disturb the flow and the beauty. This is something that I think really kills the vibe in any house.

Source: The Times August 17, 2025 16:42 UTC