Dallas Interior Designer Calls Out Romance Novel Stereotypes

Dallas Interior Designer Highlights Inaccurate Portrayals in Romance Novels Dallas, TX – May 26, 2025 – Quinn Valentine, a Dallas-based interior designer, recently shared a BookTok video highlighting the often unrealistic portrayal of interior designers in romance novels. Valentine, who uses the handle @qster14 on social media, points out the frequent depiction of designers as "money bags" driving luxury vehicles and always working with wealthy, eligible bachelor clients. "Every book I've ever read where a designer is a character, it's like they put on their red bottoms, their matching Chanel tweed outfit, and hop in their G-Wagon," Valentine stated in her video. She contrasts this with the realities of her profession, implying that such a depiction is not representative of the average interior designer's experience. While acknowledging the fictional nature of the books, Valentine's video has resonated with viewers, sparking a discussion about realistic portrayals of professions in literature and the expectations set by media.