Folks Share 35 Things Spotted In People’s Houses That Just Show They Were Dripping In Riches

The first time that I realized one of my classmates was rich was when a uniformed driver came to pick her up from school while the rest of usrodethe bus home. It was a realization, but trust me, it was very basic because the rich have done far grander things that we commoners can’t even imagine.When Reddit userMintTheMartianasked, “What did you see in someone’s home that told you, ‘Yep, they’re rich’?” netizens gushed with these signs. Some of these things will make you go, “whoa” while others might even make you question what you are doing with your life. Piqued your interest, have we? Well, just scroll down and check them out for yourself!More info:RedditThis post may includeaffiliate links.

When Reddit userMintTheMartianasked, “What did you see in someone’s home that told you, ‘Yep, they’re rich’?” netizens gushed with these signs. Some of these things will make you go, “whoa” while others might even make you question what you are doing with your life. Piqued your interest, have we? Well, just scroll down and check them out for yourself!

More info:Reddit

This post may includeaffiliate links.

I grew up poor and always thought the epitome of making it was of someone had an ice maker in their fridge freezer. I’m now 45 and am living in my first ever house with an ice maker. IT’S AWESOME.

Silver scoop pouring ice cubes into a glass, showcasing luxury in a person’s home.

College friend who had a thick southern accent and generally put out a “country boy” vibe, though he lived in the DC suburbs of Maryland. Invited us to his parent’s house on the border of West Virginia so we could go skiing at Snowshoe. We figured: tarpaper shack.The 3-story wall of windows looking out on 300 feet of frontage on Deep Creek Lake was a giveaway that “country boy” was not what he seemed.On a sad note: I’m going to his memorial party on Friday. He passed away in a freak home accident on Jan. 3. I’ve known him now for almost 40 years. This is the big get together of his college friends (his funeral was small, family-only). And it will be a party. Because he was the kind of guy who inspired that. Expecting over a hundred equally close friends to attend.

Luxury yachts docked on a serene waterfront, indicating wealth.

Once a friend invited me to go with him to his family farm for the holidays. I was driving and it was a long drive. Once we were inside a dirt road that was simply endless. 40 min in I asked when do get to the property. He looked confused and said “we been at the property for the last 40 minutes”.Basically the farmland 100k acres big. This was in Argentina.

People walking towards a large country estate with a spacious lawn, indicating wealth.

According toUSA Today, the top 10% of Americans held 60% of all wealth in 2022, while the top 1% held 27% of all wealth in the same year. As of June 2024,Elon Muskwas estimated as the wealthiest person in the United States with a net worth of around 195 billion dollars.I know what you are thinking: “That’s a LOT of money!” But what do people generally do with that muchmoney? Buy objects and display them in theirhouses, of course. However, looking at these statistics, it just makes you wonder what being rich really means, and whether being wealthy is the same.

I know what you are thinking: “That’s a LOT of money!” But what do people generally do with that muchmoney? Buy objects and display them in theirhouses, of course. However, looking at these statistics, it just makes you wonder what being rich really means, and whether being wealthy is the same.

The 64 size Crayola crayon box, with the built-in sharpener..

Colorful Crayola crayons neatly arranged on a bright yellow background.

My friends dad was a oil tycoon. He had a T-Rex skeleton in his hallway.

Dinosaur skeleton in a luxurious home, indicating wealth.

Happy family. Everyone is happy, clean clothes, food seems plentiful. Not saying that every rich family is happy, but having money really fixes a lot of stressors in life.

Family enjoying time outdoors at a luxurious estate with scenic views, representing wealth and happiness.

Writer and entrepreneurKasia Manolasstates in one of herarticlesthat being rich is having things: a nice house, car, and clothes—while being wealthy is about the money you hold onto. She explains that you can see when someone isrich, but you cannot see when someone is wealthy.AForbesarticle elaborates that rich people let everyone around them know how successful they are, while wealthy people are focused not on how others view them, but on what their money can provide them for peace of mind and security. Although the difference might seem slight, it does make sense if you really think about it.

AForbesarticle elaborates that rich people let everyone around them know how successful they are, while wealthy people are focused not on how others view them, but on what their money can provide them for peace of mind and security. Although the difference might seem slight, it does make sense if you really think about it.

A kid I was friends with in high school.His parents had a new house custom built. Huge house, custom woodwork, beautiful details throughout. Very expensive. I used to go over and hang out with my friend, swim in the pool, watch movies in their theater, etc. But despite all that, the thing that stood out to me was this: one day I walk in and there’s a brand new Steinway grand piano in the living room. His mom says she wanted to learn to play the piano so they bought one.I play piano. Steinway pianos are amazing. They play beautifully and sound wonderful. Every Steinway piano is handmade in only one of two locations in the world. They’re like the Rolls Royce of pianos. This piano probably cost over $100,000. And they bought one just because she wanted to learn to play.

Woman in elegant dress sitting at grand piano, indicating wealth in someone’s home.

Person enjoying a gaming session in a luxurious home with a stunning night city view.

A copy of Architectural Digest magazine with their house on the cover.

Open luxury magazine on a table, symbolizing wealth.

On the other hand, financial advisorAndrew Rosenshares in one of hisarticles, “Being rich means adding more zeros to your bank account, but being wealthy is about living your life with zero regrets, zero jealousy, and focusing on what brings you joy and happiness.““In my experience, the happiest people I know are the wealthiest, but it has nothing to do with how much is in their bank accounts,” he elaborated.

“In my experience, the happiest people I know are the wealthiest, but it has nothing to do with how much is in their bank accounts,” he elaborated.

I was driving to a classmates house for a school project. I drove up and knocked. No one answered. I called and she answered. I explained I was at their front door. She said “oh you’re probably at the barn. Keep driving up the hill. You’ll see the house.“By house, she meant chateau. Turns out her dad was from Switzerland on owned several construction companies. Their house was actually featured on the show Grimm featured in the Portland oregon area. They were super kind, and I became like an adopted son. I loved house sitting for them.

A grand mansion surrounded by expansive lawns, symbolizing wealth and luxury.

A diver in a private home aquarium surrounded by exotic fish, highlighting luxury.

You’re at their 4th home.

Modern luxury home exterior with large glass windows and sleek design, indicating wealth.

AHarvard studyfollowed 724 teenagers from their youth to their retirement. This study suggested that there was an association between connections, such as your social circle, andhappinesswhen you reach retirement age.Andrew Rosen narrates that the happiest among those who wereretiredhad similar traits when it came to their mindset, not their bank account.

Andrew Rosen narrates that the happiest among those who wereretiredhad similar traits when it came to their mindset, not their bank account.

A Monet in their office. The penthouse apartment with direct view of the Empire State Building was also a pretty big giveaway.

Man in a gallery with Monet paintings, hinting at wealth through art collection.

“FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: DO NOT REPRODUCE” on an otherwise unmarked DVD. It was a movie that wasn’t out yet that was going to be nominated for the Oscars. Made me realize that my friend’s mom was kind of a big deal.

Hand holding a CD with reflective rainbow colors, symbolizing wealth and luxury in someone’s home.

No full street address.Just “the name of their house”, Hampshire. .

Brick building on Melbourne Terrace, hinting luxury wealth with arched doors and signage.

Well, that surely gave me something to think about. Next time when I dream about owning a house with a helipad, I will definitely ask myself whether I want to be rich or wealthy.

A stone-brick walk around their property with an iron gate.

Ornate wrought iron gate in a brick wall, revealing a lush, expansive garden, suggesting luxury and wealth.

A personal chef.

Chef in a modern kitchen with luxury appliances, suggesting the person was loaded.

If your couch isn’t up against a wall.

Luxury living room with elegant furniture and modern decor, indicating wealth.

Not even in their house. Was driving to their home and was looking for which side street off the main road they were on when GPS said “you’ve arrived” but I saw no house. Made a U-turn and realized the side street was actually their 0.4 mile driveway.

A luxurious tree-lined driveway with vibrant autumn foliage, indicating wealth.

I was bartending a July 4th party on his outdoor rooftop bar. $300 bottles of champagne, miller lights, obscure sonoma valley reds, pricy tequila.After the party, I was breaking everything down. He came out on the deck with me to kick it and was hitting a solid gold [substance] pen. We were having a beer and sharing the pen. He casually dropped, like it was a speeding ticket, that the glass windows in the house cost $2.5m.This was his beach house.EDIT: He was not the wealthiest person in the neighborhood. One of his neighbors had a Van Gogh in their living room.

Rooftop luxury pool area at sunset indicating wealth.