Decorating your home can be tricky. Do little and it looks empty and uninviting. Do too much and you run the risk of making it look cluttered and overwhelming. You want to make it look lived-in without being over the top. But how do you go about it? Pinterest can be a great place for décor ideas but without a personal touch to them, you will just create a space that looks beautiful but means nothing. You don’t want that.
We recommend you get some guidance. Hiring an interior designer might not be in everyone’s budget which is why we suggest you turn to some Instagram accounts for some much-needed design inspiration. And then, you add your tweaks to it to make your home reflect who you are.
Kruti Badiani
Kruti Badiani is a décor enthusiast and stylist who runs the Instagram page @Myhomevibes which is a great source of inspiration for anyone who is new to decorating and wants simple hacks to make their space look pretty. Her feed has everything—from tips on taking care of indoor plants and creating cute corners to what color to include in your space and how to style your furniture. Her décor is largely inspired by nature so you will see a lot of muted shades in her posts but she also shows you how you can add pops of color to your space.
Sasha Bikoff Interior Design
Sasha Bikoff’s designs are influenced by her travels across Paris, Marrakesh, and Milan among many other cities. Her Instagram account is all about bold colors, unique styles, and maximalist designs. Her posts might seem a little overwhelming at first but these highly imaginative designs are sure to spark your creativity. It was her viral kaleidoscopic staircase design for the 2018 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse that was described as ‘eye-popping’ and ‘psychedelic’ that made her an Instagram sensation.
Tilton Fenwick
Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham launched Tilton Fenwick in 2010. The name of their interior design firm was inspired by their college dorms. Their posts on Instagram showcase pattern play, statement furniture exuberant designs, and bold color schemes to stimulate ideas for home decor. They have also collaborated with other businesses for textiles, wallpapers, and upholstery collections. Their products have been featured in Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, and The New York Times among others.
Wendy
According to her website, Wendy believes “in creating a home you love by filling it with things you love to serve people you love”. She started her Instagram account and blog The KWendy Home in 2017 when she was looking for inspiration while designing her first home.
On her Instagram page and website, there are several easy and budget-friendly DIYs, remodeling and decluttering videos, and decor tips. She also focuses on sustainability and natural elements. She will give you lots of ideas on how to decorate your home with plants and upgrade your furniture without costing a fortune.
Jungalow
This bright and vibrant page on Instagram belongs to an L.A.-based designer and New York Times bestselling author, Justina Blakeney, whose aesthetic is all about having fun, being free, and a little wild to boot. Her posts will teach you a thing or two about decorating with plants and that you can never have too many. What started as a design blog in Blakeney’s tiny, plant-filled living room back in 2009 has since grown into a lifestyle brand and the go-to source for design goods and inspiration.
Bhavna Bhatnagar
The page An Indian Summer on Instagram is so aesthetically pleasing that you will have spent hours scrolling through it and still not have had enough. There are dreamy décor posts interspersed with some travel photos. Though the page is heavily focused on contemporary design, you will find quite a few vintage and bohemian looks too. She also frequently reposts from other accounts so you will get to discover other décor related content through her page as well. An Indian Summer is beautiful and inspiring and will pump you up to put together a lovely space.
