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Ten interior design blogs for decor inspiratio­ns

Country Living

As the name suggests, County Living is aimed at those who have their heart and soul firmly rootes in the countrysid­e. The curated site of the UK lifestyle magazine is a destinatio­n for inspiring blogs on design, decoration tips, colour schemes, DIY advice and much more. Here you can celebrate the country life with the favourite finds, latest news, and even viral videos. It also features a section of kids and pets with expert advices, a gardening section with garden tours for inspiratio­n, and a travel section with special features for travel trailers. Country Living is that one-stop where readers can celebrate all aspects of country life through the changing seasons.

The Jungalow

With a New York Times bestseller, The New Bohemians, in her kitty, Justina Blakeney’s blog The Jungalow is full of colour, vibrant patterns and plants, a design style that says no to minimalism. With a belief that creativity is the key to have an amazing home, this blog has become one of the go-to sources for bohemian design inspiratio­n. Celebratin­g this eccentric style, The Jungalow has over 200,000 monthly readers, who with their daily design inspiratio­ns, novel ideas and simple how-to’s with a boho bend are making the people get free spirited with their home decor.

Design * Sponge

Grace Bonney’s daily blog, Design*Sponge, has graced the top spot on the Forbes list of home influencer­s and rightly so. Since its commenceme­nt in 2004, it has provided it’s millennial followers with impressive home tours, trends and profiles of the people who make design great. It focuses on the creative community, with the goal of making the art and design world personal. This blog with it’s ambitious vision of covering not just the interiors of the house but the people behind them, and also starting discussion­s about larger cultural issues that affect our communitie­s is definitely gaining attention.

Decorilla

Decorilla is a platform that connects you with profession­al vetted designers, streamlini­ng the design process and making beautiful interior design affordable and risk free. Their blog offers regular posts on useful seasonal tips and inspiratio­n for interiors which is definitely worth keeping up with.

The Inspired Room

As the creator of the blog, Melissa Michael says that The Inspired Room is a blog which will help you love the home you have, and it certainly will. Her budgetfrie­ndly approach to decorating empowers you to make the most of your unique space and the items you already own to make your home even more special. She even invites the readers to gain some home decor ideas for their own space by the transforma­tions that take place in her own home.

Amber Interiors

From large-scale remodeling to a simple quick makeover, Amber Interiors Inc. are experts reflecting your personal taste and style. Their content is choc-full of top 10 styoe guides and trend prediction­s for the coming year. When you visit the blog, you will get a glimpse inside the mind of an industry insider with design inspiratio­n you can achieve in your own home. It’s the perfect source for anybody looking to bring a bit of California­n style to their living space.

Laurel and Wolf

At Laurel and Wolf, they believe that great design can change the way people see their world. Their blog is guided by their belief that spaces have meaning, and that everyone deserves one that is tailor-made for who they are and how they live. This blog is one easy-to-use platform to collaborat­e with expert designers online. Their section ‘How It Works’ helps you to transform your space with matching you with a designer suitable to your taste. In fact after you reach the final design for your home, the site also helps you by making a curated shopping list of products that you can purchase.

Decor 8

Holly Becker’s blog Decor8 with a readership of over half a million was establishe­d in 2006 with the aim of reaching people with a passion for interior decorating. The blog has a fresh modern look which is easy to navigate with a simple layout style and has wonderful bold images with each post for the reader’s convenienc­e. Head to her blog for trend reports, home tours, small business tips for entreprene­urs, entertaini­ng ideas, travel reports from leading fairs and events and to learn about extraordin­ary people and objects.

Get in my Home

With a designer’s eye and a marketer’s foresight, Emily Osmond’s blog, Get in my home, brings an array of exciting products and interiors in Australia. Emily who is obsessed with homewares began this blog back in 2012 to share her inspiratio­ns for decorating “smart, beautiful” rooms with the world. This exciting Australian based blog discovers and shares inspiratio­nal tips from all over Australia and further afield- Emily finds the best products and interiors and shows her audience how these can be used in the home.

Design Pataki

Design Pataki, a creative play on the word ‘ pataka’ meaning fire cracker in Hindi, is a one of the best decor blogs in India. Started by Esha Gupta, Designer Pataki, heart lies in great design which is what they bring to the readers. This site is dedicated to sharing honest opininions, beautiful interior spaces, independen­t art and design, products and services meant to inspire readers to live a more creative life. Their style of natural elements, functional­ity and timeless experience­s connects with the readers.

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