The Best Places to Find Inspiration for Decorating Your Home

Watching those AD videos of celebrities’ gorgeously decorated mansions, it is easy to feel envious and insecure about your own home. You might be able to recognize impeccable interior style when you see it, but putting together cutting-edge, cohesive home décor on your own isn’t easy.

Fortunately, you don’t have to make any interior decoration decisions on your own, without any guidance. Here are a few resources vital to DIY home decorators, whether you already have a sense of your aesthetic or not.

Before you take a sledgehammer to your bathroom walls, it might be useful to learn a bit more about the typical processes of home renovation and decoration. Fortunately, there are entire television channels devoted to educating and entertaining viewers about interior design; unfortunately, not all TV shows about home design are honest or informative to audiences. Here are a few of the best shows to watch for inspiration and instruction:

This Old House

Perhaps the original series helping homeowners update and improve their properties, “This Old House” guides viewers through all sorts of home repairs and projects, from installing ceiling fans with lights to building a guest house. You should be able to find episodes of “This Old House” (and its spin-off, “Ask This Old House”) on your local PBS station as well as on ThisOldHouse.com.

Amazing Interiors

This 12-part series on Netflix takes viewers around the world to different homes with incredibly unique interior styling. Though it is unlikely that you will want to copy any of these sometimes-outrageous interior spaces, they could inspire you to do something daring within your own home.

Interior Design Masters

There are plenty of interior design game shows on the air these days, but this one from Netflix is best at explaining the nuances of design styles and aesthetics. If you are looking for help identifying the name of your preferred approach to design — and you like a good competition show — you should give this one a try.

TV shows can be time-intensive and a bit random. If an episode doesn’t contain any information you want or need, you might have wasted an hour on useless entertainment. In contrast, books and magazines are straightforward with regards to their contents. If you are focused on gaining knowledge and insight into interior design, here is some worthwhile literature to consume:

Architectural Digest

More than a YouTube channel, this magazine is a well-known resource for professional designers and home design novices alike. You can learn more about how different designers approach various spaces and how to follow certain trends by reading various issues of this monthly periodical.

Interior Design Master Class, by Carl Dellatore

A book of essays written by top designers, “Interior Design Master Class” is touted as one of the best introductions to interior design. You can learn about fundamental design concepts, like comfort, as well as the intricate details that bring a room to life. This resource is indispensable if you truly want to know more about the science and art of interior decorating.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo

Sometimes, improving your home is as easy as devoting time and effort to organization and cleanliness. In a book that sparked a tidying revolution, Marie Kondo explains how easy it can be to maintain a clutter-free home. Because every home redesign begins with a deep clean and declutter, you might as well read this book before you launch into decorating.

In truth, the internet contains all the knowledge you could possibly need to gain inspiration and education regarding interior décor. However, the internet can also be an overwhelming place to look for advice, with different professionals, amateurs and absolute novices weighing in with conflicting thoughts and opinions. You might find it beneficial to follow social media accounts for well-respected designers and decorators, like Justina Blakeney or Ryan Korban, or check into popular design and decoration blogs, like Adorable Home or Chris Loves Julia. However, it is a good idea to remember that the internet isn’t always 100-percent correct or accurate, and you should try to double-check any information you gain online through reputable sources.

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You should spend a few months, at least, delving into sources of inspiration for décor before you make any significant changes to your home. If you still aren’t sure how to freshen up your home’s look, you can always hire an expert to do the heavy design lifting.

Published in: Ideas | Author: Tiffani