The best interiors Instagram accounts to follow during London Design Festival
Before the internet, we used to rely on tear outs from magazines and the IKEA catalogue to get inspiration for our homes.
But now a quick swipe on your smartphone can unleash a world of interior designers and homeowners with excellent taste, who can inspire you to mix, match and DIY your way to your dream home.
And what better time to spruce up your Insta-follow list than at the start of London Design Festival?
Whether you like your interiors to err on the side of minimal, prefer your space to be cosy and cluttered or like your pad to be peppered with plants, these are the Instagram accounts that will have you double tapping on your commute home.
1. @emily_katz
A photo posted by Emily Katz (@emily_katz) on Oct 11, 2016 at 10:32am PDT
Blogger and interiors-lover Emily will give you serious Insta abode envy. Her eclectic home is a perfect combination of weeping house plants, potted cacti, sheepskin rugs, reclaimed wood and mismatched bedspreads.
2. @haydesign
A photo posted by HAY (@haydesign) on Jan 18, 2017 at 5:32am PST
Everyone’s favourite ‘label of the moment’ specialises in furniture that celebrates design from Denmark in its peak era during the 1950s and 60s - and its Instagram showcases the very best pieces in all their deliciously Danish glory.
3. @westelmuk
A photo posted by west elm (@westelm) on Jan 31, 2017 at 12:59pm PST
West Elm has long been our go-to for unique pieces of furniture, and its feed is where you can find tips on how to style it all out in your home. Just try to resist reaching for your credit card every time you get your scroll on.
4. @francesloom
A photo posted by Kelly Vittengl (@francesloom) on Oct 21, 2016 at 10:23am PDT
Kelly Vittengl has a thing for rugs. The Venice Beach based antique rug-seller has the most incredible selection of Big Lebowski-esque carpets on her feed - as well as a healthy dose of great shoes, oversized dogs and rustic interiors.
5. @amberinteriors
A photo posted by Amber Lewis (@amberinteriors) on Nov 2, 2016 at 6:52pm PDT
Mother, wife and blogger Amber has the type of Instagram that scrolls like a Pinterest feed - stacks of coffee table books, perfectly made beds and subway-tiled bathrooms galore.
6. @oliverbonas
A photo posted by Oliver Bonas (@oliverbonas) on Jan 19, 2017 at 11:17am PST
Oliver Bonas has a tip or two on how to add the finishing touches to your home with its design-led homeware pieces - from marble serveware to statement wall art.
7. @homesteadseattle
A photo posted by Homestead Seattle (@homesteadseattle) on Jan 12, 2016 at 5:18pm PST
This vintage furniture shop will show you how to style out your rare mid century, Art Deco and industrial antique finds with aplomb.
8. @themodernhouse
A photo posted by The Modern House (@themodernhouse) on Jan 10, 2017 at 1:17pm PST
An estate agency like no other, The Modern House sells the most incredible design-led homes in urban and rural locations in the UK. Okay, so you might not be able to afford that million-pound two bed in the Barbican Estate, but you can sigh over the interiors all the same.
9. @myscandinavianhome
A photo posted by my scandinavian home (@myscandinavianhome) on Jan 30, 2017 at 6:08am PST
When it comes to interiors, Londoner Niki Brantmark knows the Scandi countries do it best. Her Instagram is a love letter to all things contemporary, chic and hygge-tastic.
10. @contemporary_life
A photo posted by Melia (@contemporary_life) on Mar 26, 2016 at 11:41pm PDT
This modern interiors is full of creative ideas: we love the cosy little nooks and crannies of books, plants and trinkets.
11. @plantsindecor
A photo posted by Plants In Decor (@plantsindecor) on Jan 30, 2017 at 1:37am PST
A home can never have to many cacti, and this dreamy Insta account is living proof. Follow if you're planning to bring the outside in this year.
12. Att Pynta
A photo posted by Att Pynta // London (@attpynta) on Sep 20, 2016 at 10:19am PDT
Velvet is having a bit of a moment, and we've fallen hard for the retro sofas on this design duo's stylish feed.
13. @greenandmustard
A post shared by Green & Mustard (@greenandmustard) on Sep 18, 2017 at 1:33am PDT
Design obsessed mother and daughter-in-law Sally and Anna curate a colourful feed packed with mid-century finds, statement seating and contemporary lighting. According to them pink sofas are so last season - now it’s all about mustard and orange.
14. @ettoresottsass
A post shared by curated by Raquel Cayre (@ettoresottsass) on May 30, 2017 at 12:53pm PDT
If you’re a fan of the Eighties design movement Memphis (think: postmodern asymmetrical shapes, wormlike patterns and Saved By The Bell-esque graphics) Raquel Caye’s feed is the one for you.
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