There is no better place for inspiration than the internet. Sure, we love a good home magazine. However, in the digital age, a commute on the train is made so much nicer with a scroll through our smartphones.
So, you’ve just moved house. Or maybe you’re considering it. Or, perhaps, you just want to spruce up your existing property to make it feel like a new home?! Either way, we’re all for a little interior design inspiration here at Carman Friend.
Top 5 interior design blogs
Okay, so it’d be impossible for us to name the all of the most popular or most exciting blogs out there. No-one could achieve that – and we’re sure you’d be bored to tears of endless reading. So, we thought we’d just compile a list of our five favourite interior blogs we’ve stumbled across recently. After all, we like to support independent brands and companies like ourselves!
1. Mad About the House
This award-winning blog is the product of Kate Watson-Smyth, interiors journalist and writer. She’s been regularly published in The Financial Times and The Independent, so you know that her words are top quality. Kate is always on the ball with catwalk trends and creeping high-street fashions but always puts her personal style first. Whilst flicking through Mad About the House, you’ll find listicles about Kate’s favourite pieces, tips on running an organised home and showcases of gorgeous rooms. She also runs an interior styling consultancy so you can rest assured you’re in knowledgeable hands…
Visit the blog here.
2. Melanie Lissack Interiors
Hailed as the best blog of London Design Week 2017, Melanie Lissack’s blog is your one-stop-shop for EVERYTHING interiors. There’s a heavy focus on DIY and projects on a budget, so if you’ve just splashed out on a brand new property this might be right up your street. Melanie truly is the home DIY expert and regularly shows off her wonderful creations – expect everything from an entire room ‘refresh’ to creating seasonal wreaths. This blog also curates plenty of ‘top 10’ lists so whether you’re looking for a new chair or sideboard, you’ll find the best recommendations here. We especially love the ‘Before and After’ features of ways that Melanie has improved her own fabulous home through exquisite interior design.
Visit the blog here.
3. Lust Living
This website is very aesthetically pleasing and the posts are just as appealing. Covering everything from crockery to Scandi brands to sheepskin homeware, Lust Living really embodies a stylish home. So, if you want to turn your interior design into a heavenly combination of feminine and fashionable, then this blog is what you need! Written by Olivia Silk (the name is just as nice as the imagery), we absolutely adore Lust Living. Along with interior inspiration and DIY guides, there’s also a lifestyle section for you to browse through whilst lounging in your fabulous newly-designed home. Think soft pastel colours, Scandinavian accents and ultimate luxury and you’ve got Lust Living.
Visit the blog here.
4. Old Brand New
First things first, how cool is the name for this blog?! We’re big fans. If you’re looking for quirkiness and lots of colour then Old Brand New is the site you need to be heading to. This blog encompasses bohemian style and takes inspiration from around the world to curate beautiful images and posts inspiring readers to develop a similar look. There’s home tours, gift guides, ‘One Room’ challenges and a huge focus on bright colours. If you’re looking to treat yourself, there’s also an online store to help you achieve the Old Brand New look. However, do bear in mind that they’re based in America so shipping and customs be a little costly. Run by New Orleans based Dabito, this blog is perfect for injecting a bit of sunshine into your dull winter.
Visit the blog here.
5. Young House Love
This gorgeous and homely blog is run by Virginia couple John & Sherry who have renovated three homes of their own. So, when we say that they know what they’re talking about, you can believe us! They’ve written books, created a podcast and even designed their own products for Target. Young House Love contains all the house tours you could ever wish for so if you like having a nosey at other people’s places then this is the blog for you. John and Sherry also share their wisdom on keeping your home clutter-free and their own personal experiences of difficulties involved in interior design.
Visit the blog here.
