Creating a space that looks like it was ripped straight from the pages of a Better Home and Gardens magazine, that is inhabitable, is challenging even for the best DIY-ers. Yet, it is so rewarding to possess a space that is beautiful, well-organized, functional and chic. If you’re any thing like me, you designate space in your tiny apartment for power tools and reserve time on the weekends to shop local antique stores for the perfect accessories. For all of you decorating DIY-ers, here’s a list of 10 Interior Design blogs to follow. They made the list because they feature practical DIY decorating ideas, how-to guides and tips along the way to help you easily transform your space.
1. Apartment Therapy
For the urban dweller, Apartment Therapy has great space-saving DIY ideas to maximize the square-footage of your home. You will find ideas to eliminate clutter, green your home, create wall art, children’s spaces, kitchen storage and more.
2. Inhabitant
Greening your home does not have to mean cookie cutter design. Find cutting-edge eco-friendly design ideas that are both innovative and stylish on the Inhabitant blog.
3. Remodelista
Remodelista has creative design ideas for mixing the new with the old and sometimes unusual. You will find fun ideas for every room in your home. So, whether you’re doing a complete remodel or looking for new ideas for spring, Remodelista’s blog is so well categorized you won’t have any trouble finding DIY inspiration.
4. Design * Sponge
Beyond ideas, the Design Sponge DIY section has step-by-step guides to help you complete Interior Design projects from start to finish. I like the visual element of this blog and how Grace Bonney juxtaposes objects from everyday life with furnishing to create unsuspecting color palettes.
5. Better Living Through Design
Isn’t Interior Design about finding a better way to live? Find truly innovative product designs fit for any remodel. From staircases to fireplaces, BLTD features products sure to add a contemporary finish to any room.
6. Coco Cozy
The Coco Cozy Interior Design blog has everything from accessories to window coverings. So, if you were looking for let’s say, mosaic tile ideas, you will have come to the right place. Coco Cozy also has a new accessories line of pillows, throws and drapery, all of which have dynamic patterns to add style to a room.
7. Pad Style
Pad Style’s blog is up to speed on emerging trends in Interior Design and has decorating ideas for every room. From old world chic to modern-day contemporary, or combining the two, Pad Style is a good source for design inspiration.
8. Nate Berkus Show: Tips+Tools
Get DIY inspiration from Nate Berkus himself, well not really, but Tips+Tools has tips and quick fixes for everyday household questions. This is a great source of inspiration for DIY wall art and fabric projects, such as making fabric wall coverings, or reupholstering to bring new life to old furniture pieces.
The Material Girls blog explores interior décor from a regional perspective. With design editors based in major U.S. cities (Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, New York and Chicago), the blog aims to keep its audience abreast with current Interior Design trends as they emerge in respective areas.
10. DIY Ideas
DIY Ideas is a Better Homes & Garden Network site with A-Z budget conscious DIY projects for your home and garden. It’s easy to navigate and find what you are looking for, unlike some the more posh design blogs. Great for all of you 1st time do-it-yourselfers.
Links:
Apartment Therapy
Inhabitant
Remodelista
Design * Sponge
Better Living through Design
Coco Cozy
Pad Style
Nate Berkus Tips+Tools
Material Girls
DIY Ideas
