8 Sources of Inspiration for your Next Home Decor Project
In just a few weeks, I’ll be moving into a bigger, brighter home and my mind is just twirling with ideas on how I can dress up the space. I tend to favor a more hands-on, crafty approach to decor so these sites have been eye-candy for me lately. If you prefer a handmade approach to decorating, you’ll enjoy these resources!
The book that started it all: The Nest Home Design Handbook. For a novice like me, this book helped me tie many interior design concepts together to create a cohesive look. Plus, it’s just an all-around great book for decor inspiration. If you’re not familiar with how the terms harmony, rhythm, scale, emphasis and balance apply to interior design, this is the book for you. (Hint: Our local New Hanover County library has it in stock!)
The Queen herself: Martha Stewart. Come on craftinistas! When you’re revamping your space, Martha’s website is the place to start looking for ideas and inspiration.
Hands-on projects for interiors and exteriors: ReadyMade Magazine. I started reading ReadyMade way back when the very first issue came out. I remember a project for a brick BBQ featured inside and I’ve been an avid reader ever since.
Home projects from the DIY fashion trend-setters: Threadbanger Decor It Yourself. If you like Threadbanger for clothes, you’ll love Threadbanger for homes.
When living at the beach is not enough: Completely Coastal. Sure, you’re the envy of all your out-of-town friends because you get to live at the beach, but that’s no excuse for not bringing the beach home with you! I love Completely Coastal’s interior design ideas. It inspires me to hunt the beach for driftwood and seashells.
When the backyard leaves you longing for more: WindowFarms.org. I’m moving from one townhouse to another, which essentially means I’m leaving a place with no backyard space and moving to one with a tiny bit of dirt. I enjoy gardening so this year I’ll be planting my very own window farm. Fresh veggies and herbs year-round? You can’t beat that!
Color for the color-challenged: The ColorSnap app. Brought to you by Sherwin-Williams, this app will pull colors in from your favorite photos and suggest to you the nearest paint color match. For the color-challenged like me, it’s completely awesome.
And just because: Color Me Katie. This blog has absolutely nothing to do with home decor, but I love Katie’s sense of whimsy and if I can capture just a smidgen of her colorful taste in my decor, I will have succeeded.
Image Credit: Morgan Bradley Interior Design
Lisa Ashby is the Digital Marketing Coordinator for CENTURY® 21 Sweyer & Associates. When she’s offline, she enjoys spending time with her family, podcasting with her husband, knitting & crafting.
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