12 of the Best Interior Design Websites From Around the World

12 of the Best Interior Design Websites From Around the World

January 21, 2014

•General, Interior Design
• 0 Comments

Great interior design can transcend geographical boundaries. Whether you’re planning the interior of a New York loft or a beach hut on the UK coastline, good design principles will ensure that your clients get what they want. Trends come and go, but inspiring design projects result when the interior designer and client collaborate and communicate effectively. Here are 12 of the best interior design websites that are guaranteed to inform and inspire.

Best Blogs

1. Decor8

Founded by American journalist, interiors author and stylist Holly Becker, what started as a blog back in 2006 has been a runaway success. The hugely popular site now has two bestselling spin-off books and a third on the way. Holly’s musings can be found at decor8blog.com, which she describes as fresh finds, inspiring interiors and ideas for creative living. This blog is very versatile, including ideas and solutions for every room in the house across all budgets.    

2. Habitually Chic

Heather Clawson is a New York based decorator, author and photographer, and blogs at habituallychic.blogspot.com. Her new book, “Creativity at Work,” was also recently released. The focus on this blog is high end design, fine art and trending developments in architecture.

3. Jonathan Adler’s Musings

Master of modern-kitsch Jonathan Adler offers his “deep and not-so-deep thoughts” at jonathanadler.com/blog. It’s an unmissable resource, particularly for seasonal advice across home accessories, modern furniture and contemporary lighting, all delivered with the distinctive Adler personality.

4. Katy Elliott

Interiors journalist Katy Elliott is restoring a New England property and chronicles her experiences at katyelliott.com/blog/. She brings readers every step of the way on her journey in renovating the 262-year-old house, all while raising a baby daughter. It’s her honesty that makes this blog such a compelling and unmissable read. 

Best on Twitter

5. @inhabitat 

Green design and innovation hub @inhabitat is essential reading for anybody interested in environmentally conscious design. Now with more than 101,000 followers, the tweets focus on the latest on emerging technologies and innovation. Their philosophy is “Good design will save the world.”

6. @dezeen

This is an edited selection of the best design from around the world from one of the world’s most rapidly growing and influential interior, architecture and design magazines. With regular updates, this is a must read.

7. @benekejurgen

The latest thoughts from A-list designer Jurgen Beneke should be added to the Twitter accounts of anybody with a serious interest in the coolest interiors.

8. @mid_century_mod

Invaluable for help with sourcing, the focus here is on mid-century modern furniture, live from California.

Best Four Magazines

9. Dwell Magazine

Dwell magazine (dwell.com) revolutionized the interior design industry and is still going more than a decade later. Despite being committed modernists, the writers and editors have never lost their accessibility.

10. Elle Décor 

Aspirational and elegant, elledecor.com showcases the top interiors. A must-read.  

11. Interni

This Italian magazine can’t be overlooked (internimagazine.it/) because it selects the most significant new developments and trends in Italian and world design.

12. Architectural Digest

Architecturaldigest.com is still a coffee-table favorite around the world, and the ultimate design resource. Simply iconic! 

Whether you’ve been commissioned to design the interiors for a major restoration project or simply need to decorate a child’s bedroom, the gorgeous imagery and practical advice on some of the best interior design websites showcased here should provide great food for thought for your next design projects!

Photo Credit: MorgueFile.