These Are the Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Inspo, According to Designers

A global resource for black-owned products, art, fashion, and more, Shoppe Black is a favorite for husband and wife duo, Cristina Casanas-Judd and General Judd of Me and General Design. "The imagery is captivating," they say.

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Feeling nostalgic? Sasha Bikoff is! Scroll through one of her favorite accounts that features the most "glamorous and significant interiors" of the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

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Or perhaps your style is more seventies? If so, this account is as groovy as it gets. Comprised entirely of interiors from the 1970s, Seventies Worship is another source for Bikoff's retro inspo. If you're nostalgic for maximalist designs and monochromatic palettes, definitely give this account a follow.

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Calling all grandmillenials! According to both designers Lilse McKenna and Mark D. Sikes, Leah O’Connell is a must-follow. "Her interior design posts are always classic and timeless, a mix of English and bohemian," says Sikes. "Most importantly, they are always beautiful and inspiring. Her posts always provide an escape to somewhere beautiful. McKenna adds, "I find myself saving and returning to when I'm working on the early stages of a project."

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"Athena is the epitome of style and taste," says Next Wave designer Mikel Welch. "I would consider her a new age Martha Stewart. Her moody designs and clean aesthetic are so timeless! Plus, she gives you an excellent balance of design and food content."

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A designer herself, Nam Dang-Mitchell is one of Next Wave designer Natalie Chong's favorite follows. "Classic, timeless and always elegant. Whether it is her projects, her fashion or her travels. Nam seem to navigate through life effortlessly and with such great style!" explains Chong.

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A favorite of designer Young Huh, Fernando Bengoechea was an Argentinian photographer, who sadly lost his life to a massive tsunami while vacationing with partner Nate Berkus in 2004. Since his passing, his brother Marcelo has kept his art alive through Instagram. “Fernando Bengoechea’s photography is already so captivating, but the woven photographs take it to another level," says Huh. "They are so beautiful and have an added complexity that is really interesting!”

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Fellow Next Wave Designer is a must-follow if you ask Mikel Welch. "Eneia is just a great ray of design sunshine!" he gushes. For Welch, her transparency as a designer is just as important as her incredible designs. "She is one of the few designers who really takes you into her world and shows you the real life obstacles and challenges that we face as designers," he explains. "Plus, she list three things that she is thankful for everyday on an index card. I love that!"

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Kaemingk Design's feed is a masterclass in texture featuring uncomplicated, yet undeniably elegant rooms. "Neutral, earthy and minimalist," says Natalie Chong. "Everything I am craving during a time where excess is strong. I love their style so much that I am hoping one day we can stay at their AirBNB!"

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If, like designer Jean Liu, you enjoy gripping paint videos and show-stopping art, give Heather Clark Lynn a follow. "This local graphic designer’s feed is soothing and incredible to watch. She posts reels of her artwork and it’s mesmerizing to see the precision with which she paints…I can literally feel my blood pressure drop because I find it so relaxing and therapeutic."

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A hodgepodge of style, inspiration, and a little humor is what defines Carlos Mota's feed. As Mark D. Sikes says,"Carlos has great style, wonderful taste, travels all over, is friends with the ladies, loves wicker, worships green (and color in general), he's super funny, sometimes naughty and always nice. I adore him." And you will too.

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A visual stroll down memory lane, Concept Talk is a nostalgic account featuring interiors, concepts, art, and products from decades past. Sasha Bikoff recommends giving them a follow for "for really unique vintage design details and interiors."

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Take it from Mark D. Sikes: "Remy is a young and talented interior decorator with an impeccable and sophisticated eye. In my humble opinion, he will be one of the greatest of his generation." His feed, filled with chintz and divine wallpaper, will transport you to the English countryside. "His mood boards and inspirations are divine."

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If the interiors on his feed look familiar, it's because Jake Arnold is the interior designer of celebrity chef Chrissy Teigen. He also happens to be a favorite of Natalie Chong. "Jakes style is moody, gorgeous and just screams warmth. I’ve only recently discovered him and I think his work is just beautiful. Lots of dark/light play, textures, coziness and beauty," she says.

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"How can you not love Bobby Berk! He is a phenomenal designer with a great heart!" says Mikel Welch. "Bobby offers a ton of great DIY and cost-friendly design solutions. Additionally, I love his level of consciousness and support of LGBTQ and minority rights! Anyone who comes across his page will leave with great design advice and a spirit of compassion."

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For kitchen designer Karen Swanson of New England Design Works, Sarah Robertson is a well of inspiration. "She is an absolute rock star when it comes to kitchens and as obsessed with kitchens as I am. Her instagram features her own amazing projects as well as projects by others that she finds inspiring," says Swanson. And while her work speaks for itself, her kindness is also noteworthy, "She offers a helping hand to other designers."

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"Glorious overload of wonderful joy," is how Mark D. Sikes describes art historian Marco Mansi's Instagram feed. Well what better testimonial could you ask for?

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You don't need to be a chef to appreciate a Jean Stoffer kitchen. "As a kitchen designer myself, I love following the accounts of other kitchen designers, particularly aspirational accounts which I consider Jean Stoffer's to be. Her work is beautiful and the photography on her account is ethereal," explains Karen Swanson.

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With a bio that reads "pattern everywhere," you already know you can expect some seriously gorgeous designs. Chauncey Boothby happens to think so too. "I love everything that Ottoline creates. She has such a whimsical palette and I immediately fell in love when I came across her instagram account. I created a whole room out of her 'Sporty Stripes' fabric and I just created a custom stripe with her for a little boys room I'm working on," she says.

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From needlepoint to skincare, blogger and PR pro Nan Philip is one of Lilse McKenna's favorite follows. "Nan is a client, so it is no surprise that our tastes are very much aligned. I inevitably purchase something from every single one of her blog posts. I cannot explain this phenomenon. I guess we are just on the same wavelength!"

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