8 Pinterest Accounts To Follow For Design Inspiration

Do you have no idea where to start when it comes to styling a space? Or maybe you’re just looking for new ideas to get the creative juices flowing to make your renovation or new build’s interiors fresh, stylish and something that just nails the perfect design aesthetic you have in mind. 

Enter: Pinterest. We all know that there’s endless interior design inspo on the platform and we too, are guilty of scrolling for hours on end. But not all accounts bring the same to the table. Some Pinterest home design accounts leave a lot to be desired while others can leave you tempted to replicate every inch of the spaces you are pinning.

So to save you the time and trouble, we have pulled together a curated list of the best interior design Pinterest accounts to follow, pronto.

Studio Mcgee

With almost a million Pinterest followers, two New York Times best-sellers (The Art of Home and Make Life Beautiful) and a Netflix show (Dream Home Makeover), Studio McGee is a powerhouse brand.  Ideal for bookmarking as top-notch Pinterest interior design inspo, Studio McGee’s account features imagery that is the epitome of timeless home decor and design.

Dwell Magazine

If you’re looking to get creative when styling your modern home or apartment, Dwell Magazine will be your ultimate go-to. There are creative concepts for almost every type of space imaginable, with pins saved on everything from minimalist homes and “exemplary exteriors” to colourful interiors and tiny apartment ideas.

Domino Mag

Respected US homes magazine Domino sure knows its stuff when it comes to all things interior design. Drawing from its staff’s well-honed expertise, the magazine’s Pinterest account, Domino Mag, is just as impressive. The account brings together a mix of home tours for real-life inspiration, practical tips on how to “get the look” for various styles as well as general tips and advice about styling a space.

Three Birds Renovations

The brains behind Three Birds Renovation are longtime friends Bonnie Hindmarsh, Erin Cayless and Lana Taylor, who tackled their first renovation project back in 2014 – and shared their behind-the-scenes insights online. More than a decade later and with more than 15 renovations under their belts, the Aussie design collective’s cool coastal aesthetic is a firm favourite for inspo.

The Design Files

For those who like to be in tune with what the local design crowd is doing, check out The Design Files on Pinterest. Based in Victoria, the brand markets itself as “Australia’s go-to destination for design inspiration, since 2008” featuring an Aussie flair in many a lot of the homes featured. 

Est Living

Est Living doesn’t do boring. The pins curated by Est feature “unexpected” design choices as well “exceptional living” in all of its luxe forms. Collections on the brand’s Pinterest account include beautiful powder room spaces (Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito space is well worth a look), eclectic interiors, “where architects live” as well as interviews with designers.

The Local project

According to their Pinterest bio, The Local Project is “dedicated to showcasing the best in local Australian & New Zealand architecture and design”. And it does not disappoint. Their Pinterest collection pins are separated by locations (eg. mountain or suburbs), functions (eg. office or apartment) as well as spaces (eg bathroom or driveway) and more so you can get as specific as you like with your search.

Design Milk

When you think Design Milk, your mind quickly goes to “modern” and “fun”. The brand’s pins feature all elements of the design journey, with inspiration not restricted to just interior design. Collections include colourful and lively ideas pinned under expected categories of “home furnishings”, “small spaces” and “outdoor + living” while collections like “Design Milk Pets” and “Lifestyle + Wellness” show how design vibes can be incorporated into daily life.