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Design Inspo From Our Home Decor Stars
You’ve seen them in glossy shelter mags, on trendy design sites or on HGTV. Bring these pros’ trends, tastes and talent into your space.
Your home is a sanctuary that reflects your personal style. Simple, color-rich touches — new paint, fun wallpaper or interesting window treatments — can bring the wow factor to your abode. Smaller accents such as chairs, side tables, pillows, mirrors or plants also enhance the vibe. To find just the right adornments for your rooms, check out these Black interior designers, home decor brands and influencers for inspiration on adding soulful and functional style to your space.
Simple, color-rich touches — new paint, fun wallpaper or interesting window treatments — can bring the wow factor to your abode. Smaller accents such as chairs, side tables, pillows, mirrors or plants also enhance the vibe.
Egypt Sherrod
Realtor/Designer, Atlanta, Georgia
Designer, queen of all things house and home, and host of HGTV’s Married to Real Estate. Shop her curated home decor collection at eastatmain.com and check out her Instagram for design ideas.
IG: @egyptsherrod
Justina Blakeney
Owner, Jungalow.com, Los Angeles, California
Interior stylist, author of The New Bohemians, founder of jungalow.com, a home decor site. Shop here for fun wallpaper, rugs, artwork, plants, planters, bed and bath accessories, lighting and even apparel. Two trees will be planted for each item sold. Look for Jungalow products designed with Opalhouse at Target.
Or check out:
IG: @thejungalow, @justinablakeney for inspiration
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Erika Ward
Interior Designer, Fayetteville, Georgia
Style pro creating stylish yet functional and cohesive home decor. Also check out her line of candles.
Contact her and shop her candle line at erikaward.com
IG: @mrserikaward
Whitney J
Owner, Whitney J Decor, New Orleans, Louisiana
A full-service interior design company and retail shop for signature home goods and gifts. Shop brand at whitneyjdecor.shop or book a consultation at whitneyjdecor.com
IG: @WhitneyJDecorshop
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David Quarles IV
Owner, Studio 417, Memphis, Tennessee
Interior designer, jewelry designer, blogger and content creator. Vibrant designs influenced by his African American, Afro-Caribbean, European and Indigenous-American heritage.
Get on the waiting list for a consultation at davidquarlesiv.com
IG: @david.quarlesiv
Carmeon Hamilton
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Owner, Nubi Interiors, Memphis, Tennessee
Interior designer and host of HGTV’s Reno My Rental. Her modern and colorful bohemian style helps others love the way they live.
For inspiration, watch her show or visit carmeonhamilton.com to book a consultation.
IG: @carmeonhamilton
Cheryl Luckett
Owner, Dwell by Cheryl, Charlotte, North Carolina
Interior designer known for a classic style with colorful touches, charm and flair. Book a consultation and check out her furniture and lighting collection available through her website.
dwellbycheryl.com
IG: @dwellbycheryl
Laura Hodges
Owner, Domain by Laura Hodges, Washington DC/Baltimore Maryland
Interior designer and owner Domain by Laura Hodges Studio, a home decor shop with gifts, artwork, kitchenware, bath and body products, sundries, jewelry and, of course, lots of home decor items.
Shop at domainbylaurahodgesstudio.com or book a consultation at laurahodgesstudio.com
IG: @laurahodgesstudio
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Breegan Jane
Interior Designer, Los Angeles, California
Interior designer, lifestyle expert and host of HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Jane’s style mixes artistic design with livable comfort and modern luxury. Check her out at breeganjane.com/design
Search theexpert.com to book a consultation
IG: @breeganjane
Tauska Trusaun-Kennedy
Owner, RUME by Tauska, Los Angeles, California
Interior and architectural designer (commercial and residential) in Los Angeles focusing on beautiful as well as functional interiors. She also designs tiny homes. Check out her site for consultations, rumebytauska.co
IG: @Rume_by_Tauska
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Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay
Owners, Woodward Throwbacks, Detroit, Michigan
Creators of stylish residential and commercial furniture and accents crafted from reclaimed items. Check out their Instagram for ideas on transforming discarded items into furniture and art or their website throwbackshome.com
IG: @woodwardthrowbacks
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Nicole Crowder
Owner, Nicole Crowder Upholstery, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Furniture and upholstery designer. Creator of home furnishings and decor products for residences, hotels, restaurants and more.
Shop her products and book a consultation at nicolecrowderupholstery.com
IG: @Nicolemcrowder
Neffi Walker
Owner, The Black Home, Brooklyn, New York
Afro-Latina interior designer and owner of The Black Home, a curated home store celebrating Black culture in Brooklyn, New York. Her products include furniture, flatware, candles, bath products, robes and more.
Or check out her website, theblackhome.com or her IG
IG: @neffiwalker and @theblackhome for inspiration
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Keita Turner
Owner, Keita Turner Design, New York City
Interior designer at Livvy & Neva, a one-of-a-kind vintage and contemporary pillow collection.
Book a design consultation at keitaturnerdesign.com, and shop at livvyandneva.com
IG: @livvyandneva, @keitaturnerdesign
Stephen Burks
Owner, Stephen Burks Man Made, New York, New York
Unique furniture, lighting and home accessories designer. His designs have been exhibited at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. View his work at
stephenburksmanmade.com
IG: @stephenburksmanmade
Byron and Dexter Peart
Owners, Goodee, Montreal, Canada
Twin brothers and cofounders of Goodee, a furniture and homewares brand working only with artisans who make a positive social and environmental impact goodeeworld.com
IG: @goodeeworld
Header Image Courtesy of Andrew Frasz, Brad Bunyea; Maury Phillips, Ryan Garvin; Nicole Crowder Upholstery; Sean Cason Studios; Robert Peterson
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