Instagram Eye Candy
5 Austin Instagram accounts to follow for ultimate home design inspiration
Instagram is a bright new medium for design. There's no better place to bring your vision to the masses, one small square at a time. Austin's interior designers put their best swatch forward, creating drool-worthy windows into the best Austin aesthetic. From quirky one-off wonders to the oh-so-sophisticated, follow these Austin accounts for interior design eye candy sure to inspire.
@austinsucculents
For many, keeping a plant alive for more than a few weeks is a real challenge. Enter: succulents. This hearty variety thrives with little care. Sculptural, vibrant, and good for your environment, succulents make it easy to be green. Get inspired with designs from Austin Succulents. Its 'gram highlights the natural beauty of the garden, artfully arranged for your viewing pleasure. From geometric majesties to miniature terrariums, you'll find the perfect living touch for your home.
@everythingdistinct
Distinct, indeed. Interior stylist Wesley Russell has an eye for the unusual. Browse a truly eclectic collection of curios frequently updated to reflect Russell's latest finds, be it an elegant platter or quirky bookends. Perhaps most outstanding is the vast vintage brass menagerie featuring gilded giraffes, swans, cows, dolphins, cranes, and even a few unicorns. Keep the lovingly curated assemblage on your radar while searching for one-of-a-kind statement pieces for your happy space, as these items are available for purchase.
@jamesshowroom
Memo Monday sounds like something we'd want to avoid, but not when memo refers to dreamy fabric swatches. Always in balanced visual harmony, James Showroom has a knack for displaying its wares with a tidy touch that will have you considering recovering every inch of your space. Follow @jamesshowroom for all the pretty patterns in one place. Host to many designers, the account features the best in fabrics, wallpaper, lighting, and anything else you may need to update your space.
@nannie_inez
This understated portfolio features design inspiration from South Korea to Morocco. Find smooth, earthy planters in a rainbow of subtle colors or consider swapping out your pegboard for modern Muuto dots. The merchandise offered at South Lamar home decor shop Nannie Inez blends seamlessly with images of international art and architecture. Follow to expand your horizons and find out what's new at Nannie Inez.
@stonetextile
Elizabeth Mollen stylishly captures subtle sophistication in black, white, and shades of blue on this account. With her work featured in the likes of Architectural Digest and Elle Decor, this wallpaper purveyor does anything but blend in. Mollen's work is consistent, and her elegant presentation keeps her collection looking like new every time. Take for example the bold geometric punch of wallpaper in a powder room, which turns a small space into a deco oasis. Check out amazing, intricate tile work and inspiring visuals like the memorable ombre wall at the Blanton or the simple wonder of the sea shore.