Given the challenges of the past year or so—hello successive lockdowns and long stints working from home—we're all too familiar with the sight of our own four walls. In fact, it's time to fall back in love with our living space. And TikTok, as ever, is on hand to show us how.
TikTok is the one social media app where 'doom-scrolling' isn't really a thing (unless you've discovered that woman who makes dinner in her toilet). It's a hub of interior design inspo, with a bunch of influencers offering everything from genius storage space hacks and essential DIY tips, to expertise in the latest decoration and interior design trends.
So, whether you're looking to create a perfect gallery wall, wondering how to style a small living room, or simply want a sneak peek at celebrities' extravagant homes, these are the best interior design accounts that TikTok has to offer. Consider your space *elevated*.
Kyla | Home Decor Blogger
Follow: @houseofhipsters
Struggling to revamp a rented property? Say no to bobbly ceilings with Kyla Herbes: the lifestyle and interior design blogger behind House of Hipsters. A favorite with #DecorTok, Kyla is known for jazzing up lackluster spaces with vintage finds, innovative lighting solutions, and—our favourite interior design trend—faux flowers.
@houseofhipsters Did you peep the abstract paintings by @clairegowdyart ? #beforeandafter #bedroommakeover #homedecorideas #homedecor #diyhomedecor
? original sound - Makayla
Interior Design Hacks
Follow: @arielarts
Managed by Ariel Magidson, a 25-year-old with her own interior design business, Ariel Arts has nearly 300K followers on TikTok. Ariel's accessible approach to interior design empowers everyone (including those intimidated by wallpapering) to include a dose of individuality into their living space. She also has a hack for pretty much everything: from how to create a unique color palette, to making use of the empty wall above your toilet.
@arielarts Toilets don’t have to be awkward! ????#bathroomstyling #bathroomdecor #bathroomdecorideas #toiletdecor
? Running Away - VANO 3000 & BADBADNOTGOOD & Samuel T. Herring
Annika Hinds
Follow: @blondesigns
With a cool 1.3 million followers on TikTok, Annika Hinds' interior design account, Blondesigns, is already a firm favorite with decor devotees. Great for those on a tight budget, Annika's account focuses on renter-friendly DIY, thrifty furniture restorations, and storage hacks to make even Marie Kondo beam with pride. What are you waiting for? Make like Macklemore and head to the thrift shop ASAP.
@blondesigns Best ways to brighten up a room! #mymitzi #homedecor #interiordesign @mitzilighting
? original sound - Annika Hinds
Galey Alix
Follow: @galeyalix
Working in finance by day and interior design by night, Galey Alix already has 2.8 million followers on TikTok. Her account, GaleyAlix, specialiZes in surprising people with her one weekend home renovations, and they're so good that people often cry (in a good way) at the results. While our own home makeovers may take a little longer, Galey's wholesome videos have all the inspo to get you through any mid-painting-meltdown.
@galeyalix Morning sun showers = everything. #fyp #rain #sun #design
? original sound - Galey Alix
Farah Merhi
Follow: @farahjmerhi
From satisfying refrigerator organization tips, to creating the coffee station of your dreams, Farah Merhi's interior design account—FarahMerhi—contains all you need to impress your guests. Farah is also the CEO of Inspire Me! Home Decor, which is a great place to start if you're looking for quirky, one-off pieces to add a bit of charm to your humble abode.
@farahjmerhi Details before I share fall decor! #details #homedecor #styling #stylingtips #decor #hometour
? Like I Can - Sam Smith
Chloe's Design
Follow: @chloesdesign
Need a helping hand to visualize your future palace? Get ahead with Chloe's Design: an account full of vids, which describes the planning process for creating an ergonomic space without compromising on cute aesthetics. With plenty of ideas for every room in the house (including hallways), it's no wonder this account already has over six million likes.
@chloesdesign ??22sqm loft apartment with 2 bedrooms( sorry last vid was sound off) #housedesign #homedecor #interiordesign #greenvspurple
? Run Free (feat. IVIE) - Deep Chills
Samir
Follow: @samir
The unofficial "CEO of celebrity homes", Samir has a reputation for dragging celebrity houses, and honestly, we're so here for it. His highlights include calling Leonardo DiCaprio's kitchen lamp "unhinged", criticizing Chrishell Stause's bathroom mirror for not being "short king friendly", and comparing Kourtney Kardashian's front door to a cheese grater. If (and when) you get famous and find yourself in a position to buy a Los Angeles property, this account is required viewing.
@samir We take a look inside #leonardodicaprio’s recently listed #malibu home #foryou #mansion
? original sound - Samir
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This article originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.com/uk. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.
