Design Inside | Chicago Interior Designer & Decorator

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

- Douglas Adams

Every time we start off a new project for a client we always ask them to find photos of spaces they like or dislike. This process is extremely important because it not only helps you define your style to your designer, but it also helps you and your partner (if you have one) get on the same page. When looking for inspiration there are a variety of great sources; magazines, TV shows, existing homes, hotel lobbys and web sites. Here are a few of the favorite places I go for design inspiration:

Web Sites:

• FresHome.com
• MyHomeIdeas.com
• Home-Designing.com
• HGTV.com Decorating & Design Ideas
• Past projects
• Flickr! – Victorian Interior Design and Residential Architecture
• Flickr! – 1960′s Interior Design and Residential Architecture
• Flickr! – 1950′s Interior Design and Residential architecture
• Flickr! – 1970′s Interior Design and Residential Architecture
• Flickr! – INTERIOR DESIGN – MODERN MINIMALISM portfolios
• Flickr! Interior Design
• DesignerPages.com

Magazines:

• This Old House
• Dwell Magazine

Do you have other places that you go for design inspiration? Leave us a comment.