While it’s true that inspiration can be found around every corner – not to mention on design-focused sites like Pinterest and Houzz – the sheer volume can be overwhelming.
Here’s the inside scope from Azucena Saavedra Onuszkanycz, Senior Interior Architectural Designer with MAC Renovations, on places where homeowners starting to plan their dream renovation might also seek inspiration.
For many, that place is Instagram.
“Design inspiration can be found on many social media platforms, but Instagram has quickly become a favourite for designers around the world and clients are hopping on it too,” Azu says. “Its diverse user platform allows you to see what’s happening around the world and upcoming trends.”
Of course, Instagram is a big place, so we asked Azu for her top five accounts to watch for those planning or dreaming about a home renovation here on Vancouver Island.
- @Kitchens_of_insta – This group collects and showcases amazing kitchen designs from around the world, offering some terrific ideas we may not be seeing in our corner of the globe just yet, Azu says, noting you’ll also see a wide variety of styles here, ranging from modern to contemporary to traditional.
Pro Tip: While these are some of Azu’s favourite pages to follow, many more await discovery. Use hashtags to find even more inspiration for specific styles you might like, or spaces you’re planning to renovate, such as #outdoordecor, #kitcheninspiration, #bathrooms_of_instagram and even #pantrymakeover.
“Victoria is so diverse, and has so many styles of homes, we’re able to incorporate a variety of design styles,” Azu notes. “And like Pinterest and Houzz, Instagram lets you save photos you like so you can collect all your ideas in one place to share with your designer.”
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