By Abby Bielagus By Abby Bielagus | March 6, 2025 | Home & Real Estate, People, Feature, Guides,
When you need design inspiration, look to these local Instagram accounts for inspiration.
Erin Gates
In addition to working as an interior designer, Erin Gates has written two New York Times bestsellers, designed a home decor line and jewelry line for her company Gates + Co and has two kids. And she looks great while doing it all. Get her style tips, a look inside her Wellesley home and photos of what inspires her on this account that manages to be both professional and personal.
Desiree Burns
If Desiree Burns wasn’t such a talented designer, she could be a successful life coach. She shares sneak peeks into her current design projects while also providing decorating advice and motivation all set to a calming soundtrack.
Hutker Architects
If your pastime is scrolling through Zillow, you’ll love Hutker Architects’ Instagram filled with swoon-worthy images of the most stunning homes, inside and out. Some photos showcase the entire property, while others feature a perfectly styled corner.
Nicole Hirsch
If contemporary design is your thing, Nicole Hirsch will be your new guide. She only posts images from her own projects which masterfully blend a forward thinking aesthetic with a livable sensibility so spaces feel artful and always inviting.
Nina Farmer
Part travelog, Nina Farmer’s social media is filled with gorgeous images from nooks and crannies across the globe from the hotels of Paris to the banks of the Nile. Photos from her own projects are seamlessly mixed in as well to complete the full picture of her classic, yet diverse sensibility.
Koo De Kir
The full service design firm helmed by creative director Kristine Irving does everything from residential interior design to commercial interior design, custom furniture, and kitchen and bath design. Their account gives a behind-the-scenes look at how these projects come together as well as what the stunning finished product looks like.
Emily Boya
The bright cheery spaces featured here are brought to you by interior designer Emily Boya. Sure to provide inspiration for any room, Boya also offers lots of design ideas for the littles.
Kathryn Hufton
One glance at Kathryn Hufton’s Instagram and you can instantly see how she infuses elegance and sophistication into every project. Scroll through to see how she achieves her luxurious touches.
Trevor Fulmer
See why Trevor Fulmer calls himself a nontraditionalist. Sprinkled in with all of the unique design inspiration are also some invaluable organization tips.
Rachel Reider
Rachel Reider leads both a successful residential design firm and has designed over twenty boutique hotels. Her work in both fields informs the other. See how she brings her modern layered aesthetic to spaces both public and private.
Kristen Rivoli
A self-proclaimed secret admirer of all things fashion, Kristen Rivoli shares the patterns, fabrics and sights that inspire her. As a frequent collaborator with Craddock Builders, she also posts from the construction site, giving a candid look at all of the work that goes into a beautiful finished product.
Dee Elms
Dee Elms, the founder of Elms Interior Design has built a multi-disciplinary practice that utilizes a network of partners including architects, engineers, and craftspeople. Their finished work showcases that it truly does take a village.
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