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The world is full of inspiration. It\u2019s on the internet in blogs, Instagram accounts and Pinterest boards. In real-life you\u2019ll find it in other people\u2019s homes, hotels and bars or even on the street. Then there are magazines, books and documentaries to fill you with ideas. Sometimes it can seem like there\u2019s just too much<\/em> of it. You need to cut through the noise to find the things that really speak to you.<\/p>\n Since a huge part of my job involves seeking out new ideas, I thought I\u2019d share some of my go-to sources of inspiration. I hope in turn it inspires you to find your own.<\/p>\n Online<\/strong><\/p>\n The internet plays a huge part in my quest for ideas and motivation. It\u2019s mostly where I keep up with the latest trends, and see what other designers and creatives are up to.<\/p>\n Some of my favourite sources:<\/p>\n DesignSponge<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A blog dedicated to design in all its forms, but with a strong focus on interiors. There\u2019s a great series of articles on business, and some of the most creative, professional-looking DIY projects you\u2019ll find on the web.<\/p>\n Abigail Ahern\u2019s Blog<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Abigail is a designer with a keen eye for dark colour palettes and quirky home accessories. In 2003 she founded a retail business, and it\u2019s an interior-lovers paradise. Abigail\u2019s blog has a global following, in part thanks to her rule-breaking style and down to earth voice.<\/p>\n The Cool Hunter<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 This is a sort of online design and pop-culture \u2018magazine\u2019 with a very strong eye for the unique. You won\u2019t find any \u2018What\u2019s Trending\u2019 lists here; just a constant supply of creativity and originality. A really refreshing take on design journalism.<\/p>\n Houzz<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>Houzz is a huge site and it\u2019s dedicated entirely to interior design and renovation. There is an extensive library of photos (10 million of them in fact), a community of homeowners, enthusiasts and pros and a blog full of advice and inspiration.<\/p>\n Instagram<\/strong> \u2013 No accounts in particular, though I do love the Goats of Anarchy (if you like farm animals with attitude, you\u2019ll love it too). The Instagram homepage is just one long feed of beautifully shot images. I also like searching by tags, particularly #interiors and #worldtravel.<\/p>\n