Amara Interior Blog Awards 2019: the best interiors blogs to follow for home design inspiration

Finding interior inspiration from designers and home decorators who have already transformed their homes is invaluable when it comes to making decorating and styling decisions in our own interior spaces.

Whether you're seeking ideas for updating your home or aiming for a fresh design altogether, interiors blogs are a great source of expert advice.

Last night, the UK's best design, styling and interiors blogs for 2019 were revealed at the Amara Interior Blog Awards, now in their sixth year.

The annual event, which was held at One Marylebone in London, was hosted by interiors experts Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson-Smyth, who announced 20 British and international winners across 10 categories.

Bloggers’ Choice Award and Best Home Styling Blog
Swoon Worthy

Self-confessed maximalist Kimberly Duran is the founder and author of the award-winning interior design and DIY blog, Swoon Worthy.

Describing her style as “eclectic boho glam”, Kimberly mixes colour, pattern and big bold designs with gold luxe finishes, animal prints and a touch of vintage, while offering practical advice and budget-friendly ideas.

Follow her house tour posts as she continues to renovate her “forever” home, a Victorian property in Shrewsbury.

Best Creative Skill
I am Hayley Stuart

Interiors blogger Hayley Stuart’s on-trend DIYs, upcycling projects and vintage-inspired makes won her Best Creative Skill at this year’s awards.

Based in Hampshire, Hayley writes about her own home makeovers and interiors on her blog, I am Hayley Stuart, with a specific focus on upcycling and vintage-style projects readers can try out at home.

Best Company
91 Magazine

Caroline Rowland runs inspirational interiors magazine and website, 91 Magazine, alongside a team of creatives.

The magazine, which won Best Company at last night’s blog awards, champions independent designer makers and celebrates stylish home interiors, often focusing on neutral colours.

Best Design Inspiration
Film + Furniture

Picking up the award for Best Design Inspiration, Film + Furniture is an online resource with a focus on scoping out and finding your own versions of striking furniture and décor found in films.

From contemporary pieces to vintage finds, Film + Furniture is the go-to place for interiors enthusiasts who want a vintage feel in their own homes.

Best Interior Designer
Rachel Usher Interior Design

Based in Yorkshire, winner Rachel Usher designs luxury and bespoke interiors for homes in London, Cheshire, Yorkshire and internationally.

From grand townhouses to sleek penthouses, Rachel’s designs are stylish, luxe and often feature gold detailing and minimalist design, creating beautiful spaces for her clients.

Best Interior Lifestyle
We Love Home

Stylist and winner Maxine Brady lives in Brighton.

In renovating her Victorian home, Maxine has made the most of its wooden period features while adding quirky wallpaper detailing, on-trend tiles and bright pops of colour.

Best Newcomer
Paper Thin Moon

Stylist Claire started her blog Paper Thin Moon in 2018 as a place to share her inspiration and interior ideas.

Based in East Sussex, Claire also shares her favourite independent shops, creative people and nature-based makes on her blog.

Best Use of Photography
Humphrey & Grace

Winner of Best use of Photography, Julia Smith is a freelance photographer who also runs photography workshops in East Sussex.

Inspired by the sea and wild flowers, she creates striking, seasonal imagery of flowers, interior design and beach scenes on her blog and Instagram.

Best Use of Instagram
@my_london_home

Londoner Stephanie Savvides-Howell won this year for her inspirational home interiors, featuring floral wallpaper and bold colours.

Steph has renovated her Edwardian home by mixing gold with dark blues and pinks, stripped back the wooden flooring and created a gallery wall.