Design Inspo From Our Home Decor Stars

You’ve seen them in glossy shelter mags, on trendy design sites or on HGTV. Bring these pros’ trends, tastes and talent into your space.

Published October 06, 2023

Sisters Staff

Your home is a sanctuary that reflects your personal style. Simple, color-rich touches — new paint, fun wallpaper or interesting window treatments — can bring the wow factor to your abode. Smaller accents such as chairs, side tables, pillows, mirrors or plants also enhance the vibe. To find just the right adornments for your rooms, check out these Black interior designers, home decor brands and influencers for inspiration on adding soulful and functional style to your space.

Simple, color-rich touches — new paint, fun wallpaper or interesting window treatments — can bring the wow factor to your abode. Smaller accents such as chairs, side tables, pillows, mirrors or plants also enhance the vibe.

Egypt Sherrod

Realtor/Designer, Atlanta, Georgia

Designer, queen of all things house and home, and host of HGTV’s Married to Real Estate. Shop her curated home decor collection at eastatmain.com and check out her Instagram for design ideas.

IG: @egyptsherrod

Justina Blakeney

Owner, Jungalow.com, Los Angeles, California

Interior stylist, author of The New Bohemians, founder of jungalow.com, a home decor site. Shop here for fun wallpaper, rugs, artwork, plants, planters, bed and bath accessories, lighting and even apparel. Two trees will be planted for each item sold. Look for Jungalow products designed with Opalhouse at Target.

Or check out:

IG: @thejungalow, @justinablakeney for inspiration

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Erika Ward

Interior Designer, Fayetteville, Georgia

Style pro creating stylish yet functional and cohesive home decor. Also check out her line of candles.

Contact her and shop her candle line at erikaward.com

IG: @mrserikaward

Whitney J

Owner, Whitney J Decor, New Orleans, Louisiana

A full-service interior design company and retail shop for signature home goods and gifts. Shop brand at whitneyjdecor.shop or book a consultation at whitneyjdecor.com

IG: @WhitneyJDecorshop

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David Quarles IV

Owner, Studio 417, Memphis, Tennessee

Interior designer, jewelry designer, blogger and content creator. Vibrant designs influenced by his African American, Afro-Caribbean, European and Indigenous-American heritage.

Get on the waiting list for a consultation at davidquarlesiv.com

IG: @david.quarlesiv

Carmeon Hamilton

Owner, Nubi Interiors, Memphis, Tennessee

Interior designer and host of HGTV’s Reno My Rental. Her modern and colorful bohemian style helps others love the way they live.

For inspiration, watch her show or visit carmeonhamilton.com to book a consultation.

IG: @carmeonhamilton

Cheryl Luckett

Owner, Dwell by Cheryl, Charlotte, North Carolina

Interior designer known for a classic style with colorful touches, charm and flair. Book a consultation and check out her furniture and lighting collection available through her website.

dwellbycheryl.com

IG: @dwellbycheryl

Laura Hodges

Owner, Domain by Laura Hodges, Washington DC/Baltimore Maryland

Interior designer and owner Domain by Laura Hodges Studio, a home decor shop with gifts, artwork, kitchenware, bath and body products, sundries, jewelry and, of course, lots of home decor items.

Shop at domainbylaurahodgesstudio.com or book a consultation at laurahodgesstudio.com

IG: @laurahodgesstudio

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Breegan Jane

Interior Designer, Los Angeles, California

Interior designer, lifestyle expert and host of HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Jane’s style mixes artistic design with livable comfort and modern luxury. Check her out at breeganjane.com/design

Search theexpert.com to book a consultation

IG: @breeganjane

Tauska Trusaun-Kennedy

Owner, RUME by Tauska, Los Angeles, California

Interior and architectural designer (commercial and residential) in Los Angeles focusing on beautiful as well as functional interiors. She also designs tiny homes. Check out her site for consultations, rumebytauska.co

IG: @Rume_by_Tauska

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Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay

Owners, Woodward Throwbacks, Detroit, Michigan

Creators of stylish residential and commercial furniture and accents crafted from reclaimed items. Check out their Instagram for ideas on transforming discarded items into furniture and art or their website throwbackshome.com

IG: @woodwardthrowbacks

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Nicole Crowder

Owner, Nicole Crowder Upholstery, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Furniture and upholstery designer. Creator of home furnishings and decor products for residences, hotels, restaurants and more.

Shop her products and book a consultation at nicolecrowderupholstery.com

IG: @Nicolemcrowder

Neffi Walker

Owner, The Black Home, Brooklyn, New York

Afro-Latina interior designer and owner of The Black Home, a curated home store celebrating Black culture in Brooklyn, New York. Her products include furniture, flatware, candles, bath products, robes and more.

Or check out her website, theblackhome.com or her IG

IG: @neffiwalker and @theblackhome for inspiration

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Keita Turner

Owner, Keita Turner Design, New York City

Interior designer at Livvy & Neva, a one-of-a-kind vintage and contemporary pillow collection.

Book a design consultation at keitaturnerdesign.com, and shop at livvyandneva.com

IG: @livvyandneva, @keitaturnerdesign

Stephen Burks

Owner, Stephen Burks Man Made, New York, New York

Unique furniture, lighting and home accessories designer. His designs have been exhibited at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. View his work at

stephenburksmanmade.com

IG: @stephenburksmanmade

Byron and Dexter Peart

Owners, Goodee, Montreal, Canada

Twin brothers and cofounders of Goodee, a furniture and homewares brand working only with artisans who make a positive social and environmental impact goodeeworld.com

IG: @goodeeworld

Header Image Courtesy of Andrew Frasz, Brad Bunyea; Maury Phillips, Ryan Garvin; Nicole Crowder Upholstery; Sean Cason Studios; Robert Peterson

Donna Torrence is a publicist and journalist based in New York City. She contributes feature stories on entertainment, health, and wellness to AARP, poisedmag.com, and Eurweb.com. She also covers film and television for blackfilm.com.