FINDING INSPIRATION

It's that time of the year again.! The holidays have passed and the new year is gearing up for school to start back. I went to school to buy my textbooks Tuesday ☹️(sad face) SIKE, I'm happy for school to start. Not only will I be graduating this semester but I actually love doing school projects and learning. I don't know about your school but at my college we have pretty major interior design projects. To help you out and to give you a head start, here are some tips on finding inspirations.

1. Check the latest fashion trends:
The latest fashion trends always make their way into our homes across the world. If it is the newest color trends, the hottest fur, or popular embellishments, we know that if it makes a hot outfit then it makes an even hotter room.

Vogue: Fashion Trends 2017

Style by D.Nicole

2. Stay updated on color trends and upcoming markets:
Major color institutions and paint companies announced their annual color of the year. Which can       help inspire you to design with the hottest color of the year. Check you calendar.! Interior Design       markets are coming up and it would be smart of you to take a look at the hottest trends and decor in     design. The icing on the cake would be if you can take part and go see the inspirations for yourself.

Pantone COTY

Sherwin-Williams COTY

Benjamin Moore COTY

PPG COTY

3. Go sight seeing in your city/town:
Have you ever walked around your city/town and seen the history in the buildings? What about the different faces you see? There is culture in every city and town. Atlanta has so many museums, tourist attractions, events, and parks that taking a weekend to go out is always inspiration for me. The High Museum has awesome exhibits that is kid friendly and you can go with friends, your significant other, or even your classmates. Take A LOT of photos and see how far your creativity goes.

Little Five Points in Atlanta, GA

4. Books/Art:
Inspiration sometimes can often run slow because you can not visualize a design. Pick up a photography book, magazine, or art book to get your juices flowing. Find an art piece that you love, let the color palette start you off and bounce off from there.

Art inspired mood board made by me

5. Nature:
I love the Fall Season.! The changing of the leaves, sunsets, and of course fall fashion. Get inspired by nature and all it has to offer. Go on a hike or during Spring Break go to a beach. Will the clear blue water inspire you to a coastal design? Will crisp white snow take you away to a hidden cabin in The Mountains?