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DESIGN BLOG

Exploring the ideas, principles, and psychology behind great interiors.

Cozy living room with beige sofa and patterned pillows, wooden coffee table with candles, and dining area with artwork in warm lighting.

Why Your White Paint Looks Yellow In The Evening

White paint in the shop, white paint at home, white paint after sunset. Not the same thing.

COLOURS & PAINT

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble counters, stainless fridge, and wood chairs. Elegant decor with neutral tones and plants.

The Kitchen Cabinet Terms Everyone Uses Like You Should Just Know Them

Shaker, slab-front, skinny shaker, veneer… kitchen terminology gets confusing fast, so let me explain.

RENOVATING TIPS

Spacious living room with a beige sofa, cozy pillows, plants, and a flat-screen TV on a wood-paneled wall. Large windows with tree view.

4 Flooring Trends Losing Ground (and What’s Taking Their Place)

The flooring choices people are rethinking this year.

RENOVATING TIPS

Woman in white shirt and polka dot skirt, thinking with hand on chin. Background has shelves with plants. Bright, casual setting.

The Things Designers Fix First (Before Buying Anything New)

Designers don’t start with shopping. They start here.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Modern kitchen with large windows revealing a lush garden. Black countertop, hanging lights, and a cozy dining area create a serene mood.

How To Turn Your Garden Into A Natural Extension Of Your Home

When inside flows outside, everything feels better.

GARDEN & OUTDOOR LIVING

Cozy living room with a gray sofa, fur pillows, cowhide rug, and poufs on a wooden floor. Art decorates walls; a lamp softly glows.

Why Beautiful Pieces Still Make Boring Rooms

Stop buying. Start designing.

DESIGN THEORY

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CLASSROOM RESOURCE

Design Storytelling in the Digital Age:
Instagram as a Public Sketchbook

Instagram is more than likes – it’s a public sketchbook for testing ideas, curating aesthetics, and telling design stories.

This resource guides students in understanding how social media influences design thinking and helps them develop a confident and authentic visual voice.

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Marieke Rijksen Whispering Bold Interior Design teaching materials

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Feature Article

A full-length article for students on using Instagram as a design tool and public sketchbook.

Discussion Prompts

A set of debate questions such as “How is Instagram changing our idea of timeless design?” or “Can a curated feed be considered a portfolio?”

Mini Assignment Briefs

A set of practical exercises that can be used flexibly in class to spark discussion and hands-on exploration.

Marieke Rijksen Whispering Bold Interior Design Blog teaching resources social media

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READY FOR THE CLASSROOM

DESIGN BLOG

Why Your White Paint Looks Yellow In The Evening

The Kitchen Cabinet Terms Everyone Uses Like You Should Just Know Them

4 Flooring Trends Losing Ground (and What’s Taking Their Place)

The Things Designers Fix First (Before Buying Anything New)

How To Turn Your Garden Into A Natural Extension Of Your Home

Why Beautiful Pieces Still Make Boring Rooms

CLASSROOM RESOURCE

Design Storytelling in the Digital Age:
Instagram as a Public Sketchbook

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Feature Article

Discussion Prompts

Mini Assignment Briefs

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STUDENT REVIEWS

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READY FOR THE CLASSROOM

DESIGN BLOG

Why Your White Paint Looks Yellow In The Evening

The Kitchen Cabinet Terms Everyone Uses Like You Should Just Know Them

4 Flooring Trends Losing Ground (and What’s Taking Their Place)

The Things Designers Fix First (Before Buying Anything New)

How To Turn Your Garden Into A Natural Extension Of Your Home

Why Beautiful Pieces Still Make Boring Rooms

CLASSROOM RESOURCE

Design Storytelling in the Digital Age: Instagram as a Public Sketchbook

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Feature Article

Discussion Prompts

Mini Assignment Briefs

ACCESS

STUDENT REVIEWS

Newsletters suck. Mine doesn't.

Join thousands of design lovers who prefer a clever read to a pop-up ad – and get a free step-by-step guide to decorating your new home.

*By signing up you agree to our Privacy and Cookie Policy. Terms and Conditions apply.

Design Storytelling in the Digital Age:
Instagram as a Public Sketchbook