READY FOR THE CLASSROOM

Educators can recommend Whispering Bold’s interior design articles as useful reading and visual inspiration for students.

This page also gives access to a dedicated classroom resource on social media’s role in contemporary interior design — available exclusively here, with exercises, prompts and a full article for teaching use.

Request classroom resource

DESIGN BLOG

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

Cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, rust-colored bedding, striped pillows, and rattan lamps. White walls and plants create a calming vibe.

Four Ways To Style Your Bed

There is more than one way to make a bed look right.

STYLE FILES

Cozy corner with green cushioned bench, striped pillows, and bookshelves. Soft light from window and lamp, creating a serene ambiance.

Designing Impactful Interiors with a Single Color Family

One colour family, endless ways to make a room feel right.

COLOURS & PAINT

Cozy entryway with white walls, wooden stairs, coat, and boots by the door. A round mirror and table are on the right, with snow outside.

Hallway Ideas That Make You Look Twice

A hallway can do more than just get you from A to B.

DECORATING TIPS

A bowl of pastel-colored eggs sits on a wooden table with a white cloth and sprigs of pussy willow, creating a rustic, serene scene.

The Five-Minute Easter Reset

Forgot it was Easter? Fixed in five minutes.

DECORATING TIPS

White house with a red roof, two dormers, and hanging flower baskets. Stone steps lead to the entrance. Lush garden surrounds the home.

Are Your Exteriors Missing Out on the Designer Touch? 12 Ways to Design Exteriors in Every Season

Your exterior deserves as much thought as your sofa.

GARDEN & OUTDOOR LIVING

Cozy living room with fireplace, brown chairs, and table with fruit bowl. Large windows display a forest view. Warm, inviting atmosphere.

The Dining Room You’ll Actually Use

A dining room that works on a Tuesday is the one that gets used.

STYLE FILES

Subscribe to blog

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.

Request classroom resource

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

ACCESS

Request free access through the form below and receive a link to a password-protected page containing all materials.

STUDENT REVIEWS

Taken from verified Trustpilot reviews.

What students say about working with me.

My tutor, Marieke, is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Her marked response sheet always provides me with a boost of confidence & constructive criticism. She picks up on the little things you have put time into adding and her marking is fair. I will say her blog (Whispering Bold) is like another textbook. She is a great tutor!

READY FOR THE CLASSROOM

DESIGN BLOG

Four Ways To Style Your Bed

Designing Impactful Interiors with a Single Color Family

Hallway Ideas That Make You Look Twice

The Five-Minute Easter Reset

Are Your Exteriors Missing Out on the Designer Touch? 12 Ways to Design Exteriors in Every Season

The Dining Room You’ll Actually Use

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.

READY FOR THE CLASSROOM

DESIGN BLOG

Four Ways To Style Your Bed

Designing Impactful Interiors with a Single Color Family

Hallway Ideas That Make You Look Twice

The Five-Minute Easter Reset

Are Your Exteriors Missing Out on the Designer Touch? 12 Ways to Design Exteriors in Every Season

The Dining Room You’ll Actually Use

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