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DESIGN BLOG

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

Woman reads on patterned rug with coffee nearby. A letterboard on a rustic table says, "I’m sorry for the things I’ve said when it was winter."

What Your Coffee Order Says About Your Interior Style

What your oat flat white and your living room secretly have in common.

DESIGN STYLES

Modern living room with light decor, white sofa, round table, wooden chairs, large plant, and abstract art. Sunlight streams through large windows.

Living Spaces Don’t Hibernate — Why Your Home Needs Green After Xmas

When the Christmas tree goes, plants step in as the permanent design anchor your home actually needs.

DECORATING TIPS

Woman with glasses holding vintage boxing gloves, smiling in a bright room. She wears a pink top, creating a cheerful atmosphere.

What’s Staying in My Home in 2026 – Interior Design Choices That Last

I love change, but these are the interior choices I keep coming back to in 2026.

STYLE FILES

Woman with glasses sits smiling on a gray couch with a laptop, cozy throw blankets, and candles in a bright, relaxed living room.

Collaboration or Control? When Clients Want to Co-Design Every Detail

I became a designer because I was too annoying to hire one. True story.

BUSINESS SET UP

Modern living space with gray sofa, orange pillows, black laptop on table, and minimalist decor. Staircase in background; light, airy mood.

Broken Floor Plans Are the Design Trend That's Bringing Intimacy Back Home

How broken floor plans bring back intimacy without bringing walls all the way back.

SPACE PLANNING

Elegant Christmas scene with pink-decorated tree, ornate chair with pink blanket, gifts, and cozy fireplace adorned with garland and lights.

Dreaming of a Sugar Plum Christmas With These Holiday Trends

This season’s holiday trends, from sugar plum pastels to Nutcracker nostalgia, and how to use them without overdoing it.

DECORATING TIPS

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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.

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READY FOR THE CLASSROOM

DESIGN BLOG

What Your Coffee Order Says About Your Interior Style

Living Spaces Don’t Hibernate — Why Your Home Needs Green After Xmas

What’s Staying in My Home in 2026 – Interior Design Choices That Last

Collaboration or Control? When Clients Want to Co-Design Every Detail

Broken Floor Plans Are the Design Trend That's Bringing Intimacy Back Home

Dreaming of a Sugar Plum Christmas With These Holiday Trends

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

What Your Coffee Order Says About Your Interior Style

Living Spaces Don’t Hibernate — Why Your Home Needs Green After Xmas

What’s Staying in My Home in 2026 – Interior Design Choices That Last

Collaboration or Control? When Clients Want to Co-Design Every Detail

Broken Floor Plans Are the Design Trend That's Bringing Intimacy Back Home

Dreaming of a Sugar Plum Christmas With These Holiday Trends

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