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Curated by award-winning interior designer Holly Becker, decor8 is a visual diary designed to inspire those who long to connect more deeply with their spaces, infuse emotion into their decorating, and find joy in the art of styling. This blog, launched in January 2006, has won numerous awards and was, at its the peak, the most-read design blog in the world. Though times have changed, and blogs have evolved, the beloved decor8 blog is still one that Holly keeps active, celebrating the beauty of home, creativity, and meaningful design as she shares soulful glimpses into her world and those whom she admires. Whether it’s a lovely home tour, a thoughtfully styled vignette, or a handmade treasure discovered on her travels, come along as she explores the magic of design that tells a story... Layered, lived-in, and full of love.Viva la blogging!
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10 Interior Design Color Palettes You Must See
Hi everyone! I've been thinking a lot lately about color and creative, fresh color combinations for interiors. Many want to make a fresh interiors start in the Spring in addition to a good thorough cleaning, so why not experiment with new colors? You can start small to see how they work. I add fresh flowers or flowering plants to experiment with color without a commitment.
Milan Design Week Trends 2018
I'm back from Milan Design Week 2018 and I was honored to collaborate with Kvadrat on this assignment as their eyes and ears to bring back trend reports for their global clients and customers - and now briefly, here in this post.
4 Interiors Trends + Why We Follow Trends
I find trends fascinating in the world of interiors because on one side, your home is a deeply personal space -- yet on the other, the more you entertain at home or share your space with the photos you share online, your interest in trends is definitely sparked. Decor hunter gatherers, at
10 Stylish Wallpapers For Teens
Let's talk about pre-teen and teen room decorating for a moment because so many girls are out there who love to decorate their rooms but aren't sure how to begin. I was once a teen obsessed with decorating my bedroom and today I meet lots of girls between 11-17 who ask me for tips and
8 Design Tips For The Perfect Modern Country Kitchen
All I have been thinking about for the past several months now are kitchens and bathrooms! What is your current design obsession? I came across the Park Kitchen Nottingham by DeVOL today, so very English I think, and I simply MUST how you some of the details because it's like one of those
8 Ways To Decorate Your Bedside Table
Last year, Etsy launched a campaign called #DifferenceMakesUs in celebration of the personal, sweet differences that makes us all so unique and which serves to unite us.I like how they sum it up, "Difference makes us. Life is beautiful, not because of our similarities, but because of our
Interiors Trend: Minimalistic, Mobile, Modular, Flexible
Hey everyone! Wooo hooo! I'm back home now after spending a jam-packed weekend in Frankfurt attending the Ambiente as a special guest. It was a stellar time and I was able to meet so many great companies and designers who really take pride in their work.

I'm Holly Becker - a bestselling author, designer, photographer, and the creative force behind decor8 with over 18 years of design and business experience shaping captivating spaces, brands, and mentoring thousands through my online courses and coaching. Welcome to decor8.
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