Tuesday, September 6, 2011

DISSECTING DESIGN BLOGS

I researched 10 different design blogs, some I absolutely loved, and some eh, they were OK. Here's the info for each blogs, check them out by clicking on their links and decide for yourself which are your faves!

#1. DESIGN SPONGE

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Design Sponge is listed as a top rated blog. (padstyle.com) #1 actually out of the top 25.
This blog had a sleek, crafty feel that made you feel like you wanted to go out and start
something on your own. It has simplistic elegance, and is easy to navigate. One of my favorite parts of
the blog is that DIY and before and afters it shows. A movement that I think has the nation "digging in!"
It also keeps you up to date with its "recent at design sponge" calendar at the bottom. Neat add on.

#2. DECOR 8 "FRESH FINDS FOR HIP SPACES"

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This blog has a very eclectic feel, mostly the blogger posts about places she will be or 
is currently visiting, or places shes been. This blog is unique and trendy, full of color for you color 
lovers out there! Also if you are looking for other blogs, this ones got a tab of "other things you might like." Visit this blog to see daily posts and to keep up with the travels! 


#3. COCOCOZY 

This blog is super clean and crisp. PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES PEOPLE!!
This blog is full of them. If you are looking for inspiration, motivation or just unique or great spaces
this is your blog. The blog posts are done daily and the best thing about this blog is that you can click on
what pictures you want to explore by clicking a color. If you are looking for a space in a specific
color scheme, there it is! Also the sources are click able on the page!!


#4. DESIRE TO INSPIRE

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This blog seems simple, and yet inspired. Guess the name fits. What is unique about this blog
is that the two bloggers share the page and have never met, they just have a passion for design and
started sharing their ideas and photos. So, here this is their page to do just that, share! The neat part of this blog is to look at the press tab and see how much they have been featured, become inspired and you never know what will happen!! Another great add is the A-Z list of blogs titled tab "blog roll" this is a list
of multiple blogs, inspire they do!

#5. NEST INTERIOR DESIGN


Nest Interior Design
I found this blog to be updated, and contemporary feeling. This blog will make you feel fresh, and artsy.
Another blog that suggests with a tab of "things you may also like." This blog is a helpful blog if you are
looking for ideas or have something in mind. It has labels to break things down into sections, so if
you are searching for architecture, fabrics, or fixtures all you have to do is click and it takes you to that
part of the page. Specific! something many of you will love!

#6. DESIGN HAPPENS (HGTV BLOG) 


This page is clean and fresh, just as HGTV is. What is neat about this blog is that the posts come from
different bloggers, which gives you all this design goodness! With different styles, trends and design ideas. Also, it is awesome because there are multiple posts daily. This page is just what you are looking for if you want trendy, crafty, yet simple design. One of my FAVS!


#7. THE LETTERED COTTAGE

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This page is super vintage, love love love how it makes you feel on first click. It is one of the most passion filled blogs I have come across thus far. I love that it is a couples blog and that they invite you into their lives.
The passion is seen through the opening/welcome message. One great thing about this page is the video flash. I absolutely love this overall page design. I feel like it is one that so many can relate to. Another great thing is that all posts are accompanied by pictures. How great is that?


#8. THE DECORATING DIVA

 Interior decorating blog for Decorating Divas.
This page is BUSY BUSY BUSY. This page is so full it makes me feel almost a little chlosterphobic and cluttered but I secretly can't look away! I feel like there is just so much to learn through this page. I should have known by the name of the blog alone that is was going to be a handful! This page has pictures, ideas, colors, portfolios, and blogs galore! Beware of the DIVA!


#9. ADDICTED TO DECORATING

This blog is simple, but insightful! Love the slogan of this page and the name. This is a DIY "ers" dream page
It has so many tips, and pictures. Great info and tips from the DYI addict herself!  I love the humor and the lightness of this blog. Very relatable! Really great and involved feel, making you want to go out and do it yourself! Overall this page makes me feel inspired! Hope it does the same for you!!

#10. PINK WALLPAPER
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 This page is another of my favorites! Fresh, trendy and creative! The pictures on the main page are phenomenal! Absolutely love the feel of the overall page. It is another blog that is simplistic in design but it leaves you feeling inspired and ready to travel to see just about everything! It is fun to see the pictures from this specific designers trips and see the spaces she finds. If you are looking for trendy, vintage, and classic this is your site!

Ok, so top 3? Have to go with:
Ok, so I said top 3, but I have to give a shout out to the "addicts" with a close 4th! Addicted to Decorating

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