Black Designers I Enjoy Following & Supporting

Design, home interiors, and renovating is my thing. It has always been my niche and area of expertise. It’s also my business, my passion, and why I love sharing on the blog with you all five days a week! I know that is why 99% of you follow along, show up to read the blog, and choose to comment or engage. I get that you come here for interior inspiration, and I LOVE that because it’s why I post in the first place. While I’ve been donating, educating myself, and being proactive to assist in bringing equality, love, and justice to my friends of color, I wanted to think of design related posts that felt applicable and relevant here on the blog during this time. We’re all here for design and there is an insane amount of talent and inspiration to be found in the black community. I shared a list over the weekend on Instagram and it was well received, so I figured expanding with a blog post made more sense and would be a permanent resource for everyone! If you’re into interiors and design, click through for 25 black designers I really enjoy following. This post is a long one, but a good one packed with inspiration!
My friend Medina posted some stories yesterday that stuck with me when brainstorming today’s blog post. She said, “There is a lot more to me than being a black woman.” She then professed her love for design and DIY, her Muslim religion, her family, and so many more incredible things that make her the remarkable person she is. I don’t want this post to come off as “you should follow these people just because they’re black”, but rather because, in addition to supporting the black community and diversifying your feed, these people are amazing at what they do. They’re multi-faceted, they’re passionate about design, they’re insanely talented, and they’re individuals with an interior aesthetic I truly enjoy and appreciate. Ready for some design goodness?
Shavonda Gardner
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Kennesha Poe-Buycks
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Nicole White
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Medina / Grillo Designs
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Carmeon Hamilton
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Catherine + Bryan
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Nicole Gibbons
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Justina Blakeney
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Erika Ward
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Coco Cozy
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Halden Interiors
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Sheila Bridges
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Ishka Designs
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Joy Moyler
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Laura Hodges
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Corey Damen Jenkins
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Lee Litumbe
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Darryl Carter
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Shakoor Interiors
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Beth Diana Smith
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Michel Smith Boyd
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Keita Turner Design
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Rayman Boozer
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Leydon Lewis
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Randall
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Talk about some talented people, right?! Give them a follow.
As a privileged white woman, I honestly feel inadequate discussing important race issues, not having personally dealt with a struggle I’ll never know. I try to speak my mind, stand up for what I believe in, and help the cause for my friends of color in the best way I know how. Although I haven’t experienced much hate in regards to the issue (in comparison to others), I have received messages that I’m being too quiet. Others that I should shut my mouth. I’ve also received messages that the words I’m saying aren’t correct or perfect. Then there are the messages telling me what to say. I know I could never please everyone, but I just wanted you all to know this… I’m doing my best, in my own voice because I know this matters.
I’ll be pausing my posts this week to listen and learn, but I’ll also be advocating and brainstorming additional ways I can help in my own, unique way with my specific skillset. I use my channel and blog in an honest, authentic way and I’ll never change that. Let’s promise to all be kind to one another and spread love during this dark time and look for the light.
I hope you were able to discover some new designers to follow in this post! Maybe there are some friendly faces in the mix you already know and love? As always, I’d love to hear your favorites in the comment section below! Do you follow any people of color you think I’d love? Like many others, I have plenty of work to do myself and welcome diversity to my feed now and always.