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Because of Pinterest, it feels mandatory to have a living space that would look good on social media from every angle. (Shutterstock/-)
Because of Pinterest, it feels mandatory to have a living space that would look good on social media from every angle.
This is actually getting more and more achievable, especially after Ikea sets up a store and drives other local furniture providers to step up their game, allowing a wide range options of sophisticated home décor appliances at affordable price.
However, if you are looking for specific items with non-mass designs, you might want to check Instagram for alternatives. There are some local branded accounts that sell furniture, cushions, artworks and other decorative items that would make your house look like as if it pops out of Pinterest pages.
Below is a list of Instagram accounts you can follow for cutting-edge home décor inspirations and a wide range of affordable products to upgrade your house.
@ifurnholic
They are at the top of my list for a high level of design innovation and consistent product improvement. If you are into the furniture design of the 1950s and '60s with just the right tweak to make it relevant to contemporary home décor ambiance, this account is perfect for you.
They also have a knack at product photography; they not only show you good perspectives of their products, they arrange them in a way that it's impossible for you not to be inspired.
@hello2madison
Hello2madison is actually an art gallery-slash-restaurant-slash-creative-hub located in Kemang, Jakarta. You will find unexpectedly interesting items here, but I personally love their art print collections. They are vibrant, cheerful, wall-décor friendly and affordable, with prices between Rp 200,000 (US$15) and Rp 400,000 per artwork.
You might also want to check out their cushion and furniture collections as they have a distinctive eclectic style that will bring a bold touch to your rooms.
@interlook.co.id
They provide home décor products curation and interior design services. I have to say that they have good taste at cherry-picking collections for their catalog as many of them are really cutting edge. You find it hard to believe that they are locally made.
Their latest updates consist of super-cute animal-shaped cushions and stylish rugs.
@buypickmeup
Disney-inspired art prints on canvass! What could possibly be cuter than that? This account carefully chooses heartfelt quotes from children's movies and celebrities and turns them into artworks.
Their art style is so feminine and sweet, it’s perfect for your little girl's room.
@balkaliving
They are gifted at converting wooden pallets into interesting home furniture. If you are into rustic ambiance with just a light touch of vibrancy, this might be the collection for you. Their youthful style brings a feeling of fun and freshness.
You should check their stag-head product. Uber cool!
@thestorageshoppe
If you need to keep some nitty-gritty stuff in your house organized, you might want to do it with style. This account provides a wide range of storage options: boxes, chests and desk organizers made from wood and rattan with feminine designs.
They are especially perfect if you have kids at home and you want to keep their messes out of sight.
@mamintanliving
This account allows you to customize your sofas, arm chairs, cushions and rugs using their fair selection of fabrics. Even though they are not really good at product photography, we can see that they have a wide range of fabrics with stylish patterns we can choose from.
Finding the right stuff for your house is one thing, putting it together is a different problem altogether. For references, you might want to follow @livinglovingnet and @dianarikasari for she has a quite unique style for decorating her house and office.
I also suggest you to follow some art community accounts like @kopikeliling, @kreavi and @dialogue_arts to get the latest updates on emerging local artists who are selling their collections.
Happy hunting!
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The writer is a professional marketing practitioner focusing on brand building and consumer engagement. She is currently working as manager in one of multinational company in Jakarta. You can find her other writings at https://www.inspirasi.co/mutimuti.
