Here is a list of 42 talented Black interior designers, stylists, and creatives you should know about. As the interior design industry becomes more inclusive and diverse, these designers offer a range of styles—from high-end interiors to modern apartments, and bohemian homes, providing a variety of design ideas and inspiration.
Following them on Instagram is just the first step. Consider hiring them for home projects, purchasing their work, and sharing their stories. Additionally, follow groups like the Black Artists + Designers Guild for more inspiring content.
Quintece, founder of Studio Q in Washington DC, shares glimpses of her work and home life on Instagram. Keyanna Bowen, host of Magnolia Network’s Rental Redo, and a lifestyle photographer, fills her feed with inspiring images of her designs and photography works.
Shavonda Gardner’s Instagram features vibrant color, patterns, and textures. Linda Hayslett, from Los Angeles, uses her fashion background in her interior designs. Follow her for stylish creations, including unique projects at Real Simple Home.
David Quarles from Memphis offers insightful design tips through his Instagram series “Design School With Professor Quarles.” Carmeon Hamilton shares a behind-the-scenes look at her design processes, including collaboration with Gardner.
Dive into maximalist and bold patterns with designers like Beth Diana Smith and Leah Alexander. Malcolm Simmons, based in London, shares tips and transformations on his Instagram.
Amber Guyton of Blessed Little Bungalow offers fun designs and motivational content, priding herself on affordability in design. Rasheeda Gray showcases colorful before-and-after design videos on her account. Dayna Isom Johnson, from Etsy, keeps followers updated on top home decor trends.
Explore vibrant designs with Rayman Boozer of Apartment 48, and enjoy Danielle Fennoy’s elegant spaces. Follow Keita Turner for chic, enduring designs and Nina Cooke John for stunning apartment renovations.
Get insider tips from Candace Mary Interiors on professional home staging, and enjoy Mikel Welch’s soothing color palettes. Breegan Jane’s account offers luxe kitchen design inspiration.
Ariene Bethea curates designer vintage home furnishings at Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio, while BLK MKT Vintage, founded by Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart, focuses on Black cultural artifacts.
Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design and Carmen René Smith of Aquilo Interiors present colorful and culturally-rich designs. Follow Nicole White for organized and beautiful kitchen inspirations.
Nicole Gibbons, a TV personality, shares elegant and approachable interior designs. Erin Shakoor of Shakoor Interiors brings vintage flair to modern spaces.
Discover elegant home transformations with Erika Ward and enjoy the behind-the-scenes design process with Kesha Franklin from Halden Interiors. Denese Butler from The Perfect Vignette builds intimate and personal spaces on her Instagram.
Nina Barnieh-Blair presents dream home designs, Sheila Bridges showcases her uniquely patterned spaces, and Corey Damen Jenkins offers classic and contemporary home inspirations.
Lastly, Hilton Carter, while not a traditional interior designer, creates green interiors filled with plants, making his apartment a famous Instagram space for plant enthusiasts.
