Today I’m looking forward to sharing a rather exceptional corporate interior design blog with you and reviewing just what makes this blog stand out from the rest. Meet decor8.
This blog, launched back in 2006 by Holly Becker, started off as most blogs do. Small. Back then Holly was a design student in Boston. Fast forward 9 years and Holly is now the proud author of a series of best selling books and her blog has become award winning in the world of interior and lifestyle blogs.
So how did she do it? I think the answer is fairly simple. Holly simply loves what she does but there are some other key ingredients reviewed below.
Personal touch The site has a really personal voice and it is gentle and mild-mannered. Holly attributes her success to her loyal readers who have helped to share her blog. As bloggers, we all know the importance of sharing posts, and even with Holly’s success, she still doesn’t forget to mention the “little people”.
Digestable text
While we don’t want endless blogs of “the top 5” or “top 10”, sometimes they are necessary. Especially when handing out decorating tips. Holly users a combination of numbers, clear headings and photos to make text informative but easy to digest (see below screengrab).
Beautiful photography & up and coming designers This site is brimming with drop-dead gorgeous images of beautiful designs and the designers behind them. The images speak for themselves but Holly often introduces up and coming designers too – like the hugely talented British interior designer Luke Edward Hall.
Clear categories
I appreciate a good category and being able to find it with ease. It helps with the user experience and creates a sense of order. On Decor8, categories feature prominently in the tool bar and there are 10 distinct categories to choose from (see below screengrab).
Breaking news
If something is trending in the ‘decorate, design and lifestyle’ world, then this blog has it covered. If you are curious or simply need some inspiration, see what’s trending right now. Think factory windows (yes that’s correct). Think fabulous.
Shareable The site is also hugely shareable across most current and emerging social media platforms, which is a big plus. The site is also optimised for mobile.
Room for improvement
The only challenge is that some articles are a little on the long side so that is one area which could be reviewed as too much text can be off putting to the user.
Aside from that, I really think I’ve stumbled on a great read and I am signing up for the e-newsletter quicker than you can say “remove that hideous wallpaper now”.
Thanks for suggesting Decor8! I can safely say that the visuals alone are a great reason for readers to visit. I’m already inspired to start decorating my bedroom (once I get the cash to do so, of course).
I am glad you loved the imagery Geoff – it was quite difficult narrowing down which image to use as I found all photos on Decor8 simply gorgeous. Good luck with your decorating – you’ll be fab!
Great suggestion! I agree with Geoff. The visuals are incredible. They really caught my eye and made me want to learn more. Absolutely stunning. Thanks for the Recommendation Katie 🙂
I love a success story! It gies me hope 🙂
Her blog looks fabulous… very clean, great images and simple but sophisticated. Interior Decorating can be overwhelming and any source that makes it simple gets a plus in my book. I too will be signing up for newsletter – any source of inspiration is welcomed.
That’s awesome! I think though moving forward long blogs will be on their way out as a focus on digestable content with an emphasis on mobile moves in. But that’s a nitpick, great blog!
Great post, Katie! Nice to see that even as Holly’s career and blog has grown, she’s still been able to keep a personal touch. Seems like this is why she’s been able to keep such a loyal following. Thanks for sharing.
The visuals alone can get a person interested in this blog. I love that even as her blog grew that Holly still kept the personal touch with her blog. Thanks for the amazing recommendation.
Great review, I love the pictures on the blog and you did an excellent rob of reviewing the different features and qualities of the blog and giving your opinion on them.
Thanks for suggesting Decor8! I can safely say that the visuals alone are a great reason for readers to visit. I’m already inspired to start decorating my bedroom (once I get the cash to do so, of course).
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I am glad you loved the imagery Geoff – it was quite difficult narrowing down which image to use as I found all photos on Decor8 simply gorgeous. Good luck with your decorating – you’ll be fab!
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Great suggestion! I agree with Geoff. The visuals are incredible. They really caught my eye and made me want to learn more. Absolutely stunning. Thanks for the Recommendation Katie 🙂
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Thanks for reading my blog Amanda and I’m delighted you enjoyed the visuals!
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I love a success story! It gies me hope 🙂
Her blog looks fabulous… very clean, great images and simple but sophisticated. Interior Decorating can be overwhelming and any source that makes it simple gets a plus in my book. I too will be signing up for newsletter – any source of inspiration is welcomed.
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That’s awesome! I think though moving forward long blogs will be on their way out as a focus on digestable content with an emphasis on mobile moves in. But that’s a nitpick, great blog!
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Great post, Katie! Nice to see that even as Holly’s career and blog has grown, she’s still been able to keep a personal touch. Seems like this is why she’s been able to keep such a loyal following. Thanks for sharing.
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The visuals alone can get a person interested in this blog. I love that even as her blog grew that Holly still kept the personal touch with her blog. Thanks for the amazing recommendation.
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Great review, I love the pictures on the blog and you did an excellent rob of reviewing the different features and qualities of the blog and giving your opinion on them.
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