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Instagram is an incredible place to find inspiration for home renovations or do it yourself projects. However, with everyone from big name designers to amazingly talented amateurs flooding the ‘gram with their ideas, finding the best accounts to follow can be tough. We’ve rounded up seven must-follow feeds for anyone with plans for a reno, looking for Instagram inspiration.
1. Philip or Flop (@philip_or_flop)
Tackling projects in and out of your house? Follow “scientist by day, DIY junkie by night” Philip for tips on everything from lawn care to farmhouse-inspired remodels. For an added boost of DIY confidence, catch his Instagram Stories for quick tutorials and picture-perfect results.
2. Home Made by Carmona (@homemadebycarmona)
If sleek and classic are more your style, follow mother-of-3 Ursula Carmona. The self-proclaimed frugalista mixes high style and elbow grease to create posh spaces, including a laundry room fit for Fifth Avenue. Check her posts for design ideas and her Stories and blog for in-depth how-tos.
3. Family Handyman (@familyhandyman)
Whether you’re a novice or expert DIYer, you’ll find year-round home maintenance and home improvement tips here. There’s also a steady supply of photos and DIY links to keep you busy and your home in tip-top shape.
4. Fix This Build That (@fixthisbuildthat)
If you’ve ever dreamed about getting into woodworking, this account is full of both the inspiration and plans you’ll need to get going. From desks and tables to cupboards and shelving, most ideas are practical while also being beautifully designed, so there’s something for everyone.
5. Jen Woodhouse | House of Wood (@jenwoodhouse)
For even more woodworking inspo, follow self-taught carpenter Jen Woodhouse for jaw-dropping upgrades—from enclosed bunkbeds that could double as home exteriors to hand-crafted built-ins and French-door installations. To get the looks for yourself, catch her Stories and blog which was named “Best DIY Blog” by Domino Magazine.
6. Angela Rose (@angelarosehome)
Stuffed with great before and after photography, Angela Rose has some great DIY ideas for every room of your house. Check out her Instagram stories for DIY journeys, where she reveals the processes used in step-by-step videos.
7. Young House Love (@younghouselove)
If you’re thinking of downsizing, this is a great account as it follows the trials and tribulations of a couple relocating and restoring a beach house on the Emerald Coast. It’s fun, family-oriented and delivers pure escapism in handy, bite-size Instagram doses.