For some daily Instagram design and lifestyle inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of 8 favourite, local accounts – all captivating in their own way. We’ve mixed design-focused accounts with lifestyle ones to ensure you are inspired both inside your four walls and out!

@elainery

Words and images come together in a beautiful, delicate feed that combines eclectic interior shots with gorgeous outdoor images from BC and abroad.

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A post shared by elaine rystead (@elainery) on Jun 1, 2016 at 7:55pm PDT

@iamsengs

Sleek, perfectly-composed images capture symmetry and architectural beauty – both man-made and natural on interior designer, Seng Sengsavanh’s feed.

 

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A post shared by Seng Sengsavanh (@iamsengs) on Feb 6, 2018 at 8:38pm PST

@matthew.mccormick

This world-renowned Vancouver-based lighting designer, Matthew McCormick delivers the most glorious goods on his IG account. Many images feature his exquisitely crafted handiwork but they are interspersed with evocative images of interiors, scenery and travel inspiration.

 

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A post shared by Matthew McCormick (@matthew.mccormick) on Aug 27, 2018 at 6:08pm PDT

@adesignersguide

Created by @bryony.wright, this feed is a great resource for designers. Almost every pretty pic has an associated hashtag that leads you to a carefully curated designer’s guide to cities that may inspire you.

 

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A post shared by A Designer’s Guide (@adesignersguide) on Aug 25, 2015 at 9:40am PDT

@molo_studio

This feed takes you inside the Vancouver and Clayoquot studios of the innovative Molo design team of Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen. The images are beautifully composed and feature their contemporary paper furniture, expandable walls, accessories etc.

 

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A post shared by molo (@molo_studio) on Jul 25, 2018 at 11:14am PDT

@IDSvancouver

Stay current and inspired by following IDS Vancouver. The feed features work by Westcoast designers of all disciplines and updates on IDS events.

 

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A post shared by Interior Design Show Vancouver (@idsvancouver) on Aug 21, 2018 at 1:09pm PDT

@thefjordstore

The feed of this Squamish-based business features new Nordic and Japanese houseware and goods as well as beautiful imagery from the Howe Sound.

 

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A post shared by The Fjord Store (@thefjordstore) on Jan 15, 2019 at 6:46pm PST

@emaphotographi

Feast your eyes on the architectural photographer, Ema Peter’s feed. Her uncompromising eye captures architecture and interiors from Vancouver and abroad in beautiful relief.

 

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A post shared by Ema Peter Photography (@emaphotographi) on Feb 27, 2019 at 6:30pm PST

@scoutmagazine

The daily guide to Vancouver posts some of the most eye-catching images around; moreover, it introduces followers to so many cool places around town.

 

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A post shared by Scout Magazine (@scoutmagazine) on Nov 2, 2018 at 7:09pm PDT

@project_22_design

We love when good design infuses a space. Designer Denise Ashmore and her full service design firm ensure this happens on every project. As a result, her IG feed is sublime – beautiful interiors and design details sprinkled with images and stories from her travels and family life.

 

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A post shared by Project 22 Design Inc (@project_22_design) on Jun 16, 2018 at 9:58am PDT

This is a modest sampling of local inspiration from a variety of taste-makers – just a peak into the energetic, creative community keeping our lovely city beautiful and inspiring us to live full lives.

If you’d like your Instagram feed to be featured on our blog, DM us on IG @liv.rent!  We love hearing from you!