The internet is a beautiful thing when it comes to our never-ending search for home inspiration. Between our
Pinterest boards, the discover feed on Instagram, and the dozens of
design blogs we read, we spend more hours scrolling through gorgeous images and ideas than we can count. Of course, IRL events and experiences are important, and you’ll catch us
making the
rounds during Design Week every year to spot the latest trends and meet the makers and creators on the cutting edge of design.
But it’s the bloggers, DIYers, and self-made designers who are bringing these styles to the masses and making these ideas work for real life—and that’s what Domino is all about: chic, accessible design that you can feel good about bringing into your home. So for the inaugural
Domino Design Blog Awards, we sought to champion these often overlooked players in the design industry by asking you to tell us about the must-follow creative bloggers around the world.
We received more than 150 nominations and whittled the list down to a standout group of 42 individuals in seven categories that were then voted on by the public. More than 68,000 votes were cast to determine the winners.
We also partnered with Pinterest—the social platform most used by design bloggers—for a Pinner's Choice Award, and we collaborated with the Awards' sponsor,
Tribute Portfolio Hotels, to select the Modern Maverick Award, given to the blogger who best reflects the Tribute guest: an unconventional, colorful individual who relishes in discovering and sharing new experiences.
So without further ado, I am thrilled to reveal the winners of the first-ever Design Blog Awards. Next week, each winner will be celebrated with a feature profile here on Domino so you can learn more about the personalities behind your favorite blogs.