Practical design inspirations at your fingertips

Ovialand residents proudly showcase their homes in various platforms to serve as inspiration to future homeowners.

People often feel the urge to change things in their living space. Furniture gets moved around, a fixture or two is added, and sometimes a wall is torn down or simply repainted.

This urge usually comes from a desire to accommodate new needs, break a feeling of monotony, change the vibe, or bring in fresh energy—all good intentions. But some homeowners hastily answer that urge without a clear aesthetic direction, leading to ballooning costs and unsatisfactory outcomes.

Good thing the Internet now teems with resources that help homeowners consider options and choose the ones that work best for them. Here are some places to get a spark.

Many online platforms provide practical design ideas that homeowners can follow.

Pinterest, a “visual discovery engine,” is a popular website.

Some might call it the OG king of mood boards. It’s very straightforward and navigable. Just press the search icon then type phrases that describe whatever it is you’re looking for—be it “Japandi tropical home” or “Boho condo interior”. You can put a “pin” on the photos that interest you.

IKEA Philippines

IKEA Philippines maintains a website that allows guests to go far beyond browsing their product catalogue.

A section named “Inspiration & Ideas” shows vignettes for various rooms in the home, even the outdoor space. It also has articles for more specific purposes and audiences. Look for those specially made for Filipinos.

Ovialand makes for a great canvass to achieve your desired home vibe.

Houzz

Houzz is among the best places for inspiration, whether you’re a professional or a regular property owner.

It describes itself as “the only all-in-one project management and design software for industry professionals and the best platform for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish.” Just go to its website and find the section, “Get Ideas”.

Now a space for some 3 million professionals and 70 owners, it’s hard to believe it was just a side project from two people renovating a property.

YouTube

YouTube is another nice go-to for those who want higher quality, video-based instructions. If you want crisper, more detailed content, this is where you go. You can also search for content through keywords.

It is likewise home to popular channels that celebrate homes. Architectural Digest has its “Their Open Door” video series, where celebrities provide a home tour. Also try House & Home and Never Too Small. Those should be good starting points.

TikTok

TikTok is another great space for suggestions.

Social media sites have their own features, such as interest groups, bulletin boards and virtual rooms. Tiktok is particularly perfect for those who like multitasking or are always on the go. You could be riding a train or eating a meal at home, and browsing on Tiktok for good ideas.

This is, in fact, a really popular platform for Ovialand homeowners. Some look to the platform for direction. Just search “Ovialand” on TikTok and you’ll also find real-life homeowners proudly featuring their own successful DIY projects.