Resources - Penny Modern

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Struggling to find affordable modern decor sources? Feeling overwhelmed with a whole (or half) house to decorate? Not sure where to start when it comes to decorating a room?

This is the page to help you on your modern design journey – no matter where you are at right now! These are all resources for home decor that I use myself, or have known someone who recommends them.

Affordable Online Modern Home Decor Sources:

Home Decorating Educational Resources:

Udemy – search for interior design courses. Tip: wait for when they have a smoking’ hot sale for deep discounts!
School of Decorating – blog and video courses on decorating.
Books:
- Elements of Style by Erin Gates (affiliate link)
- Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves, by Emily Henderson (affiliate link)

Best Online Budget Interior Decorators

Havenly – 1 room starts at $79, and includes:
- Choose 1 personal, professional designer
- 1 on 1 time w/ designer via messaging, text, or phone calls
- 3 initial ideas within 2 days
- 1-2 weeks design time, 2 weeks post design support
- Final design concept with curated pics and shopping list
- Multiple design revisions until perfect
- Access to hundreds of brands and an ordering team.
- Money back guarantee
Modsy – Interior Design of 1 room starts at $79 and includes:
- Work with up and coming designers
- Communicate via email
- 2 draft designs and 2 rounds of updates
- Access to exclusive discounts on furniture
- Money Back Guarantee

High End Home Decor Stores for Inspiration + Ideas

Modern Home Decor and Design Blogs

Apartment 34 – Modern decor, design, and lifestyle blog
Studio McGee – Interior design blog
Becki Owens – Interior design blog

Free Tools

Room Planner/Layout App: Room Planner (freemium)
Desktop Room Planning Software: RoomStyler (free)
Paint Color Choosing App: Home Depot Project Color (free)