Celebrate Juneteenth by being inspired by these Black designers. By Loren Kessell
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth by highlighting five Black designers to follow on Instagram for inspiring and innovative design.
Ebony Stephenson, CLIPP, CAPS
Ebony Stephenson, CLIPP, CAPS, is an NKBA member designer, NKBA Thirty Under 30 alumni and President of the NKBA Virginia State Chapter. She’s the owner of Designs By Ebony, based in Newport News, Va., and she specializes in kitchen and bath design, residential remodeling, and space planning.
Arianne Bellizare
Arianne Bellizare, CEO of Arianne Bellizare Interiors in Baton Rouge, La. and media personality, is recognized as a leader for the next generation of design. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes and House Beautiful, and she was part of a panel at KBIS 2022 focused on including diversity in your business that can be viewed here.
Beth Diana Smith
Beth Diana Smith left the corporate and finance world to launch Beth Diana Interior Design. She has an eye for details and aesthetics, and her feed is filled with inspirational content. Smith’s work has been featured in House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, Business of Home and more.
Breegan Jane
Breegan Jane is a designer, entrepreneur and HGTV Personality based in Los Angeles, Calif. She’s the owner of The Expert, a virtual design platform that connects clients and designers from anywhere in the world. Her style meshes the artistic and elegant with livable comfort.
Justina Blakeney
Justina Blakeney, Founder and Creative Director of Jungalow, is a well-known designer who brings vibrancy, creativity and exciting patterns into her designs. She’s a New York Times bestselling author, and her work ranges from decor to art prints.
