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Curious about who\u2019s influencing the world of interior design through the written word? From trend forecasters to investigative storytellers, the top interior design journalists are shaping the way we think about home decor. In this article, we\u2019re highlighting the voices you need to know in the design world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Amy Astley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introducing one of the most influential reporting powerhouses in interior design: Amy Astley<\/a> is the US Editor-in-Chief of Architectural Digest (AD) and the Global Editorial Director of the legendary interior design bible used by millions of people worldwide. Since 2016, Astley has turned the “Sleeping Beauty” publication into a cultural leader with collectible print editions and a star-studded YouTube series. Reflecting her ability to connect with modern audiences, her efforts have increased AD’s social media presence on Instagram and TikTok by 900%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And her influential success doesn’t stop there; Amy also introduced the AD PRO Directory and AD PRO membership resource, which has given design professionals unmatched access to industry insights and a well-chosen list of AD-approved experts. If you\u2019re keen to learn about design evolution over the past century from a voice of authority, Astley also penned a best-selling book, AD at 100: A Century of Style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip: Reading articles about different design styles can help you discover what resonates with you. If you’re still unsure of your style, take our Free Interior Design Style Quiz<\/a> to find your perfect match today!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2. Anna Fixsen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the Deputy Digital Editor of Elle Decor, Anna Fixsen<\/a> is a major player among interior design journalists through editorial leadership and perceptive reporting. Fixsen has her finger on the pulse of everything interior design. When she’s not developing digital strategies or editing stories, she’s writing about the world’s most beautiful homes and stylish products, as well as the latest and hottest design and architecture trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixsen’s editorial record in architecture and interior design serves as proof of her status as a future-shaping industry voice. She’s previously worked in editorial roles at renowned companies like AD and contributed to famous publications like The New York Times Her rich background has given her a thorough awareness of design evolution, which helps her to spot and highlight newly emerging trends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixsen’s articles, such as \u2018Here Are the 2025 Academy Award Nominees for Best Production Design<\/a>,\u2019 draw connections between movie interiors and real-life home design, with Fixsen empowering readers to take inspiration from unexpected places. It explains how production design in film shapes the collective design consciousness, helping to forecast and influence trends through cultural storytelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Modern dining room by Decorilla<\/a><\/strong> designer, Jonathan K.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Blair Donovan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Through her coverage of new styles, professional decorating advice, and highlighting of must-see home products and brands, \u200bBlair Donovan<\/a>, Senior Style Editor for leading interior design website<\/a>, Apartment Therapy, is shaping interior design trends in 2025 and beyond. Her commitment to profiling young designers and artists, as well as investigating design history subjects, has given readers a thorough awareness of both modern and classic design elements. Not to mention, she\u2019s helping the next generation of design talent thrive by showcasing their work through Apartment Therapy\u2019s thriving Instagram account, with over 3 million followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small\/Cool, Donovan’s design of a dorm room-themed venue for Apartment Therapy’s annual New York-based pop-up event in 2023 emphasized her creative approach to small-space living solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n

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