From world-class designers and architects to entrepreneurs, the impact of Black creatives within the wide world of interiors cannot be overstated. They take inspiration from unique cultural identities and lived experiences, and the breadth of their perspectives breathes life into the spaces we call home. Everything from Aurora Jamess line of African artisanproduced home accessories to AD100 designer Leyden Lewiss Caribbean-influenced design practice propel the design world forward in new and exciting ways.Here, AD tapped seven Black creatives and business owners we admire to learn more about how they approach their lifes workand how their own histories and heritages inform them. Along with sharing treasures and home decor that reflect the beauty of their personal spaces, our guest editors spotlight other Black designers theyre following and continue to shop from.Shop by guest editor:Justina BlakeneyAD100 designer and entrepreneur Justina Blakeney is known for curating spaces that exude warmth and comfort. Her own home reflects her heritage and passions, from handmade art and textiles to the plants that bring life into every corner. Blakeneys lifestyle brand and creative studio Jungalow and product lines on Ruggable, Bloomingdales, and elsewhere feature bold patterns and colors on home essentials like area rugs and shower curtains.Photo: Frank Francis, Styling: Danielle ArmstrongMy rootsfrom being a California native to my African American heritage and Eastern European Jewish heritageall deeply influence my design approach and personal style, Blakeney says. My travels, especially to Morocco, Mexico, and the seven years I spent living in Italy, also influence my work.I believe in storytelling through art and design, using spaces to preserve, share, and shape new cultural traditions and create homes filled with warmth, beauty, and meaning.Jungalow Hypnotic House CoatBrass Moroccan MirrorsAlban Bar StoolIm currently following Carmen Nash of Loft and Thought. Her work is incredibly sculptural and organic, and Im constantly inspired by her impeccable taste and eye for design. She has a unique ability to create and curate pieces that are interesting, inspiring, and surprising. Carmens approach is refreshing and manages to feel simultaneously vintage and future facingI love seeing how she brings her artistic vision to life.Loft and Thought Palma LampLoft and Thought Soloma LampLoft and Thought Nette LampDesign is a powerful tool for shaping culture and telling stories, with a unique ability to elevate and honor the richness of cultural heritage. To foster a more inclusive and representative narrative, its essential to ensure that Black voices, traditions, innovations, and perspectives are not just seen but truly celebrated in the design world. This means creating opportunities for Black designers, artists, and makers to flourish, amplifying our stories through intentional design, and embracing the full spectrum of our cultural expressionsfrom traditional craftsmanship to modern innovation.Ruggable Justina Blakeney Eartha Terracotta Tufted RugLolly Lolly Ceramics Cascading Serving BowlThe Warley Fall Watering Can by HawsByron and Dexter PeartGoodee cofounders and twin brothers Byron and Dexter Pearts journey to creating their ethical, sustainable home goods brand started in their upbringing. The duo channel elements from their childhood home in their brand today, from the scent of carved wood drawers that embodied their parents homeland to the jazz and reggae music their father played that opened them up to the world.