About Decor Journal
Interiors with soul & story.
Decor Journal is an interior design blog founded by Vikki Martinez, created for people who want homes that feel beautiful, thoughtful and genuinely lived in.
Welcome to Decor Journal
Beautiful homes should still feel like home.
Decor Journal is your destination for expert interior design ideas that are both inspiring and achievable.
Whether you are refreshing one room or rethinking your whole home, the goal is simple: to help you create spaces that feel personal, balanced and full of character.
Rather than chasing trends for the sake of it, Decor Journal focuses on design that lasts. That means understanding why certain colours, textures, layouts and materials work, and showing how to use them naturally in real life.
The Philosophy
A home shouldn’t just look good. It should hold meaning.
Decor Journal grew from Vikki Martinez’s long-standing love of interiors, storytelling and the emotional power of home.
With roots in both British and Spanish design influences, her perspective is shaped by warmth, heritage, texture and an appreciation for spaces that feel collected rather than staged.
“A home should reflect the people who live there, support everyday life and feel layered with memory, character and intention.”
Meet the Founder
Vikki Martinez.
Interior designer, writer and the person behind Decor Journal.
Vikki Martinez is the founder of Decor Journal and an interior designer with more than 20 years of experience. Her work combines practical design thinking with a love of heritage, craftsmanship and timeless interiors.
At the heart of her approach is the idea of the ancestral modern: creating homes that feel refined and current while still carrying warmth, memory and soul.
Every article on Decor Journal is shaped by that approach, offering ideas that are visually strong, emotionally grounded and realistically achievable.
What Decor Journal Stands For
Design principles that go beyond trends.
Timeless Design
Good interiors should outlast trends and feel relevant for years, not just a season.
Practical Beauty
A room shouldn’t only look good in a photograph. It should work beautifully for the people living in it.
Honest Guidance
Clear, useful advice that helps readers make confident design decisions for their own homes.
Accessible Inspiration
Great design should feel possible, not intimidating. Beautiful spaces can still be achievable.
Professional Credentials
Experience backed by professional training.
Vikki holds a Diploma in Professional Interior Design from the British College of Interior Design, alongside more than two decades of practical experience.
She also holds a professional interior designer pass issued through the British College of Interior Design.
interior design experience
More than decorating ideas.
Readers come to Decor Journal for a way of thinking about home that is thoughtful, grounded and full of personality.
Whether the subject is colour palettes, styling, materials, layout, sustainability or atmosphere, the focus is always on helping you create a home that feels authentically yours.
Keep Exploring
Find your next idea.
Explore the latest articles and discover fresh inspiration for creating a home with beauty, depth and character.