Write for Us – Home Décor, Interior Design & DIY Guidelines

Welcome to Sage & Shelf! Are you an interior designer, home improvement specialist, DIY creator, architect, or passionate décor blogger? If you have valuable insights, decorating ideas, or actionable home transformation tips to share, we would love to feature your work on our platform.

At Sage & Shelf, our mission is to inspire homeowners, renters, and design enthusiasts with practical, beautiful, and accessible home styling inspirations. We accept high-quality, original guest posts that deliver genuine value to our readers.

Why Write for Sage & Shelf?

Contributing a guest article to Sage & Shelf gives you the opportunity to:

• Reach a Dedicated Audience: Connect with thousands of engaged readers passionate about home styling, DIY crafts, interior design, and organization.
• Build Author Authority: Establish yourself as an industry expert and thought leader in the home improvement and lifestyle niche.
• High-Quality Backlinks: Earn high-value, contextual, dofollow backlinks to your website, blog, or portfolio adhering to our editorial guidelines.
• Social & Brand Amplification: Exceptional articles are featured across our digital channels and editorial roundups.

Topics We Cover & Accept

We welcome pitches and comprehensive guides across a wide range of home and living topics, including:

Editorial Guidelines & Quality Standards

To ensure consistency, high value, and adherence to search quality standards, all submissions must meet the following criteria:

• 100% Original & Human-Written: Content must be completely unique, engaging, and unpublished elsewhere. We do not accept AI-generated spam, spun text, or previously published articles.
• Article Length: In-depth articles between 1,200 and 2,500+ words perform best. We prioritize quality, depth, and actionable advice over superficial fluff.
• Formatting & Readability: Structure your article using descriptive H2 and H3 subheadings, short paragraphs (2–3 sentences max), bullet points, and numbered steps.
• High-Resolution Images: Include 2–4 relevant, high-quality images (minimum 800px width). Ensure you have full rights to use the images or provide copyright-free attribution sources (Unsplash, Pexels, etc.).
• Link Policy: You may include 1–2 natural, contextual links to your relevant, non-competing website or blog. We do not accept links to casino, gambling, betting, adult, payday loans, or low-quality promotional landing pages.
• Author Bio: Provide a brief author bio (50–70 words) with your name, professional title, and a link to your personal website or social profile.

What We Do NOT Accept

• ❌ Low-effort, spun, or purely AI-generated submissions.
• ❌ Articles written solely for aggressive link-building without real reader value.
• ❌ Promotional advertorials or direct sales pitches for commercial products.
• ❌ Previously published articles or copyrighted materials.

How to Submit Your Pitch or Draft

Ready to collaborate with Sage & Shelf? Follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare Your Pitch: Send us 2–3 unique topic ideas with working titles and a 2-sentence summary of what each article will cover. If you already have a full draft ready, you may share it as an editable Google Doc.
2. Email Us: Send your pitch to our editorial team at ask@sageandshelf.com with the subject line: [Guest Post Pitch] - Your Proposed Title.
3. Editorial Review: Our editorial board reviews pitches within 2 to 3 business days. If approved, we will confirm publication details and provide feedback if minor edits are required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does Sage & Shelf accept guest posts on home decor and interior design?

Yes! Sage & Shelf actively welcomes original, high-quality guest articles from interior designers, home bloggers, DIY creators, and home improvement experts.

How long does the editorial review process take?

Our editorial team usually reviews pitches and drafts within 2 to 3 business days. We will notify you via email once your article is approved or scheduled for publishing.

Can I include a backlink to my website in the article?

Yes, we permit 1–2 relevant, contextual links to your website or blog as long as they provide genuine value to readers and adhere to our editorial guidelines.

Do you accept AI-written articles?

No. We only accept human-written, authentic content based on real experience, creative design insight, and actionable tips. All submissions undergo originality and quality checks.

Where should I send my pitch or draft?

Please send your pitch or Google Docs link to ask@sageandshelf.com.