INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION

Molly Malsom rounds up some of the most stylish accounts to follow, from period property restorations to maximalist wallpapers

MAN WITH A HAMMER

An ex-naval townhouse, this Georgian property is being restored by Greg Penn to create a family home. Working his way through 30 rooms, he shares the DIY process and newly decorated spaces. ‘I’m learning all the time, trying to embrace pa!erns and colours that are appropriate to the age and style of the building, but giving them a fresh, modern twist.’ @manwithahammer

HOUSE OF PATTERNS

Tamara describes her Glasgow home as ‘maximalist, full of colour, with lots of pa!ern’. Her bright wallpaper contrasts perfectly with the moodier tones in her home. ‘I think of wallpaper like a piece of art on your walls. If you fall in love with one enough, you should enjoy looking at it every day.’ @tilmahara_houseofpa erns

ROS BYAM SHAW

Interiors writer and book author Ros Byam Shaw shares photos of her Elizabethan home, describing her decorating style as ‘a bit haphazard. I tend to buy what I love and then "nd somewhere to put it. What I like is the mix – of ages, styles, and cultures.’ Follow for traditional home decor, #oral inspiration, and scenic Devonshire countryside. @rosbyamshaw

A HOME TO MAKE YOU SMILE

‘The inspiration for my account came from my belief that you should live in a home that makes you smile,’ says Sarah. ‘Our house is loved and lived in. I love a pile of books by the sofa, a slightly ba!ered chair that could do with a stitch or two and paintings in worn, old frames.’ Follow for bright rooms and relaxed maximalist style. @ahometomakeyousmile

TOWNLEY TERRACE

Capturing her Georgian renovation project, Jessie’s home has a more subtle colour pale!e, o$ering the occasional pop of colour and character from her decorative pieces. ‘We like things that are old or handmade and have stories and mean something.’ Follow for renovation updates and classic design. @townley_terrace

LEFT Greg’s use of blue is softened by richly toned antique pieces to create a bedroom that is intimate and welcoming. RIGHT Books make a room, as Ros Byam Shaw demonstrates here.

LEFT Vibrant florals in vintage vases add contrast to Sarah’s bright cupboards. BELOW Cole & Son’s Chiavi Segrete wallpaper adds dramatic focus to Tamara’s kitchen; a charming corner of Jessie’s home.