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SOCIAL media platforms are fantastic sources for interiors inspiration but so are the property portals, showcasing other people’s interior design efforts as they put their homes on the sales market.
The property portals such as Zoopla and Rightmove feature homes that can show you what to do, and what not to do, to transform your home into a potentially Instagramworthy pad.
Many homeowners have created gorgeous abodes worthy of being featured on Instagram and Pinterest.
These four stunning homes might even inspire you to get the paint brush out and redecorate in time for Christmas.
PRETTY IN PINK
This six-bedroom detached house near Pwllheli in Gwynedd has a fresh and light interior design scheme that mixes New England with classic Scandinavian style.
Called Tyddyn Llwydyn, the home has a pure white backdrop throughout that is the perfect canvas to allow the original wood features, iconic design pieces and accents of blush pink to hold centre stage.
Arguably the heart of the period home is the impressive open-plan kitchen / diner that has been opened up into the roof space, creating a double height ceiling.
This not only creates a spacious and airy atmosphere but allows the beautiful blonde ceiling beams and rafters to be fully admired.
The kitchen is a timeless Shaker style, with the fireplace at the end of the room housing a classic Aga cooker under a chunky mantle beam.
The dining area can easily accommodate 12 people, sitting on iconic Louis ghost chairs, a furniture classic designed in 2002 by Philippe Starck for Italian furniture company Kartell.
Natural materials have been used throughout that support the Scandi style, from slate floors to marble tiles.
The white-washed wooden wall boarding in the bedrooms continue the natural feel upstairs and also pay homage to the iconic New England interior design style, the backbone of which is cladding.
A predominantly white-based interior can sometimes feel cold, but warmth is brought into this scheme by colour and texture.
The main accent colour is a blush pink which has been very “ontrend”for a number of seasons and its popularity shows no sign of abating.
The colour is introduced in every room via fabrics and accessories, furniture and even the roll top bath in the main bedroom.
Velvet is the main tactile texture, featuring on accessories and furniture such as the lounge sofas and is mixed with faux fur and wool for extra textile depth.
The property is for sale for £975,000 with estate agent Beresford Adams, call their Pwllheli branch on 01758 580057 for more information.
HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR
If Scandi and New England is too matt for you, and bling is your thing, this Miami-style art-deco home in Rhoose is a great source of inspiration.
The sparkle centre is the incredible crystal chandelier hanging from the double height kitchen / diner. It contains about 5,000 crystals and measures eight foot by five foot. And if that isn’t impressive enough, it rotates.
The Hollywood glamour continues with crushed velvet and white leather upholstery and regular pieces of mirrored furniture.
Accessories such as mirrors, lamp bases and dog statues continue not just the white and grey colour scheme but also the use of high shine surfaces. Even the soft furnishings include a few shiny, metallic cushions.
A touch of soft pink appears in the bedrooms coupled with tactile fabrics such as wool and faux fur to bring a softer feel to the relaxing space.
All the three bathrooms have a five-star hotel feel, featuring contemporary sanitaryware, high-end tiles with a high-shine finish and, of course, a chandelier over the bath.
This contemporary scheme also includes some design classics that are decades old. Again the ghost chair makes an appearance, this time located at the kitchen island breakfast bar but it is joined by the iconic S chair, originally designed by Danish designer Verner Panton in the 1960s.
The home also has a white version of the S chair clustered around the dining table. So not everything within a contemporary scheme needs to be anchored in the 21st century, beautiful furniture design can be timeless.
Called Sea View Court, this whitewashed new build is for sale with a guide price of £875,000 with estate agent Watts & Morgan, call their Cowbridge branch on 01446 773500 to find out more.
NIFTY SHADES OF GREY
When you live in a period property that has so many distinctive and unique original features to highlight and enjoy, the safe option might be a white or cream scheme to ensure the period charm is not overwhelmed.
However, the homeowner of this town house that is a slice of the con