Interior Design - Good websites?

[hotpotmama]

Where can I get lots of ideas for colour schemes etc for a lounge I am doing from scratch?

Nothing poncy just modern and bright.

No idea but bumping in case anyone with ideas comes along.

I've tried googling interiors and have never really come up with anything satisfactory.

what colour do you fancy?

Ikea website?

I love Pure Style, Jane Cumberbatch's website, but it might be a little spartan for some, and its about lifestyle rather than interiors so much

hither

living etc
my deco

Nice website, but I think what I'm after is pictures of fabulous rooms.

appartment therapy is pretty good too- and has a site for nursery, for kitchen all linked from main site.

Ooh, I like the look at that my deco one. Will have a longer browse later.

madamness-what is the point of that website???

madamness-what is the point of that website???

You'd maybe be better off with actual books, try your library? Mary Gilliat is good.

Oh- and the all time favourite- flickr - just do a search for 'living room' or something- then look at all the millions of pics! And people place them in 'pools' so you can see other peoples' home decor really easily- I can spend hours on flickr- it really is scarily good!

PLus, of course, these are all real homes, so you can see what is achieveable, rather than pure 'lifestyle' IYSWIM.
I like Elle Decoration and Living etc for magazines with ideas, sometimes country living- depends what you want really.
You might find some nice room sets on Martha Stewart Living too....

ggirl..its aspirational jane tells us how to make aprons and cushion covers (I can't sew), how to make chutney (I can't cook), and how to be generally pure in every way

Just come back to this - had no responses now loads! Thanks everyone.

Colourwise was thinking of creams with red to brighten it up. Not sure about the sofa as got leather ones in other room and want something different but as its going to be mainly used by the kids then maybe leather is the safer option.

Just had a thought, maybe I should look on rightmove and put in a high price as all the expensive houses will probably be very stylish, what do you think?

Just saw this article too....

And this page has to be of use, no?

Great stuff, thanks each!!

anymore suggestions anyone?

Pinterest!

Houzz is great (I did some very obsessive searching for pictures of kitchens with particular types of worktops on there). Pinterest is unsurpassable in my opinion, but I am a Pinteresf addict so not unbiased!

I find Houzz out of my league and Pinterest a little too american sometimes. The Ideal Home website is good.

The best advice I ever had about selecting a colour scheme is to pick a painting you really like (that would be on the wall but doesn't have to be), then select 4/5 colours from it to use around the room. Most half decent paintings have complementary colours and the painting in the room will bring it all together.

try Houzz

I enjoy looking at interior design websites a bit too much especially when I will never have the money to make my house look that good
www.kaem.org is one of my favourites!