Inspiration for renovating an ex council flat?

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I’m currently looking at ex LA flats as that’s my budget post split from ex partner with 2 children, and there’s a particular block that works for us location and price wise where a landlord is selling off all of their stock (🤨) so there are lots of options. I’m going to view 6 different flats there soon and all likely to be in a similar condition having been rented and unloved for many years, so while I daydream I’m looking for interiors inspiration for what I might be able to do with them!
as ex council flats are often a particular type of property (these are square boxes built in the 60s with usually decent sized rooms but without any obvious character!) I have struggled when looking at pictures online for what I might be able to do. Any suggestions of specific images or places to search that might inspire me?

Can you post a link to one? Or if not the exact one something similar

60s flats tend to have big windows and good light which is helpful, and often the walls are partitions rather than load bearing which means you can move them around.

On the downside the soundproofing can be rubbish so might be worth looking at sound proofing plasterboard and suitable insulation in the floor/ceiling if you are doing a proper remodel

I would go down the mid century design that would suit the boxy shape.

I would definitely check the roofing situation and service charge if it’s in a block will he own the freehold? Is it share of freehold? Managing agents etc

Along these lines

Yes I think mid century looks amazing in these types of flats.

Ercol type furniture

Look at the crap flat on instagram.

lots of people go for colourful bright mid century minimal to make use of the space. Not that they sometimes have less light than slightly newer flats so enhancing the daylight and the light lines from windows is always a good shout.

colour blocking, quirky wall paper

Lots of photos of stylish mid-century flats in this estate agent's website.

https://themodernhouse.com/collections/first-homes

Be careful buying in a building with the freeholder being the LA, you can get stuffed for huge repair bills via the service charge. They have a habit of trying to use s20 to improve the buildings. Check the condition of the roof and communal areas. Also if there is an elevator that can lead to high maintenance charges.

You beat me to it I was going to say exactly the same

loads of horror stories about the council doing major renovations and saddling other owner with massive chunk of the bill
also near us council doing redevelopment and compulsory purchased homeowners in a block near us

Thanks so much for the warnings about what to look out for - I really appreciate it! As the block is right near our school we know quite a few people living there and so have quite good insight into what’s happened in the past (as well as quality of the buildings, heat and sound issues etc) though I realise that’s no guarantee of what may or may not happen in future!
I have tried to account for potential future major works as part of my budget (as well as service charges) - in an ideal world I’d be buying a flat in a Victorian conversion but sadly in this area even stretching my budget these are all horrible and tiny! So after 9 months of looking I think I am pretty set on buying one of these flats once the right one comes along, hence why I’m looking for specific decorating ideas.
i do genuinely appreciate the
suggestions and warnings though!

If you must proceed use a local solicitor for the conveyancing - don't use an online conveyancer, they're not good and don't go through the lease properly.

Was going to say mid-century or scandi vibes

As well as agreeing with the comments about maintenance /service charge, you might find it difficult to get a mortgage. My kids were repeatedly refused a fifty percent mortgage on beautifully renovated flats in London because lenders said resale might be difficult