Planning a home renovation but stuck for interior design ideas or overwhelmed by the many options available? Don’t panic! All the inspiration you need to narrow down your preferred style, colours and furnishings is at your fingertips. Discover 9 of the best interior design ideas resources below, from industry blogs and online magazines to leading paint brands.

1.   Houzz

One of the largest online resources for interior inspiration, Houzz boasts over two million photos and numerous articles. On its blog, you’ll find decorating and renovation tips, small space living hacks, the latest trends and design ideas by room. You can also search their extensive image library for specific elements, or browse while filtering by style, size, colour and more. Then save anything you like to your own idea-book that you can refer back to.

What’s more, Houzz has its own global community forum where members can ask questions and post ideas. You can even upload photos and paint swatches to receive feedback. Better yet, there’s a directory of 3 million design professionals ready to make your vision a reality.

2.   Pinterest

Another popular resource for interior design ideas, social network Pinterest is essentially an online image bookmarking tool. You can personalise your feed by following designers and brands that you like, or search for particular photographs using keywords. You can then pin any ideas you like to you own mood board or share them with friends. There’s also a handy filter that you can use to find related photos which may also be relevant. Want to learn more about an image? Clicking on a pin will take you to its linked product page, website or blog.

Check out our Pinterest furniture page here: https://uk.pinterest.com/newenglandhome/

3.   Ideal Home

Founded in 1920, Ideal Home magazine grew and expanded into the online world in 2014. Its website offers readers a variety of interior design ideas and decorating resources to suit all budgets and abilities. This includes how-to guides for DIYers, kitchen and bathroom ideas, rising trends and news from high street furnishing brands. You can also explore house tours, renovation makeovers and their dedicated ‘What to buy’ section featuring panel-reviewed products. A great place to do some research before spending your home improvement fund.

4.   Elle Decoration

A British offshoot of Elle Decore, the Elle Decoration interior design website is packed full of stunning photographs and decorating tips. You’ll find advice on choosing colours, materials and lighting, alongside interviews with designers, thought-provoking house tour features and furnishing ideas. In fact, there’s a regularly updated shopping section which showcases current designer buys for your home. Perfect for staying ahead of the home décor curve!

5.   Apartment Therapy

Small home specialists Apartment Therapy first launched their website in 2004. Headed by interior designer Maxwell Ryan, the platform currently draws 20 million readers keen to make the most of their space. There are hundreds of thousands of photos on the site, with the option to filter by room, colour and style to suit your interests. Browse 4,000+ house tours and over 1,000 before/ after makeovers to help you come up with our own refurbishment plan. And why not read up on expert organising, decorating and DIY tips while you’re at it?

6.   House & Garden

Another industry leading magazine, House & Garden has been providing up-to-the-minute interior design ideas for over 70 years. Prefer reading content online? Their website which launched in 2014 includes digital copies of many of the magazine’s recent print articles. As well as shopping guides, inspiration images for every room, paint and furniture ideas, and helpful how-to articles to boot. You can also peruse countless house tour galleries featuring all kinds of property styles – country, city, new build, traditional, flats, farmhouses and more.

7.   Dulux

Looking for paint colour ideas? Then leading paint brand Dulux is one of the best resources around. All 1,200 of their paint colours and swatches are listed on their website. However, their colour inspiration articles are what we’re most interested in. Here you can read up on everything from the best hues for different rooms to complementary colour combinations. Alongside trending shades, quick refresh tips and how to choose your paint type and finish.

8.   Mylands

Similarly, family-owned Mylands has been manufacturing luxury paint and offering expert decorating advice since 1884! Visit their website to view interior design ideas and inspirational imagery by colour and room. Or to find advice on specific products, finishes, prep and application techniques – ideal if you’re undertaking a renovation yourself. Their blog is also full of interior design ideas incorporating different paint shades. Plus coverage of their latest product features around the country and interviews with industry experts. Learn more about the Mylands brand here.

9.   Get interior design ideas at the New England Home Interiors showroom

If you’d rather view furnishing products and interior design ideas in person, why not pay us a visit? Our expansive Horsham showroom is home to extensive furniture and accessory displays. Individual areas are staged and decorated to reflect real homes and the latest interior trends. We also stock Mylands and Little Greene paint, plus stylish home accessories and finishing touches to bring your interior decorating concept together.

Want to customise your upholstery or make use of our bespoke curtains and blinds service? There’s a huge library of fabric samples just waiting to be explored too. We’re open Tuesday-Saturday, with a friendly and experienced interiors team on hand to help you.