The decor of this Cornish cottage is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Photo: Drew Shearwood
There’s nothing like colors to offset the autumn blues. We’re not just talking about jazzy socks or bright scarves, we mean placing yourself in brightly colored or dramatically decorated rooms as a contrast to the gray outside.
You can always pick up a paintbrush and hide your magnolia, but if you’re thinking of moving, a new home with a bold interior is definitely the way to go. Start your search with this selection of everything currently on the market.
1. Edinburgh leases offer over £275,000
The turquoise walls are the focal point of the bedroom. Photo: Warners/ESPC
Uplifting hues, from sunny yellow and terracotta to teal and black, go to great effect on the walls of this modern apartment.
Located on the second floor of a private wing, it consists of two double bedrooms with storage, an all-in-one 25-foot kitchen/living room opening onto the balcony, and a generous bathroom. Available from Warner via ESPC.
2. Prestwich, Manchester, £385,000
This top floor open plan room is perfect for entertaining. Photo: Thornley Groves
Each room in this contemporary three-story home is finished in deep, sultry hues, making it very atmospheric and perfect for parties.
The layout is reversed, with bedrooms and bathrooms on each floor, and an open-plan kitchen and living area on the top floor. There’s even more entertaining space on the rooftop terrace, accessed through French doors. Contact Thornley Groves.
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3. Walmer, Deal, Kent, £400,000
This waterfront apartment’s retro kitchen dates back to the 1950s. Photo: Bright & Bright
This side-facing ground floor apartment is located in two renovated seaside buildings directly opposite the beach.
Renovated by the current owners, it consists of three bedrooms, a hallway that doubles as a study, a sitting room, a bathroom, and an unusual 1950s-themed kitchen/diner.
It features custom cabinetry, turquoise walls, yellow worktops and splashbacks, and black and white checkered floors. From Bright & Bright.
4. Llansadurn, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, £600,000.
Blue is a calming and relaxing color, perfect for bathrooms. Photo: John Francis
Grade II listed Capel Seion ticks all the boxes. Built at the end of the 18th century, this renovated chapel is a comfortable, spacious and colorful home that retains many of its original details, including decorative ceilings, arched windows and columns.
There are seven bedrooms and four reception rooms, with my favorite room being the family bathroom on the ground floor with its Mediterranean aquamarine walls. Please contact John Francis.
5. Tockwith, North Yorkshire offers over £650,000
It doesn’t take long to warm up on a cold night in this richly colored living room. Photo: Carter Jonas
The bright green front door of this four-bedroom home is a clue to the kaleidoscope of joy within.
Significantly improved in recent years, it features an azure living room with a wood-burning stove, a bright kitchen/breakfast room with richly patterned walls and wide arches to the adjoining dining room, a games room on the basement floor, three bedrooms, 1 There is a bathroom on the floor and above that is the main bedroom suite. Written by Carter Jonas.
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6. Port Isaac, Cornwall, £795,000
A pop of candy color brings a sense of fun to this bedroom. Photo: John Bray Estate
Following extensive refurbishment, the Grade II listed Rose Cottage has had its interiors designed by Anoushka Lancaster of Noushka Design, renowned for its flamboyant approach.
An Alice in Wonderland theme runs throughout the three-bedroom property, with décor featuring quotes from the book, whimsical prints, plain blocks and neon lights. Available from John Bray Estate.
7. Cobham, Surrey, £1.125 billion
This luscious lime kitchen will make you want to eat your vegetables. Photo: Vladimir Melnych
A four-bedroom Victorian cottage in a rural village just minutes from the M25.
A country-style kitchen with lime green units and black Aga and worktops, combined with oversized leaf-patterned wallpaper in pastel and bright tones, shows off great flair.
The stables at the back are ripe for transformation. Find out more about John D. Wood
8. Rye, East Sussex, £1.5m
Intimate and inviting, red is perfect for a dining room. Photo: Phillips & Stubbs
On a cobbled street in Rye’s Central Reserve lies the quaintly named ‘The House with the Secret Garden’.
The walled garden opening onto the gorgeous cottage garden isn’t the only secret. The double 18th century façade hides an even older four-bedroom house dating back to the 1400s.
Many rooms have exposed wooden beams and antique floorboards. Photo: Phillips & Stubbs
Many rooms, including the dramatic deep red dining room, feature exposed wood beams and antique floorboards. Via Phillips & Stubbs.
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9. Nye, Huish, North Somerset, £1.995 billion
Barbie pink prevents this spacious living room from looking solemn. Photo: Savills
Despite its size, this country house has a very homey feel, thanks in part to the bold use of warm colors.
The 4,100 sq ft property includes five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a new kitchen and utility, sitting room, office, reception room with gallery and adjoining conservatory.
The park-like grounds include a two-bedroom annex with income potential, overlooking an ornamental lake. Please contact Savills.
10. Hampstead, London NW3, £12.95 million
All rooms in this newly built home are immaculately finished and beautifully appointed. Photo: Arlington Housing
No expense was spared in building this brand new 11,400 sq ft home opposite Hampstead Heath.
Spread over 4 floors with elevator access, there are 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, an indoor pool, games room, gym, movie theater, study, wine cellar and fully equipped staff apartments.
The indigo reception room is one of several reception rooms with French doors opening onto the terrace. Via Arlington Residential.
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