Airbnb is one of those websites where you end up opening new tab after new tab. Perusing their amazing array of properties – from private islands to converted airplanes – has become a full-blown hobby, rather than just a hunt for a holiday. Their listings span the globe, and with that comes culturally inspiring design ideas, from clean Scandinavian lines to the pic'n'mix tiles of Morocco.
We've scoured some of the most beautifully designed listings to offer you some decorating tips. And the best bit? They are from real houses. So you can bank on those ideas working in the real world too.
Click through for the best design ideas we could find on Airbnb, and how to do-it-yourself.
Instead of a regular bedside table, try using a chair for monochrome, scandi appeal.
Habitat have a great range of dining chairs in different colours, which would be perfect as a stand-in bedside table. Also ideal for pulling out of thin air when you have extra friends round for dinner.
The flooring that Pinterest addicts dream of – parquet – is definitely having a moment. What we didn't realise is that it's actually easier than we thought to lay. So if your flooring is looking a little tired, do some research on what's available and get quotes, and you could find it cheaper than carpet.
Using the shorter pieces of wood rather than long floorboards, parquet is available at reasonable prices like this unfinished oak.
Velvet is back, guys. Interior bloggers are all over the stuff (quite literally), in every shade from petrol to peony.
This green velvet sofa isn't just lust worthy it's incredibly comfortable too. Head to Made's showroom to try out their online purchases IRL.
In case you missed it, naked bulb lighting is having a moment. Try hanging a wooden beam and wrapping the cord for an unusual feature light over the dining table.
Heal's has the answer at a reasonable price with their 'Bristol' range of lighting. With finishes in a choice of marble, metallic and concrete, there's one to fit any style of decor.
We love the minimal shelf from this Milanese listing, perfect for a bathroom or hallway. Add trinkets for added interest.
These handmade, one-of-a-kind ceramics from Goodhood would be perfect to house the odd flower among paperbacks.
This little pallet coffee table is perfect for space saving and with castors for legs it can be wheeled around at ease! If you've got a DIY urge, this could be made at home with a tutorial like this.
Or if your DIY skills leave much to be desired, try this – which you could easily blag as home made!
Chrome is out, brass is in. Switch out your old taps and handles for a fresh look without changing the whole kitchen.
Swedish Ikea hackers Superfront have the answer to our brass lust, with their range of taps, available in both smooth and tarnished brass, copper and chrome.
Harking back to 2002 when your parents decided to put a feature wall in every room, they don't carry the fondest memories. But with quality wallpaper and complimentary tones, it can work.
For the best wallpaper, head to House Of Hackney, famed for their original palm prints. Try this Monstera Deliciosa.
No space for a real mini bar? Repurpose a lipped tray to contain your bottles, easily transportable and terribly chic.
The gold of this tray would add a touch of Mad Men to any surface. Especially tightly filled with your favourite nightcaps.
Traditionally, you might think it unwise to mix up different shades of wood. But balanced right, it can work, especially with contrasting coloured legs.
This mango wood coffee table would contrast nicely with wooden floors, and it doubles up as the perfect TV dining table.
It goes without saying that greenery adds a breath of fresh air to your interior. Dot plants around the home for the perfect balance of oxygen, without it looking like a greenhouse.
If you don't want to schlep all the way to Ikea to pick up house plants, most supermarkets have a good selection that won't break the bank. Rack up those loyalty points while you're at it.
Maximise on the basics
Time's up on storage basics, but if you multiply, you can create a super-chic, built-in shelving effect, like this apartment in Gothenburg.
We've probably all had an Ikea 'Kallax' at some point, their low-cost practicality luring us all in. At only £30 a go, buy a few and line them up.
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