Looking for new inspiration for interior decor or even renovation ideas? Try looking up real estate sites in various countries.
Want the look of a Parisian pad? Look for realtors in France. Obviously if you prefer Swedish style, look to Sweden. With tools like Google translate, navigating the web is easier than ever. My pick is Italy and it's fun just to look for dream homes too (sigh). For the best interior decor pictures, pretend sky is the limit on your budget and look at luxury homes. The more affordable homes are usually not so nicely decorated.
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My good friend's dad retired to a small town in Tuscany... His last job was as an ambassador to Italy, and he got to know the country well... sigh...
For those interested in Dutch housing I can recommend Funda.
DROOLING OVER pictures one and two. How lovely!
Look at all those dream kitchens...
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My father lives in Normandy, France and has an old restored farmhouse in a very small village. So small, he doesn't even have an address, just the name of the house! I love that the house is a couple hundred years old, with 3-foot thick stone walls. Tons of character and charm! Love, love going to visit!
Amazing homes, Back to basics!
For homes in Norway look at Finn.
Direct link to all homes in Oslo:
http://www.finn.no/finn/realestate/homes/result?areaId=20061
or you can choose other areas here:
http://www.finn.no/finn/realestate/homes/browse1
(when you have clicked on a town or fylke, choose "Alle områder" (all areas)).