HOMES WITH STYLISH SPACES

Interiors can shape moods, define spaces, and create a calm or vibrant atmosphere. Colour and decor create the look of a room and contribute to the overall style of a property.

- BY GILLIAN ADAMS

Some interiors have a pared back look using neutral colours and textures, which allow a property's natural features such as period details or exposed walls to shine through. A more neutral style also looks great with pops of colour which can become a theme throughout the house.

Those who wish to go bolder can use colour drenching in rooms together with accessories and lighting to make the colours pop. Another interiors style that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of patterned wallpaper paired with dark paintwork, which creates a dramatic look.

Whether you're looking to buy a stylish home or just want some inspiration, here are our top pick of gorgeous homes in the Westcountry.

Blue Hayes, Torquay, Devon. Asking price £1,500,000

This lovingly restored and modernised 1920s Art Deco coastal home is perfectly positioned near the harbour and offers commanding sea views. The property boasts a grand double-height entrance hall, leading into an elegant open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, seamlessly opening onto a Mediterranean-style garden with far-reaching coastal vistas. The first floor features three spacious double bedrooms, including one with an en suite, plus a contemporary family bathroom. The crowning glory is the master suite, occupying the entire second floor, where you'll enjoy panoramic sea views, a luxurious en suite complete with a steam room and sauna, and a generous dressing room.

Outside, the property further impresses with a block-paved driveway leading to a triple garage complete with an electric vehicle charger and built-in storage sheds. At the rear of the garden, a stylish garden two-bedroom annexe offers a self-contained living space. The landscaped formal garden is designed for year-round enjoyment. Agents: Stags on 01803 200160.

Polstrong Manor, Polstrong, Cornwall. OIRO £2,750,000