Blame our TV diet of Sex and the City, Gossip Girl and good old Friends if you will, but part of us has always harboured a not-so secret dream of living out a glamorous New York existence with a Manhattan (or Brooklyn) loft as our base (conveniently forgetting, of course, that the NYC rental market is just as - if not more - fraught as London's...) While we can't exactly drop everything and relocate across the Atlantic at a moment's notice (sigh), we can scour Airbnb's listings to find New York's most stylish rentals - and steal some interiors tricks to put into action in our own homes while we're doing so....
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OK, so we can only dream of a room with this much natural light, but we can cleverly opt for furniture that echoes the lines of our space, as in this enviably minimalist apartment...
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If a feature wall feels too Noughties for you (Changing Rooms is entirely to blame) work with the individual quirks of each room to find a creative way of bringing in a flash of colour...
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A brass etagere can double up as an excellent showcase for your prized houseplants, as demonstrated in this stylish studio space...
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A gallery wall works best with mismatched print sizes and frame styles...
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So you're living in a rental and can't add the light fittings you want? Try an unusual standing style, like this curved, pendant-esque floor lamp...
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Make the most of your space when bringing the outdoors in by balancing hanging baskets with sturdier potted plants...
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Exposed brickwork is a New York loft staple, while the unusual open bed frame makes a minimalist statement...
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Bring a more contemporary edge to traditional features (like this floating countertop) with modern lighting...
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The ultimate lazy Pinterest-approved hack? Placing your framed artwork or mirrors against the wall, just so...
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Still wanderlusting? We've compiled a list of the best Airbnbs in Copenhagen for interiors inspiration, too. For tips, check out our guides to Scandi-style bedrooms that will instantly make you feel more Zen, statement ceiling ideas to up your game, ideas to steal from Pinterest’s best bathrooms, the concrete interiors trend and animal print interiors. You’re very welcome.