Highlights of August 2014:

Summer Style - Sit back and enjoy the summer breeze.

Extreme Makeover - We turned a derelict shed into a coastal cottage.

4 Beach-side homes Packed With ideas to steal.

The latest fabrics,plus 10 Wood-effect Wallpapers.

857 Inspiring ideas for every room.

HADLEY FREEMAN ON...
Her love affair with storage.

COLOUR ME HAPPY
Cheerful finds pop against white in a chic London house.

HADLEY FREEMAN ON… Why she loves a bijou back yard.

IT’S ALL ABOUT TEXTURE & COLOUR Beautiful tiles star in this refurbished home..

Supersize your space
SMALL-SPACE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY ROOM

Stunning real homes
50 PAGES OF COMPACT HOMES THAT WIN BIG ON STYLE

19 WAYS TO ADD WOW IN A WEEKEND + BRILLIANTLY CREATIVE PAINT IDEAS FOR WALLS

IT’S FULL OF SUPRISES’
Colour contrasts and eclectic finds spark the imagination.

CAREFULLY CURATED
Collected pieces tell a story in this rustic open-plan contemporary farmhouse..

‘COLOUR BRINGS ME JOY’
Vivid looks enhance a classic Victorian family home.

BATHROOM PROJECT
Reworked space with a luxury spa vibe.

EXTENSION PROJECT
This clever side-return reno brings in space and light..

STARTING FROM SCRATCH
Building their own house gave this couple the chance to create the perfect family home.

‘I MIX VINTAGE WITH MODERN’ Colour and vintage pieces inspired this renovation.

A COTTAGE REINVENTED
This dated period property has been given a modern lift.

APARTMENT THERAPY
Reconfiguring the layout gave this flat an elegant update.

MODERN CLASSIC Creative use of space and colour in this sophisticated renovation.

IT’S ONE OF A KIND Vintage style gets a modern twist in this stunning barn conversion..

MOODY MODERNITY A smart, glamorous Nordic retreat with a cocooning vibe.

ROOM RECIPE All the ingredients for a cosy nook.

SPACE TO ENTERTAIN The perfect home for Christmas.

IT'S FULL OF LUXED-UP NEUTRALS Festive sparkle.

IH COLOUR EDIT How to use indulgent shades of plum..

MODERN LIVING 
Storage is the key to smooth family life.

MASTERED ELEGANCE
Downsizing was the perfect excuse to explore a fresh style.

WE WENT BIG ON TEXTURE
Steel, brick and glass capture the industrial glam aesthetic.

Looking to the future
Traditional features are given a fresh twist in this tech-savvy family house.

‘It’s naturally beautiful now’ Tactile materials create a spa mood in this bathroom.

Bold and beautiful 
Colourful artwork and rugs add a vibrant contrast in this new build.

Interior design advice
How to create a welcoming hallway for family and guests.

Five-minute tidy-ups
Tackle clutter hotspots around the home with ease..

The fun house 
A brave use of colour makes this Australian new build stand out.

Best of both worlds 
A six-bed suburban home plus holiday rental ticks all the boxes.

Campsite cooking 
Recipes to enjoy outside, whether it’s round the campfire or closer to home..

Barefoot luxe - Comfort and calm flow throughout this new build by the coast.

The new monochrome
Timeless black and white gets a fresh modern twist.

‘We’ve finally got our dream sanctuary’ - This loft en suite exudes boutique-hotel chic..

Small house, big ideas
Clever space-planning makes the most of a busy home.

Verdigris & rose pink
Beautiful ideas for teaming these harmonious tones.

‘It’s the opposite of boring’
Maximalist style abounds in this sociable kitchen-diner..

The long game 
A 1930s house is transformed into a forever family home.

The garden room 
Leafy greens and natural textures bring the outside in.

Easy style updates 
Mini decor projects, plus tricks and tips for a fresh start..

Easy living Practicality was key to the renovation of this eco-conscious family home.

Downsizing in style This couple swapped a suburban family home for city living.

Rooms with a view
Statement glazing brings the outdoors in for this contemporary self-build.

Easy bedroom updates
Ways to make your sleeping sanctuary more beautiful .

SIMPLE LUXE - Stunning real homes full of quiet elegance.

Declutter! Life-changing
STORAGE.

Low-cost STYLE SECRETS...

Ideal vs Great Deal
Classic buys with a glam edge to spruce up interiors in 2021.

‘It feels modern, but it’s still cosy’ Dark walls and marble tiles ensure a luxe look.

‘We extended this house in every way’ From the loft to the basement, space has been boosted to the max.

Stunning Real Homes
Joyful spaces full of style & sparkle...

Creating order from chaos - A simple grey and white palette.

It blends into our living - space now’ Creating a cohesive open-plan space.

‘This bathroom is all about relaxation’ - A simple yet sophisticated scheme..

Ideal vs great deal
Mid-century shapes and soft blush shades.

Interior design advice
Secrets of a professional organiser.

‘ I moved my whole kitchen down to the basement’
Making the most of once little-used space..

Ringing the changes
This listed Copenhagen flat has an evolving mix of colour, design eras and style.

Business & pleasure
A characterful Victorian home for family and photo shoots.

The big easy
White and black are softened with natural textures in this modern Finnish home.

Risen from the ashes
How one family rebuilt their Australian house after a fire, complete with rammed earth walls and eco-conscious décor.

‘Colour brought this kitchen to life’ Throwing caution to the wind, this couple went bold and bright.

We made the most of every inch’ Extending this kitchen out to the side made it much more family friendly..

New accessories edit 
Three colour schemes, three ways to get the perfect finish.

Modern family living
Moving the staircase opened up the potential – now this home has been given a refresh.

100 years of Ideal Home
We’ve been delving into the archives to find out what we were looking at in the June issues of the last century..

New build, old style
Clever design tricks give this house the looks and character of a period property.

‘We built this huge kitchen-diner from scratch’ A rear extension provided a host of potential.

Looking for New England
British architecture meets a classic American interior.

Colour therapy - Room by room, white walls have been painted over in favour of bold brights and calming hues.

100 years of Ideal Home - We’ve been delving into the archives to find out what we were looking at in the April issues of the last century..

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