Ideal Home UK
happy home
DO THESE THREE QUICK AND EASY THINGS THIS MONTH FOR AN INSTANT MOOD (AND HOME) PICK-ME-UP
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
one small Step
IDEAS FOR A SUSTAINABLE HOME
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Ways with alcoves
CLEVER IDEAS TO TURN THESE AWKWARD SPACES INTO STYLISH STORAGE SPOTS
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
comfort. & speed
A new school term demands speedy meals to keep the whole family fed and happy. These tasty dishes do just that...
3 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Living room STORAGE
RESTORE ORDER TO YOUR LIVING AREA WITH CLEVER SPACE-SAVING IDEAS AND BUILT-IN STORAGE
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
MY STYLE IS eclectic & fun
SARAH JONES HAS CREATED A HOME FILLED WITH COLOUR, CHARACTER AND CLEVER STORAGE SOLUTIONS
3 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Cleaning kit STORAGE
KEEP CLEANING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES ORGANISED AND TIDY WITH THESE NEAT, SMALL-SPACE SOLUTIONS
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
SMART Stripes
TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE'S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Decorate a compact kitchen
SHORT ON SPACE? THESE SIMPLE DESIGN TRICKS WILL HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF EVEN THE TINIEST OF KITCHENS
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Decorating petite bedrooms
MAKE THE MOST OF A SMALL BEDROOM WITH DESIGN IDEAS THAT MAXIMISE THE SPACE AND CREATE THE ILLUSION OF A LARGER ROOM
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Children's toy STORAGE
SMART AND STYLISH TIDY-UP IDEAS TO BRING ORDER TO TOYS, FOR TOTS THROUGH TO TEENS
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Small WONDER
JANICE TALKINGTON AND PAUL BATES FELL IN LOVE WITH A COMPACT COTTAGE OVERLOOKING THE VILLAGE GREEN
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Kitchen STORAGE
ORGANISE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR CABINETS AND YOU'LL ENJOY A SMOOTHER-RUNNING KITCHEN
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
The cure for ‘too -much syndrome’
WHEN CLUTTER MAKES US STRESSED, IT’S TIME TO TACKLE THE SEVEN EMOTION-BASED REASONS WE CLING ON TO OUR STUFF. THE RESULT? A CALMER MIND AND HAPPIER HOME
5 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Decorate a small bathroom
IS YOUR 'SMALLEST ROOM' LIVING UP TO ITS NAME? TRY THESE DESIGN- SAVVY TRICKS TO MAX OUT YOUR BATHROOM SPACE
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Little CHARMER
THIS TINY COTTAGE IN SUFFOLK HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A INVITING AND TRANQUIL HOLIDAY HOME FOR ANYA AND JUSTIN SEYMOUR
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Plan the perfect bathroom
NO MATTER HOW SMALL YOUR BATHROOM, NAIL A LAYOUT THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
3 min |
October 2025
Homes & Antiques
WHY PROVENANCE MATTERS
Why do some pieces sell for far more than their estimates? Often, says Emma Longstaff, it's due to who owned it, and if there's a paper trail...
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE
Married artists Eric Ravilious and Tirzah Garwood built their careers in the 1930s and 40s, but only now - after an exhibition and auction of her work – is Tirzah getting her due recognition
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
ANNETTE MARIE TOWNSEND
Botanical wax artist Annette Marie Townsend talks beeswax, pesticides and Victorian parlour craft with Dominique Corlett
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
STAMP OF APPROVAL
Secret symbolism, timeless truths, intimate glimpses into past lives, and intricate hand-engraved designs - antique wax seal stamps transform letters into works of art, and can teach us a lot about ourselves
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Vivienne Westwood
Susan Baker's passion for historical fashion led her to discover - and become entranced by - one of the UK's most iconic fashion designers...
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
A good night's sleep
Bedding preferences (and sleeping arrangements) have varied throughout history, but antique bedlinen still resonates with us today
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Fairhaven, Newlyn
Stylish, quirky and located in a wonderful pocket of Cornwall (close to Penzance and St Ives), this converted fish store blends heritage with coastal cool
1 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Colourful by Nature
Inspired by the natural world, interior designer Sarah Davenport fills her Lincolnshire home with bold colour, vintage treasures and meaningful pieces. The result is a fun, vibrant and welcoming space
2 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Sleeping BEAUTIES
From period-style four-posters to contemporary oversized headboards, a statement bed creates a sumptuous focal point that's sure to bring sweet dreams
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
The season's best SALES
As autumn arrives, leading regional auction houses are leaping into action, offering a sparkling array of high quality antiques and collectables to furnish our homes and feed our passions
6 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
48 hours in BATH
As Bath celebrates 250 years since the birth of one of its most famous residents, Jane Austen, now is the time to visit. Rosanna Morris finds this buzzy West Country city to be an irresistible fusion of period drama and 21st-century pizzazz
5 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
BUILDING A HOUSE ON AGRICULTURAL LAND
It might look like the perfect plot with enviable views of open fields and an idyllic countryside location, but just how easy is it to construct your new home on farmland? Our expert shares his advice
6 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to design your kitchen layout
Galley, U-shape or island? Open shelving or full-height cupboards? Get the answers to your kitchen layout dilemmas with our expert guide
10 min |