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 |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Decorating with 'happy triggers'
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THESE FEELGOOD ITEMS TO GIVE YOUR MOOD AN INSTANT LIFT
4 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Scents to make you happy
DISCOVER HOW FILLING YOUR HOME WITH THE RIGHT SCENT CAN IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND LIFT YOUR SPIRITS
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Indoor plant colour
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME THIS WINTER WITH A SELECTION OF THESE STUNNING BLOOMS
4 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
New Year's Eve dining room
START THE YEAR WITH THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS TO ENSURE A SPACE THAT'S SET FOR CELEBRATING
2 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Building THE dream
BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
hometruths
RICK STEIN GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HIS HOME
2 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
New traditions
Fancy introducing something different to your Christmas menu? These delicious dishes from Rick Stein are just the ticket...
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
UNDERSTATED luxe
ALEX AND CHELSEA BUILT THEIR OWN HOME TO REFLECT THEIR PARED-BACK STYLE - AND FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON THEY ELEVATE IT WITH FORAGED TWIGS, FIR CONES AND CANDLELIGHT
2 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
SPACE TO celebrate
REBECCA AND SIMON HAVE TRANSFORMED A PLAIN NEW BUILD WITH A SELF-BUILT EXTENSION AND IT'S ESPECIALLY MAGICAL AT CHRISTMAS
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
FLOORING FOR COMPACT SPACES
THINK YOU NEED TO STICK TO PLAIN AND NEUTRAL FLOORING IN YOUR SMALL BATHROOM TO AVOID OVERWHELMING IT? THINK AGAIN...
2 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Vacuum mops
LOOKING FOR A LOW-EFFORT WAY TO KEEP YOUR FLOORS SPARKLING? OUR TOP-RATED VACUUM MOPS WILL DO THE TRICK
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Weekend decorator
CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
From chaos to calm
WHEN THEY MOVED IN, NATALIE AND TIM'S KITCHEN WAS DAMP AND UNUSABLE, BUT NOW IT'S THE HEART OF THEIR HOME
2 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Christmas decorations sorted
PACK YOUR DECORATIONS AWAY NEATLY AND SAFELY FOR ANOTHER YEAR
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
PLANTING SNOWDROPS
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ENSURE YOUR GARDEN IS FILLED WITH THESE DELICATE BLOOMS NEXT SPRING - HERE'S HOW...
2 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Soup makers
LIKE THE IDEA OF WHIZZING UP A COMFORTING BOWL OF SOUP IN A FLASH WITHOUT LEAVING TONS OF WASHING UP? THEN READ ON...
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES
Moving house? Whether you're renting or buying, Ikea's new Home Move & Setup service can help set up utility transfers and more.
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
"IT'S FULL OF rustic warmth"
RACHEL SHARES THE SECRET TO CREATING A COSY RETREAT BY BLENDING VINTAGE CHARM WITH SOFT HUES AND ABUNDANT NATURAL WOOD FOR A WARM AND TIMELESS FEEL
3 min |
January 2026
Your Home
'It takes a week to decorate, but it's worth it!'
Styling her home around classic pieces of furniture and unique accessories sourced from all over the world gives Claire Boyle a foundation to go all out with Christmas decor
3 min |
December 2025
Your Home
It's sociable and perfect for festive celebrations'
By choosing a cohesive colour palette and elegant panelling, Vicky Thomas has created a traditional look with a modern twist
2 min |
December 2025
Your Home
'Our home feels so magical at Christmas'
After a whirlwind move and a lot of hard work, Rachael and Paul Page have filled their beautiful Edwardian property with warmth, colour and sparkle
3 min |
December 2025
Your Home
'I instantly knew where the trees would go!'
Going full on with festive decor was still the plan when Jackie Camm and her family downsized to their new country cottage-style home
3 min |
December 2025
Your Home
A FREE-FROM FEAST
Make sure no one misses out on the festivities with these recipes geared to special dietary requirements
6 min |
December 2025
Your Home
Seasonal bakes
Scent the air with sweetly spiced aromas as you whip up a batch of these festive favourites
2 min |
December 2025
Your Home
Ask an expert Avoid overwhelm this Christmas
It may be the most wonderful time of the year but, for some, Christmas can be a tricky period to navigate. We asked award-winning psychotherapist, Debbie Keenan, for her advice on how to enjoy the festive season without the stress...
4 min |
December 2025
Your Home
Your budget Christmas menu
Create a festive feast for £5 a head! Follow one of our three purse-friendly menus to keep costs low without skimping on flavour, or mix and match for a bespoke banquet
9 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Ahead of the curve
London-based architecture and ideas studio, CAN, extended this home to make it suitable for the needs of a growing family, placing an emphasis on natural materials and a unique approach to design. The resulting renovation turned the once-disconnected ground floor of this east London terrace into an open-plan kitchen and dining area spilling into the garden through a bespoke curved window and oversized glazed door.
1 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Stone love
Bringing a dilapidated barn back to life using sympathetic materials proved a winning move for
4 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
6 TIPS FOR BUILDING AN EXTENSION THROUGH WINTER
Creating your dream project during the coldest months isn't for the faint-hearted. Follow these six essential tips to help survive bad weather and to mitigate delays
5 min |