25 Beautiful Homes
CRAFT WORK
First-time renovator James Barnes looked to the artisanal approach of the arts and crafts movement to perfectly blend form and function in his 1930s home
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
PARADISE found
Simon and Lucia Long took a risk and built a zen-meets-tropical house in Barbados and now they’ living the island dream
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Space odyssey
The desire for more room almost drove Peter and Vivienne Cameron to move from their beloved home – until some smart solutions were presented to them
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Ahead of the curve
Strong shapes were key to the elegant interiors of this Edwardian home that design duo Audrey Carden and Eleanora Cunietti decorated in the most beautiful way
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
UNITED FRONT
Lucy Clarke-Bishop added a lower-ground extension to her 1960s home, connecting the calm, colourful interiors to the large woodland garden
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Opportunity knocks
An Edwardian semi in need of some TLC proved to be the perfect fit for Lucinda Kellaway and her family
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Change OF SCENE
Moving from the Canadian countryside to London was a bit of a culture shock for Krista Hargrave, but creating a modern-rustic abode to suit her family's lifestyle helped ease the transition
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
MAKING HISTORY
A periord property with potential drew Derya Berber in and all the hard work paid off – it’s now a beautiful home that honours its Edwardian roots
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Calm & collected
The minute you walk into Koreen and Charles' serene home you feel at easebut getting it to this state was a journey
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
RECIPE for success
Take one traditional childhood home, deconstruct, then add delicious curves to whip up a stunning property for chef Andrew Wong and his family
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Ray of SUNSHINE
Dazzling is one word that could describe this Victorian townhouse - designer Scarlett Hessian reveals how she enhanced its sense of light
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August 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
A bold move
Being brave allowed Lisa Oliver and her husband Lee to bring an old home back to life, when others might have found it daunting
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August 2025
Ideal Home UK
True romance
FACED WITH AN UNINSPIRING SPACE, NICOLA SET TO WORK TRANSFORMING IT TO CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH LIFE, COLOUR AND COMFY SEATING
2 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Fifties REFIT
SARA MUNGEAM PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES TO RADICALLY REMODEL AND EXTEND A DATED 1950S HOUSE. THE RESULT IS A SLEEK, LIGHT-DRENCHED AND THOROUGHLY MODERN FAMILY HOME
3 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
“Embracing wood has never been easier”
BIG TRENDS ARE FEW THESE DAYS, WITH MICRO TRENDS TAKING THEIR PLACE. WE EXPLORE THE LATEST CRAVING: WOOD DRENCHING
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August 2025
Ideal Home UK
DESIGNED FOR YOU
TRANSFORM YOUR HOME WITH NEW CURTAINS AND FURNITURE COVERS, WITH HELP FROM PLUMBS
1 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
SUNSHINE shades
WHEN NATALIE AND SAM BOUGHT A PLAIN-JANE TERRACE IN DEAL, THEY KNEW THEY COULD TRANSFORM IT WITH A MODERN EXTENSION AND A PALETTE OF CHEERFUL COLOURS
3 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
hometruths
DR PUNAM KRISHAN GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME
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August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Cordless strimmers
KEEP YOUR LAWN LOOKING FRESH AND TIDY AWKWARD EDGES WITH OUR FAVOURITE CORDLESS STRIMMERS
3 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
In the pink!
RACHEL JETTISONED HER OUTDATED GALLEY FOR A DESIGN IN HOT-TREND PINK, FORMING A SEAMLESS LINK BETWEEN OLD SPACES AND NEW
2 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Productivity hacks
EMPLOY THESE EXPERT-APPROVED TIPS TO GET YOU AND YOUR HOME RUNNING SMOOTHLY
5 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
DRIP WATERING
DISCOVER HOW THIS HANDY IRRIGATION SYSTEM CAN SAVE WATER AND STOP WEEDS FROM INVADING YOUR GARDEN
2 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
SHOWER CONTROLS
THE PLACEMENT OF THE DIALS CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR SHOWER EXPERIENCE - WE ASKED THE EXPERTS HOW TO GET IT RIGHT
2 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
"Texture BRINGS MY SCHEME to life"
IT WAS ALWAYS THE PLAN TO ADD MORE COLOUR LATER, BUT NOW LISA CAN'T IMAGINE HER ALL-WHITE BEACH HOUSE ANY OTHER WAY
3 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Living with Colour
Colourful Living is Annie Sloan's 27th book about paint, colour, and design. It contains 30 brand-new projects, some of which can be completed in just half a day and others over a full day or weekend. Whether you favour a rustic farmhouse look, retro 1960s flair or classic English country-house style, Annie wrote this book for you, especially if you are decorating your home on a budget.
5 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
PIONEERS OF THE ENGINEERED STONE
What began as a pioneering exploration into quartz has since evolved into a global design-led brand.
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August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
MEMORY MAKING IN MEXICO CITY
Marty O'Neill goes beyond the beaches and travels to Mexico's vibrant capital to savour the flavours and discover what this heaving megalopolis has to offer tourists.
4 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Colour Me Beautiful
This Co. Waterford homeowner, Kristine, shares her evolving vision for a colourful, characterful family home that balances calm with creativity.
5 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
The Floating House
This impressive 140m² houseboat in Copenhagen features a minimalist interior with bespoke solutions that reflect the very pinnacle of Danish design.
3 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Textured Individuality
This unique Hillsborough renovation was led by light, custom detail and the design skills of a 13-year-old Minecraft enthusiast! We talk to homeowner David.
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