Ideal Home UK
‘It Works Hard For Us'
Beef farmers Alison and Rob Snook needed a kitchen that could keep up with their long-hours lifestyle
2 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘We Needed A Teen-Friendly Bathroom'
Squeezing in a shower and lots of extra storage for their twins’ hoard of toiletries was the challenge facing Caryn and Simon Coyle
2 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘We Transformed A Bland Interior With Colour'
When Ella and Rory Fletcher moved into this townhouse with its big, bright, high-ceilinged rooms, they saw a chance to let loose with some bold ideas
1 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘We Made Every Space Work Harder'
Alison and Adnan El-Araby made clever improvements to the layout of their home, then learnt how to turn the neutral, but bland, decor into something quite special…
1 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
Lunch With The Girls
Because we all have that one friend who’s on a health kick, enjoy these healthy-but-delicious recipes that all use antioxidant-packed matcha
4 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘This House Was A Wreck When We Bought It'
Holly Dormon and Matthew Haswell stripped this house back to a shell and started from scratch…
3 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘It Has Something For Each One Of Us'
With spaces for eating, socialising, alone time and hobbies, Tracey James and Paul Roye have created a garden specially designed to suit every member of their family
1 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘Glass Is Pricey, But Money Well Spent'
An extension with bifold doors and a large roof light gave the Pembertons a big living space that’s full of light even in winter
1 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘Being Creative Boosted Our Budget'
Neena and Bob Findlay revamped their home on a shoestring with some hardcore bargain hunting and DIY design features
2 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
Enjoy Britain's Nature Hotspots
Learn about native wildlife and take in the stunning landscape at these well-kept secrets you’ll want to return to, year after year…
5 min |
May 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘We Supersized A Tiny Galley Kitchen'
Having a skinny kitchen and a huge dining room next door didn’t make sense, so the Steens knocked them into one big space
1 min |
February 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘We Reinvented This House To Suit Us'
The Jamesons transformed a boxy, modern brick house, extended it and completely replanned the internal layout to create spaces that fit their family’s lifestyle
1 min |
February 2019
Ideal Home UK
‘This Used To Be Our Dark, Dingy Basement'
The Roebucks opened up their neglected basement to create a lovely, bright kitchen-diner and living area
1 min |
February 2019
Ideal Home UK
We Painted It Black, But It Feels Bigger
Jess Hurrell turned to the dark side to transform a dated bathroom – complete with built-in fish tank – into an open, luxurious space
1 min |
February 2019
Ideal Home UK
Sail Away In 2019…
If you’re one of the nearly two million Brits planning to take a cruise this year, take a look at these top picks…
4 min |
February 2019
Homes & Interiors Scotland
Tim Gosling
The designer has an international reputation for classically inspired contemporary furniture and interior design
3 min |
March - April 2019
Homes & Interiors Scotland
This Life Claire Pollock
Top-quality produce and a talent for hard work have seen this farmer’s daughter join the rest of her family in making Ardross Farm Shop one of the best in the country
4 min |
March - April 2019
Homes & Interiors Scotland
Behind Closed Doors Fine Cell Work
Some of the Biggest Names in British Textile Design Are Working With a Charity That Helps Prisoners to Rebuild Their Lives
2 min |
March - April 2019
Homes & Interiors Scotland
This Life Sarah And Will Leslie
A long and intriguing history has shaped Aberdeenshire’s Wardhill Castle, but its future is looking just as interesting, thanks to the young family who have made it their home
4 min |
March - April 2019
Homes & Interiors Scotland
Firing On All Cylinders
Let’s imagine for a minute that you’ve had a nice little lottery win and have a couple of hundred grand to splurge on a car.
2 min |
March - April 2019
Homes & Interiors Scotland
Behind Closed Doors Chopard
Can Sustainable, Ethical Sourcing Ever Go Hand in Hand With Luxury? The Swiss Watchmaker Is on a Journey to Make It Happen
2 min |
March - April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
Woodland Gem
With gorgeous gardens and its own bluebell wood, Yvonne and Peter Henness’ cottage is an idyllic rural retreat.
2 min |
April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
Tales Of The Unexpected
Behind a traditional façade, Kate Bedbrook’s home has been remodelled into a gleaming contemporary space that inspires at every turn.
3 min |
April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
Working Wonder
Elisabeth and Aldo Ciarrocchi’s inviting family home makes the most of its industrial heritage.
3 min |
April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
One Of A Kind
Magnus Pettersen and Ella Jones gave a tired Victorian property a contemporary twist with a clever use of vibrant colours and natural materials
2 min |
April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
Sea Change
Sallyann Cox used her creative talents to extend a small bungalow and make the most of the delightful coastal views.
3 min |
April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
Restoring Charm
Victoria Gedge’s goal was to preserve her home’s history while making it practical for modern living
3 min |
April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
Oasis Of Calm
Pared-back designs from her native Denmark play an important role in Christina Thaisen’s serene abode
2 min |
April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
New Heights
Geri O’Toole and Cathal Glynn pooled their skills to turn a derelict cottage into a bright family home
2 min |
April 2019
25 Beautiful Homes
Missing Link
Having resolved a disjointed layout, Alison Nicholls’ next task was to introduce colour and a sense of fun to her home
2 min |