25 Beautiful Homes
GLAD TIDINGS
Good times are had in this colourful living space that has its own bar and seating to cater for a crowd
1 min |
January 2026
25 Beautiful Homes
SEASON'S greetings
Christmas at Amandine and Jules Fernandez Berthon's country retreat is all about simple yet joyful traditions
2 min |
January 2026
25 Beautiful Homes
SPARKLE & SHINE
At Christmas, Amber and Nick Hopkins' Victorian terrace is transformed into a magical space filled with glittering and joyful touches
2 min |
January 2026
25 Beautiful Homes
ALL Together NOW
This house may be the epitome of understated chic but over the Christmas season it becomes full-on festive ready
2 min |
January 2026
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
Home trends for 2026
WHAT'S HOT FOR HOMES AND HOW DO YOU CREATE A SPACE THAT REFLECTS YOU AS WELL AS FEELING NEW AND EXCITING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS...
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
BASEMENT CONVERSIONS
BASEMENT CONVERSIONS ADD A WHOLE HOUSE FOOTPRINT OF SPACE TO A HOME, BUT THE COST AND UPHEAVAL CAN BE DAUNTING. OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
8 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
Top floor takeover
SIMON AND CLEMMIE TRANSFORMED A TRICKY SPACE INTO A FUN, FUNCTIONAL BATHROOM FOR THEIR FOUR DAUGHTERS
2 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
SELLING YOUR OLD KITCHEN
IF YOU'RE UPGRADING YOUR KITCHEN, CONSIDER SELLING YOUR OLD ONE, AND SWERVE A TRIP TO THE TIP IN FAVOUR OF EXTRA CASH
2 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Log burners
THINKING OF INVESTING IN A NEW WOOD-BURNING STOVE THIS YEAR? OUR GUIDE WILL HELP YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOUR HOME...
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |