Living Etc UK
Force of nature
Working with wood to make objects for the home and table, Sophie Sellu is a rising design star - and her crafted pieces are great gifts
1 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Revolutionary retrofits
Discover the measures taken to radically improve the thermal performance of these existing homes
4 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Back to its best
Linda Danvin embarked on a year-long task to turn a forgotten Cornish townhouse into a historic gem
3 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
CAN PLANNING PERMISSION BE WITHDRAWN?
If you're concerned about whether you can have your permission revoked for your project, our planning expert offers advice on what can and can't be done
6 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
A taste of Manhattan
Perched at the top of their listed Victorian terrace, Harry and Joe's new loft was inspired by iconic New York architecture
4 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
GUIDE TO RENOVATING
A whole house rewire is commonly needed in renovation projects - here's everything you need to know about the job and the costs
7 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
14 tips for designing a bathroom
Before you embark on a new bathroom, give careful thought to every aspect. Our expert guide offers top-to-bottom advice...
8 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Outdoor lighting at Christmas
GIVE YOUR HOME A TOP-TO-TOE GLOW THIS FESTIVE SEASON WITH THESE HANDY EXPERT-APPROVED TIPS AND TRICKS
4 min |
December 2025
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 |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Picture windows
LOOKING TO ADD EXTRA GLAZING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR ADVICE ON HOW TO GET A PICTURE WINDOW RIGHT, TO FRAME GARDEN VIEWS PERFECTLY
3 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sweet celebrations
Try some different bakes this Christmas, courtesy of GBBOalumnus Jürgen Krauss' latest book..
3 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Earthy neutrals
FOR A SIMPLE YET SOPHISTICATED SCHEME, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THESE NATURAL SHADES
2 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
HERITAGE Christmas
TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE'S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
2 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Speed-clean an oven
BEFORE ROASTING THE TURKEY, IT'S WORTH GIVING YOUR OVEN A QUICK ONCE-OVER. WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR QUICK CLEANING TIPS...
2 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Do a quick defrost
WANT A SQUEAKY-CLEAN FREEZER READY TO FILL WITH FESTIVE FOOD? HERE'S A SPEEDY AND EFFICIENT WAY TO CLEAR IT OF BUILT-UP ICE
2 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Bean-to-cup coffee
BE YOUR OWN BARISTA WITH OUR TRIED-AND-TESTED MACHINES THAT WILL MAKE IT EASY TO LEVEL UP YOUR MORNING BREW
3 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Gifts for gardeners
TREATS FOR THE GREENFINGERED FOLK IN YOUR LIFE
1 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Christmas staples
Give your festive décor a boost with some of our favourite finds
1 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Soft white
DISCOVER HOW WARMER WHITES MAKE ROOMS LOOK COSY AND EFFORTLESSLY CHIC
1 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
New build, BIG PERSONALITY
AILEEN AND STEPHEN'S HOME IS A DESIGN MASTERCLASS IN TRANSFORMING A NEW BUILD INTO A SPACIOUS HOME THAT'S PACKED WITH CLEVER IDEAS
4 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Cast-iron cookware
THE BEST CAST-IRON PANS WILL LAST A LIFETIME AND LOOK THE PART IN ANY STYLE OF KITCHEN - THESE ARE OUR TOP PICKS
2 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Festive & FORAGED
AN IDYLLIC WOODLAND SETTING MEANS AUTHOR AND CONTENT CREATOR LYDIA MILLEN'S HOUSE IS BEAUTIFULLY DECKED WITH BRANCHES OF HER EVERGREEN FAVOURITES
4 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
FESTIVE HANGING BASKET
BRING A CHRISTMASSY TOUCH TO YOUR GARDEN WITH A SEASONAL DISPLAY TO CHEER UP WINTER DAYS
2 min |
December 2025
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 |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
THE BEST CHRISTMAS SALES
CONSIDERING A KITCHEN RENOVATION? THESE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO SNAG UNMISSABLE DEALS IN THE END OF SEASON SALES
1 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Tied up with a bow
NO LONGER RESERVED JUST FOR GIFT WRAPPING, BOWS HAVE EARNED THEIR PLACE AT YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE, TOO
1 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
hometruths
JOANNA PAGE GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
2 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
one small step
IDEAS FOR A SUSTAINABLE HOME
2 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Gifts for pet lovers
GIVE YOUR EXTRA-SPECIAL FAMILY MEMBER A TREAT...
1 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
REDUCING HUMIDITY
PROPER BATHROOM VENTILATION IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEP MOULD AND MOISTURE UNDER CONTROL - HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
2 min |