Homes & Gardens
A GRAND REVIVAL
Daniel Slowik of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler helped his client reimagine her lifetime’s collection of furnishings and objets – the result is a revived London home that has a delightful country house look
3 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
‘It's modern, but still homely'
Tamsin and Robert Allen have given classic elements a smart update, resulting in a contemporary kitchen that’s stayed true to its thatched cottage charm
2 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
‘It's our new comfort zone'
Kat and James Timmins converted a bedroom into a large family bathroom that strikes the perfect balance of good looks and practicality
3 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
INTERIOR DESIGN ADVICE - HOW TO WIN AT OPEN-PLAN LIVING
Spaces that flow are the dream, but can be challenging to pull off in terms of how they function and how they look. We’ve brought together three experts to share their tips and solutions to help make it work for you.
7 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
Where two styles meet
Fresh Scandinavian simplicity and vintage Moroccan elegance blend beautifully in Hakima el Majdoul’s carefully curated family home
4 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
THE COLOUR EDIT - SAGE GREEN
This month, our colour consultants give their views on this delicious shade and how to use it for a beautiful home
2 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
The STYLE EDITOR
Michela Colling, Ideal Home’s tastemaker-in-chief, shares her top news from the high street
2 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
Modern history
Danielle and Simon King have sympathetically renovated a 17th-century farmhouse, combining modern day comfort with traditional country style
5 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
Finding sanctuary
Louise Bradley has transformed her London townhouse into a peaceful urban retreat, with a seamless flow between indoors and out
5 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
COLOURS FOR CALM
Nothing has the power to set and change a mood quite like colour. Surround yourself in natural, nourishing shades that promote stillness and stress-relief with these decorating ideas…
3 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
Timeworn accessories, grainy woods and natural materials create a unique ambience in Anneke Herbers’ atmospheric home
4 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
FIRST CLASS
The sensitive restoration of a former village post office has delivered a new life in the country for Bee Osborn
5 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
FIRE & FROST
Flaming red and gold stems contrast spectacularly with carpets of frosty snowdrops in Jackie and John Copping’s cottage garden in Essex
4 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
VINTAGE VIBE
Ann Jarvis wanted to buy and renovate a country cottage as a family retreat... but that was before she fell for the existing design of this Cotswold conversion
4 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Everest and the Khumbu Glacier, Nepal
The majesty of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier inspired musician Cerys Matthews during her memorable birthday expedition
2 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
LET'S MOVE TO Whitby
A WINDSWEPT OUTPOST BRIMMING WITH CHARACTER AND WILD COASTAL WALKS
2 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
Clever ways to CONFIGURE YOUR KITCHEN SPACE
TIME FOR A NEW LAYOUT? USE EXPERT DESIGN TRICKS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FLOOR SPACE
4 min |
February 2021
Ideal Home UK
The Well-Curated Wall Shelf
Make the most of open shelving with these clever styling tips and tricks that will help you turn cluttered collections into a smart and stylish display.
1 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
Meet Maria Sigma TEXTILE DESIGNER
With her zero-waste designs and contemporary craftsmanship, Maria Sigma is creating beautiful woven textiles that feel right and relevant for 21st-century life
2 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
All you need to know…EXTENSIONS
A WELL-DESIGNED EXTENSION WILL ADD SPACE, STYLE AND VALUE TO YOUR COUNTRY HOME. HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO GETTING IT RIGHT…
4 min |
February 2021
Country Homes & Interiors
3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS
3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS
2 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
WORTH THE WAIT
Taking time to have a total rethink paid offfor Pippa Jameson and her husband Stuart, who turned a dated house into a stylish home
2 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
TALL ORDER
Clever tweaks enabled Laura Sawyer to enhance the high ceilings of her flat, which she has decorated with a touch of Parisian style
3 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
NEW BEGINNING
Susie and Pablo Davidson jumped at the chance to rescue a tired Victorian villa and turn it into an elegant family home
4 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
RUSTIC REVIVAL
Lucy and Chris Wright’s idyllic cottage is now bigger and better thanks to an extension and a beautiful modern-country look
3 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
Restoration story
A top-to-toe renovation by Helle and David Moyna has taken this historic house to a new level of beauty
3 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
High culture
Dana and William Hopkins’ remodelled mews terrace has become the perfect backdrop for their collection of exquisite Middle Eastern art and furniture
3 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
GRAND DESIGN
Extending up, to the side and at the back has made Jojo Donnelly’s 1930s semi absolutely sensational
3 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
Back to its best
Throughout the renovation of her home, Amanda Bradley has respected its history while giving it a modern edge
2 min |
February 2021
25 Beautiful Homes
ALL CHANGE
Clare Morton’s considerable ingenuity has resulted in her apartment getting an extra bedroom and plenty of design flair
4 min |