Ideal Home UK
hometruths
LOUISE MINCHIN GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Choosing the right fabric
FOLLOW THIS HANDY EXPERT-APPROVED CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT FABRIC FOR YOUR NEW SOFA
5 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
TOTAL overhaul
JESSICA AND ELLIOT'S BRISTOL TERRACE WAS STRIPPED BACK TO BRICK, EXTENDED AND RECONFIGURED. NOW IT'S A MODERN SPACE PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sofas
GET COSY WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON SUPPORT AND STYLE WITH HELP FROM OUR TOP-RATED SOFAS
3 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
"My home makes me smile"
SMART DESIGN MOVES AND BUCKETS OF SUNSHINE COLOURS ENSURE SIRI AYERS' SEASIDE FLAT IS A LIGHT, BRIGHT AND FUNCTIONAL RETREAT
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Making space
KAREN AND PHIL MADE THEIR DREAMS OF A LARGE BATHROOM COME TRUE, WITH A HANDS-ON APPROACH AND CLEVER REJIG
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
The little things
LOOK CLOSELY AT POPPY AND LUKE'S KITCHEN EXTENSION – THEIR OBSESSION WITH GETTING THE SMALL DETAILS RIGHT HAS PAID OFF IN A BIG WAY
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Coastal CHARM
A PITCHED ROOF EXTENSION WITH WOODEN CLADDING IS JUST ONE WAY VICKY AND GARETH HAVE NAILED NEW ENGLAND STYLE IN THEIR SEASIDE FAMILY HOME
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
happy home
DO THESE THREE THINGS THIS MONTH TO GUARANTEE AN INSTANT MOOD (AND HOME) PICK-ME-UP
1 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
SMARTER PET CARE
DISCOVER HOW CLEVER TECH CAN MAKE LOOKING AFTER YOUR PET A WHOLE LOT EASIER
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Kerb appeal
WE ALL KNOW FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT, SO HOW BEST TO PRESENT THE FRONT OF OUR HOMES? WE ASKED A PAINT EXPERT, AN ESTATE AGENT AND A HOME STAGER
3 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sofa beds
OVERNIGHT GUESTS BUT NO SPARE BEDROOM? PICK OUT ONE OF THESE TRIED-AND-TESTED SOFA BEDS FOR THE PERFECT SOLUTION
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Treasure Seekers
Michelle and Brett Farmer have filled an elegant apartment on the outskirts of Bath with their most cherished collections - acquired over a lifetime, from all corners of the world
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
48 hours in BRIDPORT
An enticing antiques scene, thriving independent spirit and an idyllic location are among the attractions of this welcoming Dorset town. Jenny Oldaker spends a weekend exploring its highlights...
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Threads of Colour
Fashion entrepreneur Jeanne de Kroon found her forever home in a perfectly preserved 17th-century canal house in Amsterdam
2 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
The Silk Road
This hugely important trade route brought precious textiles and other commodities from East Asia through the Middle East to Europe. Celia Rufey journeys through its history and legacy
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Enthusiasms
This Month: Sundials
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Collecting ANTIQUE LUGGAGE
Exquisitely made suitcases and trunks, both antique and vintage, carry with them all the romance of travel's golden age, says Emma Longstaff
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Bluebell Farm
Tucked away in a quiet South Devon hamlet, not far from the coast, this thoughtfully-restored farmhouse is made for long, lazy summer days
1 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
TREASURES FROM THE DEEP
Rare, radiant and steeped in romance – pearls have captivated collectors for centuries. From high-stakes dives to dazzling auctions, Emma Longstaff explores the hidden depths of these gems, and discovers what truly sets the finest apart
5 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
THE MAKERS' REVIVAL
Faced with the pressures of a harsh economic climate and other challenges of the modern world, traditional craft practices are declining in the UK, but there are promising glimmers of hope for even the most endangered crafts, says Jenny Oldaker
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Beside the SEASIDE
A run-down 1970s bungalow on the Sussex coast has been transformed into a blissful beach house with a distinctly New England feel
2 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
EPONA SMITH
Combining jewellery making with the challenging and rare skill of hand-engraving, Epona Smith creates wondrous, delicate works, says Dominique Corlett
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Cevennes SOUL
A global collection of antiques and artwork fills this beautiful mountaintop home in the south of France, reflecting the life, passions and adventures of its creative owners, Lou and Dan Sayers
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
A ROTHSCHILD LEGACY
Throughout his life, Lord Jacob Rothschild was a fervent supporter of the arts in Britain - now two masterpieces from his own collection are joining celebrated national institutions for everyone to enjoy, says Caroline Wheater
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
STYLE & SHOPPING
Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
1 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Six of the best LUXURY RAIL TRIPS
From on-board spas to high-end dining, panoramic views and luxury cabins, Jenny Oldaker explores six iconic trains offering extraordinary journeys across the UK and beyond...
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
STAR SALES
A letter from Scott of the Antarctic and a Beatrix Potter painting are among the recent lots that caught Caroline Wheater's eye
3 min |
Summer 2025
Your Home
'My playful home is full of fun!'
A showcase for her creativity, Joanne Mooney's uplifting home is bursting with colour, pattern and handmade touches that she's layered up over 20 years
3 min |
August 2025
Your Home
How to... improve your fitness by exercising at home
Our experts solve your home dilemmas. This month, we focus on home gyms, whether you have a room for working out, or a small corner for yoga
4 min |