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
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May 2024
Ideal Home UK
Wood flooring
WOOD OR WOOD-LOOK? THERE ARE PROS AND CONS OF BOTH, AS OUR EXPERTS SHARE
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May 2024
Ideal Home UK
Peach
THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR EXPERTS PRESENT THIS CHEERFUL SHADE THAT'S BOTH BRIGHT AND WARMING
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May 2024
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Modern classic workspace
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS FOR A HOME OFFICE THAT'S AS STYLISH AS IT IS FUNCTIONAL
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May 2024
Ideal Home UK
A CLEAR Winner
WHEN MARINA AND TIM CALLAND RENOVATED THEIR PERIOD FAMILY HOME, THEY DID SO WITH A SUCCESSFUL BLEND OF OLD AND NEW
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May 2024
Your Home
'A bargain bookcase hack made all the difference'
Wanting a bespoke look without the price tag, Salma and Stuart Chatto DlYed their own built-in cabinetry, giving their space a playful, individual feel
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Decorating Special 2024
Your Home
'We've got every detail exactly how we want it'
Having always wanted to live by the coast, Jessica Collins took on a project property in Hove and did a top-to-bottom overhaul, filling it with happy hues and clever design ideas
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Decorating Special 2024
Your Home
'Every room is now a riot of colour and pattern'
Seeing the potential to add artistic flair to a blank canvas, Tarah Ferguson and Scott Underwood made this house their own with daring prints and bold shades
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Decorating Special 2024
Your Home
'I love schemes brought to life with texture'
After the initial shock at the size of the renovation needed wore off, Lisa Rees got to work revamping her 1920s home, first tackling the issues and then making it her own
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Decorating Special 2024
Homes & Antiques
Six of the best HISTORIC SHOPS
Whether you're looking for jewellery, sweet treats or a classic novel, make gift-shopping an event this Mother’ Day with a visit to these historical establishments, says Rhiannon Batten
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
48 hours in MAASTRICHT
‘A walled city on a beautiful river, with cobbled streets, stylish boutiques, grand squares and one of the world’s top antiques fairs, Maastricht in the Netherlands is steeped in history and charm, discovers Caroline Wheater
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
Fresh Perspective
Bursting with character and charm, Jojo Humes’ Suffolk home is a testament to her vision, hard work and creativity
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
MARTIN & DOWLING
Malcolm Martin of the esteemed wood-sculpting duo speaks to Dominique Corlett about a quarter of a century of collaboration, and letting the work lead the way
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
Pride of place SUNDERLAND LUSTRE
Admired for its pearly-pink glaze and often beguiling inscriptions, Sunderland lustre is a collector’s dream, says Janet Gleeson in her first column on regional antiques
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
STAR SALES
For this months selection, Caroline Wheater focuses on furniture that has recently been offered in Fine sales at some of the UKs best auction houses
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
UK FAIRS SPECIAL 2024
Whether youre searching for a key piece to complete your collection, or hoping to find interiors inspiration and afew decorative items to update your home, a fair is the place to start, says Charlotte Packer
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
HEART OF OAK
From tables to coffers, beautifully handcarved pieces of early oak furniture are as useful today as they were over 400 years ago, and work surprisingly well in modern interiors
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
Collecting JOHN OGILBY'S MAPS
A typical 17th-century county map finely detailed towns, villages and rivers, yet it was Ogilby who made roads the focus
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
Antique Rugs
Sue and Nick Shrimpton and their daughter Min sell antique rugs through their business, Yarn, after years of collecting for their homes. Sue tells us more...
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
Spitalfields Silk
During the 18th century, thousands of skilled Huguenot silk weavers settled in east London’s Spitalfields, kickstarting the golden age of English silk design and production, says Celia Rufey
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
A lesson IN STYLE
Nestled in one of the Cotswolds' most notable villages, this unique historic property has seen numerous changes over the years, but is now a welcoming home, thanks to its industrious owners
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
English Rose
Blousy florals and vintage finds conibine to Create a Felaxed feelin an 18th-century farmworker s cottage
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March 2024
Your Home
'Our DIY fitted storage is a game-changer'
Starting with a rich green and lilac palette, Bee Holmes transformed a bland bedroom into a cosy retreat, with everything hidden away in DIY built-in storage
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March 2024
Your Home
I'm getting braver with each room makeover'
After initially decorating quickly, Katherine Woodcock has enjoyed returning to each room to give her home a bold refresh as her design confidence has grown
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March 2024
Your Home
20 UPDATES FOR UNDER 20
Feeling like you want a refresh, but the budget's looking slim? No problem! Here are our favourite ideas for a revamp, at pocket-friendly prices
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March 2024
Your Home
A SPACE for all ages
Create an accessible yet stylish bathroom to suit your busy household, with the help of these practical design ideas that work for young and old
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March 2024
Your Home
SHAKER style
Whether plain and simple or with a modern twist, there are plenty of ways to bring this timeless look into your kitchen
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March 2024
Your Home
Peach Fuzz
Bright, uplifting, and irresistibly juicy, Pantone's colour of 2024 will add a touch of sweetness to your schemes this year
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March 2024
Your Home
'I'm obsessed with all things vintage and floral'
After extending to create a spacious forever home, Laura Turner went for a modern, budget-friendly take on the country look with pretty bloom prints and upcycled furniture
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March 2024
Your Home
'We've made the most of every inch of space'
With a blended family of six, Laurie Hale has maximised every opportunity for storage in her compact home without sacrificing on style
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