Real Homes
Kitchen islands
As a handy prep space, a site for extra storage and often the social hub of a kitchen, an island is a must-have for many of us. Here’s how to choose one that complements your space
4 min |
January 2022
Ideal Home UK
Family room
DREAMING OF A COSY SNUG OR LARGER SPACE WHERE YOU CAN ALL HANG OUT AND WATCH A MOVIE? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR TIPS
7 min |
January 2022
Ideal Home UK
Green roofs
THINKING ABOUT GOING GREEN? DISCOVER HOW THIS SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT CAN BENEFIT YOUR HOME
3 min |
January 2022
Real Homes
MEET THE WINNERS
After dozens of entries and a lot of interiors envy, the Real Homes team have chosen the worthy recipients of this year’s prizes…
2 min |
January 2022
Ideal Home UK
Colour IS IN my soul
USING BOLD COLOURS AND PATTERNS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT ALICIA AND JOHN FRANCIS HAVE ACHIEVED THE PERFECT BALANCE
6 min |
January 2022
Real Homes
Riot of colour
Nadya’s kitchen extension is a stand-out sociable space filled with carefully curated second-hand finds
4 min |
January 2022
Real Homes
Better Together
Gemma and Navin took inspiration from their property’s origins to create a family home that’s perfect for celebrations
7 min |
January 2022
Real Homes
Made by Design
Ally and James’ unique perspectives and interiors background have resulted in a bold, impactful home with plenty of arty touches
9 min |
January 2022
Real Homes
A new frame of Mind
How do you design a home for your brain’s unique wiring? Over the next few issues, Ally Dowsing-Reynolds, co-CEO of home décor brand Dowsing & Reynolds, takes us through the world of neurodiverse interior design
3 min |
January 2022
Real Homes
Easy Living
Veronica Garcia and Darren Jones turned a tired sitting room into a relaxed space
3 min |
January 2022
Ideal Home UK
Bathroom Project – New space, stunning style
Relocating the bathroom gave Lucy Blair scope to layer texture and pattern around a copper statement bath
3 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
SHEPHERD'S DELIGHT
A renovated sheep shed provides an idyllic Christmas getaway for Helen Westgarth and her extended family
5 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
PUT ON A FLOOR SHOW
SOFT, SOUND-ABSORBING AND STYLISH,
3 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
POTTED HISTORY
This tiny cottage has been rebuilt brick by brick by Ana Perez and Alan Flett to create a cosy bolthole close to the Norfolk coast
5 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Holkham beach, Norfolk
Paula Sutton, stylist, writer and creator of the popular blog Hill House Vintage, reflects on rediscovering herself while walking across the sand dunes
2 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
Twice as NICE
DOUBLE UP WITH THESE IDEAS FOR CREATING LOVELY TWIN BEDROOMS
4 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
MY COUNTRY PASSION Wintering
Author Katherine May has learnt how to embrace mid-winter with a series of rituals that have taught her a more balanced and calming way of life
2 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
NEW HORIZONS
Maxine and Miles Hancock’s Cotswold home blends modernity and tradition, but an old-fashioned festive welcome is always guaranteed
5 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
Breaking new GROUND
AFTER A FLOOD RUINED THEIR OLD KITCHEN, AMANDA AND ANDREW CUMMING TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A NEW ONE FILLED WITH COUNTRY CHARACTER
5 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
CHRISTMAS CHEER
Lynda Myles-Till looked to New England style to inspire the transformation of her 1970s bungalow – and now it’s a stylish backdrop for her festive celebrations
5 min |
January 2022
Homes & Gardens
MAKING A MARK
Henriette von Stockhausen was brought in to infuse this 18th-century former rectory with a look that is both classic and charmingly carefree
6 min |
January 2022
Homes & Gardens
BOLD MOVES
BE BRAVE WITH FLOORING CHOICES FOR A BATHROOM THAT’S EYE-CATCHING AND UNFORGETTABLE
3 min |
January 2022
Homes & Gardens
DECORATIVE HALLWAYS
COLOUR, PATTERN, FURNITURE, LIGHTING AND ART... THE FOLLOWING SENSATIONAL SPACES USE ALL OF THESE TOOLS TO CREATE PERSONALITY AND DEPTH
7 min |
January 2022
Homes & Gardens
Great British brunching
Indulge in a glorious breakfast with chef Sally Clarke, whose latest book First Put On Your Apron is the perfect kitchen go-to
6 min |
January 2022
Homes & Gardens
STEEPED IN HISTORY
Some of our very favourite shops are also in buildings with great stories. Here, with the help of writer Emma J Page, we share some of the top tales
3 min |
January 2022
Homes & Gardens
PURE & SIMPLE
BEAUTIFUL MATERIALS, NATURAL FINISHES AND PARED-BACK DESIGN – WE CONSIDER WHAT HAPPENS WHEN STYLE TAKES A CLEAN AND CALM TURN
5 min |
January 2022
Homes & Gardens
WHAT'S NEW IN GARDEN DESIGN?
DRAWING ON THIS YEAR’S WINNERS OF THE SOCIETY OF GARDEN DESIGNERS AWARDS, WE SHOWCASE OUR PREDICTIONS FOR OUTDOOR SPACES IN 2022
4 min |
January 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
A Winter's Tale
Tipped in frost and reflected in the mirror of an ice-sheathed lake, the trees and gardens of Markshall Estate Arboretum take on an enchanting beauty in the coldest months
7 min |
January 2022
Real Homes
WOODLAND WONDER
Bring a cosy log cabin feel to your Christmas decorating scheme with a peaceful, sustainable style that celebrates nature’s beauty
2 min |
December 2021
Homes & Gardens
CREATE YOUR OWN MARBLED WRAPPING PAPER AND GIFT TAGS
Compton Marbling has been making hand-marbled paper and related products since the 1970s. Marbling supplies such as carrageenan powder and alum are also available.
2 min |