Homebuilding & Renovating
ARE SOLAR PANELS WORTH IT?
When looking at renewable energy, it's perfectly reasonable to question whether solar panels are worth it. Renewable energy expert David Hilton explains what could turn a 'yes' into a 'maybe'
4 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Wraparound extensions
CREATE GENEROUS ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR YOUR HOME WITH A REAR AND SIDE COMBO BUILD
5 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Golour therapy
SOPHIE AND GEORGE EMBEDDED LIGHT, NATURE AND JOY IN FAMILY LIFE USING CLEVER DESIGN AND BOLD COLOURS
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
September reset
GET THE HOUSE (AND KIDS) READY FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON WITH THESE SIX STRATEGIES TO MAKE YOUR MONDAY TO FRIDAY MORE MANAGEABLE
4 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Before you buy a sofa
WANT TO MAKE SURE YOUR MONEY IS WELL SPENT? THIS EXPERT GUIDE WILL ENSURE YOU BUY THE BEST FOR YOUR NEEDS AND BUDGET
4 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Find your perfect sofa
CHECK OUT THE VARIOUS TYPES OF SOFA AVAILABLE BEFORE YOU TAKE THE PLUNGE ON BUYING NEW
5 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Aluminium vs uPVC windows
CAN'T DECIDE ON THE RIGHT WINDOW FRAME FOR YOUR HOME? WE'VE COMPARED THE PROS AND CONS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE
3 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
An unexpected turn
A SURPRISE TWIST TURNED RHIANNON AND JOEL'S RENOVATION INTO A DREAMY NEW BUILD PROJECT
1 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sanctuary space
KATY AND JASON'S LIGHT, BRIGHT LOFT BEDROOM OFFERS THEM THE PERFECT ESCAPE FROM HECTIC FAMILY LIFE
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
PLAIN sailing
JO AND CHRIS KEPT THEIR COOL WHILE MAKING A MOVE TO THE COAST, STARTING A FAMILY AND RENOVATING THEIR NEW HOUSE FROM BOTTOM TO TOP
3 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Shared kids’ room
WE’VE GOT THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO CREATE A BEDROOM THAT WORKS FOR MORE THAN ONE CHILD
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Renovation know-how
OUR TOP TIPS TO HELP YOU TURN YOUR DREAM HOUSE INTO A REALITY
6 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Exterior cladding
GEN UP ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING AND INSTALLING NEW CLADDING ON YOUR HOME
3 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Pushing boundaries
RICHARD USED HIS OWN HOME AS A TRIAL FOR HIS ARCHITECTURAL IDEAS WITH STRIKING AND IMAGINATIVE RESULTS
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Country coastal
DIANA HAS COAXED HER WINDSWEPT SEASIDE GARDEN INTO SHAPE WITH STRATEGIC FENCING AND PLANTING, RESULTING IN A SHELTERED OASIS OF CALM
2 min |
September 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 |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
FILLED WITH light
A NEW EXTENSION HAS OPENED UP THE LAYOUT OF LEOMA'S PERIOD HOME, CREATING ELEGANT, AIRY SPACES THAT FEEL COSY, TOO
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
BATHROOM FOCUS WET ROOMS
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING SWAPPING YOUR BATHROOM FOR A WET ROOM, CHECK OUT OUR EXPERTS' TIPS TO HELP YOU DECIDE
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
BREAKFAST BAR VS ISLAND
NOT SURE WHAT THE DIFFERENCE IS? WE EXPLAIN IT HERE TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHAT'S BEST FOR YOUR KITCHEN RENO
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
High potential
BY LEVELLING OUT AND ADDING ON, VEERUSHA AND YOGESH HAVE UPPED THE WOW FACTOR IN THEIR HOME
1 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
HOT COMPOSTING
DISCOVER HOW TO CREATE NUTRIENT-RICH COMPOST QUICKLY AND EASILY, TO HELP YOUR GARDEN GROW
2 min |
September 2025
Ideal Home UK
Doubling up
SWAPPING A DOUBLE GARAGE FOR A TWO-STOREY EXTENSION BROUGHT MULTIPLE BENEFITS TO SALLY AND CONNOR'S HOME
1 min |
September 2025
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 |