Homes & Gardens
Nature STUDY
Sue Townsend's informal prairie-style planting is alive with birds and bees and has brought a new dynamic to a hilltop garden
3 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
VISUAL HARMONY
This month, Willow Kemp discusses the importance of considering the scale and balance of artworks
3 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
A house for all seasons
By creating colourful schemes inspired by the joys of spring, design studio Turner Pocock has ensured this Georgian hunting lodge feels bright and welcoming throughout the year
5 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
We wanted a balance of elegance & informality and something that felt natural
For one family, an architecturally imposing granite-built home in the Scottish Highlands has become the most charming place to live under the guidance of interior design studio Sims Hilditch
4 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
SIMPLY GRAND
There is an understated luxury to this Grade II-listed property in the South Downs that is rooted in its nuanced palette and characterful furnishings
4 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
A GREAT ESCAPE
Intimate yet wonderfully expansive, Masseria Pistola defines escapism in every sense of the word
1 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Home at last
Ian and Louise Armstrong wanted somewhere they could call their forever home and the site they discovered proved the perfect plot to build it on
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
8 STEPS TO BUYING A HOUSE AT AUCTION
If you're considering buying a house at auction, it's vital that you understand the process
5 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
5 ways with..OUTDOOR PAVING
Enhance your garden with paving that makes the most of your space - and your money
2 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
À la mode
A rear and side return extension allowed Holly Wadsworth and François-Xavier Geslin to create a French-inspired kitchen and dining space fit for the whole family
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to design an extension
Don’t know where to start? Follow these steps to ensure you set off on the right track and create a space that meets all of your needs
9 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Healthy home's
Creating a healthy home involves using natural materials to reduce toxins, choosing renewable technologies and bringing in light to improve wellbeing — as these UK projects demonstrate
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Material gains
With a strong focus on its fabric and finishes, as well as bespoke features, this mid-century home has been cleverly reimagined as a light-filled, modern space
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
PLANNING COMMITTEES
Understanding the ins and outs of how planning committees work can prove the difference between the success and failure of your planning application, as Simon Rix explains...
5 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Self-build for beginners PLOT-BUYING MISTAKES
Our self-build expert explains some of the most common mistakes that people make when looking to buy a plot for building on. Be forewarned so that you don't inadvertently make the same costly mistakes
7 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Eye-catching brick extensions
For those considering building an extension, one of the key decisions to make is the choice of materials for the final exterior finish. While the material you select will come down to a number of different
9 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Curtain solutions
THE BEST DESIGNS LOOK SMART AND SOLVE A PRACTICAL PROBLEM, TOO
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Calm and collected
ARLEANA AND NICHOLAS' NEW BATHROOM HAS CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES - IT'S A FAR CRY FROM THE DATED 1960S SUITE THEY INHERITED
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
BOLD botanicals
TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE'S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
BOILING WATER TAPS
THINKING OF SWITCHING FROM KETTLE TO TAP? GEN UP ON THE DIFFERENCES AND FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE BEFORE YOU GO FOR IT
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
COMPACT LAYOUTS
IS YOUR 'SMALLEST ROOM' LIVING UP TO ITS NAME? TRY THESE DESIGN-SAVVY TRICKS TO MAX OUT YOUR BATHROOM SPACE
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Ice cream makers
DELIGHT YOUR FAMILY AND GUESTS BY SERVING THEM YOUR OWN DELICIOUS HOMEMADE FROZEN TREATS ALL SUMMER LONG
3 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Outdoor dining
IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS AND SOAK UP THE SUN WITH OUR GUIDE TO HOSTING AL FRESCO GATHERINGS
3 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Hard flooring
THINKING OF INSTALLING NEW FLOORING IN YOUR HOME? WE DRILL DOWN ON ALL THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU CHOOSE THE PERFECT MATERIAL FOR YOUR NEEDS...
4 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Outdoor kitchen on a budget
DISCOVER THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO CREATE YOUR OWN DESIGN FROM SCRATCH
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Peachy perfect
HANNAH RECREATED HER DREAM COLOURED KITCHEN WITH CLEVER COST-SAVING IDEAS AND A HANDS-ON APPROACH
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
garden decor
Learn how to DECORATE your small garden while making it look spacious; find out how best to ZONE different areas for different uses; get TIPS on how to add some SHADE to your space; discover the best DINING SETS for small gardens, and lots more...
3 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
"Add a pop of personality to this classic pattern"
BIG TRENDS ARE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN THESE DAYS, WITH MICRO TRENDS TAKING THEIR PLACE. WE EXPLORE THE LATEST: ABSTRACT PAINT STRIPES
2 min |
June 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 |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Dormer windows
DORMER WINDOWS CAN BE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL LOFT CONVERSION PROJECT - HERE'S HOW TO GET THEM RIGHT
4 min |