Ideal Home UK
Productivity hacks
EMPLOY THESE EXPERT-APPROVED TIPS TO GET YOU AND YOUR HOME RUNNING SMOOTHLY
5 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
DRIP WATERING
DISCOVER HOW THIS HANDY IRRIGATION SYSTEM CAN SAVE WATER AND STOP WEEDS FROM INVADING YOUR GARDEN
2 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
SHOWER CONTROLS
THE PLACEMENT OF THE DIALS CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR SHOWER EXPERIENCE - WE ASKED THE EXPERTS HOW TO GET IT RIGHT
2 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
"Texture BRINGS MY SCHEME to life"
IT WAS ALWAYS THE PLAN TO ADD MORE COLOUR LATER, BUT NOW LISA CAN'T IMAGINE HER ALL-WHITE BEACH HOUSE ANY OTHER WAY
3 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Living with Colour
Colourful Living is Annie Sloan's 27th book about paint, colour, and design. It contains 30 brand-new projects, some of which can be completed in just half a day and others over a full day or weekend. Whether you favour a rustic farmhouse look, retro 1960s flair or classic English country-house style, Annie wrote this book for you, especially if you are decorating your home on a budget.
5 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
PIONEERS OF THE ENGINEERED STONE
What began as a pioneering exploration into quartz has since evolved into a global design-led brand.
2 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
MEMORY MAKING IN MEXICO CITY
Marty O'Neill goes beyond the beaches and travels to Mexico's vibrant capital to savour the flavours and discover what this heaving megalopolis has to offer tourists.
4 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Colour Me Beautiful
This Co. Waterford homeowner, Kristine, shares her evolving vision for a colourful, characterful family home that balances calm with creativity.
5 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
The Floating House
This impressive 140m² houseboat in Copenhagen features a minimalist interior with bespoke solutions that reflect the very pinnacle of Danish design.
3 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Textured Individuality
This unique Hillsborough renovation was led by light, custom detail and the design skills of a 13-year-old Minecraft enthusiast! We talk to homeowner David.
4 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Gardening for Wellbeing
HOW YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE CAN BOOST MENTAL HEALTH
4 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Pop's Art
Artist Johnny Hamilton is using his work to help celebrate and revive his home town.
5 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
MEETING THE BRIEF
This cliff-top property was once a neglected rural bungalow that has been lovingly transformed into an open plan, eco-friendly beach house retreat.
3 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Sarah McKenna
Ceramicist Sarah has always found comfort in clay.
1 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Property Flipping
Flipping houses can be more than just a pipe dream as our expert Carly Anderson, a.k.a Flipping Belfast, explains.
2 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Kick Back in Kildare
From the best views to the best pints, here are our top picks of places to visit in Co. Kildare.
5 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Reimagining Tudor Charm
North Design brought its signature clarity and warmth to this elegant Dublin home, helping its returning owners put their own stamp on the property with thoughtful, personality-led design.
6 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Coastal Sophistication
Overlooking the charming coastline of Donaghadee from its enviable position, this beautifully renovated kitchen meets the homeowner's brief with its style, function and postcard perfect view, thanks to Kitchen Design Centre.
2 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Rooted in Tradition
This beautiful, traditional Daniel George kitchen is a showpiece, one that illustrates just how well modern tech can marry with classic design.
3 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Sun, Style and Soul
This Spanish villa belonging to a couple from Wicklow is a stunning home from home designed to celebrate its sun-drenched surroundings, thanks to Emma Cooling of Cooling Design.
4 min |
August 2025
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine
Clear Desk, Clear Head
HOW RE-ARRANGING YOUR DESK MIGHT BE THE FIRST STEP TO PREVENTING BURNOUT
2 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Mid-century magic
A NEW LAYOUT AND STYLISH PASTEL GREEN TERRAZZO CREATE A SENSE OF SPACE AND LIGHT IN THIS COMPACT BATHROOM BELONGING TO CHARLIE AND JAMES
1 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Pre-holiday home routines
TACKLE THESE SEVEN TASKS BEFORE YOU GO AWAY, TO MAKE COMING BACK FROM VACATION A BREEZE...
4 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Get planning in place first time
FOLLOW THESE TACTICS TO GET YOUR APPLICATION APPROVED BY THE PLANNERS FIRST TIME AROUND
4 min |
August 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 |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sort your utility room
BANISH THE CLUTTER, PICK SMART SOLUTIONS AND STAY ON TOP OF THIS SPACE TO MAKE TIDYING THE REST OF YOUR HOME EVEN EASIER
3 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
KITCHEN FOCUS ZONING A SUCCESSFUL LAYOUT
UNDERSTANDING HOW TO USE THESE VITAL AREAS IS KEY TO CREATING A SEAMLESS AND STYLISH KITCHEN
2 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Year-round conservatory
THIS SPACE CAN BE SO MUCH MORE THAN A BOLT-ON SUN TRAP, BUT IF YOU NEED HELP IN MAKING YOURS FEEL LIKE HOME, OUR EXPERTS HAVE THE ANSWERS
3 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Lawnmowers
ACHIEVING A LOVELY LOOKING LAWN HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER WITH A HELPING HAND FROM THESE TRIED AND TESTED MOWERS
3 min |
August 2025
Ideal Home UK
Nautical bathroom
FIND THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO CREATE YOUR OWN COASTAL-INSPIRED BATHING SPACE
1 min |