25 Beautiful Homes
Character study
A busy family brought designer Alex Meachen on board to bring warmth, depth and personality to their once impersonal home – he tells us how he did it
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Seeking sanctuary
A serene Japanese aesthetic and the practical needs of family life come together in Katherine and James Simmonds' beautiful new build
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Coastal attraction
Making the move from Sydney to its suburbs allowed style director Kerrie-Ann Jones to create her dream family home in a waterfront mid-century house
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
LAP OF LUXURY
Elegant fittings and tactile materials give this new bathing space timeless, spa-like style
1 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
Children's rooms that grow
DESIGN YOUR CHILD'S ROOM TO WITHSTAND FADS SO THAT IT WILL LAST THEM FROM CRADLE TO RAVE
3 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
BEST CABINET MATERIALS
HERE, EXPERTS EXPLAIN ALL THE OPTIONS TO MAKE SURE YOUR NEW KITCHEN IS BEAUTIFUL, ON BUDGET AND BUILT TO LAST
2 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
Green and serene
BECCI GRAHAM'S MULTIFUNCTIONAL BATHROOM IS THE IDEAL SPACE TO UNWIND AT THE END OF THE DAY, WHILE ALSO BEING PRACTICAL FOR BUSY FAMILY LIFE
1 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
Best-laid plans
STRUCTURALLY LIMITED TO AN AWKWARD LAYOUT, CHILE AND JAMES HAVE CREATED A SPACIOUS AND STYLISH KITCHEN, PACKED WITH JOYFUL DETAILS
2 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
PATTERN DRENCHING
MASTER THE MAXIMALIST APPROACH TO MAKE A BOLD STATEMENT BY FOLLOWING ADVICE FROM OUR EXPERTS
2 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
HOW TO...NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES
Need a new ironing board? With a spacious ironing surface and an iron rest big enough for a steam generator iron, Vileda’s new Diamond ironing board, £74.99, is a winner.
3 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
Transform your garden on a budget
IF YOU HAVE BIG IDEAS FOR YOUR GARDEN BUT LIMITED FUNDS TO WORK WITH, CHECK OUT OUR PURSE-FRIENDLY IDEAS
4 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
Pocket doors
DISCOVER THE SPACE-SAVING FEATURE THAT CAN MAKE A HUGE IMPACT ON YOUR HOME
3 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
Take one air fryer
Do you want to cook more than chips in your air fryer? Jamie Oliver's latest recipe book has a wealth of ideas - here are a few to start you off...
3 min |
May 2025
Your Home
'Taking the wall down made all the difference'
By opening up a tiny conservatory and combining it with the living, dining and kitchen areas, Sally Parson has created a light and airy multi-use space
3 min |
May 2025
Your Home
How to create a faux marbled splashback
Get Sally's statement splashback on a budget with this DIY dupe
1 min |
May 2025
Your Home
'We've taken our garden from basic to beautiful'
By creating different zones, Jaisie Needham's new-look space works well for family barbecues, lounging with a G&T or toasting marshmallows in the evening
3 min |
May 2025
Your Home
9 BUDGET-FRIENDLY INTERIOR DESIGN RESOURCES
Don't want to pay for an interior designer? These are the free and low-cost resources you need for pro-level decor in your home
5 min |
May 2025
Your Home
In your garden THIS MONTH
April ushers in warmer weather, coaxing the blossom and follage of trees and shrubs to burst into a riot of colour
2 min |
May 2025
Your Home
Vibrant patterns bring the house alive'
To give her home plenty of character, Emily Day has skilfully used bright wallpapers, plenty of colour and a mix of old and new furniture
3 min |
May 2025
Your Home
PAINTED front door
Create a striking first impression with this easy-to-do paint project. Inspired by Carol's pink design, it's guaranteed to create a warm welcome home
1 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
An exciting twist on a classic technique
BIG TRENDS ARE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN THESE DAYS, WITH MICRO TRENDS TAKING THEIR PLACE. WE EXPLORE THE LATEST CRAVING: DOUBLE DRENCHING...
1 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
PATTERN CLASHING
AVOID A MESSY LOOK AND CREATE A STRIKING SCHEME WITH THESE EXPERT-APPROVED GOLDEN RULES
2 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
PATTERN ZONING
ADD A POP OF PERSONALITY TO SEPARATE YOUR SPACE INTO DISTINCTIVE ZONES, WITH THESE EXPERT TIPS
2 min |
May 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 |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
HOW TO CHOOSE A SHOWER
FANCY UPGRADING YOUR SHOWER FOR A BETTER ALL-ROUND BATHING EXPERIENCE? FOLLOW THESE EXPERT BUYING TIPS
2 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sort your shed
CLEAR THE COBWEBS AND THE CLUTTER AND MAKE YOUR SHED AN ORGANISED STORAGE SPACE THAT YOU DON’T DREAD ENTERING
4 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
How to get rid of emotional clutter
FINDING IT HARD TO CLEAR OUT THINGS YOU DON'T NEED, BUT CAN'T LET GO OF? OUR EXPERTS ADVISE...
4 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
PATTERN MASTERS
PLANNING ON A ROOM REFRESH THIS SEASON? PUT YOUR TRUST IN THE PATTERN EXPERTS AT WALLPAPERDIRECT
2 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
hometruths
GEMMA ATKINSON GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME
2 min |
May 2025
Ideal Home UK
Air fryers
TAKE THE CHAOS OUT OF COOKING AND CLEANING WITH THESE TOP-RATED EFFICIENT AND EASY-TO-USE COUNTERTOP MACHINES
3 min |