Ideal Home UK
Caramel
GET COSY THIS AUTUMN BY ENVELOPING YOUR SCHEME IN AN EARTHY SHADE TO ADD INSTANT WARMTH
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Living room lighting scheme
THE RIGHT LIGHTING CAN MAKE OR BREAK A SCHEME, ESPECIALLY IN THE LIVING ROOM. WE ASKED THREE PROS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERT ADVICE
3 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
The most efficient way to heat your house
This month is the perfect time to take a look at how you currently heat your home - and discover what changes you can make to help it run more efficiently.
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Add greenery to your bathroom
INTRODUCE PLANTS THAT WILL TURN YOUR SPACE INTO A GREEN OASIS, WHILE REDUCING HUMIDITY
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
gardennews
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Wardrobe storage
GONE ARE THE DAYS OF RUMMAGING THROUGH YOUR CLOSET - CLEAR THE CLUTTER AND GET ORGANISED WITH THESE EXPERT TIPS
3 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
happy home
DO THESE THREE QUICK AND EASY THINGS THIS MONTH FOR AN INSTANT MOOD (AND HOME) PICK-ME-UP
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
A calm canvas
HOW AMY AND JON'S EXTENSION BECAME A CLEAN-LINED, CLUTTER-FREE SPACE THAT'S FULL OF HIDDEN STORAGE
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Changing rooms
HANNAH AND DAN TURNED A BEDROOM INTO THEIR DREAM BATHROOM, FILLING IT WITH PLAYFUL TOUCHES AND LUXE FITTINGS
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sideways MOVE
BY CONVERTING THEIR GARAGE AND RETHINKING THE GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT, MEL AND GREIG SINCLAIR HAVE CREATED A HOME THAT WORKS FOR FAMILY LIFE
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Living room STORAGE
RESTORE ORDER TO YOUR LIVING AREA WITH CLEVER SPACE-SAVING IDEAS AND BUILT-IN STORAGE
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Children's toy STORAGE
SMART AND STYLISH TIDY-UP IDEAS TO BRING ORDER TO TOYS, FOR TOTS THROUGH TO TEENS
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Small WONDER
JANICE TALKINGTON AND PAUL BATES FELL IN LOVE WITH A COMPACT COTTAGE OVERLOOKING THE VILLAGE GREEN
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Kitchen STORAGE
ORGANISE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR CABINETS AND YOU'LL ENJOY A SMOOTHER-RUNNING KITCHEN
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Choosing a bathroom radiator
IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LOOKS - CONSIDER OUR EXPERTS' ADVICE WHEN PLANNING YOUR BATHROOM HEATING SET-UP
5 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Replacing your insulation
IF YOU WANT AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME, YOUR INSULATION NEEDS TO BE IN TIP-TOP SHAPE. HERE ARE THE TELLTALE SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT NEED TO REPLACE YOURS...
3 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
LOFT CONVERSIONS
CONVERTING THE LOFT CAN ADD BOTH SPACE AND VALUE TO YOUR HOME WITHOUT CHANGING THE OVERALL FOOTPRINT. OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
7 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
EN SUITES
UPGRADING YOUR BEDROOM WITH A BUILT-IN BATHROOM? THESE EXPERT TIPS WILL HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SPACE
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Cleaning kit STORAGE
KEEP CLEANING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES ORGANISED AND TIDY WITH THESE NEAT, SMALL-SPACE SOLUTIONS
2 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
SMART Stripes
TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE'S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
1 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
The cure for ‘too -much syndrome’
WHEN CLUTTER MAKES US STRESSED, IT’S TIME TO TACKLE THE SEVEN EMOTION-BASED REASONS WE CLING ON TO OUR STUFF. THE RESULT? A CALMER MIND AND HAPPIER HOME
5 min |
October 2025
Ideal Home UK
Plan the perfect bathroom
NO MATTER HOW SMALL YOUR BATHROOM, NAIL A LAYOUT THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
3 min |
October 2025
Homes & Antiques
WHY PROVENANCE MATTERS
Why do some pieces sell for far more than their estimates? Often, says Emma Longstaff, it's due to who owned it, and if there's a paper trail...
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
ANNETTE MARIE TOWNSEND
Botanical wax artist Annette Marie Townsend talks beeswax, pesticides and Victorian parlour craft with Dominique Corlett
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Vivienne Westwood
Susan Baker's passion for historical fashion led her to discover - and become entranced by - one of the UK's most iconic fashion designers...
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
STAMP OF APPROVAL
Secret symbolism, timeless truths, intimate glimpses into past lives, and intricate hand-engraved designs - antique wax seal stamps transform letters into works of art, and can teach us a lot about ourselves
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE
Married artists Eric Ravilious and Tirzah Garwood built their careers in the 1930s and 40s, but only now - after an exhibition and auction of her work – is Tirzah getting her due recognition
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Colourful by Nature
Inspired by the natural world, interior designer Sarah Davenport fills her Lincolnshire home with bold colour, vintage treasures and meaningful pieces. The result is a fun, vibrant and welcoming space
2 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Sleeping BEAUTIES
From period-style four-posters to contemporary oversized headboards, a statement bed creates a sumptuous focal point that's sure to bring sweet dreams
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
A good night's sleep
Bedding preferences (and sleeping arrangements) have varied throughout history, but antique bedlinen still resonates with us today
3 min |