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 |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Cinnamon
SPICE UP YOUR SCHEME WITH THIS SHADE THAT WORKS IN CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY SPACES
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
hometruths
ANNABEL CROFT GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
PATIO DOORS
NEW PATIO DOORS MAXIMISE YOUR GARDEN VIEW AND ADD INSTANT WOW FACTOR TO YOUR HOME. OUR SIMPLE GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED
7 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Decking & patios
FOLLOW ADVICE FROM OUR EXPERTS TO FIND THE RIGHT PAVING SOLUTION TO SUIT YOUR GARDEN
3 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
MAGIC MOMENTS
Nestled on the outskirts of a pretty Kent village, this cottage has the sweetest kerb appeal and an interior made for entertaining family and friends
2 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Kitchen dilemmas
Want to understand the alternatives to quartz worktops? Increase your counter intelligence with our expert guide
1 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
French dispatch
For summer recipes full of joie de vivre, try this menu inspired by French country classics
5 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
HEART & SOUL
Years in the planning, Laura Padovani's rural idyll finally became reality when she found the perfect house and set about bringing it back to life
2 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
FRUITS OF THEIR LABOURS
This beautiful Cotswold home, set in a former orchard, has been updated by owners Julie and Neil Daniells to create a sense of ease and comfort
2 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
COUNTRY HAVEN
Louise and Alex Pope's sensitive conversion has transformed two 18th-century cottages and a school hall into a picture-perfect family home in the Hampshire countryside
2 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Tales from the country
The village is abloom with beautiful flowers; it's just a shame about the state of Tessa's garden
2 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
GLASS HOUSES
There's a greenhouse to suit everyone, from dedicated growers and weekend potterers to garden style seekers
2 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Oleander bushes
Bring a touch of Mediterranean style to your garden with premium fragrant 'Pink Emilie' oleanders
1 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
KITCHENS UNLACED
Add personalty with an unfitted or partially fitted design, perfectly suited to characterful country homes
3 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Catch the sun
Brighten up your home by installing a glazed extension that not only adds space but lets you enjoy the beauty of the garden all year round
3 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Tile planters
Transform tile samples into colourful cubed planters to show off your favourite houseplants
1 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
'Handpainting my designs, I feel truly creative'
Flora Roberts is deep in concentration at her studio in rural Dorset.
4 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
We shall go to the ball
It's time to grab a partner - and life - by the hand, and dance like everyone's watching, says Diana Yates. Memories are made when we gather to celebrate the moments that matter
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
SHOULD I INSTALL AN AIR SOURCE OR GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP?
Our renewables and sustainable energy expert explains the key differences between these two types of heat pump to help you choose the right one for your project
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Cool contrast
This contemporary extension, designed by Snell David Architects, breathes new life into a Grade II-listed thatched cottage, seamlessly blending heritage with bold modern design.
1 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Is your home the best in Britain?
In partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times, we're launching the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 to find the best completed projects in the UK
2 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
GUIDE TO RENOVATING
Need some design advice for your renovation project? We talk you through the options, from architects through to package companies, so you can find the right route for you
5 min |
June 2025
Homes & Antiques
STYLE & SHOPPING
Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
1 min |
June 2025
Homes & Antiques
Colouring in the past
The owners of this bijou cottage in historic Rye have given it new life with an impactful decorating scheme and a cheerful combination of family treasures, vintage finds and modern touches
3 min |
June 2025
Homes & Antiques
Collecting CARTIER
As a dazzling Cartier exhibition opens at the V&A, Emma Longstaff takes a closer look at the enduring appeal of the world-famous jewellery company
4 min |
June 2025
Homes & Antiques
Enthusiasms
This Month: Doll's Houses
3 min |