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
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May 2023
Ideal Home UK
Garden trends for 2023
WE ASKED VARIOUS GARDENING EXPERTS TO SHARE THE TOP TRENDS THAT THEY EXPECT TO SEE IN GARDENS THIS SUMMER
6 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
Outdoor furniture
GET YOUR GARDEN PREPPED FOR WARMER DAYS WITH THIS ESSENTIAL GUIDE FROM THE EXPERTS
4 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
Feelgood home
CREATE YOUR OWN SANCTUARY WITH HELP FROM OUR EXPERTS
4 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
HEAD & heart
ARCHITECT KATIE ROBINSON TOOK A MINDFUL APPROACH WHEN IT CAME TO CREATING A FAMILY HOME WITH A PASSIVE CARBON FOOTPRINTARCHITECT KATIE ROBINSON TOOK A MINDFUL APPROACH WHEN IT CAME TO CREATING A FAMILY HOME WITH A PASSIVE CARBON FOOTPRINT
2 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
"What is the benefit of a multi-generation home?"
IDEAL HOME'S RESIDENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CHARLIE LUXTON SHARES HIS DESIGN KNOW-HOW
3 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
"Eco innovation means it's easy to be green"
PINTEREST'S HEAD OF HOME MATT SIBERRY SHARES THE PLANET-SAVING IDEAS THAT PEOPLE ARE 'PINNING' THE MOST THIS SEASON
3 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
INTO THE woods
THE PLOT HAD BEEN PURCHASED, BUT IT TOOK FIVE MORE YEARS BEFORE RUTGER THEUNEN AND NICO MOLLEMAN STARTED BUILDING THEIR FABULOUS FOREST HOME
3 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
Room to grow
A DATED, CRAMPED KITCHEN HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED TO BECOME THE SUNNY SOCIAL HEART OF THIS BUSY FAMILY HOME
1 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
How to create a sustainable garden
WHETHER YOU HAVE A BALCONY OR A SPRAWLING GARDEN, THESE ECO-FRIENDLY CHANGES WILL MAKE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE (AND THE PLANET) A HAPPIER PLACE
4 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
ON THE beach
BUILDING A NEW HOME ON THE COAST GAVE DEBRA AND JOHN EGAN BOTH AMAZING VIEWS AND THE CHANCE TO CREATE THEIR DREAM SUSTAINABLE HOME
3 min |
May 2023
Ideal Home UK
"My style inspires real joy"
Kate Clare uses her creative flair to fill her Edwardian home with colour, unexpected features and style solutions galore
4 min |
April 2023
Your Home
'We gave this awkward loft room a luxe hotel look'
With a little clever layout planning and some careful budgeting, Anna and Graham McGee created a practical, spacious, spa-inspired bathroom
3 min |
May 2023
Your Home
TIME FOR A change
Make the most of the upcoming bank holiday weekends with these up-to-the minute projects
8 min |
May 2023
Your Home
'We mixed vintage charm with sleek, modern chic'
Katy Boon favours clean, modern lines, while her husband Nick prefers the traditional look, so they came up with a scheme that blends both styles
4 min |
May 2023
Your Home
'Wren helped us create a kitchen that's better than we could have imagined'
Unsure of where to begin, Vicky and Graham turned to Wren Kitchens to create their dream space that the whole family could enjoy
3 min |
May 2023
Your Home
'I redesigned this space to suit our family's lifestyle'
With the whole family preferring showers to baths, Antonia Richards prioritised space for a luxuriously large shower cubicle, squeezing in a petite tub as well
4 min |
May 2023
Your Home
'We weren't fazed by taking on a big renovation'
To get their dream property at the right price, Dagmara and Artan Lenja chose a fixer-upper Edwardian terrace and transformed it into their ideal family home
5 min |
May 2023
Your Home
'I brought my home to life with cottagecore décor'
Rich colours, floral accessories and artwork, and lots of unique second-hand buys have helped Sharon Parnell fall in love with her modern, new-build home
6 min |
May 2023
Homes & Antiques
The magic of Fabergé
The famous Fabergé egg has intrigued and beguiled the world since the 19th century. And, while owning one is mere fairy tale for most, intricate miniature egg pendants offer a more attainable way to appreciate the craftsmanship and wonder of the Russian jeweller, says Emma Longstaff
4 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
The Revival of ROCOCO
The Industrial Revolution gave rise to a super-rich tranche of society who could finally afford porcelain and craved a brand new style, says Willa Latham
3 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
Six of the best FLEA MARKETS
Whether you're looking to add to your collection of vintage enamelware, restock your shelves with antique linens or simply find a bargain to sell on, Rhiannon Batten suggests six European fairs worth browsing
3 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
Bright & beautiful
This 19th-century Hastings villa has been embellished with brilliant colour, fascinating collections and unique pieces, all of which reflect the lives and interests of its creative owners
2 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
THE ANTIQUES THAT SHAPED ME Henry Sandon
The much-loved ceramics expert and stalwart of the Antiques Roadshow discusses the pieces that sparked his interest and guided his collecting
2 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM
Dr Richard Kelleher, Senior Curator of Medieval and Modern Money at The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, talks to Poppy Benner about the collection he looks after
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April 2023
Homes & Antiques
Made with LOVE
The appeal of antiques goes far beyond the physical for interior designer Sarah Reynolds, and she has filled her home with intriguing pieces that have an emotional connection
3 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
Flamestitch
Its dramatic points and curves have meant this zigzag stitch has been consistently elevating textiles since at least the 16th century, and is still making waves today, says Celia Rufey
3 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
SEEKING SPLENDOUR
For a taste of Japan’s rich cultural heritage, Sarah Riches returns to her former home to dine in temple restaurants and stay in traditional inns while on the hunt for antiques
5 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
The psychology of COLOUR
Colour psychology is key to how Sarah Reynolds designs interiors for her clients and for herself. Here she offers her advice on creating a feel-good home...
2 min |
April 2023
Homes & Antiques
Open All Hours
The birthplace of Bath Oliver biscuits is revitalised by interior designer Patrick Williams into a striking home and 21st-century emporium
3 min |