Ideal Home UK
Spring decluttering
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET AHEAD ON YOUR SPRING CLEANING TASKS
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March 2026
Ideal Home UK
Sun mapping your home
KNOWING WHEN AND WHERE THE SUN ENTERS YOUR HOME IS KEY TO MOOD-BOOSTING DECOR, SAY THE EXPERTS
4 min |
March 2026
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one small step
IDEAS FOR A SUSTAINABLE HOME
2 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
Juicers
THE BEST JUICER CAN TRANSFORM YOUR HOME HEALTH GAME AND BOOST YOUR FIVE-A-DAY. THESE ARE OUR FAVOURITE PICKS
3 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
PRETTY IN PINK
Turn your home into a rose-tinted spectacle with this guide to using pink in every room. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird spares our blushes, from Barbie bright to petal soft
3 min |
March 2026
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Delicious & nutritious
Following on from Jamie Oliver's recent TV show's success, here are super easy and tasty recipes from his latest book, Eat Yourself Healthy
2 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
FINDING THE BEST HUE FOR A ROOM
Interior designer Micaela Sharp shares where and how to use colour in a room scheme, and her favourite shade pairings. Choosing a paint for the walls is just the start...
2 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
MAKING A MOODBOARD
Master your next room project with interior designer Sarah Peake's expert tips on using swatches and materials to plan your decorating theme
2 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
TRUE BLUE
A firm favourite for decorating, blue is one of the most restful, mindful shades in the colour spectrum. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to use it in your country home
3 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
TEAL TONES
Fresh and bright or moody and soulful, teal's blue-green duality brings depth and ease to a country colour scheme. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird explores how to make it work in your home
3 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
ARTFUL BLEND
A rich mix of bold colour, unique finds and abstract art converge in the weatherboard coastal cottage of artist Caroline Yates
3 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
GLORIOUS GREENS
Nature's go-to hue introduces a calm, positive and inviting mood to a room. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to make this mindful shade work in your home
3 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
A NEW LOOK NOW
Want a quick decorating fix? These fast and stylish ideas will transform a room scheme in as little as 30 minutes
4 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
MELLOW YELLOW
A colour associated with cheer and happiness, yellow can also bring refinement and drama to your country home. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird decodes its appeal
3 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
COLOUR LIBRARY
The story of this brand-new house starts in the owner's past, with the furniture and artwork that moved with her and inspired the palette of her latest home
2 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
ADDING ACCENT COLOURS
Designer Sarah Ward, of Ward & Co Interiors, shares her expert advice on adding accent colour and pattern to a relaxed country interior
2 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
RIPE RUSSET
Look to autumn woodlands for inspiration on how to pair the russets of turning leaves with cooler shades. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird reveals how to use this hue in your country home
3 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
WHITE LIGHT
In all its subtly varying tints and tones, white brings a sense of spaciousness to rooms. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird highlights how to use it successfully in your country home
3 min |
March 2026
Your Home
‘It used to be one great big empty space!’
With Scandi touches, retro pottery and upcycled furniture, Heidi Stone has filled her large hallway with plenty of personality
4 min |
February 2026
Your Home
I rarely pay full price for anything!
Whether it's ex-display, secondhand or in a closing down sale, Lauren Smith has filled her home with bargain pieces, without skimping on quality
5 min |
February 2026
Your Home
'Everything in our home tells a story'
Inspired by her travels, Angelique Boone has revamped a tired 1920s property using colour, creativity and treasures from around the world
5 min |
February 2026
Your Home
'I project managed during the pandemic'
By using the whole attic space, Cindy and Adam Thomas created a luxurious bedroom suite with separate bathroom and dressing area
2 min |
February 2026
Your Home
Country comforts
Achieve a cosy, inviting atmosphere that's warm, lived in and the perfect setting to curl up with a cuppa
1 min |
February 2026
Your Home
The dos and don'ts of project managing a renovation
Cindy took charge of her own attic conversion project - if you're thinking of doing the same, take note of these handy hints
4 min |
February 2026
Your Home
'I resisted moving but this house convinced me!'
After swapping a modern house in London for a Victorian terrace in Wales, Gemma Hosking has embraced experimenting with vibrant colour
4 min |
February 2026
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COUNTRY STAR
This cottage may be a rural idyll but it also has contemporary interiors that are simply beautiful
1 min |
February 2026
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Haven in the hills
Looking for a quieter life, Julia Davies and her family couldn't believe their luck when they found this place
2 min |
February 2026
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Mediterranean FLAVOUR
Once something of a 2000s time capsule, this American villa has been given a European feel by interior designer Evgenia Merson
2 min |
February 2026
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PERFECT BLEND
Olivia Botrie has brought modern comforts and family-friendly functionality to her early 20th-century home - all while respecting its original character
2 min |
February 2026
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QUIET LUXURY
This sleep space manages to be grand and pared-back all at once - making it the perfect place to get away from it all
1 min |