Real Homes
Learning the Ropes
One major renovation and a few mistakes later, Alex is ready to take her picture perfect home to the next level
4 min |
April 2022
Real Homes
10 Steps to Cutting the Cost of Your Kitchen
Fitting a new kitchen will always add value, but keep your budget tight and you can really reap the rewards. Follow our tips on how to do it for less
5 min |
April 2022
Real Homes
Pastel Power
Bring a fresh burst of whimsy into your home with these vibrant decorating ideas
3 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
Wonderful whites
Delightful material combinations and striking, standout details reimagine classic cabinetry
2 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
The arch
Architecturally inspired curves are of the moment, with soft, rounded lines cropping up everywhere
1 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
The wonder of wood
We celebrate the beauty of this warm, natural material and its myriad incarnations
3 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
THE MARK OF AN ARTIST
A combination of designer Kate Guinness’ creativity and a collection of striking artwork has made this home exquisitely colourful
5 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
Soft greens
From knocked-back olive to smoky sage, for many kitchen designers green is the new neutral
2 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
MODERNIST REVIVAL
A 19th-century Manhattan townhouse has been given a sophisticated new identity with fine architectural detailing and bursts of colour
5 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
Power patterns
Confident and creative – bathrooms are no longer forgotten spaces but instead can be home to gloriously lively decor
2 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
Natural textures
From handmade tiles to exposed timbers, these bathrooms celebrate the beauty of tactility
2 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
DEPTH OF CHARACTER
Jake Arnold’s integration of contemporary Californian style and traditional British design has produced a home that delights with its sense of comfort and luxury
5 min |
April 2022
Homes & Gardens
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
The beauty of this characterful Cotswold cottage is the way it balances nostalgic and modern design references
5 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
STARTING FROM scratch
BUILDING ON A HILL GAVE JOANNA AND SAM FLETCHER AMAZING VIEWS AND A CHANCE TO CREATE THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME
8 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
Mediterranean oasis in the city
MALOU SAVELKOUL’S GARDEN HAS THE RELAXED HOLIDAY FEEL THAT SHE AND HER FAMILY LONGED FOR
2 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
What are the benefits of rendering?
IDEAL HOME’S RESIDENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CHARLIE LUXTON SHARES HIS DESIGN KNOW-HOW
2 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
LOOKING ahead
SARA JASSIM AND TIM DOWSETT MAXIMISED EVERY INCH OF SPACE IN THEIR HOME AND ENSURED IT WORKS WELL FOR THE FUTURE
7 min |
April 2022
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
4 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
Convert your garage
CREATE A NEW ROOM AND ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME BY TRANSFORMING THIS SPACE
4 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
hometruths
MARIE KONDO GETS UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH HER HOME
2 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
I MIX VINTAGE WITH modern
DETERMINED NOT TO LET A DEVASTATING HOUSE FIRE WRECK THEIR VISION, ANNA AND MARK SET TO AND CREATED A FAMILY HOME INSPIRED BY COLOUR, VINTAGE ITEMS AND WARM TEXTILES
5 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
COOL curves
IT TOOK A LOT OF PLANNING TO TRANSFORM THIS TIRED 1950S PROPERTY INTO AN ULTRA-CONTEMPORARY HOME, BUT IRENE GUNTER HAS PULLED IT OFF
6 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
Bathroom design mistakes to avoid
FOLLOW OUR TIPS TO SAVE TIME, MONEY AND STRESS WHEN PLANNING A NEW BATHROOM
10 min |
April 2022
Your Home
‘I balanced period charm with a quirky boho twist'
Seeing beyond the layers of paint, Aimee Baker got to work revealing her living room’s hidden beauty, enhancing it with period glam and natural materials
4 min |
March 2022
Your Home
‘The new layout looks more balanced and has real wow factor'
A meticulously planned layout change meant Nicola Williams could fit the free-standing bath she wanted in her Scandi-chic bathroom, as well as a practical shower
3 min |
March 2022
Your Home
‘The natural world inspired my cosy scheme'
To turn her stark living area into a snug sanctuary, Rukmini Patel filled it with warm, earthy colours, organic materials and foraged seaside finds
5 min |
March 2022
Your Home
TREND ALERT - Revitalising pastels
Let the freshness of spring resonate throughout your home with the uplifting power of pastel tones
1 min |
March 2022
Your Home
TRY something new
If you’re looking for a craft that will help you unwind, look no further than the art of macramé – this beautiful placemat is the perfect first project
3 min |
March 2022
Your Home
REVAMP REPAIR recycle
Give a timeworn piece of furniture a fresh lease of life with this statement upcycling project inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Very Peri
2 min |
March 2022
Your Home
SEW simple
Make a circle rug from bright braided fabric strips to fill your floor with cheerful spring colours
3 min |