All in the detail

Starting out with what was a dilapidated bungalow, Ellen Sharpe has blended a classic New England look with a French farmhouse vibe

MAKE YOUR SPACE FLOW WITH THE RIGHT FLOORING

Our experts are here with insider tips and style secrets to ensure you love and live with your flooring for a long time to come

‘I needed a calm, relaxing space'

A muted colour palette and a pale patterned floor were the key to creating Sophie Watson’s serene scheme

Small house, big ideas

Dan and Leah Gayfer’s house looks little from the front, but step inside and it just keeps on going. Extending, meticulous space-planning and clever glazing has made it light, open and super-functional

A modern take on seaside style

Jo Lavender and Rob Newland’s Suffolk coastal cottage blends lush ice cream shades and vintage fabrics, for a home that’s as cosy as it is chic

Clever Ideas For Small Gardens

Take your indoor ideas outside and turn your exterior space into a place to relax and entertain

YOUR UTILITY, SORTED

Keep clutter at bay with these neat ideas, so this behindthe-scenes area doesn’t turn into a dumping ground

‘I love to entertain outdoors'

Beth Davies made the most of her garden, creating a relaxed, sociable space that’s ideal for gatherings all year round

Warm & welcoming

Gertjan Langeland swapped an all-white scheme for this mellow and relaxing look that’s full of soft colour and quirky character

Thoroughly modern mood

Hard work and creativity have seen Emily and Kev Hadley turn a dilapidated house in South Devon into a fresh and inspiring home

Downsizing in style

After their children grew up Caroline and Auke Thijssen swapped their suburban family home for this converted city warehouse, which they radically updated

The Well-Curated Wall Shelf

Make the most of open shelving with these clever styling tips and tricks that will help you turn cluttered collections into a smart and stylish display.

‘It's modern, but still homely'

Tamsin and Robert Allen have given classic elements a smart update, resulting in a contemporary kitchen that’s stayed true to its thatched cottage charm

‘It's our new comfort zone'

Kat and James Timmins converted a bedroom into a large family bathroom that strikes the perfect balance of good looks and practicality

INTERIOR DESIGN ADVICE - HOW TO WIN AT OPEN-PLAN LIVING

Spaces that flow are the dream, but can be challenging to pull off in terms of how they function and how they look. We’ve brought together three experts to share their tips and solutions to help make it work for you.

Where two styles meet

Fresh Scandinavian simplicity and vintage Moroccan elegance blend beautifully in Hakima el Majdoul’s carefully curated family home

THE COLOUR EDIT - SAGE GREEN

This month, our colour consultants give their views on this delicious shade and how to use it for a beautiful home

The STYLE EDITOR

Michela Colling, Ideal Home’s tastemaker-in-chief, shares her top news from the high street

Modern history

Danielle and Simon King have sympathetically renovated a 17th-century farmhouse, combining modern day comfort with traditional country style

Finding sanctuary

Louise Bradley has transformed her London townhouse into a peaceful urban retreat, with a seamless flow between indoors and out

COLOURS FOR CALM

Nothing has the power to set and change a mood quite like colour. Surround yourself in natural, nourishing shades that promote stillness and stress-relief with these decorating ideas…

‘We were inspired by luxe hotel bathrooms'

Rachael and Tom Somerville sacrificed a bedroom to gain a family bathroom with plenty of space for pampering and relaxation

‘We extended this house in every way'

The Alexis family converted the loft, basement and garage, as well as adding an extension, to maximise every bit of space

SPARKLE & SHINE

Upgrade your Christmas look with simple but sophisticated decorating ideas that elevate a neutral backdrop with forest greens, gleaming metallics and magical frosted finishes

Simple elegance

Calsey Banks and Mickey Figures found that a calm, neutral colour palette works best in a small home, but that doesn’t mean the décor can’t make a big impression…

HOW TO UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN IN 2021

Planning a new-look kitchen this year? We asked the experts to share their insider tips and trend predictions…

HOW TO CREATE A CARD DISPLAY

Give special Christmas cards pride of place with these clever and beautiful ideas

Full of cheer

Paula and Matthew Gowar rescued a Victorian house in a sorry state and slowly brought it back to life with clever, creative ideas and lots of colour and sparkle

EASY STYLE UPDATES

From best buys and clever tricks to mini décor projects, this is our roundup of the simplest, quickest ways to make your home more beautiful now

Divide & conquer

Karen and Luc van Tongeren created a modern family home without sacrificing their house’s period features