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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
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March 2026
Ideal Home UK
Boiling water taps
FORGET THE KETTLE- THESE TOP-RATED TAPS ARE ALL YOU NEED FOR EASY AND INSTANT ACCESS TO PIPING HOT WATER
3 min |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
LIVING THE dream
YEARS IN THE PLANNING, LAURA'S RURAL IDYLL FINALLY BECAME REALITY WHEN SHE FOUND THE PERFECT COTTAGE AND SET ABOUT BRINGING IT BACK TO LIFE WITH COLOUR
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March 2026
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
All in the detail
WITH A HANDFUL OF CLEVER IDEAS, KATIE AND NICK'S NEW KITCHEN IS PERFECT FOR FAMILY LIFE, WORK AND ENTERTAINING
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March 2026
Ideal Home UK
“I GOT creative WITH colour”
NEW PARENTS FRANKY AND JACK REWORKED A DATED STUDENT HOUSE INTO A COLOURFUL FAMILY HOME
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March 2026
Ideal Home UK
“MY STYLE IS timeless”
ABBI HAS CREATED A HOME FILLED WITH WARM NEUTRALS, NATURAL TEXTURES AND RUSTIC TREASURES
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March 2026
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 |
March 2026
Ideal Home UK
Love at FIRST SIGHT
WHEN BECKY AND IAN SAW THIS ELEGANT PERIOD PROPERTY IN THEIR MUCH-LOVED HOME TOWN OF COLCHESTER THEY KNEW IT WAS 'THE ONE'
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March 2026
Ideal Home UK
Window treatments
WINDOW TREATMENTS CAN MAKE - OR SOMETIMES BREAK - A SCHEME, SO HOW DO YOU GET YOURS JUST RIGHT? WE ASKED THREE EXPERTS FOR THEIR INSIDER KNOWLEDGE
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March 2026
Ideal Home UK
Japandi bedroom
COMBINE JAPANESE MINIMALISM WITH RUSTIC SCANDI STYLE TO CREATE A CALM AND RESTFUL SLEEP SPACE
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March 2026
Ideal Home UK
BIG KITCHEN VS A SEPARATE UTILITY
CAN'T DECIDE BETWEEN THE TWO? CHECK OUT THE PROS AND CONS BELOW TO HELP YOU PICK THE BEST FOR YOU
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February 2026
Ideal Home UK
hometruths
SARAH PARISH GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME
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February 2026
Ideal Home UK
WATERLOGGED LAWNS
IF YOUR LAWN IS LOOKING MORE BOGGY THAN VERDANT, HERE'S HOW TO RESCUE IT
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February 2026
Ideal Home UK
IT NOW HAS timeless interest
PHIL RESCUED A NEGLECTED 18TH-CENTURY CORNISH COTTAGE AND FILLED IT WITH COLOUR AND TEXTURED WOOD TO BREATHE LIFE INTO THE BUILDING ONCE MORE
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February 2026
Ideal Home UK
Clear VISION
AN ORIEL WINDOW SEAT AND PIVOTING GLASS DOORS MAXIMISE THE FEELING OF SPACE IN NATALIE AND ANTHONY'S LIGHT-FILLED HOME
2 min |
February 2026
Ideal Home UK
Mood boosting decor
LOOKING TO LIFT YOUR HOME'S MOOD? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR TIPS ON CREATING A FEEL-GOOD SPACE
3 min |
February 2026
Ideal Home UK
Best of both worlds
CLEVER PLANNING AND BOLD USE OF COLOUR MEANS MEL AND SLEV'S NEW KITCHEN IS BOTH PRACTICAL AND EYE-CATCHING
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February 2026
Ideal Home UK
The 10 minute declutter
DITCH THE TIME-CONSUMING DECLUTTERING SESSION AND DISCOVER THE TEN THINGS THAT YOU CAN TIDY UP IN A MERE TEN MINUTES
5 min |
February 2026
Ideal Home UK
Highland fling
Cosy up this month with one of these comforting dishes inspired by life in the Scottish highlands
4 min |
February 2026
Ideal Home UK
Hygge living rooms
WARM UP YOUR HOME WITH THIS DANISH CONCEPT AND COSY AESTHETIC
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February 2026
Ideal Home UK
A natural oasis
HONEYED TERRAZZO AND GREENERY - PLUS AN UP-AND-OVER WINDOW - CONNECT BEN AND GABY'S BATHROOM TO THE GARDEN
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February 2026
Ideal Home UK
ELEVATE YOUR SLEEP SPACE
WE'RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW IDEAL HOME X BENSONS FOR BEDS COLLECTION
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February 2026
Ideal Home UK
Feng shui gardens
DISCOVER THE DESIGN ELEMENTS THAT WILL HELP YOU CREATE A PEACEFUL AND HARMONIOUS OUTDOOR OASIS
5 min |
February 2026
Ideal Home UK
BATHROOM WALL PANELS
CONSIDER SWAPPING FROM TRADITIONAL TILES TO MODERN WALL PANELS WHEN YOU PLAN YOUR NEXT BATHROOM REVAMP
2 min |
February 2026
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 |
February 2026
Ideal Home UK
Indoor plant colour
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME THIS WINTER WITH A SELECTION OF THESE STUNNING BLOOMS
4 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES
Moving house? Whether you're renting or buying, Ikea's new Home Move & Setup service can help set up utility transfers and more.
3 min |
January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Curb your shopping addiction
IDEAL HOME'S COLUMNIST AND EDITOR OF MONEYWEEK.COM KALPANA FITZPATRICK SHARES HER FINANCIAL WISDOM
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January 2026
Ideal Home UK
Christmas decorations sorted
PACK YOUR DECORATIONS AWAY NEATLY AND SAFELY FOR ANOTHER YEAR
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