Ideal Home

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Ideal Home is Britain's best-selling interiors magazine and has been empowering home-owners to make the most of their properties for over 80 years. The magazine covers every aspect of contemporary living, from a wide range of transformed houses, kitchens and bathrooms.

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IDEAL HOME

now & new • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER

High street heroes THE DESIGN EDIT • Now and then, the high street comes up with something so utterly fabulous, it looks as if it’s come from a designer boutique. Here are some of our latest discoveries that will make your home look more expensive without the big spend…

20 UNDER £20 • Everyone loves a bargain – and our editor-in-chief Heather has hand-picked her fave buys for this month

Mix shades & texture

Prairie STYLE • TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Mix vibrant shades with softer tones for a striking living room update

TREND TALK “Dream of sunnier climes… ” • BIG TRENDS ARE FEW THESE DAYS, WITH MICRO TRENDS TAKING THEIR PLACE. WE EXPLORE THE LATEST CRAVING: DESTICORE

Exterior paint • THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR EXPERTS PRESENT PAINTS FOR WALLS, WOODWORK AND FURNITURE OUTDOORS

Ikea upgrades • TRY THESE EASY, ENJOYABLE PROJECT HACKS TO GIVE A BASIC PIECE A FAB NEW LOOK

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Treat overnight guests to a restful stay with stylishly practical pieces

Cottagecore kitchens • TICK OFF THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS FOR A COSY FARMHOUSE-INSPIRED SCHEME

Outdoor living room • MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN BY CREATING A DEDICATED SPACE FOR RELAXATION, SAY OUR EXPERTS

PICNICWARE • Everything you need for the perfect spread

Weekend decorator • CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

PARASOLS • Create a cool spot with these dazzling sunshades

Holiday corner

GROWING up • ARCHITECT ROB AND WIFE EMMA HAVE TRANSFORMED A 1970S HOUSE, GIVING THEM MORE SPACE FOR THEIR FAMILY

“WE AREN’T traditional” • RACHAEL AND ALEX’S RELAXED FUNCTIONAL HOME IS A BLEND OF VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE, MID-CENTURY MODERN AND PALM SPRINGS SHADES

NATURAL habitat • KERRY HARRIS’ EAST LONDON HOME IS A LESSON IN BLURRING THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUT

ECLECTIC elegance • AMBRICE MILLER AND BEN JOYCE HAVE RESTORED CHARACTER AND GRANDEUR TO THEIR 17TH-CENTURY COUNTRY HOME, CREATING THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR THEIR TREASURED COLLECTIONS

A family AFFAIR • IT WAS ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR STEPH AND JAMES WRIGHT WHEN THEY MOVED INTO THEIR FIRST HOUSE – AND THE RESULT IS STUNNING

Portable air conditioners • ENSURE YOUR HOME STAYS COOL ALL SUMMER LONG WITH ONE OF THESE PORTABLE AIR CON UNITS TO BEAT THE HEAT

Framing it

A place to relax • WELL-CONSIDERED DESIGN HAS GIVEN BECKI AND KEIRON ASH THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR KITCHEN SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING

A balancing act • LAIA AND GRAHAM ROS HAVE CREATED AN EYE-CATCHING BATHROOM THAT CLEVERLY COMBINES PATTERN AND TEXTURE

A space for everyone • REBECCA LINDSAY AND HER PARTNER BOB ELLIS HAVE TRANSFORMED A PILE OF RUBBLE INTO A MODERN GARDEN RETREAT BUZZING WITH WILDLIFE

Building a pergola • FLEX YOUR DIY SKILLS AND SAVE YOURSELF SOME CASH BY BUILDING A PERGOLA FROM SCRATCH THIS YEAR

Firepits • KEEP WARM WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN WITH ONE OF THESE GARDEN FOCAL POINTS

Maximise outdoor dining space • IF YOUR OUTSIDE EATING AREA IS A LITTLE CRAMPED, FOLLOW THESE TRICKS TO MAKE THE MOST OF WHAT YOU DO HAVE

LIFE ADMIN • NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

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