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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new & now • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Hoppen for M&S • THE QUEEN OF NEUTRALS IS HIGH-STREET BOUND WITH A BRAND NEW COLLECTION AT M&S – WE ASKED KELLY HOPPEN CBE ABOUT THE RANGE AND WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE FUTURE…

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 & textures

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

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Combine form with function to create a relaxed kitchen space

Black • THIS MONTH, OUR EXPERTS PRESENT THIS DRAMATIC COLOUR AND HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME

RUNNERS • Create a striking entrance or add warmth to a kitchen

Bedroom storage • CREATE A CALM SLEEP SPACE WITH THESE SIMPLE AND STYLISH DECLUTTERING SOLUTIONS

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Transition from day to night in a harmonious bedroom

Loft space • WITH THE BUILDING WORK COMPLETE, HOW DO YOU CREATE THAT LOFT SCHEME OF YOUR DREAMS? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR TIPS

Scandi kids' bedroom • THESE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE THE KEY TO CREATING A STYLISH SPACE FOR CHILDREN

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

BAR STOOLS • Pull up a stylish place to perch at your countertop

IDEAL HOME’S ULTIMATE BEDROOM EDIT 2024 • WE’VE CHOSEN OUR FAVOURITE BOUDOIR ESSENTIALS THAT WILL ENSURE A RESTFUL (AND STYLISH) NIGHT’S SLEEP

Bench seating

Back to THE FUTURE • KELLY HOWLETT RESTORED THE CHARM OF A 19TH CENTURY FARMHOUSE, WHILE MAKING IT FIT FOR MODERN LIVING

CREATIVE living • CAROLINE AND SIMON ROWLAND MIXED VINTAGE AND SECONDHAND PIECES WITH DESIGNS BY INDEPENDENT MAKERS

“IT’S ALL ABOUT texture” • CELINE DA SILVA HAS CREATED AN INSPIRING SPACE USING BOLD ACCENTS, PLAYFUL PATTERNS AND VERTICAL LINES

TIME & space • ROWAN AND TIM GILES MOVED FROM HERTFORDSHIRE TO MANCHESTER, TACKLING A BIG RENOVATION TO CREATE A SPACIOUS HOME FOR THEIR GROWING FAMILY

Simply spacious • NATURAL MATERIALS, HIDDEN APPLIANCES AND LOTS OF LIGHT ENSURE LIZ WILLINGHAM’S NEW KITCHEN IS BRIGHT AND TRANQUIL

Cottage at its core • CHLOE BATES’ BATHROOM EXUDES RUSTIC CHARM THAT NODS TO HER PERIOD PROPERTY BUT WITH A PLAYFUL CONTEMPORARY TWIST

Spacious side return

EXTENSIONS 5 Questions to ask... • BUILDING AN EXTENSION IS THE EASIEST WAY TO ADD SPACE AND VALUE TO YOUR HOME. OUR SIMPLE GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED

LIGHTING DESIGN • WE SPOKE TO THE EXPERTS TO FIND OUT THEIR LIGHTING ESSENTIALS FOR A SUCCESSFUL KITCHEN DESIGN

FLOORING • DOING UP YOUR BATHROOM? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR ADVICE ON WHAT FLOORING TO CHOOSE FOR YOUR WASHSPACE

HOW TO... • NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

Save on your energy spend • IDEAL HOME’S COLUMNIST AND EDITOR OF MONEYWEEK.COM KALPANA FITZPATRICK SHARES HER FINANCIAL WISDOM

Smart heating • WONDERING WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT SMART...