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.

Welcome

Set the scene for… A SLOW SUNDAY • Schedule some downtime and settle in for an afternoon on the sofa. For a boxset marathon, quiet reading or even a sneaky snooze – sink back into tactile velvets, layered in tonal hues, for a vibe that’s calm, yet cosy, and oozes easy elegance.

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

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 expensive without the big spend...

We keep seeing SCULPTED WOOD • Wood has never gone out of style, and we’re seeing it celebrated in homeware more and more. From handmade, organic shapes to more polished finishes and clean lines, it’s all about celebrating the texture of the wood. The beauty of it? It pairs well with pretty much any material.

POUFFE PERFECTION • Whether you’re in need of an extra perch or just somewhere to put your feet up, a versatile pouffe offers a stylish solution

The Wallpaper Edit ENGLISH GARDEN • Welcome spring with floral wallpapers in fresh, uplifting colours

IDEAL VS GREAT DEAL • Revamp your kitchen without a full redo… these chic buys and practical picks will have it looking swish without costing a fortune

Finding sanctuary • Emma and Stefan Kruger designed their perfect retirement property from scratch, choosing beautiful natural materials for the interior that make it relaxing and low maintenance

Welcome to my home

Make it work for you EMMA’S STYLE: RUSTIC CHIC • A moody palette of charcoal tones is softened by natural materials, such as linen and wood, to create a cocooning feel

Ideal Home GORGEOUS HOUSES WE WANT YOU! • Ever fancied seeing your house in Ideal Home? CONTACT US NOW!

USE PAINT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE • If your room feels a bit ‘meh’, try one of these ideas to add colour, style and design smarts…

Rooms with a view • A desire to embrace their rural surroundings and sightlines using statement glazing was at the forefront of the design for Holly and Matt Pennington’s contemporary self-build

Welcome to my home

The story of the build

WHAT WE’VE LEARNED

Make it work for you HOLLY’S STYLE: SCANDI MINIMALIST • Smooth plywood, polished concrete, clean lines and a monochrome palette work in this modern space

HOW TO USE BOTANICALS • Every interior designer knows that plants – whether real or artificial, as artwork or printed on fabric – are an essential part of a modern room. This is how to use them…

COLLECTIBLE CERAMICS • Add character to a monochrome space

Modern vintage • Sofia Wood has mixed antique treasures with contemporary design to create a comfortable, colourful home with unique character

Welcome to my home

Make it work for you SOFIA’S STYLE: CONSIDERED ECLECTIC • Plush fabrics, vintage finds and earthy tones combined with oversized plants and abstract prints set an easygoing vibe

BEAUTIFUL BOOK COVERS • Make a feature of your coffee table favourites

ECO PAINTS • This month our colour consultants give their views on eco-conscious paints and how to use them for a beautiful home

THE EDIT: STRONG NEUTRALS

ANTIQUE CROCKERY • Plant up an old serving dish to give it new life

Thirties style, reimagined • A design based around multiple...