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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“Which towel rack truly reflects my soul?” • HOW HADLEY FREEMAN’S RELATIONSHIP WITH HER HOME HAS CHANGED WITH AGE

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 expensive without the big spend…

real homes EXPLORE | EXCITE | INSPIRE

MODERN living • TUOMAS AND ANNA MÄKELÄ PROVE THAT MINIMALIST DESIGN CAN SUIT FAMILY LIFE, WITH WELL CONSIDERED STORAGE RIGHT FROM THE START

HOME NOTES

THE LAYOUT

FOCUS ON CLEVER STORAGE • Take inspiration from Tuomas and Anna’s minimalist home and find a smart way to hide away clutter

WRECK to wow! • IMPRESSIVE DESIGN FEATURES AND OPEN-PLAN LIVING WERE TOP OF THE BRIEF FOR PUTRI AND BEN MACKERETH’S SELF-BUILD FAMILY HOME

HOME NOTES

THE LAYOUT

THE LOWDOWN

FOCUS ON STEEL-FRAMED WINDOWS • Putri and Ben love the look of metal framed doors and windows and opted for this style throughout their new home. These features can create an industrial look, historic authenticity or a contemporary edge

“ WE WENT BIG ON texture” • EMMA JACKSON’S FAMILY HOME NAILS THE REFINED INDUSTRIAL GLAM LOOK. EMMA SHARES HER STYLE SECRETS...

MASTERED elegance • EMPTY NESTERS THERESA AND ALLAN WIDLAKE DOWNSIZED TO A NEW BUILD WHERE THEY COULD START FROM SCRATCH WITH COLOUR, FORM AND TEXTURE

Reader award Home winners • HAVING SPENT A HAPPY SUMMER SIFTING THROUGH ENTRIES, WE CAN FINALLY REVEAL OUR WINNERS. WE’VE BEEN INSPIRED AND DELIGHTED BY THE QUALITY OF THE WINNING PROJECTS, EACH OF WHICH WILL APPEAR IN FULL IN IDEAL HOME IN 2022

decorating TRANSFORM | UPDATE | CREATE

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

Teal & emerald Teal • THE DESIGN KNOW-HOW BEHIND THIS TOP COLOUR COMBO, TO HELP YOU WORK IT LIKE A PRO

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

COLOUR CHEAT SHEET

WALLPAPERS TO WOW

Power pendant • IDEAL HOME’S DECORATING EDITOR NICKY PHILLIPS EXPLAINS WHY BIG IS MOST DEFINITELY BEAUTIFUL

Cosy space living • AS WE EMBRACE AUTUMN, MAKE YOUR LIVING ROOM THE COMFIEST SPACE IN YOUR HOME WITH A FEW CHANGES, BIG AND SMALL. WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIDER TIPS

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NEED TO KNOW... The burning issue

IH COLOUR EDIT Green • THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR CONSULTANTS GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON THIS DELICIOUS SHADE AND HOW TO USE IT FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOME

Boot room • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOUR BOOT ROOM (OR HALLWAY!) IS BOTH STYLISH AND PRACTICAL. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT’S AS SMART AS IT LOOKS

Genius • SIX STYLISH HACKS TO GET YOUR SPACE ORGANISED

COLOUR CHEAT SHEET

renovation IMPROVE | EXTEND | CONVERT

N to o- social cook hub zone • A GLASS-ROOFED EXTENSION TURNED DAISY LOWE’S KITCHEN INTO A BRIGHT, SOCIABLE HUB – THE IDEAL SPACE TO COOK FOR FRIENDS

KITCHEN SOURCEBOOK

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS • The info and essentials you need to factor in when...