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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‘What to do this month

new & now • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER

WE’RE FOLLOWING

“This time I’m going for happy and calm” • A HOUSE MOVE IS GIVING HADLEY FREEMAN THE CHANCE TO MAKE A CHANGE

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...

Gift guide Buys under £50 • PERFECT FOR SHOWING A LITTLE BIT OF LAST-MINUTE LOVE

real homes • EXPLORE | EXCITE | INSPIRE

Colour IS IN my soul • USING BOLD COLOURS AND PATTERNS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT ALICIA AND JOHN FRANCIS HAVE ACHIEVED THE PERFECT BALANCE

HOME NOTES

FLOORING • Pick flooring that’s both ultra stylish and family friendly, like Alicia and John have done

MOODY modernity • CELIN TRANA EMBRACED A CONCRETE AND GLASS SCHEME TO CREATE A GLAMOROUS SELF-BUILD THAT, DESPITE ITS HARD EDGES, FEELS WARM AND COCOONING

HOME NOTES

“ IT’S GOT NATURAL good looks” • MANON DELORME EXPLAINS HOW A MIX OF VINTAGE TREASURES AND MODERN PIECES GIVES HER HOME BOHEMIAN CHARM

HOME NOTES

NEW LEASE of life • POLLY AND GEORGE PHILLIPS RENOVATED THIS FORMER STONE HAY BARN TO CREATE A LUXURIOUS HOME WITH A MODERN-MEETS-RURAL LOOK

HOME NOTES

decorating • TRANSFORM UPDATE CREATE

SCANDI-LUXE cool yule • TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

Cosy corner • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO ENSURE YOUR READING NOOK (OR BOX-SET BOLTHOLE) IS THE SERENE SPOT YOU’RE AFTER. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT’S AS RELAXING AS IT LOOKS

Hosting ideas • SIX CREATIVE AND STYLISH HACKS FOR A PARTY TO REMEMBER

Look-at-me balloons • IDEAL HOME’S DECORATING EDITOR NICKY PHILLIPS PLANS A PARTY WITH PIZZAZZ

Family room • DREAMING OF A COSY SNUG OR LARGER SPACE WHERE YOU CAN ALL HANG OUT AND WATCH A MOVIE? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR TIPS

MEET THE EXPERTS

PICK A TV WITH STYLE • Céline Erlam of Indie & Co, shares her top tips

IH COLOUR EDIT Black • THIS MONTH OUR COLOUR EXPERTS PRESENT THIS THEATRICAL SHADE AND SHARE IDEAS ON HOW TO USE IT CREATIVELY IN YOUR HOME

the edit DRAMATIC BLACK

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

STYLE TIP

renovation • IMPROVE | EXTEND | CONVERT

PROJECT DETAILS

Form & function • THE WINNER OF OUR READER HOME AWARDS ROOM MAKEOVER CATEGORY, TANYA KIRBY CREATED A CRISP, SMART KITCHEN THAT’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOO

SLIDING DOORS • Allow maximum light to flood into your kitchen, with minimal framing for a sleek, modern look

KITCHEN SOURCEBOOK

New space, stunning style • RELOCATING THE BATHROOM GAVE LUCY BLAIR SCOPE TO LAYER TEXTURE AND PATTERN AROUND A COPPER STATEMENT BATH

Glass extensions • LOOKING TO ENHANCE YOUR HOME AND CREATE A LIGHT, BRIGHT, SUN-FILLED SPACE? A GLASS EXTENSION COULD BE THE ANSWER

EXTENSION CHECKLIST • The essentials to consider if you’re thinking about a glass extension

“What advice do you have about party walls?” • IDEAL HOME’S RESIDENT...