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.

A design for (family) life...

THE IH PANEL

Birdie Fortescue

What to do this month...

Colour blocking

MEET RUGGABLE

SHOWSTOPPING STORAGE

Just heard...

COLLAB ALERT

@theottohouse

An optimistic hue

“The trends that need to end now” • HADLEY FREEMAN GETS ON HER SOAPBOX WITH A FEW CONTROVERSIAL OPINIONS…

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 classic • MARK NEWTON AND CLAIRE ROBINSON BROUGHT THEIR VICTORIAN SEMI UP TO DATE WITH A LARGE REAR EXTENSION AND INGENIOUS STORAGE

GRAPHIC ACCENTS • Throughout this home, statement shapes create definition and interest

DESIGNED FOR life • REBECCA AND JOHN KERRY TOOK A STUDENT HOUSE BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY, AND ENSURED FAMILY LIFE TOOK CENTRE STAGE

HOME NOTES

FLOORING CHOICES • Selecting durable flooring that can take a few knocks is a crucial component of any family-friendly renovation

“IT’S ONE OF a kind” • MARISA LUMLEY-HOLMES’ UNIQUE HOME IS BURSTING WITH INSPIRATION. SHE SHARES HER STYLE SECRETS WITH US…

OPEN invitation • WITH ITS LARGE WINDOWS, HIGH CEILINGS AND THOUGHTFUL LAYOUT, JETTE EGELUND’S APARTMENT IS A MASTERCLASS IN MODERN LIVING

HOME NOTES

decorating • TRANSFORM UPDATE CREATE

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

Neutrals • THIS MONTH OUR COLOUR EXPERTS GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON THESE TRANQUIL SHADES AND SHARE IDEAS ON HOW TO USE THEM IN YOUR HOME

the edit WARM WHITES

Kitchen ideas • CREATIVE AND STYLISH WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR COOKING SPACE

Painted arches • IDEAL HOME’S DECORATING EDITOR NICKY PHILLIPS GETS CREATIVE WITH CURVES

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

Shower room • LOOKING TO SPLASH OUT IN STYLE WITH A SHOWER ROOM OR WET ROOM? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIDER TIPS

MEET THE EXPERTS

CHOOSING BATHROOM LIGHTING • Richard Fox, senior designer at Ripples, Solihull, shares his top tips

Guest bedroom • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOUR GUEST BEDROOM IS A WELCOMING AND RELAXING BOUDOIR FOR VISITORS. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO CREATE A BOUTIQUE HOTEL-STYLE SPACE

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

renovation • IMPROVE | EXTEND | CONVERT

PROJECT DETAILS

A bold move • JESSICA LUPER LET HER LOVE OF PINK INSPIRE A DRAMATIC KITCHEN MAKEOVER, TURNING AN UNLOVED DRAWING ROOM INTO THE ULTIMATE FAMILY HUB

LUXURY VINYL TILES • Your hard-working kitchen needs a floor that’s durable and stylish

KITCHEN SOURCEBOOK

Cocooning & energising • LOUISE RICHARDSON TEAMED DARK SHADES WITH A COLOUR-POPPING WALLPAPER IN HER BATHROOM

FOCUS ON WALLPAPER IN BATHROOMS • How to introduce wallpaper into your bathing space

BATHROOM SOURCEBOOK

conversions Loft • CREATING A NEW ROOM AT THE TOP OF THE HOUSE WILL NOT ONLY ADD SPACE TO YOUR HOME, BUT CAN ALSO INCREASE ITS VALUE

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