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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