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 new kitchen: the holy grail

THE IH PANEL

What to do this month...

HOME NEWS • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER

“Why do I want to recreate my childhood kitchen?” • HADLEY FREEMAN’S OBSESSION WITH CHINOISERIE IS SHAPING HER NEW HOME

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

INTO THE woods • USING NATURAL MATERIALS, SOPHIE AND JULIAN TITCHENER REMODELLED A 1960S UPSIDE-DOWN HOUSE, TURNING IT INTO THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

HOME NOTES

YAKISUGI: CHARRED TIMBER CLADDING • Sophie and Julian named their house Woodsmoke, as its exterior has been clad in Japanese hardwood which has been burnt or torched for a highly distinctive look

FAMILY MUST-HAVES • INSPIRED BY SOPHIE & JULIAN’S HOME

A COTTAGE reinvented • FRAN AND CHRIS DALZIEL TOOK ON THIS DATED BUT PRETTY PERIOD PROPERTY, MAKING IT THEIR OWN WITH A CAREFULLY PLANNED EXTENSION

HOME NOTES

THE LAYOUT

LARCH CLADDING • Fran and Chris have used this covering on both the inside and outside of their renovated home

THE LOWDOWN

“ PERIOD & MODERN do mix” • VICKIE NICKOLLS HAS COMBINED 1920S PERIOD DETAILS WITH BOLD DESIGNS AND PATTERNS. SHE SHARES HER STYLE SECRETS...

HOME NOTES

APARTMENT therapy • BLENDING CONTEMPORARY FINISHES WITH PERIOD DETAILS, TOM AND ANTONIA GAME’S MANSION BLOCK FLAT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY RECONFIGURED TO CREATE AN ELEGANT HOME FOR A GROWN-UP FAMILY OF FOUR

HOME NOTES

“I’VE FOUND JOY IN colour” • CAREFULLY CONSIDERED PAINT CHOICES PROVIDE THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR VINTAGE FURNITURE AND BOLD ARTWORK IN JULIA LINDQUIST’S MINIMALIST LONDON HOME

decorating • TRANSFORM | UPDATE | CREATE

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

Earthy browns • THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR CONSULTANTS GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON THESE RICH SHADES AND HOW TO USE THEM FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOME

the edit EARTHY BROWNS

Furniture hacks • SIX STYLISH DIY PROJECTS TO PEP UP YOUR SPACE ON A BUDGET

Rugs as wall art • IDEAL HOME’S STYLE EDITOR NICKY PHILLIPS EXPLAINS HOW A RUG’S APPEAL NEED NOT BE SOLELY UNDERFOOT

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

Weekend decorator • WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

WALLPAPERS WE LOVE

renovation • IMPROVE | EXTEND | CONVERT

Kitchen upgrade • LOOKING TO UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN IN 2022? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIDER TIPS

MEET THE EXPERTS

MARBLE SURFACES • Natalie Holden, director, Natalie Holden Interiors (natalieholden. com) shares her expertise

KITCHEN PROJECT New position, bespoke style • RELOCATING THEIR KITCHEN MEANT GINA AND CARL WADE COULD HAVE A CUSTOMISED DESIGN IN A BIGGER SPACE TO MEET THEIR FAMILY’S NEEDS

QUARTZ WORKTOPS • Top things off with this elegant, practical and long-lasting choice of work surface

KITCHEN SOURCEBOOK

Microwaves • A MUST-HAVE IN A BUSY FAMILY KITCHEN, THESE MULTITASKING MACHINES WILL REHEAT (OR DEFROST) YOUR FOOD IN MINUTES

Tried & Tested

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