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.

Going through the keyhole

THE IH PANEL

What to do this month...

new & now • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER

“At what age do we learn to appreciate the bath?” • HADLEY FREEMAN CELEBRATES THE FINE AND GROWN-UP ART OF HAVING A LONG HOT SOAK

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

LOOKING ahead • SARA JASSIM AND TIM DOWSETT MAXIMISED EVERY INCH OF SPACE IN THEIR HOME AND ENSURED IT WORKS WELL FOR THE FUTURE

HOME NOTES

THE LAYOUT

POURED-RESIN FLOORING • Sara and Tim chose a poured-resin floor for their new kitchen-diner, due to its family-friendly properties

FAMILY MUST-HAVES • INSPIRED BY SARA & TIM’S HOME

STARTING FROM scratch • BUILDING ON A HILL GAVE JOANNA AND SAM FLETCHER AMAZING VIEWS AND A CHANCE TO CREATE THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

HOME NOTES

CHARRED-TIMBER CLADDING • Originating in Japan where it’s known as yakisugi, this ancient technique of lightly burning wood creates a dramatic yet durable finish for exteriors

THE LAYOUT

THE LOWDOWN

HOME NOTES

“I MIX VINTAGE WITH modern” • DETERMINED NOT TO LET A DEVASTATING HOUSE FIRE WRECK THEIR VISION, ANNA AND MARK SET TO AND CREATED A FAMILY HOME INSPIRED BY COLOUR, VINTAGE ITEMS AND WARM TEXTILES

STYLE MUST HAVES • GET INSPIRATION FROM ANNA & MARK’S VINTAGE STYLE

COOL curves • IT TOOK A LOT OF PLANNING TO TRANSFORM THIS TIRED 1950S PROPERTY INTO AN ULTRA-CONTEMPORARY HOME, BUT IRENE GUNTER HAS PULLED IT OFF

decorating • TRANSFORM | UPDATE | CREATE

NEW romantic • TRENDS COME AND GO BUT HERE IS HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

Verdigris green • THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR CONSULTANTS PRESENT THIS FRESH, VIBRANT SHADE AND HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME

the edit VERDIGRIS GREEN

Bathroom hacks • SIX STYLISH DIY PROJECTS TO PEP UP YOUR WASHROOM ON A BUDGET

REFRESH YOUR LOOK • WITH BLINDS 2GO, WE’VE CREATED A STYLISH NEW COLLECTION OF WINDOW DRESSINGS

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

Statement wall • LOOKING TO TURN THAT BORING AREA INTO THE FEATURE OF YOUR LIVING ROOM? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR DESIGNER KNOW-HOW

MEET THE EXPERTS

BREAKING UP LARGE AREAS • Bethan Harwood, home design stylist at John Lewis & Partners, shares her top tips:

The shortlist KITCHEN ISLANDS • Gain extra prep space, plus handy storage underneath

En suite • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RELAXING AND SERENE EN SUITE YOU DESERVE. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO CREATE THE BIJOU BATHROOM OF YOUR DREAMS

The shortlist COLOURFUL CUSHIONS • Pep up a tired sofa with a bright, cheery line-up

Colour drenching • IDEAL HOME’S STYLE EDITOR NICKY PHILLIPS SHOWS HOW MORE IS MORE WHEN YOU’RE PAINTING A ROOM

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Upgrade your bathroom with glam statement pieces and luxe finishing touches

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

renovation • IMPROVE | EXTEND |...