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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THE IH PANEL

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new & now • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER

Matthew Williamson takes the high street • THE DESIGNER TELLS US ALL ABOUT HIS NEW COLLABORATION WITH JOHN LEWIS, AND HOW LOCKDOWN BECAME AN INSPIRATION

“ My love-hate -love relationship with celeb homes ” • HADLEY FREEMAN’S ADMIRATION HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH LIKING THE DECOR

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...

Skirting-free panelling

NATURAL habitat • HANNA AND TUOMO PUHARINEN’S MODERN HOUSE BLENDS A MONOCHROME PALETTE WITH LUSH GREENERY TO CREATE A FAMILY HOME WITH NATURE AT ITS HEART

HOME NOTES

THE LAYOUT

WHITE LIVING • Be inspired by Hanna and Tuomo’s stylish home that proves decorating with white in a family house isn’t impossible

FAMILY MUST-HAVES • INSPIRED BY HANNA & TUOMO’S HOME

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“Color BRINGS ME JOY” • JESSICA BUCKLEY HAS GIVEN THIS VICTORIAN HOUSE A BOLD, CONTEMPORARY LOOK WITH A STUNNING PALETTE OF GREEN, BLUE, PINK AND YELLOW

INTERIOR scenes • BY KNOCKING DOWN INTERNAL WALLS, ANGELA AND NEIL SMITH TOTALLY TRANSFORMED THEIR NINETIES DETACHED HOME WITHOUT THE NEED FOR AN EXTENSION

HOME NOTES

THE BUILD IN PICTURES • The couple bought the house in November 2019, and work began in January 2020

THE BUILD IN PICTURES

BIFOLD DOORS • They allow in maximum light, but there are some essentials to consider if you’re thinking about installing them

THE LOWDOWN

THE LAYOUT

HACIENDA dreaming • LEAH HENRICKS REALISED THIS SPANISH-INSPIRED HOUSE WAS EVERYTHING SHE WAS LOOKING FOR THE MINUTE SHE VIEWED IT

HOME NOTES

Mixing pattern

COLOUR blocking • TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE'S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

Window ideas • 6 CLEVER AND STYLISH IDEAS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR WINDOWS

‘Home office’ • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO ENSURE A CALMING, YET INSPIRING HOME OFFICE. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO CREATE A STYLISH WFH SPACE TO CALL YOUR OWN

PLAYFUL PRINTS • Cheer up an empty spot with colour-happy artwork

Window dressings • LOOKING TO REFRESH YOUR WINDOW DRESSINGS AND AFTER INSPIRATION? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE YOURS LOOK THE BEST

MEET THE EXPERTS

HOW TO DRESS A BAY WINDOW

White • THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR CONSULTANTS PRESENT THIS LIGHT, AIRY HUE AND HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME

The shortlist INDOOR BENCHES • Need an extra spot to sit? Just pull up a pew

“Chevron-pattern titles are waves of unabashed joy” • IDEAL HOME’S STYLE EDITOR NICKY PHILLIPS CONSIDERS THE BEAUTY OF AN ANGULAR APPROACH TO TILING

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Revamp your living room with statement buys and modern monochrome

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

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A sociable, open space • INSTALLING BIFOLD DOORS AND RE-WORKING THE LAYOUT HAS GIVEN BOB AND JANICE NORRIS A MORE ACCESSIBLE KITCHEN AND A PERFECT FAMILY HUB

MIRRORED SPLASHBACKS • Swap tiled splashbacks for a...