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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Ideal Home

new & now • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER

Gino D'Acampo • CELEB CHEF GINO D’ACAMPO GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HIS HOME

20 UNDER £20 • Our editor Heather has hand-picked her fave last-minute great value gifts for this month

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...

ideal homes • EXPLORE | EXCITE | INSPIRE

PUTTING DOWN roots • BY TRANSFORMING THE LAYOUT OF A THIRTIES HOUSE, ALONG WITH LOFT AND REAR EXTENSIONS, SERIAL RENOVATORS PAUL CLARKSON AND PHIL THOMAS CREATED A FOREVER FAMILY HOME

“vintage wins EVERY TIME” • PRE-LOVED GEMS CREATE A UNIQUE FEEL IN THERESA GROMSKI’S HOME, WHICH REALLY COMES INTO ITS OWN AT CHRISTMAS

A WORLD away • DESPITE DECORATING IT REMOTELY WHILE LIVING IN HONG KONG, NANCY AND BEN GARLAND’S PROJECT HOUSE EMERGED AS A BEAUTIFUL GEORGIAN GEM

CHARACTER building • A BLEND OF SALVAGED MATERIALS AND ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS ENSURES JOSEPHINE MAYDON’S NEW BUILD LOOKS AS THOUGH IT EVOLVED OVER CENTURIES, NOT MONTHS

room decor • TRANSFORM | UPDATE | CREATE

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

Teal • THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR CONSULTANTS GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON THIS RICH, VERSATILE SHADE AND HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME

Set the perfect table • SIX LAST-MINUTE IDEAS AND DECORATIVE TOUCHES FOR GIVING YOUR NEW YEAR GATHERING A CELEBRATORY FEEL

DRINKS TROLLIES • Serve your favourite tipple in style

Deep sapphire & textural metallics • THE DESIGN KNOW-HOW BEHIND A TOP PATTERN & COLOUR COMBO, TO HELP YOU WORK IT LIKE A PRO

DINING CHAIRS • Look smart with a plush upholstered seat

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Create a festive welcome with chic hallway buys

How to host in style • PLAN THE PERFECT FESTIVE PARTY THANKS TO OUR EXPERTS, WHO SHARE THEIR TRIED-AND-TESTED PARTY TIPS

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Go glam this Christmas with luxe living room buys

Guest bedroom • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A WELCOMING AND RESTFUL SPACE TO HOST GUESTS. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A ROOM THAT IS COSY AND COMFORTABLE FOR VISITORS

TREND TALK • IDEAL HOME’S STYLE EDITOR NICKY PHILLIPS GOES LARGE WITH HER DECORATIONS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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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renovation • IMPROVE | EXTEND | CONVERT

Let the light in • SOPHIE AND CHRIS GILL KNOCKED THROUGH AND ADDED AN ORANGERY TO CREATE A BRIGHT AND USEFUL SPACE SYMPATHETIC TO THEIR PERIOD HOME

Hotel-inspired comfort • A SPACIOUS WALK-IN SHOWER AND DOUBLE HAND BASINS WERE TOP PRIORITIES IN KIRSTEN EDWARDS’ MODERN, MONOCHROME EN SUITE

ASK AN EXPERT • IDEAL HOME’S RESIDENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CHARLIE LUXTON SHARES HIS DESIGN KNOW-HOW

Box clever • OPENING UP THE BACK OF THIS VICTORIAN TERRACED HOME HAS UNLOCKED ITS POTENTIAL, SAYS TOM SHELSWELL OF ARCHITECTS WILLIAM TOZER

Permitted development • CAN’T FACE APPLYING (AND WAITING FOR) PLANNING PERMISSION? SEE...