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 EXPERTS

Ideal Home

new & now • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER

High street heroes 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...

home truths Angel Strawbridge • THE TV PERSONALITY GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME

20 UNDER £20 • Everyone loves a bargain - and our editor Heather has hand-picked her fave savvy buys for this month

ideal homes • EXPLORE | EXCITE | INSPIRE

quiet CONFIDENCE • A RUN-DOWN EDWARDIAN PROPERTY IN NEWCASTLE IS NOW AN OASIS OF CALM FOR EMMIE VINCENT SUTTER AND HER HUSBAND JAMES

" GO BOLD WITH finishing touches " • NATURAL MATERIALS AND NEUTRAL TONES PROVIDE THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR VINTAGE FURNITURE AND POPS OF COLOUR IN KATHARINE MACLEAN’S 1960S HOME

PALE & interesting • CHARLOTTE AND CHARLES HOW TOOK A THOROUGHLY UNLOVED PROPERTY IN FULHAM AND TRANSFORMED IT INTO A PRISTINE ALL-WHITE HOME, DESIGNED WITH CREATIVITY AND CARE

MODERN revival • SARAH WARRICK AND RACHEL ADLER TRANSFORMED THEIR UNLOVED VICTORIAN TERRACE INTO A DESIGNER PAD DECORATED IN A RICH PALETTE AND FILLED WITH NATURAL LIGHT

room decor • TRANSFORM | UPDATE | CREATE

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

Refresh your home for free • STRAPPED FOR CASH? HERE, THE IDEAL HOME TEAM SHARES WAYS TO MAKE YOUR LIVING SPACE FEEL NEW, WITHOUT THE BIG SPEND

Dark grey • THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR CONSULTANTS GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON THIS TREND-LED NEUTRAL AND HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME

Hallway ideas • SIX STYLISH PROJECTS TO UPDATE AND ORGANISE YOUR ENTRANCE SPACE

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Kit out your WFH space in style with smart office buys

Classic stripes & harmonious colours • THE DESIGN KNOW-HOW BEHIND A TOP PATTERN & COLOUR COMBO, TO HELP YOU WORK IT LIKE A PRO

ADD SOME LUXURY TO YOUR HOME • SPRUCE UP YOUR SOFA, BED OR ARMCHAIR THIS MONTH WITH 10% OFF THE IDEAL HOME RANGE OF CUSHIONS AT BLINDS 2GO

SCULPTURAL TABLE LAMPS • Throw some shapes with a statement design

Home trends for 2023 • LOOKING TO CHANGE UP HOW YOU USE – AND LOVE – YOUR HOME THIS YEAR? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIDER TIPS

Utility room • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A SPACE FOR LAUNDRY, CLEANING, STORAGE AND MORE. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A PRACTICAL YET STYLISH ROOM

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Make your utility space sparkle with these chic buys

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

TV STORAGE • Elevate your viewing experience with a chic TV unit

renovation • IMPROVE | EXTEND | CONVERT

Luxe for less • MAY SIMPKIN FOUND THE PRELOVED KITCHEN OF HER DREAMS FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST

Flexible living • FROM HOMEWORK TIME TO MEALS WITH FRIENDS, SARAH AND DUNCAN ODDS HAVE CREATED AN ADAPTABLE KITCHEN SPACE

Serene green • INDIA HARES CREATED A CALM YET COLOURFUL BATHROOM, WHICH IS PERFECT FOR FAMILY LIFE

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