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
new & now • INSPIRE | INFORM | DISCOVER
“Let me tell you all about my storage ” • HADLEY FREEMAN ON WHY HAVING EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE PLEASES HER SO
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...
Leaning & layering
A JOINT effort • TAKING ON A HOUSE THAT NO ONE ELSE WANTED GAVE JESSICA AND HARRY THEIR OWN DREAM HOME
APARTMENT therapy • DESPITE FACING CARPETS FULL OF MOULD AND ANCIENT DECOR, ELLY MACDONALD HAS ACHIEVED STUNNING RESULTS WITH HER SUBTLE INTERIOR REDESIGN
FULL OF grace • A NEUTRAL SCHEME AND A SMATTERING OF DESIGN CLASSICS ENHANCE KRISTINA AND NIKLAS’S EFFORTLESSLY ELEGANT HOME
COLOUR ME happy • USING WHITE WALLS AS A BLANK CANVAS, MAYA HENDRIX HAS FILLED HER LONDON HOME WITH BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL VINTAGE FINDS
SIMPLE solutions • FIONA LE NEVEU’S CUSTOM-BUILT STORAGE AND CLEAN, COHESIVE STYLE ARE KEY TO A CALM INTERIOR AND SMOOTH-RUNNING FAMILY LIFE
Colour & pattern
GLOBE trotter • TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
Sage green • THIS MONTH OUR COLOUR CONSULTANTS PRESENT THIS SOOTHING EARTHY SHADE AND HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME
Home office ideas • SIX STYLISH PROJECTS TO SHOW YOU HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTIFULLY ORGANISED SPACE
DESKS • Hot-desk in style with our pick of chic workstations
Exotic prints & luxe textures • THE DESIGN KNOW-HOW BEHIND A TOP PATTERN AND COLOUR COMBO, TO HELP YOU WORK IT LIKE A PRO
Carpets & rugs • LOOKING TO MAKE MORE OF YOUR FLOORING CHOICES? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR CARPET AND RUG DESIGNER EXPERTISE
Dining room • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A SOPHISTICATED AND ELEGANT SPACE FOR MEAL TIMES. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A SCHEME THAT’S PRACTICAL, YET BEAUTIFUL
TOY STORAGE • Tidying away will be a doddle with these fun buys
TREND TALK • IDEAL HOME’S STYLE EDITOR NICKY PHILLIPS IS CONVINCED THAT THE FUTURE IS LOOKING UP
Weekend decorator • CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW
IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Bring order to your hallway with these neat and stylish buys
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Bright idea • FROM DARK AND CRAMPED TO LIGHT AND SPACIOUS, LUBA AND ANDREW BRIERLEY’S KITCHEN IS TRANSFORMED
Small & stylish • A ONCE FEATURELESS BATHROOM IS NOW A BRIGHT, INVITING SPACE
Utility rooms • FROM SIMPLE EXTRA STORAGE TO BESPOKE DESIGNS, A WELL-CONSIDERED SPACE CAN TRANSFORM HOW YOUR KITCHEN WORKS
“ What is daylighting? ” • IDEAL HOME’S RESIDENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CHARLIE LUXTON SHARES HIS DESIGN KNOW-HOW
Levelling down • ARCHITECT MARIENNE PACHONICK DISCUSSES HOW DROPPING THE LEVEL OF THE FLOOR ON A NEW EXTENSION WILL INCREASE LIGHT AND SPACE
Installing a downstairs toilet • HOW MUCH IT WILL COST AND THE DESIGN FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN ADDING THIS SMALL BUT HARDWORKING SPACE
Sofas • AS IT MAKES SUCH AN IMPACT, CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOFA IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION. HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS TO HELP…
Before you buy a sofa • MEASURING UP AND KNOWING...