Ideal Home

Published by TI Media Limited 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.

A new focus for the new season...

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 more expensive without the big spend…

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

Pick a muted palette • If you want a change from bright colours and fancy a more seasonal look, switch up your décor to include some muted tones. Neutrals paired with darker hues and natural materials ensure a cosier vibe.

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

Update your living room • TIME FOR A CHANGE? DIP INTO AUTUMN’S BRAND NEW TRENDS FOR A STYLE REFRESH

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

Caramel • GET COSY THIS AUTUMN BY ENVELOPING YOUR SCHEME IN AN EARTHY SHADE TO ADD INSTANT WARMTH

Tiling tricks • PRACTICAL AND HARD-WEARING, TILES CAN BE USED FOR MORE THAN JUST SPLASHBACKS, AS THESE IDEAS PROVE…

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Create a welcoming guest room that has flexibility, yet plenty of style

Country hallway • WE’VE GOT THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO ADD SOME ULTRA-COSY STYLE TO THIS OFTEN OVERLOOKED SPACE

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Keep your kitchen classy with traditional furniture and plenty of texture

Carpet • KEEN TO SWAP YOUR HARD FLOOR FOR SOMETHING SOFT UNDERFOOT? WE EXPLORE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU WHEN YOU CHOOSE CARPET…

Living room lighting scheme • THE RIGHT LIGHTING CAN MAKE OR BREAK A SCHEME, ESPECIALLY IN THE LIVING ROOM. WE ASKED THREE PROS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERT ADVICE

Raise the roof

Modern GEORGIAN • CLAIRE HAS GOT THE BALANCE BETWEEN GRAND PERIOD DETAILS AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPOT ON

Pastures NEW • A CHANCE CONVERSATION PROMPTED ANNE AND JOHN TO EMBRACE A RURAL LIFESTYLE AND TRANSFORM A FORMER VICARAGE

“AN ODE TO femininity” • CHARLI’S INVITING HOME HAS A RICH COLOUR PALETTE AND CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES

Sideways MOVE • BY CONVERTING THEIR GARAGE AND RETHINKING THE GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT, MEL AND GREIG SINCLAIR HAVE CREATED A HOME THAT WORKS FOR FAMILY LIFE

A calm canvas • HOW AMY AND JON’S EXTENSION BECAME A CLEAN-LINED, CLUTTER-FREE SPACE THAT’S FULL OF HIDDEN STORAGE

Changing rooms • HANNAH AND DAN TURNED A BEDROOM INTO THEIR DREAM BATHROOM, FILLING IT WITH PLAYFUL TOUCHES AND LUXE FITTINGS

Carve out a utility

LOFT CONVERSIONS • CONVERTING THE LOFT CAN ADD BOTH SPACE AND VALUE TO YOUR HOME WITHOUT CHANGING THE OVERALL FOOTPRINT. OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Replacing your insulation • IF YOU WANT AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME, YOUR INSULATION NEEDS TO BE IN TIP-TOP SHAPE. HERE ARE THE TELL-TALE SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT NEED TO REPLACE YOURS…

GALLEY LAYOUTS • FACED WITH A LONG, LINEAR KITCHEN SPACE? MAKE THE MOST OF WHAT YOU HAVE WITH THESE EXPERT-APPROVED DESIGN TIPS

Choosing a bathroom radiator • IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT LOOKS – CONSIDER OUR EXPERTS’ ADVICE WHEN PLANNING YOUR BATHROOM HEATING SET-UP

EN SUITES • UPGRADING YOUR...