Amy Cutmore
Amy Cutmore is an experienced interiors editor and writer who has worked on titles including Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, GardeningEtc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. She is also a winner of the PPA's Digital Content Leader of the Year.
Amy has been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – her first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House & Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). She was part of the Ideal Home team from 2010 to 2023.
At Ideal Home, Amy served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During her time on the title, she honed her expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. Amy is also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.
Prior to working at Ideal Home, Amy was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where she got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. Before that she held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where she became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops. She has also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews and Wareable.
These days Amy write about anything and everything homes-related, although her Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. Amy is also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so she's clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.
IDEAL HOME TRUTHS
Where's your happy place?
During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I've filled with colourful scented plants. I've plonked an egg chair between them and it's now my go-to spot for some R&R. Alternatively, I'd have to say South East Asia – where I'd divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.
What's your home addiction?
I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I've totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.
What's your next home project?
Right now, I'm renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It's a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We've just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.
Latest articles by Amy Cutmore
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Dining room curtain ideas to turn your window dressings into something special
Set the scene with curtains that will add the perfect finishing touch to your dining room and make meal times a treat
By Amy Cutmore
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Home repairs you can DIY – easy fixes you don't need to get a professional out to fix
Why pay someone to do these simple home repairs when you can DIY?
By Amy Cutmore
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10 important staircase safety tips that everyone should know
Stairs can be a danger whatever your age. Take our advice and make them safer for you and your family
By Amy Cutmore
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Log storage ideas – stylish ways to display fire wood indoors
Our creative log storage ideas offer safe and stylish ways to store wood to fuel winter firesides
By Amy Cutmore
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Marble bathroom ideas for an elegant and luxurious scheme
Marble is making a style revival in our bathrooms thanks to its natural beauty, versatility
By Amy Cutmore
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6 reasons to do an autumn deep clean – and the key jobs you should be tackling
Take on this to-do list and not only will you have a cleaner home, you'll protect it from potential problems through the winter
By Amy Cutmore
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Sofa ideas for small living rooms – 16 looks for tiny or awkwardly-shaped lounges
From love seats to modular seating, these sofa ideas for small living rooms make the most of compact spaces
By Amy Cutmore
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10 sweet nursery mural ideas that are playful and practical
The right backdrop can turn a little one's room into a paradise for play and the setting for sweet dreams, as these pretty nursery murals prove
By Amy Cutmore
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How to fix squeaky floorboards – repair creaky floors and block draughts
Silence those squeaky floorboards for good with our expert advice
By Amy Cutmore
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How to change a tap easily and give your sink a fresh new look
Sick of the drip, drip, drip? Here's how to replace your old tap with a shiny new mixer
By Amy Cutmore
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Kitchen space savers – smart ideas to maximise small kitchens
Not blessed with a big kitchen? Choose the right gadgets and accessories, and you could claw back a surprising amount of space
By Amy Cutmore
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Bird boxes and wildlife houses – our pick of the best
These bug hotels, bird houses, hedgehog huts and more will provide wildlife with welcome shelter in spring and summer, and a place to hibernate in winter.
By Amy Cutmore
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Louise Redknapp has this sofa at home – and now you can, too
The Idol sofa by Harveys has just been released in stores
By Amy Cutmore
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Garden shed ideas – 25 inspiring looks for your own outdoor room
The humble shed has had a facelift...
By Amy Cutmore
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Green living room ideas – redecorate and invigorate with the colour of the season
Introduce a touch of nature to your home with these gorgeous green living room ideas for a laid-back, soothing feel
By Amy Cutmore
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Blue living room ideas – 30 decorating schemes in shades from sky blue to navy
We've got moody blues for every setting
By Amy Cutmore
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35 wall panelling ideas to update any space in your home
Add character, cover uneven walls or insulate your room with these smart and savvy ideas
By Amy Cutmore
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Five reasons why Apple AirPods are the perfect Mother's Day present
Promotional feature with John Lewis & Partners
By Amy Cutmore
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Wave hello to the EZVIZ C6 – the companion camera there to capture moments of love
Promotional feature with EZVIZ
By Amy Cutmore
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Try one of five trends for 2019 for ONLY £1 with these savvy buys
At Poundland, you can experiment with the latest looks for less
By Amy Cutmore
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See inside Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's new Beverly Hills mansion
It will also be home to daughter Kaia Gerber and son Presley
By Amy Cutmore
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New-build homes: Six things to consider before you buy
Don't be distracted by the lovely showhome furniture!
By Amy Cutmore
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Before and after: enjoy this gorgeous garden makeover with fab she shed!
An uninspiring rectangular plot has become a multi-purpose area for leisure, working and entertaining
By Amy Cutmore
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Could you be £5, £10 or even £50 better off?
By Amy Cutmore