Amy Hodge
Amy Hodge has been working on interiors magazines for over 11 years. She's a freelance writer and sub editor who has worked for some of the UK's leading interiors magazines including Ideal Home, Style at Home and Country Homes & Interiors. She started at Style at Home just after it launched as food editor and is now chief sub editor for Ideal Home, Style at Home and Country Homes & Interiors.
Ideal Home Truths
Where's your happy place?
The little patio at the end of my garden. It looks out over a field with a beautiful oak tree and it's my favourite spot for the morning cuppa!
What's your home addiction?
Framed artwork! My wife and I love to collect unique pieces whether it's our framed Mr T tea towel, photographer prints from our travels or art prints. I think we have now actually run out of walls to hang them!
What's your next home project?
I've just finished renovating our bedroom where we uncovered a beautiful brick fireplace. Next on the list is our built-in bookcase in the kitchen-living area, which I'm painting a bright turquoise colour.
Latest articles by Amy Hodge
-
12 Cloakroom tile ideas that prove tiles can transform a small downstairs toilet
Transform a tiny space with tile ideas that are big on design and personality
By Amy Hodge
-
Neutral bathroom ideas for a sophisticated space
Take inspiration from the spa and calm things down with a light and bright bathing space
By Amy Hodge
-
Decluttering a bathroom – 11 steps to banish the clutter for good
We've rounded up our top tips into an easy guide on how to declutter a bathroom to help create a serene space
By Amy Hodge
-
Coffee bar ideas - create your own cafe station at home
Get your space perfectly set up so you can enjoy a hot brew at home
By Amy Hodge
-
How to clean a coffee machine - expert tips to keep yours in good condition
Whether you have a pod or bean-to-cup version make sure you know how to clean a coffee machine to keep yours working like new
By Amy Hodge
-
How to style a sofa like a professional for a picture-perfect finish
Give your living room the professional treatment with our top sofa styling tips
By Amy Hodge
-
Top tips for organising a pantry – all the expert advice and tricks you need
Goodbye cupboard chaos! A pantry or larder can be the perfect food storage solution if you sort it properly
By Amy Hodge
-
How to organise kitchen utensils - smart tricks to tackle kitchen clutter
Decluttering advice and space-savvy solutions for storing utensils in your kitchen, whatever its size
By Amy Hodge
-
Painted stair ideas - 11 creative ways to raise the style bar
Beautiful ways to use paint to give your stairs an update without spending a fortune
By Amy Hodge
-
Stair panelling ideas – 10 ways to take your stairs to the next level
Liven up your stairs and raise the style stakes with these clever panelling ideas to add personality and character
By Amy Hodge
-
Maximise your home's potential with Sofa.com's multifunctional furniture collection
Promotional feature with Sofa.com
By Amy Hodge
-
Refresh your dining space with Sofa.com's chic dining furniture collection
Promotional feature with Sofa.com
By Amy Hodge
-
11 genius DIY kitchen island ideas and upcycling tips
These DIY kitchen island ideas are the perfect way to revamp your space on a budget
By Amy Hodge
-
9 purr-fect animal motif cushions
Style up your sofa with an adorable animal motif cushion – we challenge you to pick just one!
By Amy Hodge
-
Prep for Bank Holiday DIY in 5 easy steps
Make Bank Holiday DIY a breeze with our top tips
By Amy Hodge
-
How to fit a decorative ceiling rose
Want to give your home a period touch? Style at Home tells you how to add ceiling roses to give your rooms grand impact
By Amy Hodge
-
Take a look around Rebecca's 1900s cottage in Hertfordshire
Be inspired by this gorgeous home and its quirky finds, as featured in Style at Home magazine. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
By Amy Hodge
-
4 upcycling ideas that take less than 1 hour
Fancy getting crafty this weekend? These fab upcycling ideas will take you no time at all.
By Amy Hodge
-
Be inspired by Sarah’s country-style home in Hampshire
Take a look round this charming 1970s country-inspired family home, chosen by Style at Home. Find more house tours at housetohome.co.uk
By Amy Hodge
-
6 gift wrap ideas to make your presents stand out
Give your presents the professional touch with our gift wrapping tips and tricks.
By Amy Hodge
-
4 shopping bag ideas to avoid the 5p charge
Avoid the new 5p shopping bag charge with these handy reuseable bag ideas.
By Amy Hodge
-
How to host a dinner party without a dining table
We've all been there, you've got 12 friends coming round for a dinner party but you've only got a dining table meant for four. But, fear not, with these ingenious ideas you won't need a dining table
By Amy Hodge
-
6 easy craft projects for the uncrafty
Would you love to upcycle a piece of furniture or jazz up an old lampshade but worried about how it will turn out? We've picked six of our favourite craft projects, perfect if you're new to crafting.
By Amy Hodge
-
6 ways to organise your craft room
Get your craft room in order so you have the perfect space to work on your projects.
By Amy Hodge