Ginevra Benedetti
Ginevra Benedetti has been the Deputy Editor of Ideal Home magazine since 2021, having first joined the team in 2011. She currently oversees the publication of the brand’s magazine each month, editing, writing and commissioning, from planning through to publication. With a career in magazines spanning nearly twenty years, she has worked for the majority of the UK’s interiors magazines and websites, both as staff and as a freelancer. Just some of the other brands she has written for include Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Country Homes & Interiors, Good Homes and Gardeningetc.com. She has been fortunate enough to have interviewed some of the most talented designers in the business and she's written about pretty much every area of the home - from shopping and decorating, appliances and home tech, wallpaper and fabric, kitchens and bathrooms, even extensions and conversions. She lives in west London with her husband and son, and their Devon Rex cat, Zelda.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
I can be terribly indecisive… so I’ll go with two! In winter, it’s in the living room curled up on the sofa with a fire going. In Summer, it’s most definitely in our sun-trapped garden. With a few friends over, kids playing on the trampoline, cooking up all sorts on the barbecue, with a glass of something cold in my hands.
What’s your home addiction?
I have so many! Scented candles for one. The smoky, musky scents. I’m really not keen on overly floral smells. I’m also a sucker for smart tech and home automation. I do like geeking out on how clever some of the latest tech can be and integrating it into my home.
What is your next home project?
I’ve just bought a couple of tins of Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green as I plan to repaint my office walls. It’s a really deep shade, but the room gets loads of natural light as it’s at the top of the house, so the colour will lighten up considerably. Once painted, I’ll probably add a simple shelf for some plants and things and some framed pictures. I tend to decorate in stages. I do a little, live with it.. and then tweak. Another result of my indecisiveness!
Latest articles by Ginevra Benedetti
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Take a tour of this modern, contemporary family home, packed with colour and artwork, alongside vintage and secondhand pieces
This truly unique and contemporary home inspires at every step
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Pet tech - how technology can play a part in your furry friend's life
Discover the ever-growing world of pet tech, from cameras that allow you to spy on them when you’re not home, to gadgets that’ll keep them fed and watered
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The homeowners transformed a sloped garden filled with rocks and dirt into a contemporary garden retreat, buzzing with wildlife
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The must-have tech for a stress-free holiday – both to bring with you and to keep an eye at things at home
These tech solutions can make your break a whole lot smoother
By Ginevra Benedetti
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45 budget garden ideas for enhancing your outdoor space
These easy garden decor tips won't break the bank
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Smart watering - keep your plants thriving this summer whether you're at home or on holiday
Make sure your plants get the water they need
By Ginevra Benedetti
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What is smart security? Everything you need to know about this cutting-edge technology and how it can protect your home
Keep your home (and the people and things in it) safe from intruders with a smart home security system that you can monitor wherever you are in the world
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This personality-packed home is instantly welcoming
Take a tour of this home filled with colour, character and brilliantly clever storage solutions
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Margo Selby’s bold new collection for Habitat is filled with retro fun and joyous colour
The textile designer presents her latest collaboration to celebrate the brand's 60th anniversary
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Smart gardens - how tech can change your outdoor space for the better
Check out the clever gismos and gadgets you can invest in to make your outdoor space even more inviting…
By Ginevra Benedetti
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28 garden room ideas to embrace outdoor living
Expand your living space and make the most of the great outdoors
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Kate Moss has launched wellness scents for the home - I tried them and they honestly smell incredible
Elegant and earthy, the incense sticks won me over
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The touchless tech that will transform your daily routines - how to control your home, hands-free
The digital world is increasingly going hands-free - discover how you can bring touchless tech into your home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to set up parental controls - keep your kids safe online
Take full control of your broadband connection ensuring your kids can keep connected and safe at the same time
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How smart home tech can help you keep hit your health and fitness goals
Take gym classes from home and get detailed information about your health without having to go to your GP
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The new generation of video calling - all the ways you can keep in touch face-to-face
Discover all the ways you can video call to ensure speaking to friends and family is a far more personal experience
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Small yet spacious, light and bright - this renovation ticks all the boxes
A clever redesign has transformed this cramped kitchen into a flexible multipurpose open-plan space, packed with natural light and storage
By Ginevra Benedetti
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What is smart lighting? And why do I need it?
We explain how smart lighting works and how it can really transform the way you live at home for the better…
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Smart, stylish and futureproofed, this energy-efficient bungalow is a masterclass in clever design
Dated and draughty, a complete renovation has given this compact home and much-needed update
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to make your life easier with voice assistants - the invisible butlers that are always there to help
They're the modern-day invisible butlers who are always there to help
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Modern small bedroom ideas - create the ideal sleep space, no matter the size
Don't let size stop you - these modern small bedroom ideas are guaranteed to create a cosy and stylish sanctuary
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Sleep tech - discover how technology can help you sleep better for longer
Having trouble sleeping? Try out the latest in sleep tech to help you wake up refreshed
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Wellness Christmas gifts - give the gift of calm this festive season
Treat your loved ones to a little bit of 'me time' with one of these gorgeous wellness Christmas gifts
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Kitchen trends 2024 that you won't want to miss
If you're looking to update the hub of your home, be sure to check out all the latest kitchen designs and trends right here
By Ginevra Benedetti