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. Having lived in London for over 20 years, she recently moved north and now calls Glasgow home.
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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'We designed a sustainable, future-proofed family home'
We asked an architect how remodelling and extending this property has helped create a spacious and thermally efficient home for the future
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Smart home ecosystems - what are they and why do I need one?
Simplify your life by controlling all of your smart home devices using a single system
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What is the average water bill per month? Current prices based on the Ofwat increase
Here's what you can expect to pay for your water bill from April - plus, ways to keep it down
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By rebuilding an extension, this stunning home is now filled with light
As a result of demolishing and rebuilding an extension, this property now is a bright, light-filled home, complete with mezzanine
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IKEA has launched a new air purifier UPPÅTVIND at a bargain price
Guarantee clean air for less... the brand's new UPPÅTVIND air purifier is at least half the price of other models on the market
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Air quality - how tech can monitor and clean your air
Poor air quality has been linked to a whole raft of respiratory problems, but it's not all outdoors. Here’s how tech can help you clear the air…
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Smart smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms - why go 'smart'?
Fancy an upgrade from the traditional carbon monoxide or smoke alarms? Read on to discover the ‘smarter’ choices out there…
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Demolishing an old conservatory was the key to this family home extension
By demolishing a conservatory and rebuilding an extension, this disjointed property transformed into a cohesive space
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Fix your appliances and tech - give your stuff a new lease of life
Ever wonder if you could fix your appliances yourself? If upcycling furniture is so popular, why do we rarely try to fix stuff ourselves? We reveal ways to avoid spending more...
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How to paint a fence – treat and protect fences to keep your garden looking fresh
Smarten up your plot and shield your garden fences with a protective coat of paint
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Smart home voice control - find out what you can do, just by asking
Discover what smart devices you can voice control, and how to do it to fully embrace a hands-free future at home
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A simple extension transformed this home from dark and cramped to light and bright
A spacious, light and bright rear extension had completely changed the way these homeowners live now
By Ginevra Benedetti
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See how a two-storey extension has transformed this Victorian terrace
Adding a two-storey extension and rebuilding the back of this Victorian terrace has unlocked the property’s potential
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Silentnight Lift Replenish Hybrid 2000 mattress review – we tested this new latex launch
Our Silentnight Lift Replenish Hybrid mattress review tests out the sleep brand's latest pocket-spring and latex sleep surface. Did our reviewer sleep soundly? Read on to find out...
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This hilltop house was an Ideal Home Best Home winner - take a look around
Find out how the winner of the 2021 Ideal Home Best Home award rebuilt their stunning home on a hill from scratch
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Angel Strawbridge Home Truths - discover what DIY jobs the designer always leaves to the experts
Designer, author and Le Chateau owner Angel Strawbridge gets up close & personal with her home
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What is a smart meter and how does it work?
Figure out if your home could benefit from a modern meter to better manage household bills
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Sliding doors - everything you need to know before you buy
Have you always wanted uninterrupted garden views and easy access to the outdoors? Find out if installing sliding doors could be the answer
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This modern terraced extension is a prime example of how to update a classic design successfully
By adding this contemporary terraced extension, these homeowners have updated the original design with a sympathetic new look
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See how bespoke cladding on this smart extension provides the perfect finishing touch
This open plan extension covered in bespoke cladding is the perfect example of form and beauty combined
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Energy-saving smart tech - smart ways to save on your bills
Saving money by using energy-saving tech - is all the more essential with the cost of living through the roof. Here’s how to do it…
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9 hallway decorating mistakes we're all likely making (and how to fix them)
Hallway decorating mistakes, you say? You're probably guilty of at least one without even realising it!
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Smart ways to reduce food waste - genius devices to help do your bit for the planet
Find out easy tech ways how to reduce food waste, to both save you money and reduce your carbon footprint
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No-carve pumpkin decorating ideas – easy ways to create a gorgeous autumnal look
Add some autumnal style to your home with our simple pumpkin decorating ideas - no knives required!
By Ginevra Benedetti