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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Swap your blinds for a different design in seconds with this genius new range
You want faff-free blinds? Look no further
By Ginevra Benedetti
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IP ratings explained – everything you need to know
Understand your bathroom's electrical zones and make safety a priority when choosing fittings
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The ultimate haunted house! Artist transforms her home into a menacing monster for Halloween
Well the Americans really can do Halloween! When we came across this masterpiece on Instagram, we just had to share
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Best board games to play with the family this Christmas... and beyond
Avoid the post-Christmas dinner slump by playing one of these fun-packed family games
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Tackle a Task: Freshen Up Your Bed
The hero products and information you need to keep your bed, bed linen and mattress looking as good as new
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Guess how many billion hours of Netflix were watched in 2015…
Netflix reveals a staggering 42.5 billion hours of streaming were watched last year alone
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Easy-listening radios with country-style chic
Treat your home to an interior-friendly design with great sound quality, crystal-clear reception and the latest wireless technology
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Meet the creative homeware designer and founder of Kikki.K
Stationary and homeware designer Kristina Karlsson isn't into design snobbery, but the simple pleasures of home: tea, comfy chairs and lists
By Ginevra Benedetti
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IKEA has launched a revolutionary new and affordable Smart Lighting range
Would you buy IKEA's new remote-controlled hot and cold lighting range? We think you'll be persuaded...
By Ginevra Benedetti
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A guide to kitchen heating
Although the kitchen is warmer than most rooms in the house, you'll still want to keep it heated in winter, and luckily there are a number of options available to you.
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to choose the right door
Use our guide to find the right statement-making door for you
By Ginevra Benedetti
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What is Facebook Portal and how does it work? Here’s what you need to know…
Everything you need to know about Facebook's ingenious video calling devices
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Looking for the perfect TV set up? Look no further…
Promotional feature with Currys
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Find out how Samsung’s brilliant new Bespoke range of Refrigeration can totally transform your kitchen
Promotional feature with Samsung
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Is the Arlo video doorbell better than Ring? Here’s our initial verdict...
Want to buy a video doorbell? We compare the features of the latest launches from leading brands Ring and Arlo to help you decide
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The Dyson Pure Humidify+Cool is designed to make our homes healthier by cooling and purifying the air
Introducing Dyson's latest fan, that’s also an air purifier and a handy humidifier, too!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Can’t sleep? Then this is the best colour to paint your bedroom
Discover the mood-enhancing paint colours you need in your home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Make the ultimate hot chocolate with the new Smeg milk frother
Who needs a local coffee shop when you can froth milk like a pro at home?
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The Sofology dog beds that already have celebrity fans
They look just as smart as 'human' sofas, too!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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6 things we love about the John Lewis Christmas Shop
From a treasure trove of decorations to personalised chocolate – what's not to love?
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Plan home improvement heaven, without the installation hell
As spring fast approaches, it's the perfect time to tackle home improvements to make the most of the longer, warmer days ahead
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Kids doing THIS at home could cost be costing you up to £3,000
See how you can save little ones costing your a home a small fortune
By Ginevra Benedetti
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How to do Bonfire Night without the bang
Family-friendly tips that will see you through the big night without a bang
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Are you a technophobe? These are the signs you might be a sufferer
Although Blondie’s famous song says ‘Call Me!’, she might just have to give us a minute to work out which button to press!
By Ginevra Benedetti