Heather Young
Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
Heather’s interest in magazine journalism started at school, after a work experience placement at Empire film magazine. In her final year at York University where she was studying English Literature and History of Art, Heather attended a careers talk given by the then deputy editor of Country Living magazine and that was her lightbulb moment. She could combine working in magazines with her passion for interiors – something she’d loved even as a child (redecorating her bedroom was the present she requested for her 12th birthday!).
Heather first joined the Ideal Home team in 2006, where she oversaw the magazine’s real homes and makeovers features.
After going freelance following the birth of her twins, Heather continued to write for Ideal Home, as well as other leading homes titles. Heather was also an early adopter when it came to blogging and social media, launching her own award-winning interiors blog in 2011.
With experience art-directing a large number of shoots, both still photography and video content, Heather has also appeared in front of the camera, creating and presenting craft and DIY videos both for her own channels and for clients.
Heather rejoined the Ideal Home family four years ago and became Editor of Ideal Home and Style at Home at the end of 2020.
Heather and her family moved into their Victorian home in Surrey – a former hospital porter’s lodge – just before lockdown 2 at the end of 2021. It’s got great bones, but Heather’s keen to put her stamp on it. A keen DIYer, Heather has had to accept that progress is slower than she’d like, as she juggles the redecoration and renovation with work and busy family life. Heather recently completed a kitchen renovation, knocking through to the garage and removing a chimney breast to put in a huge wall of floor-to-ceiling sliding doors.
Ideal Home Truths
We've just completed a kitchen extension project, so the renovation budget is running a little low right now! We didn't plan to tackle the garden this year, but after installing huge sliding doors in the kitchen to enjoy the view outside, we've decided we've got to give the mud pit left behind after the building work a good facelift this summer.
Latest articles by Heather Young
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Take a tour around a quirky Cape Town home
Property Three-storey detached house in Cape Town, with 3 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen-diner, living room, playroom, study, two bathrooms and a WC.
By Heather Young
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Be inspired by this Georgian townhouse in Dublin
Layered cushions, a large window, abstract painting and textured rug make sure the space remains cosy but light.
By Heather Young
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Fancy a house in the country? Head to the home counties for the highest quality of life in rural Britain
The verdant borough of Waverley in Surrey has recently been rated the best rural location in Great Britain. It includes the commuter towns of Godalming, Farnham and Haslemere
By Heather Young
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Be inspired by this smart New York brownstone
Take a look inside this 1890s brownstone in Greenwich Village, New York. Chosen by Livingetc magazine. For more inspiration, visit housetohome.co.uk
By Heather Young
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Take a tour around a fresh green modern kitchen
This light-filled kitchen with high ceilings is practical yet stylish. Chosen by Beautiful Kitchens magazine. Find more kitchen design ideas, tips and decorating inspiration at housetohome.co.uk
By Heather Young
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Feast your eyes upon this smart 17th century country cottage in Berkshire
A stunning oak-framed addition has transformed a dark and dingy cottage into a light and bright family home
By Heather Young
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Got World Cup fever? Take a look inside Harry Kane’s house
The England captain has given us a glance into his life off the pitch
By Heather Young
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7 reasons to love living in a Georgian terrace
Why the most elegant of architectural eras still fascinates
By Heather Young
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Be inspired by this Grade II listed property in Hampshire
This 17th-century Grade II listed terraced cottage features a hallway, living room, kitchen-diner, conservatory, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
By Heather Young
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Step inside this modern blue-black kitchen
Tall cupboards stretch to the ceiling in this fabulous modern kitchen, enhancing the streamlined feel and providing additional storage. A grey composite quartz worktop and splashback with undermounted sinks have a sleek appearance.
By Heather Young
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Be inspired by this Georgian country house
This Georgian country house in Hampshire features a living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, playroom, snug study, six bedrooms (one en suite) and a separate coach house.
By Heather Young
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Take a tour around this cool, calm renovation
A Victorian end-of-terrace house in Crouch End, North London, comprising of a living room, kitchen-diner, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread over 3 storeys with a loft room.
By Heather Young
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Carol Vorderman is selling her swanky Bristol mansion for £2.6 million... and we have all the photos
TV presenter Carol Vorderman is selling Sloblock Hall, complete with gym, snug and impressive pool
By Heather Young
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Take a tour around this stylish East London loft
This statement four-poster bed makes a cool contrast with the textured, exposed brick walls and smooth wooden floorboards.
By Heather Young
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Luxe boutique hotel style anyone can steal: Kings Head Hotel
We took a sneak peek into this gorgeous hotel to bring you luxe style inspiration anyone can steal
By Heather Young
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Get modern country style in 7 buys
Country style decorating with a modern twist. Housetohome.co.uk picks 7 essential buys to recreate the modern country style look.
By Heather Young
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Step inside this County Durham vicarage
This traditional former vicarage, built in 1865, features a hall, sitting room, drawing room, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, snug, utility room, cloakroom, six bedrooms (one en suite), two shower rooms and an adjoining coach house.
By Heather Young
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Unconventional architectural gem goes on sale for £1.2 million
It’s not quite the Crystal Dome, but this one-of-a-kind geodesic house could be just as much fun to live in…
By Heather Young
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Take a tour around a spacious Victorian family home
Find modern decorating inspiration from our room-by-room house tour of a stylish and spacious Victorian family house. Find decorating ideas from its creatove decorating touches and open-plan layout.
By Heather Young
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Step inside a practical contemporary home
The traditional Victorian exterior of this home hides an open, contemporary space that's a practical setting for family living. Find more house tours and ideas at housetohome.co.uk
By Heather Young
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Take a tour around Sylvie's stylish 1960s family home
Step inside Sylvie's open-plan family home, filled with creative touches to inspire you in this photo gallery from Style at Home. Find more homes on the house tours galleries at housetohome.co.uk
By Heather Young
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Take a tour around a vibrant rural cottage in Berkshire
Take a tour around a vibrant rural cottage in Berkshire. This photo gallery from 25 Beautiful Homes is packed with ideas and inspiration for creating your own country look. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
By Heather Young
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Step inside a Cape Town home full of lush foliage and luxe textiles
Step inside a modern safari-style home in South Africa. See inside some of the most beautiful homes with Livingetc magazine and find more inspiration at housetohome.co.uk
By Heather Young
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Take a tour of this 19th Century Victorian villa
Have a look inside this homely victorian property where traditional features are enhanced with colour and style. To view more house tours head to Housetohome.co.uk.
By Heather Young