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Holly is a Content Editor at Ideal Home and has been working at the brand since June 2023. Specialising in kitchens and bathroom content, Holly spends her time figuring out how to make these spaces practical for everyday life, as well as undoubtedly stylish.

Prior to this, she was Features Editor at Top Ten Reviews where she focussed on practical, how-to home and garden advice. Holly graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Literature from The University of Birmingham in 2020, and immediately joined the editorial team at Howdens where her love for writing about interiors (and kitchens!) blossomed.

When she's not reading or writing, you can find her exploring the best London bars and brunch spots, or planning the next budget-friendly city break.

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Where is your happy place?

My happy place is curling up with a book or reality TV on the chaise section of the sofa in my West London flat, right next to the sash window. The living room is south-facing so this spot feels like I'm sunbathing, even in the winter months. When I need a break from the city, I love relaxing at my parent's house in the Bedfordshire countryside. The view of uninterrupted fields and an alpaca farm right from my bed never gets old, especially on a slow morning with a coffee.

What’s your home addiction?

My ever-expanding book collection is both a blessing and a curse. My favourite books take pride of place on the built-in shelves in my living room, and they're now sprawling out into every corner of the flat. I can't walk into a bookshop without adding to my TBR list, so I'm constantly looking for clever storage solutions to show them off. Currently, I'm on the lookout for pastel Scandi-inspired storage crates to stack books in, as well as a floating shelf for the wall.

What is your next home project?

Having recently moved into a new flat (just down the road), I am working on revamping the space. It's darker than my previous flat so making sure the decor is bright and inviting is my biggest goal. I'm also leaning towards a more traditional aesthetic in my bedroom so finding the perfect pattern-clashing decor and cosy wall light to add to my bedside is top of my priority list.

Holly Cockburn

Latest articles by Holly Cockburn

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This is how much it really costs to paint a kitchen – from DIY to calling in a professional, I've broken down the figures for you

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This is the kitchen worktop surface that the most stylish people are picking in 2026 – it features one of the trendiest colours

7 bathroom trends making a splash in 2026 – from pared-back metals to maximalist schemes, these are the styles to follow

I immediately bought Dunelm's new £15 kitchen cupboard curtain – it's the answer to a clutter-free cooking space

Kitchen hatches are back, but not how you know them – this is how they're working for open plan kitchens in 2026

This is how much space should be between kitchen worktops and cabinets

Pantone's Colour of the Year might be controversial but it's set to be a big kitchen trend in 2026 - here's how to use it

The kitchen trends designers say will be huge in 2026 – plan now for a stylish space in the New Year

‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen

I'm a kitchen editor with expensive taste - but this is the £16 Christmas gift I'm buying for everyone this year

This kitchen island trend is set to continue in 2026 – this is how one of our editors made it work in her busy family kitchen

Elton John's granny chic kitchen dials up the luxe factor with this unusual gallery wall trick – this is why you should be taking your artwork to the floor

Stacey Dooley’s anti-trend kitchen is a lesson in opting for dark wood tones in 2026 – it’s bold yet minimalist

3 hosting mistakes to avoid this Christmas so that your kitchen stays organised and stylish – plus, the 3 tips to follow instead

3 chefs share the clever kitchen gadgets they can’t live without - they’d make the best gifts for foodies and they start from £10

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I don't normally shop the Black Friday sales, but I'm making an exception for this rechargeable lamp that all of our editors own

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This Christmas garland hack goes viral every year - it’s the perfect way to give your kitchen a low-effort but very effective festive makeover

Herb organisers are the kitchen secret that no one is talking about - it stops my herbs from dying every week