Holly Cockburn
Holly is a Content Editor at Ideal Home and has been working at the brand since June 2023. 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 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.
Ideal Home Truths
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 get 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?
I'm a Facebook Marketplace fiend, and I've managed to kit out almost my entire flat on a budget. After being inspired by my mum's recent mid-century dressing table and boudoir chair purchase, I'm determined to find the perfect pair for my own bedroom. I've got the Pinterest boards planned perfectly, now I just need to keep refreshing resale sites until my ideal vintage find appears.
Latest articles by Holly Cockburn
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I'm a kitchen editor on a bid to create the ultimate outdoor pizza oven set-up, and these are 12 accessories you needThis is all you need for a set-up that will rival the pros
By Holly Cockburn
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The Cotswold outdoor kitchen trend is the chicest way to dine alfresco this summerThis timeless trend couldn't be easier to achieve
By Holly Cockburn
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The 3 best places to shop for ready-made café curtains on the high street for that bistro-chic lookPut down the sewing machine - these café curtains are affordable and ready to hang
By Holly Cockburn
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Chef's kitchens are a big trend for 2026 and beyond – these pro-level tips will make your cooking space so much more practicalLevel up your cooking space just like the pros
By Holly Cockburn
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These 3 compact wet rooms show how to make the best out of a tricky layout – with tips on how to add style from bathroom design expertsTurn your small or awkward space into a wet room with this expert advice
By Holly Cockburn
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Bathroom living rooms are a big trend in 2026 – the bathroom of Bert and May's founder is a masterclass in creating a cosy but practical schemeA tiled fireplace will make any bathroom feel inviting
By Holly Cockburn
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I finally made my own café bistro trend for years – for less than £35, it transformed my open-plan kitchenIt's the perfect way to blend privacy with style
By Holly Cockburn
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These outdoor kitchens all use the same simple but effective colourful trick for a striking and stylish look – and you can recreate it in a weekendColour is the best way to spruce up an outdoor kitchen this summer
By Holly Cockburn
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Fed up with clutter? This is the exact amount of crockery you *actually* need in a kitchenThe exact equation for a clutter-free kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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These 3 bijou wet rooms make a serious case for ditching a shower tray in 2026 – this is how to make this stylish layout work in a tiny spaceTake inspiration from these 3 real homes with major design points
By Holly Cockburn
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I'm an M&S-obsessed editor who checks the 'new in' section every day – this chic picnicware stopped me in my tracksPicnicware just got seriously stylish
By Holly Cockburn
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Kitchen bins shouldn't be an afterthought – 12 best kitchen bins that will help you recycle better in 2026, chosen by a picky editorTurn a practical purchase into a pretty one too
By Holly Cockburn
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Goodbye dish racks, this new space-saving trend is the ultimate alternative to keep worktops organised and clutter-free in a kitchenWall storage is the secret to an organised and practical kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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The unexpected colourful chair theory is the easiest way to revamp a kitchen this spring – this is how to get the lookA pop of colour is all you need
By Holly Cockburn
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Why I'd buy the ProCook kettle and toaster again after owning them for 2 years, as a picky kitchen editoBuy well and buy once is my motto for a stress-free kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Garden trolleys are the trendiest addition to an outdoor space this year - it's the most affordable and versatile way to add storage, no matter the size of your gardenIt will be the best buy you make for your garden this summer
By Holly Cockburn
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I've used the Joseph Joseph SinkTech range every day for the last year – why I recommend it to everyone, as a kitchen editorSometimes it's the simple products that end up being rave-worthy
By Holly Cockburn
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12 of the trendiest kitchen trays to style up a worktop, according to a kitchen editorIt's a small touch that has a big impact
By Holly Cockburn
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The eye-catching kitchen island design feature that will help you fake a bigger cooking spaceThis simple trick has a big impact
By Holly Cockburn
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Sorry cottagecore, 'burrowcore' is the latest kitchen trend we're embracing in 2026From Snow White to Peter Rabbit, this is how we're taking inspiration from character homes we know and love
By Holly Cockburn
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Kitchen islands are still a dream feature, but the anti-island trend proves why they're not destined for every homeThese space-saving alternatives will replace the kitchen island in 2026
By Holly Cockburn
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25 kitchen island ideas to make it the most used, and most stylish, area of your cooking spaceWhether it's for seating, prep space or somewhere to house appliances, here's what you need for your kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Create your own café at home with this shortlist of bistro-inspired kitchen bar stools – approved by a kitchen editorIt's the fastest way to spruce up your kitchen seating
By Holly Cockburn
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I've been seeing this space-saving dining table everywhere lately – it's perfect for adding seating to a small kitchenIt's trendy too
By Holly Cockburn
