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.
Latest articles by Holly Cockburn
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Carpeted bathrooms are a retro trend seeking a revival in 2026 - but I think this alternative design has legs insteadIt's an affordable tweak that will make a bathroom feel warm and inviting
By Holly Cockburn
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Cabinet cut-outs are the old school trend seeing a big revival in 2026 - it's a simple way to add heritage appeal to your kitchenIt's a tiny detail that adds tonnes of character
By Holly Cockburn
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Sorry, Shaker kitchens – this new take on the traditional kitchen style is taking over in 2026It's a small tweak that makes a big difference
By Holly Cockburn
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3 bathroom tile trends to watch in 2026 – tactile textures and spa-like schemes to give your bathroom the zhuzh it deservesIt's the year to be bold with your bathroom tiles
By Holly Cockburn
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Prue Leith's wall of utensils is the star of her Cotswolds kitchen – it turns practical storage into a statement feature and is easy to replicateIt's a controversial storage solution
By Holly Cockburn
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Kitchen islands are still the hottest kitchen feature - this is how the most stylish islands will look in 2026Give the centrepiece of your kitchen wow-factor
By Holly Cockburn
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3 kitchen lighting trends that will shine a new light on your cooking space in 2026Lighting can be both practical and distinctly stylish
By Holly Cockburn
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Sorry, green kitchens – this anti-colour trend is what's replacing this earthy palette in 2026It's the key to creating a warm and inviting cooking space
By Holly Cockburn
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Mediterranean bathrooms are a big trend for 2026 – these new holiday-inspired picks from H&M Home nail the trendThis is how I'm bringing a holiday to my home this January
By Holly Cockburn
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This is what the most on-trend bathrooms looked like in 2016 – you won't believe how much has changed in 10 yearsThere's one trend that is making a comeback
By Holly Cockburn
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Is using ChatGPT the secret to a successful kitchen reno? An interiors pro reveals the 4 ways she used it make hers easierIt will make planning a renovation so much simpler
By Holly Cockburn
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You've been warned – these are the 5 biggest kitchen mistakes designers always have to fix, plus what to do insteadDon't make the same mistakes
By Holly Cockburn
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Move over, brass hardware – these 2 trendy metals will look better in a kitchen in 2026Is this the end of the antique brass era?
By Holly Cockburn
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Freestanding kitchens are the key to a flexible layout in 2026 – here's why this old-school style is making a comebackThis old faithful style is designed for modern living
By Holly Cockburn
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I asked the experts how to hide a vacuum cleaner – these are the nifty tips and tricks they’d recommendOut of sight, out of mind
By Holly Cockburn
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My kitchen storage has been saved time and time again by Joseph Joseph – my favourite organisation buys are now on saleIt's the perfect time for a reset
By Holly Cockburn
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As a kitchen editor, this is where I would shop for kitchen worktops – whether it's solid wood, solid stone or laminateThere's a brand for every budget
By Holly Cockburn
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Kitchen cocooning is the secret to surviving winter – this is how I'm creating a cosy cooking spaceLean into the colder months rather than fighting against it
By Holly Cockburn
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I'm a kitchen editor and these are my favourite kitchen buys to boost your mood this January - in the 4 happiest shadesThis is how I'm justifying a January treat
By Holly Cockburn
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3 mood-boosting kitchen colours to uplift your home this January – it’s the key to a happier cooking spaceA lick of paint is all you need
By Holly Cockburn
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Practical purchases can be pretty too – Salter’s new colourful scales are bringing joy to my kitchen this JanuaryThe hardest part is choosing which colour to go for
By Holly Cockburn
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Rylan Clark has given his kitchen a hotel-inspired makeover, and it's the luxury inspiration you need for 2026The bar area is our favourite feature
By Holly Cockburn
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Forget off-white, this plaster-inspired hue is the new neutral to choose for kitchens in 2026It's the ultimate way to add warmth to a kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Conservatory showers are the latest bathroom trend I'm coveting – it's the secret to achieving a spa-room at homeThis design brings the outdoors in
By Holly Cockburn

