Articles by Holly Reaney

Holly is one of Ideal Home’s content editors. She started my career in 2018 as a feature writer and sub-editor for Ideal Home’s sister brand Period Living magazine, and writes a wide range of interiors and renovation content ranging from features about designing the perfect kitchen to choosing the right windows for a period home.

Expanding her role, Holly also regularly contribute to Country Homes & Interiors magazine – interviewing leading designers and researching the latest home and garden updates – in addition to pieces on the Ideal Home website. She'a also written features for websites including Homes & Gardens, Real Homes and Gardeningetc.

A keen gardener, Holly has been faced with the challenges of gardening in a rental property leading to a vast array of potted plants – ranging from fruit trees to pretty annuals – and an ever-growing collection of houseplants.

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Where’s your happy place?

I’m at my happiest when I’m in nature. I love hiking – especially in the Lake District – there’s something so peaceful about the scenery and I love spotting all the wildlife. I have also recently taken up paddleboarding which is the perfect way to decompress after a busy day.

What’s your home addiction?

Houseplants! I’m running out of surfaces but that doesn’t seem to stop me from buying them. I love to hunt the clearance shelves and rescue unloved plants – there’s something so satisfying about nursing them back to health and watching them thrive.

What is your next home project?

Our current home is a rental so we’re limited in terms of home projects, however, this hasn’t stopped me from putting my stamp on it. I’ve recently been trying my hand at upcycling furniture – I’ve found some beautiful pieces on Ebay and have loved sanding them back and painting them to suit our scheme.

Holly Reaney

Latest articles by Holly Reaney

I used this savvy trick to create my dream rose garden for £20 – now is the time to act to add these romantic blooms to your outdoor space on a budget

Habitat just dropped the prettiest frilly plant pots – I'm picking up several to complement my cottage-style garden

3 things I use to make sure that my house is always guest-ready and I never need to do a fast tidy-up before visitors arrive

How to create a fairytale cottage garden – 6 ways to make your garden look like it fell out of a storybook

Building an ensuite can add value – but do you have the space? These are the minimum measurements you need to squeeze one in

Tapestries are making a comeback – how to embrace this trend without it feeling dated

This kitchen is a masterclass in zoning an open-plan space

Designers are swapping ensuite bathroom doors for curtains to make a space look instantly more expensive – and it's more practical than you think

5 things that people who have tiny bedrooms should always have to turn a pokey box room into a stylish retreat

The destructive pest sneaking into your home on secondhand furniture – this is how to check you're not bringing it in with your latest eBay find

Pattern headboards are making a comeback – how to embrace the trend without making your bedroom look dated

Clever design techniques brought heritage charm to this kitchen extension

How to easily extend your dining table for Christmas without buying a new one – this purchase from a DIY store will change everything

This petite kitchen comes into its own during the festive season

How to create a temporary guest bedroom that still feels welcoming over Christmas

5 things you should always put in a guest bedroom – small touches that will make a difference this Christmas

2026 is the year to supersize your headboard – 5 ways to make the oversized trend work in your bedroom

The 5 things people with always warm homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials

5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles straight away – this is where you're going wrong

5 things that people with a tidy home always have – these essential products and routines helped me realise the tidy home of my dreams

This colourful kitchen is so bright you'd never know its partially underground

A Jacobean farmhouse wrapped in Georgian charm – inside a Cotswolds home made magical for Christmas

Experts warn every homeowner to do this one crucial home maintenance job before the first frost hits to avoid devastating damage

What you can and can't burn in a multi-fuel stove – the 5 things you should always avoid

4 things that people with an organised hallway always do – expert tips that guarantee a neat entranceway