Holly Walsh
Holly Walsh is Content Editor at Ideal Home and has been working on the brand since 2015 where she joined the mag as Style & Decorating Assistant, making sure the big decorating shoots ran smoothly and compiling the inspiring shopping pages. She became Features Editor of both Ideal Home and our sister mag Style at Home, in 2017 where she continued to work on all things shopping, design and style, for both the magazines, and the website too. As Content Editor, while she still produces decorating, style and advice features for the magazines, she spends a big chunk of time writing and adding to our vast library of inspiring content online.
Holly has worked in the world of interiors for over 10 years, starting out on the lifestyle team at a Sunday Supplement magazine, before making the leap to a monthly mag where she’s been ever since. Holly studied Interior Design at University, and prior to that Textile Design at Art College so her passion for homes and interiors also comes with a background of studies too.
Ideal Home Truths
Where is your happy place?
My happy place is on our big, blue velvet, squishy sofa with my husband, son and cat, watching movies and chilling out (with the cat of course taking up most of the space!). The sofa was my pride and joy when we first bought it, but one fluffy cat and a toddler later, it’s not exactly looking its best anymore, but it’s still my favourite spot to sink into at the end of the day.
What’s your home addiction?
I have a bit of an obsession with trays, and can’t seem to stop myself from buying more, much to my husband's dismay! I have a rather lovely collection now in an array of shapes and sizes, the latest being a hot pink scalloped-edge number which currently resides on the living room coffee table.
What is your next home project?
We’ve just sold our first home which we lovingly restored and decorated over the 6 years we’ve been here. So we’re now on the lookout for our next project where I’ll be excited to start the process all over again and create a happy, colourful family home.
Latest articles by Holly Walsh
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These MissPrint blinds from Blinds2Go are fab for fans of retro style
Give your windows a mid-century makeover in moments!
By Holly Walsh
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Create a showstopper with these beautiful vase displays
Round vases, blue vases, glass vases, tall vases - everything you need to know to style your flowers this spring
By Holly Walsh
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The Søstrene Grene outdoor living collection has landed – and these are our favourite pieces
We know you’ll love all of these buys!
By Holly Walsh
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12 easy ways to tame a chaotic cupboard
Have your cupboards become a black hole of clutter? Bring them back into order with these 12 organising ideas
By Holly Walsh
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How to arrange living room furniture – experts reveal the 5 key steps
When it comes to a functional living space it's all about positioning your furniture in the right way
By Holly Walsh
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Explore this stunning Georgian home in Surrey complete with pink kitchen
Major renovation work gave this family the characterful home of their dreams
By Holly Walsh
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7 creative ways to hide cat litter trays
Camouflage your cat’s toilet with these awesome designs
By Holly Walsh
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Clear the Clutter- Easy to live with storage solutions
Attack and conquer the clutter danger zones and banish the build-up of household mess with these easy-to-live-with storage solutions.
By Holly Walsh
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9 stairways to heaven
Find inspiration to make your stairs stand out
By Holly Walsh
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This bestselling designer-dupe cushion from John Lewis will save you over £50
Loved by influencers and stylists alike, it's sure to sell out again fast
By Holly Walsh
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Lift the lid on bespoke storage
Our selection of the best custom-covered storage ottomans
By Holly Walsh
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Before and after – a new layout has taken this bathroom from dreary to delightful
Moving the loo has opened up the space
By Holly Walsh
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8 clever ways to stop your kitty from cramping your home style
We've come a long way since the days of paw print patterned cat beds and substance-over-style cat litter trays, our expert pet blogger shares her top tips for the stylish animal lover
By Holly Walsh
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How to choose the right bedroom storage
Rid your bedroom of clutter with our top tips on how to choose the right bedroom storage
By Holly Walsh
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5 clever ideas for home offices
Whether you have whole room or just a corner, get your work space sorted and give it a style that inspires you with these 5 clever home office decorating ideas. Find more decorating inspiration on housetohome.co.uk
By Holly Walsh
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Valentine's Day budget ideas- 20 thrifty ways to celebrate at home
It's not all about splashing the cash to show how much your loved one means to you...
By Holly Walsh
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This is what children want their dream bed to look like – and so do we!
Rockets, racetracks and flowers galore feature on these dreamy beds
By Holly Walsh
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Plan the perfect linen cupboard
Don't be afraid to open your linen cupboard ? use our ideas so you're never buried in an avalanche of sheets and towels again
By Holly Walsh
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How to create the perfect dressing room
Create the perfect dressing room with these designs and bedroom decorating ideas
By Holly Walsh
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9 most common ensuite planning mistakes to avoid
Be sure you steer clear of these design disasters to ensure a bathroom of your dreams
By Holly Walsh
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Emma Stone's dreamy Malibu home goes on sale for $4.3million
The Oscar award-winning actress is selling her beautiful Californian home
By Holly Walsh
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Shelving ideas - smart ways to enhance storage in your home
Functional and stylish, shelving is a great way to add impact and storage in one handy hit
By Holly Walsh
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Storage solutions that help you organise your home
The best storage solutions for organising your home. De-clutter your home with our favourite storage and shelving ideas.
By Holly Walsh
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Easy hallway transformations to inspire you
Transform your hallway with these simple, easy and cost-effective tips for a hallway full of personality and character. For more hallway decorating ideas and inspiration go to housetohome.co.uk
By Holly Walsh