
Holly Walsh
Holly Walsh is a freelance Interiors Writer and Shopping Editor, but worked in-house here at Ideal Home for nearly 10 years. She joined the mag as Style & Decorating Assistant, making sure the big decorating shoots ran smoothly and compiling the inspiring shopping pages. In 2017 she became Features Editor of both Ideal Home and our sister mag Style at Home, where she continued to work on all things shopping, design and style, for both the magazines, and the website too. In 2021 she became Content Editor, and while she continued to produce decorating, style and advice features for the magazines, she spent 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 nearly 15 years, starting out on the lifestyle team at a Sunday Supplement magazine, before making the leap to a monthly mag where she was until deciding to continue her career as a freelancer in 2024. 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, two children and our 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 two small children 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. They are great for making surfaces seem less cluttered and messy, and house all sorts of things, from TV remotes and candles, to lego figures and hairclips!
What is your next home project?
We sold our first home last year, which we lovingly restored and decorated over the 7 years lived there, and are now living in a house that needs that same treatment again! Having made a start on the living room, I think the kids rooms will have to be next on our list.
Latest articles 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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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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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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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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Aldi's new outdoor rugs are perfect for updating your decking this summer
Be quick though as they are selling fast!
By Holly Walsh
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Yankee Candle’s Easter fragrances have just landed – and they sound delicious
Egg-citing new limited-edition scents from Yankee Candle
By Holly Walsh
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How to tile a kitchen splashback- a step-by-step guide
Add pattern and colour to your kitchen with a smart tiled splashback
By Holly Walsh
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How to paint skirting boards- a step-by-step guide
Follow our top tips to ensure smart, painted skirting boards every time
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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Brown paper wrapping ideas- 13 fun and festive ways to pretty up your presents
No need to splurge on pricey wrap when these crafty ideas will give your gifts the wow factor
By Holly Walsh
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9 utility room design mistakes and how to avoid them
Planning your dream laundry space? Make sure to steer clear of these design disasters
By Holly Walsh
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Sky Glass is the new streaming TV you can personalise to suit your style
Promotional feature with Sky
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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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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Man cave ideas – to create the ideal den for working, entertaining and relaxing
Enjoy the freedom to create a look and feel that is totally different from the rest of your home
By Holly Walsh
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How to wallpaper a feature wall – to add pattern and colour to an accent wall
Give one wall the wow-factor
By Holly Walsh
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Decluttering your home? You could make over £1000 selling these household items
When eBay notified us of its best-selling items of last week, we tried to guess what they might be – but who could have predicted this?!
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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How to declutter your wardrobe – to value your clothes more and maximise storage space
Now is the perfect time to declutter
By Holly Walsh
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We’re going wild for Carpetright’s new animal print carpets
Leopard lovers, this is the collection for you!
By Holly Walsh
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Four DIY IKEA table decorations you can create on a shoestring
Get crafty with these simple yet clever ideas
By Holly Walsh
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How to get rid of dog smells in the house
Rid your home of dog smells this spring
By Holly Walsh
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How Buckingham Palace would look with a modern makeover
Imagine Changing Rooms, the Royal edition...
By Holly Walsh
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British Standard reveals its top tips for designing a new kitchen
Handy things to consider before you start your project
By Holly Walsh