Jenny McFarlane
Jenny is Senior Digital Editor and joined the team in 2021, working across Ideal Home, Real Homes, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc and Gardeningetc. After a year stint in-house on the Real Homes team, she joined the Ideal Home team in November 2023. She kickstarted her career on women's and lifestyle titles such as InStyle, Red, Handbag.com, SUITCASE, and LUXE City Guides, both in-house and freelance. Five years later she headed up the content strategy for interiors brands Good Homes, Grand Designs, and ICON. Her obsession with interior design began way back when she was, at the tender age of 9, glued to BBC’s Changing Rooms. A passion was ignited and she went on to study textiles and design at university. Since getting on the property market, her love for interior design and gardening has taken on a new lease of life. She loves collecting and salvaging unique items (much to her other half's despair) but sniffing out stylish home bargains is her one true love. When she has a spare minute, she loves to do a spot of crafting, having studied textiles at university – although she hardly gets the chance with her little ladies keeping her permanently on her toes.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
We regularly head up to the North Antrim coast to my in-laws' house with uninterrupted views of the coastline. It's the perfect place to cosy up by the fire with a hot toddy and when the Irish weather permits, I love exploring the area's famed beauty spots to blow the cobwebs well and truly off.
What’s your home addiction?
I really love making wherever I live a little haven and working to make it stylish and comfortable. I love finding unique pieces and collecting wall art that reminds me of home (Ireland), places I've visited, and things that inspire me or make me feel happy, alongside photos of my favourite humans and postcards from here, there, and everywhere.
What is your next home project?
To repaint our living room! We've been busy renovating and updating our 1860 semi, room by room, and have recently applied for planning permission to create an open-plan kitchen/living/dining space which we can't wait to get started!
Latest articles by Jenny McFarlane
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Window shutter ideas – with tips for choosing interior shutters
We take a look at window shutter ideas that will transform the look and feel of a room. Plus we have all the tips for choosing the best type for your space.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Roost episode 9: Win a Graham and Brown mural
Roost episode 9 is jam-packed with ideas, including texture design, how to plant a window box and our competition to win a wall mural from Graham and Brown
By Jenny McFarlane
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Stairway lighting ideas – 17 stylish ways to light up your staircase
In need of lighting up a dark staircase? These stairway lighting ideas will brighten your stairs, and create a real focal point to boot
By Jenny McFarlane
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Driveway ideas – 14 winning entrances with stunning paving, lighting and edging designs
If you're on the hunt for driveway ideas, we'll steer you in the right direction, whether you have a small path or a large front garden to work with.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Roost episode 10: Win a £1000 voucher for Astro lighting at Dusk
Roost episode 10 is jam-packed with ideas, like cushion styling, building a herb planter and win a £1000 voucher for Astro at Dusk Lighting.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Conservatory kitchen ideas – 14 gorgeous styles to inspire your project
Thinking about extending your kitchen with a conservatory or orangery? Our round up of conservatory kitchen ideas will make preparing dinner a joy.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Win £1000 to spend on Danetti furniture in Roost episode 11
Roost episode 11 is full of great ideas and advice, like choosing curtain fabrics, building a cottage-style planter and win a £1000 voucher for Danetti furniture
By Jenny McFarlane
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Green roof systems – a guide to installing a sedum roof at home
Looking to be environmentally friendly with a touch of style? A green roof may be just what you need...
By Jenny McFarlane
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Summer home decor ideas – 13 cheery updates to lift your mood
Get your summer fix with these warm and cheery summer home decor ideas...
By Jenny McFarlane
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Conservatory extension ideas – 20 beautiful designs that add lots of light
Look to these conservatory extension ideas to let light flood into your home...
By Jenny McFarlane
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Modern Victorian living room ideas – 13 ways to freshen up your home decor
From daring colour combinations to bright white walls, you'll find plenty of inspiration right here.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Conservatory flooring ideas – 11 floor styles for garden room inspiration
Complete your conservatory look with these beautiful flooring ideas.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Conservatory dining room ideas – 11 decorating looks to dine in style
These stylish conservatory dining room ideas will inspire you to use your bright and airy garden room for family dining and excellent dinner parties
By Jenny McFarlane
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Roost episode 3: watch our show for garden lighting ideas, bathroom flooring options and WIN a £200 DUSK gift card
Feast your eyes on Roost episode 3, full of bathroom flooring ideas, patio lighting tips and pink colour scheme inspiration. Plus, five lucky readers could win a £200 DUSK gift card.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Roost is live! Watch our new show packed with inspo for outdoor spaces and decorating with blue
Our very first Roost show is live and it's packed full of clever ideas. Plus, you could win a room's worth of flooring from Amtico
By Jenny McFarlane