Lisa Fazzani
Lisa is Deputy Editor of Style at Home magazine and regularly contributes to idealhome.co.uk. She has written about interiors for more than 25 years and has worked on all the major homes titles, primarily Ideal Home, but also including Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors and Woman & Home. She’s written about pretty much every area of the home, from shopping and decorating, crafts and DIY to real home transformations and kitchen and bathroom makeovers. Homes and interiors have always been a passion and she never tires of nosying around gorgeous homes, whether on TV, online, in print or in person, as well as being a serial shopper/bargain hunter.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
My garden, especially over the summer months, when I like to sit out with a coffee when it’s early and quiet and take it all in. I’ve only gotten into gardening in recent years, so it’s all been a bit hit and miss so far, but it’s lovely when you see things you’ve planted coming into bloom and when the beds start to fill out with colour over the summer months.
What’s your home addiction?
Aside from buying plants, which I can’t resist, I do love white ceramics. It can be vases, planters, candle jars, plates, cups, saucers, whatever…and in all different shapes, sizes, textures and patterns…I’ve got a couple of shelves-full. I think a collection always looks good displayed en-masse and white is a timeless classic.
What is your next home project?
I’m planning to rip out my old shed and replace it with a summer house at the end of the garden with a decked area in front. I might also add a pergola so that we’ve got a shady area to escape to. And a side extension is also on my wish list…all the plans and ideas are there in my head, I just need to find the time (and cash) to put it all into action.
Latest articles by Lisa Fazzani
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8 clump-forming perennials to divide in SeptemberThey'll reward you with even better blooms next year
By Lisa Fazzani
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8 plants to add to pots in September for instant colourRefresh tired containers with a burst of late-summer colour
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 ways to revive a tired, heat-damaged garden – the tricks I'm using to get my scorched and frazzled yard back to looking its bestGive your outdoor space some TLC post-heatwave
By Lisa Fazzani
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6 things you need to create the perfect country bedroomTransform your sleep space into a calm and relaxing retreat, even if you live in the city
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to revive tired hanging baskets in August – 6 simple steps to bring back the bloomsRescue them for flowers through to autumn
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to deadhead bedding plants in August for a second flush of bloomsIt's the gardening job you don't want to skip
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 water-saving habits garden experts wish we'd all adopted before summer's heatwaves hitSimple tips to help keep your garden hydrated
By Lisa Fazzani
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What to do with agapanthus in August – simple jobs that keep these summer stunners blooming longerAnd set them up for next year
By Lisa Fazzani
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What to do with hydrangeas in August – the non-negotiables to keep them looking their bestYour summer checklist to keep yours happy and healthy
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 low-maintenance multi-stem trees that will create a fabulous focal point in any small gardenThey're small but perfectly formed
By Lisa Fazzani
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8 low-maintenance, Mediterranean plants that can cope with hot, sunny weatherThey'll thrive and flower despite dry spells
By Lisa Fazzani
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6 fly-repellent plants for pots to keep bugs at bay so you can enjoy your patio in peaceAnd they'll make it smell delightful, too
By Lisa Fazzani
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6 things every pocket-sized patio needs to look stylish and inviting, no matter the sizeThe key ingredients you’ll need
By Lisa Fazzani
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The cordless patio cleaner I'd recommend to anyone fed up with stubborn weedsIt's my new favourite weeding tool
By Lisa Fazzani
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6 key ingredients every stylish Scandi bathroom needs to create a serene and spa-like schemeThe room recipe to nail this aesthetic in your home
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 low-maintenance container plants that thrive in full sun and hot weatherThese resilient varieties cope with heatwaves far better than you'd expect
By Lisa Fazzani
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14 stylish pergola ideas to transform your garden, no matter its size and budgetTurn your space into a relaxing retreat
By Lisa Fazzani
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Sorry, roses, gardenias are one of the most intoxicating shrubs for intense summer fragranceHere's how to grow one and keep it thriving
By Lisa Fazzani
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What to do with roses in June – the 5 easy tasks to never skip for bigger, better bloomsYour summer checklist to help your roses flourish
By Lisa Fazzani
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19 best colour combinations – the cheat sheet to creating harmonious, stylish colour schemesColour experts reveal the pairings you can never go wrong with in your home
By Lisa Fazzani
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This is how I hid my wheelie bins in my tiny front garden, and it's super easy to doPlus, I've found these alternative solutions for every space
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer longCreate a cascade of summer colour with these easy-grow trailing varieties
By Lisa Fazzani
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8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots that barely need wateringMake watering easier in the heat with these no-effort potted plants
By Lisa Fazzani
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6 features you'll find in every stylish country-style kitchen diner – the ingredients you need to curate a relaxed space for your familyCook, eat and lounge
By Lisa Fazzani
