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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Shop the trend: Highland fling
Bring the flavour of the Scottish highlands to your home with this season’s must-have buys
By Lisa Fazzani
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Great schemes with mix-and-match living room chairs
Give your living room a fresh new look with these clever seating ideas from Ideal Home. For more living room inspiration, visit housetohome.co.uk
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a look at this bespoke budget kitchen
Discover how quality finishes don't have to be bank-busting, with this beautiful handmade kitchen, chosen by Ideal Home. For more decorating ideas go to housetohome.co.uk
By Lisa Fazzani
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Cheap DIY garden path ideas - 12 easy ways to create an inexpensive outdoor walkway
These simple pathway projects will add direction to your garden without busting your budget
By Lisa Fazzani
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Be inspired by this charming Christmassy cottage in Hampshire
Look around this charming ‘chocolate box’ cottage that’s all set for Christmas
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a tour of this Arts and Crafts house in the West Midlands
Look around this elegant family home with its distinctive period style and tastefully styled décor
By Lisa Fazzani
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Be inspired by this sleek bathroom makeover
This bright and modern bathroom has a chic, contemporary look with its smart grey and white colour scheme.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a tour around this Victorian end-of-terrace house
This Victorian end-of-terrace house in Surrey has been renovated to include a new single-storey side extension, two-storey rear extension and a loft conversion.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Check out this industrial-style kitchen-diner
Give your kitchen a fresh new look with these inspiring design ideas from Ideal Home. For more makeovers and decorating tips go to housetohome.co.uk
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a tour of this modern Shaker kitchen
Get inspiration from this kitchen makeover. Simply painting the existing cabinets and adding smart white worktops transformed the space. For more decorating ideas like this one from Ideal Home, visit housetohome.co.uk
By Lisa Fazzani
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DIY outdoor furniture ideas – get creative with clever makes and easy upcycling
Try your hand at a spot of DIY, with these easy outdoor furniture makes that won’t cost a fortune
By Lisa Fazzani
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Simple Christmas table decor ideas for well-dressed dining
Try these easy ideas and fuss-free finishing touches to pull your festive dining scheme together
By Lisa Fazzani
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Christmas candle ideas - 15 ways to light up your home in style
Try these Christmas candle ideas to bring some sparkle and shine to your festive decor this holiday season
By Lisa Fazzani
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Kitchen island styling ideas and tips - simple ways to add standout style
Make your kitchen island look tip-top with these easy ideas that will make it shine
By Lisa Fazzani
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Outdoor wall decor ideas - 15 ways to brighten up garden walls and fences
Cheer up an uninspiring outlook with these easy ideas and neat tricks to transform outdoor wall decor
By Lisa Fazzani
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From drab to fab, take a look at this brilliant kitchen transformation
Clever planning has given the owners of this house in North Yorkshire the kitchen of their dreams
By Lisa Fazzani
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Surprising summer trend #1 - hanging plant holders
A staple of the seventies, hanging plant holders are one of those trends that we never thought we'd see again... but they're back in fashion and looking better than ever this summer.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Property expert reveals the lighting tips that could add value to your home
From swapping a lightbulb to adding a floor lamp
By Lisa Fazzani
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Blue and white: six ways to work this classic colour combination
For a failsafe decorating scheme with real staying power, you can’t beat the classic combination of blue and white.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Protect your home with your phone: Hive HomeShield puts security at your fingertips
Promotional feature with Hive HomeShield
By Lisa Fazzani
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French Connection launches new home collection
Bring high fashion to your home with this gorgeous collection, says Ideal Home’s shopping editor
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a tour of this coastal barn conversion in Cornwall
Look around this family-friendly barn conversion with its coastal chic interior and stunning views out to sea and open countryside
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to grow your own vegetables, fruit, herbs and more at home
Set aside a corner of the garden for cultivating veg, fruit and flowers for cutting
By Lisa Fazzani
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Shop the trend: woodland
Go back to nature with autumn’s latest trend for all things woodland
By Lisa Fazzani