Ruth Corbett
Ruth is Ideal Home's former houses editor and has been working in the world of interiors for decades. She spends time between her home in London and France, and continues to discover beautiful homes to share
Latest articles by Ruth Corbett
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'I love mixing period features with modern elements,' says the owner of this Victorian apartment
A clever layout redesign means this two-bedroom apartment now maximises light and space to create a bright and modern home
By Ruth Corbett
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See how a city garden was turned from jungle into an urban oasis with raised beds and mature trees
A neglected jungle of a city garden was transformed into a design that combines structure and functionality
By Ruth Corbett
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This stunning multi-level rectory is a masterclass in decorating in an all-white palette
A beautiful rectory undergoes a classy all-white makeover
By Ruth Corbett
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Sympathetic renovations turn arts-and-crafts style house into a refined dream home
A hard-edged 1990s house gets a feminine makeover with stunning soft tones and elegant arches
By Ruth Corbett
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Layout changes and savvy buys have transformed this 1970s Cheltenham family home
A 1970s house gets a modern makeover and the results are stunning
By Ruth Corbett
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Savvy planning saw homeowners extend tiny kitchen into a contemporary open plan space
One that blends texture, colour and creativity - all for a snip of their original budget
By Ruth Corbett
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Run down cottage with a tiny kitchen is transformed by a contemporary extension
This cottage kitchen makeover presses all the glam buttons
By Ruth Corbett
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Slimline elegance and bold colour creates wow in this light-filled kitchen
This homeowner created a flexible, functional kitchen that doubles as a dining area and living space
By Ruth Corbett
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First time buyers transform flat with bold colour and oodles of personality
First time buyers completely transform flat with oodles of colour and personality
By Ruth Corbett
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See how this couple brought a period property back to life using a cheerful monochrome palette
Forget colour. This interior is a masterclass in black and white living... with polka dots!
By Ruth Corbett
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Extending resulted in a complete transformation for this neo-Georgian house
This creative couple have delivered a masterclass in style and flow that makes their home perfect for entertaining, especially at Christmas
By Ruth Corbett
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A discreet steamroom adds spa-style luxury to this attic bathroom makeover
This ensuite renovation is a n inspiration for any loft space
By Ruth Corbett
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From Wreck to Wow! Step inside this fabulous self-built, eco family home
Having done eleven renovations, this couple took on their first self-build - and the results are very impressive
By Ruth Corbett
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Easy up-cycling and landlord-friendly hacks gives this rental a stylish new look
This style savvy home-maker makes this rental property feel like home!
By Ruth Corbett
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A monochrome colour palette meets art deco style to give this Victorian terrace timeless elegance
Regardless of outside influences and trends this home owner has always had strong ideas about her own interior style
By Ruth Corbett
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Four rooms knocked into one resulted in this fabulous kitchen extension
A warren of cramped spaces make way for one big, bright and beautiful kitchen
By Ruth Corbett
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Step inside a 500-year-old barn conversion set deep in the Wiltshire countryside
Concrete floors, contemporary art and natural hues bring a modern global edge to a 500-year-old barn conversion set deep in the Wiltshire countryside
By Ruth Corbett
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Step inside this stunning self-build home a stone's throw from the beach
See how these owners have created a fabulous coastal haven for their beach-loving family
By Ruth Corbett
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Rainbow colours have transformed a tired kitchen into a vibrant space
If colour is your thing, check out this bright and beautiful interior treat!
By Ruth Corbett
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Structural planting, clever lighting and built-in furniture transforms an unloved outdoor space
A professional makeover was required to create this cleverly zoned, easy to maintain outside room
By Ruth Corbett