
Sara Hesikova
Sara Hesikova has been a Content Editor at Ideal Home since June 2024, starting at the title as a News Writer in July 2023. She is now also the Ideal Home Certified Expert in Training on Furniture, and so far has tested 80 different sofas. Sara brings the Ideal Home’s readership features and news stories from the world of homes and interiors, as well as trend-led pieces, shopping round-ups and more, focusing on all things room decor, specialising in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, home offices and dining rooms. Graduating from London College of Fashion with a bachelor’s degree in fashion journalism in 2016, she got her start in niche fashion and lifestyle magazines like Glass and Alvar as a writer and editor before making the leap into interiors, working with the likes of interiors and lifestyle title 91 Magazine. She feels that fashion and interiors are intrinsically connected – if someone puts an effort into what they wear, they most likely also care about what they surround themselves with.
Aside from journalism, Sara has also dabbled in freelance copywriting and has worked with large retailers like Selfridges and Farfetch, as well as smaller brands such as Yves Delorme luxury bed linen. Despite working with some of these luxury platforms and brands, she always strives to buy second hand where possible and is always up for an upcycling or DIY project.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
Ever since investing in the sofa of my dreams, I just love sitting and lounging on it or simply just looking at it. It's probably the nicest, coolest thing I own.
What’s your home addiction?
These change so often! But one constant is ceramics. To the point that I actually took pottery classes to make some myself and I’m planning on doing more to improve my currently very low skills.
What is your next home project?
I've recently moved to a rather tiny, unfurnished space with very minimal storage. So the whole place is a project really. Incorporating more storage solutions and painting my skirting boards and doors (which are all currently matt black and scuff so easily) are my top priorities right now.
Latest articles by Sara Hesikova
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Dulux wants your leftover paint – its paint redistribution service is the easiest way to donate unfinished tins to a good cause
Get rid of old tins collecting dust and take part in a great cause at the same time – it's a win-win!
By Sara Hesikova
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‘It has that chameleon-like ability’ – every expert I asked agrees this is one of the best rug colours for a living room
A beige rug might just be what your living room needs – experts reveal how to make it work in your lounge
By Sara Hesikova
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I look at rugs day in, day out as a room decor editor – these are the 9 best places to buy a rug I always go back to
From budget to luxury, these are my go-to brands of rugs I'd recommend to anyone
By Sara Hesikova
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Move over minimalist neutrals! IKEA’s new bold range shows the Scandis love colour and pattern
IKEA’s limited edition collection is a masterclass in using colours and patterns like the Scandinavians
By Sara Hesikova
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I used to work in Harrods’ home fragrance department – these are the 9 best reed diffusers I'd recommend (and they're not all high end)
From budget to luxury, these are the 9 reed diffusers I'd recommend to everyone
By Sara Hesikova
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John Lewis’ Christmas shop is open, and the decorations are already selling fast – I predict these 12 will sell out first
Run, don't walk, these decorations won't be here come December
By Sara Hesikova
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‘Size really is everything’ – experts reveal how big your hallway runner should be and how to get the right size every time
Experts share the golden rule they rely on
By Sara Hesikova
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How to plan a small living room – 14 questions experts say you should consider to make the most of a tiny lounge
A step-by-step guide to designing a small living room like a pro
By Sara Hesikova
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I always recommend M&S as one of the best places to buy lighting – these are the 6 new-in table lamp designs I'd buy for my home
Marks & Spencer’s new table lamps from the autumn 2025 collection just landed – these are the ones that are seriously tempting me
By Sara Hesikova
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Habitat just released a stylish alternative to Anthropologie's most lusted after arched display cabinet – and it's £2000 less
I found the perfect purse-friendly option in the Habitat new-in section
By Sara Hesikova
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Move over KALLAX! I found 7 stylish alternatives for the popular IKEA cube storage system
The elevated versions that will earn you more style points than the IKEA classic
By Sara Hesikova
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Move over Farrow & Ball – Dulux’s Heritage paint range has a bestseller shoppers can’t get enough of
This timeless shade rivals the luxury brand
By Sara Hesikova
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The 7 IKEA buys interior experts always go for when styling and furnishing a home office
Good design doesn’t have to come at a luxury price
By Sara Hesikova
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Primark drops chic Art Deco homeware – right as Pinterest predicts the style will dominate this autumn
This stylish new range adds a seasonal update to your home without breaking the bank
By Sara Hesikova
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I check retailers’ sales for the best garden furniture deals regularly – these are the ones I’m recommending to everyone to shop this bank holiday and beyond
From dining sets to garden chairs, these are the best outdoor furniture offers to take advantage of now
By Sara Hesikova
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‘Everyone fights over who is going to get it first’ – shoppers can’t stop raving about Argos' foldable sun lounger, it's now £40 in the sale
It's small garden-friendly, super stylish and a bargain – need I say more?
By Sara Hesikova
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‘It will create a sense of balance and proportionality’ – if you’re buying a living room mirror, this is the sizing rule to follow
Experts swear by this living room mirror sizing rule to get the proportions just right
By Sara Hesikova
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Marble is elegant, timeless, but also pricey – yet, I just found 2 high-street brands selling affordable marble furniture and accessories
I love marble furniture but not the price tag – so imagine my excitement when I found these budget-friendly pieces
By Sara Hesikova
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‘When your sofa and wall colours are in sync, the space feels intentional’ – experts reveal the 4 best paint and sofa colour combinations
These are the sofa and wall colour pairings that will effortlessly elevate your living space
By Sara Hesikova
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Farrow & Ball’s most popular neutral paint shade will surprise you – and no, it’s not off-white, beige or grey
The versatile staple colours to keep coming back to
By Sara Hesikova
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'It's a subtle trick' – how the 4-inch seating rule can transform your dining area into a more inviting and sociable space
Experts say ‘it’s about creating a sense of cohesion and balance’
By Sara Hesikova
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H&M Home dropped a 70s-inspired autumn collection that looks designer – the 9 pieces that will be impossible to find come September
Designer-style homeware at high-street prices? Yes, please!
By Sara Hesikova
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‘This is just the best’ – Richard E. Grant redecorated his snug with this statement shade and fans are obsessed
‘It’s a fearless choice that instantly makes the space feel cocooning and joyful’
By Sara Hesikova
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Does your new home need a 'stopgap colour'? The quick fix paint experts recommend if you hate the paint colour of your new home
‘It’s the shade you use to rescue your eyes from a colour you can’t live with’
By Sara Hesikova
