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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'It’s an icon in the making!' – John Lewis' new showstopping sofa is one of the best designs from the brand to dateI fell in love with this new John Lewis sofa the minute I saw it
By Sara Hesikova
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I asked 8 interior designers what you shouldn’t put in a small living room – these 3 things kept coming upThe pros reveal what to avoid and what to do instead
By Sara Hesikova
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This retro furniture trend is taking over the high street – and I’m seeing it in every stylish person’s home tooHigh street homeware collections for the next season have dropped – and chrome furniture is everywhere!
By Sara Hesikova
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This £19 IKEA product is the one underrated home office essential you need – experts say it ‘can elevate both comfort and appearance’‘It’s an affordable and effective way to instantly improve your workspace’
By Sara Hesikova
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‘There’s so much incredibly crafted furniture out there that deserves a second life’ – Henry Holland has dropped a range of reimagined vintage furnitureDesigner Henry Holland gives preloved furniture a new lease of life for a collab with vintage marketplace Vinterior
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the 3 curtain colours experts say are going out of style for 2026 – is the shade of your window dressings on the list?Experts reveal the colours replacing them in the new year
By Sara Hesikova
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‘It makes your living room feel more connected and comfortable’ – the 4-inch seating rule is the trick interior designers have been using for yearsThe rule of thumb that designers always follow when it comes to living room seating
By Sara Hesikova
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Does a side table belong in the hallway? I was surprised by Stacey Dooley’s eclectic choice of furniture in her entrance way, but I’m 100% on boardThe presenter is championing the eclectic home trend with this smart option
By Sara Hesikova
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Sofa colours to avoid – these are the 3 shades experts recommend to steer clear of, and the ones you should go for insteadThese are the colours that experts say you might want to avoid for practicality and timelessness
By Sara Hesikova
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What is the best flooring for a busy family room? I asked 8 experts and these are the 2 styles they kept recommendingBoth practical and pleasing to the eye
By Sara Hesikova
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‘They’re timeless, elegant and architectural’ – Kelly Hoppen’s exclusive M&S flower bouquet just landed, and it features one of her favourite bloomsKelly Hoppen reveals one of her all-time favourite flowers
By Sara Hesikova
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I’ve been thinking about this Dunelm lamp from Sophie Robinson's new range for months – it’s the perfect Pooky lookalike for half the priceDunelm just released the second collection created in partnership with designer Sophie Robinson – and you need to know about this lamp
By Sara Hesikova
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These 3 HEMNES dresser transformations look so stylish and elevated – I was shocked to learn it was the popular IKEA flatpack!You’d never know these 3 HEMNES dresser hacks are IKEA – but they are!
By Sara Hesikova
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I’m a room decor editor with expensive taste on a high-street budget – and this H&M lounge chair is the best thing I’ve seen all seasonIt's shot straight to the top of my wishlist
By Sara Hesikova
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My editor swears by this framing trick to make any wall art look more expensive – I’m taking her advice on board, and so should youThis hack is a simple yet genius way to elevate any wall art – and I'm obsessed!
By Sara Hesikova
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I predict this new bold, designer-look Zara Home collection is going to sell out fast – and prices start at just £10!The second instalment of the super stylish Zara Home x Collagerie collab just dropped
By Sara Hesikova
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I asked 5 interior designers with kids how they've made their home stylish and child-friendly – these were their 7 top tips'Practicality and style don’t have to be at odds – you can absolutely have both'
By Sara Hesikova
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John Lewis gave me a preview of the new autumn/winter 2025 range – this is what I was most impressed with and wanted to take home with meThis is what you can look forward to from the John Lewis in the coming months
By Sara Hesikova
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These 10 child-friendly sofa ideas will survive your little ones’ sticky fingers and jumping around – they balance practicality and style perfectlyIf you've got children, investing in these sofas will save you a lot of headaches in the future
By Sara Hesikova
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Morris & Co. has done it again! The heritage company known for its nature-inspired prints just released a collab with one of my favourite sofa brandsIs this the best Morris & Co. homeware collaboration yet?
By Sara Hesikova
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IKEA playroom ideas – 10 ways to utilise budget-friendly flatpack furniture to maximise storage and fun in your little ones’ play areaFrom TROFAST to KALLAX, this is how to make the most of IKEA's versatile and clever designs in your kids' playroom
By Sara Hesikova
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If you like Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room Pink, you’ll also love these 4 expert-recommended alternative paint coloursIf you're already a fan of this cult pink, these are the other shades to have on your radar from different brands
By Sara Hesikova
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Green Smoke is Farrow & Ball’s most popular shade of green – this is how to best use this sophisticated colour to elevate your homeGreen is the new neutral of 2025! And this moody, dark shade is leading the way
By Sara Hesikova
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Predicting bestsellers is part of my job – and this new £170 Dunelm chair is a sellout piece in the makingEverybody was obsessed with the Finn chair at the preview of Dunelm’s autumn/winter 2025 collection – and it just dropped online!
By Sara Hesikova

