Tara King
Hi! I’m Tara King, Style Content Editor across a range of TI Media interiors titles, including Country Homes & Interiors, Ideal Home and Homes & Gardens.
My passion for magazines started when I was about twelve years old. My best friend and I would spend weeks designing our own teen versions. High-quality content included ‘real life’ (ahem, made-up) features, quizzes and problem pages, as well as some rather questionable boy-band posters – all hand-drawn, might I add!
An internship on a fashion magazine, fresh out of university was the start of my official career in journalism. I went on to dabble in the world of crafts on titles including Cardmaking and Papercraft and Craftseller, before landing my dream job as Style Writer for Country Homes & Interiors in 2015. Since then, I’ve been promoted to Style Content Editor, working across a variety of titles, and have been lucky enough to meet and interview some of the most passionate designers, makers and craftspeople, as well as star in a series of online craft videos.
I’ve written about pretty much everything homes-related in my time, but my specialist subjects include trends, shopping, news and ‘cosy’ spaces – think living rooms, snugs and bedrooms. As proud mum to a 16-month-old baby boy, I have an invested interest in stylish children’s rooms, too! I have also recently taken ownership of a ‘Live Life Well’ franchise, meaning my expertise now covers health, mindfulness and wellbeing, as well as ethical and sustainable living.
Three years ago I moved into my own ideal home, a cute little terraced cottage in St Albans, just outside of London. We’ve made it our own, but it’s still a work in progress – we plan to extend upstairs, creating a dream master suite complete with walk in wardrobe. I do love a bold scheme, but I tend to stick to neutral shades on walls and floors – textiles and accessories are much quicker and easier to update if you tire of a look easily, like I do! A childhood spent in Dubai has also inspired an ethnic touch to my interior style.
You can find me on Instagram @tara.king89, where I share my favourite family moments, creative ideas and things that just make me smile x
Latest articles by Tara King
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10 clever kitchen bin ideas for recycling and waste
These smart kitchen waste solutions make recycling easier than ever
By Tara King
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How to organise a hallway cupboard without buying anything new
Save yourself space – and money – with these top tips
By Tara King
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How to organise living room shelves – 10 ways to create a beautifully ordered display
Organise your living room shelves so they’re as practical as they are pretty
By Tara King
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DIY storage ideas - 10 things professional organisers always keep to reuse for storage
Discover the household staples you should be hanging on to
By Tara King
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How to use the colour wheel - our guide to using this fabulous resource
Learning how to use the colour wheel will give you confidence for your own room schemes
By Tara King
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How to organise jewellery – 10 ways to put the sparkle back into your collection
Keep your jewellery neat, tidy and tangle-free with these savvy storage ideas
By Tara King
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Experts warn against falling for these 10 outdoor kitchen mistakes - save time and money
Planning the perfect outdoor kitchen? Save yourself time – and money – by avoiding these common pitfalls
By Tara King
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Ultimate kitchen spring cleaning checklist – the only kitchen cleaning list you’ll need
Check these chores off to keep your kitchen in tip top condition
By Tara King
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22 Garden edging ideas that will add a polished finish to your garden
Keep your garden tidy and defined with these garden edging ideas
By Tara King
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The small kitchen storage ideas to revamp your kitchen
These hard working small kitchen storage ideas will turn your space from cluttered to immaculate in no time
By Tara King
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Teal and grey living room ideas – how to work this winning combo
Cool yet calming, this smart on-trend colour pairing is ideal for a living space
By Tara King
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Grey living room accent wall ideas – 10 ways to turn your space from drab to fab
Grey walls looking a little lacklustre? Give them a lift with these imaginative ideas
By Tara King
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Kitchen appliances: 5 stylish ways to design a practical cooking space
Want to get the most out of your kitchen appliances? From clever concealing to perfect positioning, Country Homes & Interiors share their solutions...
By Tara King
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7 character traits every chicken owner (aka Mother Hen) will understand
Recognise any of these in your brood?
By Tara King
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Country carpet ideas that tick the boxes for colour, pattern and texture
Step out in style on soft flooring. Check out 7 of the best country carpet ideas, shortlisted by the Ideal Home team
By Tara King
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Planning a conservatory? All your questions answered
Planning a conservatory? We answer your before-you-buy questions, including those you haven’t even thought of yet
By Tara King
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Summer loving! Our pick of the hottest homewares this season
From painterly florals to retro bicycles, these beautiful buys evoke happy thoughts of sunny summer days…
By Tara King
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Fall for a dreamy shepherd’s hut – this summer’s must-have garden retreat
Looking for the perfect garden hideaway? Invest in a traditional shepherd’s hut in which to relax and unwind, just a stone’s throw away from your back door. Country Homes & Interiors share 4 ways to make the most of this happy little space
By Tara King
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What shade of Farrow & Ball are you?
Stay safe with white or be daring with red? If you're not sure what colour to paint your home, read on!
By Tara King
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What does the colour of your front door say about you?
As the saying goes, first impressions are everything - and this is certainly true of your home. A beautifully painted front door makes all the difference, but what does your colour choice say about you?
By Tara King
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7 ways to heat your home eco-friendly style!
Just a few changes will help you avoid turning the heating up when temperatures are low…
By Tara King
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5 ways to decorate with mirrors
Increase the sense of space and light in your home with these sparkling ideas
By Tara King
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7 paint effects you’ve never thought to try (but definitely should!)
Proof that a splash of paint in all the right places can transform a room…
By Tara King
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10 of the best British manufacturers that celebrate country style
Meet the manufacturers recognising the best in Britain's home-grown materials, talented craftspeople and precious heritage...
By Tara King