Thea Babington-Stitt
Thea is the Managing Editor for the Ideal Home website. Thea became the Deputy News & Houses Editor of LivingEtc, and over the years held positions at Homes & Gardens and Country Homes & Interiors before moving to working with the print and digital versions of Ideal Home in 2021 and her current role in 2022.
Thea wanted to write for a living ever since she was a teenager. After school in Northern Ireland, she attended the University of Exeter to read English Literature before gaining an MA in Magazine Journalism from City University, London.
Although she specialised in Security and Organised Crime, Thea spent some time working on fashion and lifestyle titles, everything from Stylist to The Mail on Sunday before the process of styling her rental made her realise her love of interior design.
Thea has interests across every area of homes - from kitchens and colour schemes to technology and architecture. Over the past couple of years she has interviewed some of the most renowned names in interior design and is passionate about talking to people to discover new ideas, theories and ways of looking at design. In addition to her role at Ideal Home, Thea is studying for a diploma in interior design with The Interior Design Institute.
IDEAL HOME TRUTHS
Where's your happy place?Anywhere near a coastline. Although ideally in a cute beach house that fully leans in to the theme with bleached woods, woven textures and blues tones aplenty!
What's your home addiction?I adore candles. As soon as the sun goes down I get trigger happy with my matches to set the perfect relaxing mood.
What is your next home project?Very glamorously it's winter-proofing my Victorian flat – the current insulation is next to none.
Latest articles by Thea Babington-Stitt
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The most common mistakes when buying a mattress – and how to avoid them
Sleep easy by saving yourself from any costly – and frustrating – mattress buying mistakes
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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When does Amazon Prime Day end?
Everything you need to know about when sales will end
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Act fast – our top-rated Karcher pressure washer is on sale
Blast the filth from your driveway and outdoor space with this game-changing device
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The copper Ninja Dual Zone air fryer is back on sale for Amazon Prime Day at the lowest price we've ever seen
How long will it stay in stock this time around?
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Fans are in love with Stanley Tucci's chair - and we've found a similar version for £1000s less
The iconic design without the scary price tag
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This Habitat garden nesting table is a dream for small spaces - and a steal at £75 in the Argos sale
Why an outdoor nesting table may be what you've been missing
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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26 outdoor kitchen ideas for easy alfresco dining
Enhance your outdoor living experience, day and night
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The best of the Argos garden furniture sale – what to snap up now
Top sale picks to help you get your garden in order before the rush starts
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Clever small kitchen layouts that will maximise even the tiniest of spaces
Expert advice on smart configurations to help boost the look and feel of space in a bijou kitchen
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Modern small living room ideas – 26 ways to create a contemporary space that makes the most of every inch
Ideas that will utilise every nook and expand your living space while looking up-to-date
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The 6 things you should be cleaning with malt vinegar – and what you should avoid
The tangy condiment can be great for cleaning, but only on some surfaces
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Stacey Solomon's brand new furniture range with ScS lets you get the Pickle Cottage look in your own home
Our living rooms are about to get a serious style upgrade
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This Wilko Kamado BBQ has that Big Green Egg energy - but it's £745 cheaper
Plus, it's perfect for small gardens
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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QVC is selling a Dyson fan for under £200 – it's the cheapest we've seen it but the offer only lasts for 24 hours
The iconic fan can be yours for a steal, you just need to move quickly
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Our favourite kitchen colour schemes to give your space a new lease of life
From pared-back palettes to unlikely (but beautiful) shade pairings, these kitchen colour schemes will ignite your space
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Paint ideas for kitchen cabinets - all our favourite shades and styles
From bright and bold to nice and neutral and everything in between check out these paint ideas for kitchen cabinets
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Conservatory planning permission 101 – and how to plan your space
Everything you need to know before investing in a conservatory - from planning permission to the best materials for your needs
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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A best-selling Amazon air conditioner is on sale now – get sorted before the 'hottest summer yet'
Be prepared for heat waves by ensuring cool air indoors no matter how hot it gets outside
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Lakeland's popular Dry:Soon heated airer just got a game-changing upgrade - a first-look at the new model
We take a first look at Lakeland's new Dry:Soon Tri:Mode – and it's perfect for families
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The 60-30-10 rule - what it is and how to use it to your advantage
The experts explain this decorating rule, how to achieve the look - and when you should be ignoring it
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This hot off the presses collab is the secret to bringing the outdoors in
Ruggable x Morris & Co is back
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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'It's the worst thing you can do when hosting' - Skye McAlpine on the tablescaping mistake you might be making
And what you should do instead
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The new Habitat x Scion collection is the perfect stop for that 70s aesthetic – the hidden gems to snap up now
Our favourite retro-inspired pieces
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How much space should you have between a counter and island?
No guessing games required - the experts tell us how to work out the necessary space between counter and island
By Thea Babington-Stitt