Thea Babington-Stitt
Thea is the Managing Editor for the Ideal Home, website.
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 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 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.
Ideal Home Truths
I adore candles. As soon as the sun goes down I get trigger happy with my matches to set the perfect relaxing mood.
There’s not too much I can do where I am but I love helping friends plan how they can decorate their homes. One has moved into a wonderful fixer-upper in the Northern Irish countryside and I can’t wait to see the visions come to life!
Latest articles by Thea Babington-Stitt
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The Ideal Home round up of our 10 most popular kitchen appliances from 2023
Why these beloved items are worth the hype
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Nigella Lawson's red air fryer is on offer for less than £70 – here's where to get it
The cook-approved machine currently has nearly 45% off...
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to make your home look bigger – without getting the construction crew in
The expert advised methods for making small spaces seem larger
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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13 kitchen flooring ideas for style on every surface
Flooring shouldn't be an afterthought - choose material and style wisely with these kitchen flooring ideas
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The smart home trends experts say will be taking over for 2024
What's predicted to be the latest in must-have home tech
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Lighting trends 2024 – the expert predictions for the year ahead
The best and brightest ways to light up your life this year
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Wallpaper trends 2024 – the styles, colours and patterns to know now
The expert-led guide to the wallpaper trends of the year
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The home decor trends every design expert is talking about for 2024
The styles, colours and materials to know about – and how to achieve them in your space
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to choose and care for real Christmas trees this December
Everything you need to know about choosing the perfect real Christmas tree - and keeping it alive
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Bedroom trends 2024 – all the colours, patterns and styles to know now
What design experts are saying will lead the way in bedroom design for the year ahead
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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28 Christmas living room decor ideas to transform your home for the festive season
Take inspiration from our round up of seasonal styles for your living room, to ensure your home is the best dressed ready for the holidays
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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These Christmas lights are guaranteed to make your decor look more expensive – and they’re on sale right now
Merry and Bright meets Quiet Luxury
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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What home fragrance experts use to make their homes smell amazing at Christmas – aside from candles
From Jo Loves to The White Company, we ask fragrance experts how they scent their homes for the holidays
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Looking for the nearly sold-out Meaco Arete dehumidifier? These are the in-stock alternatives to shop today
The Meaco Arete dehumidifier is scarce on the ground, but we think these alternatives pack a punch
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Looking for a Meaco Arete dehumidifier? This is where you can find them in stock
Move fast – the highly rated Meaco Arete dehumidifier is selling out quickly
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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When is Black Friday 2023? When deals start and end this year
All the key dates to get in your diary to make those big savings
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This Amazon exclusive copper Ninja Dual Zone air fryer is still topping wish-lists a year on from its release. And now it's back on sale for Black Friday
How long will it stay in stock this time around?
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The sold out Absodry dehumidifier is back in stock – run, don't walk!
It costs nothing to run and looks stylish enough to hide in plain sight
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Christmas tree topper ideas for the ultimate festive finishing touch
These Christmas tree topper ideas will be the perfect cherry (or probably, star) on top
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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16 Christmas colour schemes to inspire the festive spirit in your home
You can't go wrong with red and green, but there's a whole host of Christmas colour schemes to spruce up your decor
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Why you need a rain chain to deal with the autumnal downpour
An inexpensive but stylish way to deal with rainfall
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This IKEA light has been transformed into a stunning disco ball – and it's simply genius
It's shimmering beautiful
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Today's top Argos lighting deals – the best discounts on lamps and lights from Habitat, Philips, BHS and more
Our selection of the best Argos lighting deals - from bargain ceiling lights to table lamps, floor lamps, smart lighting, and more
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