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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15 things you should NEVER do when choosing a bathroom
Avoid these mistakes to save time, money and stress by knowing what things you should never do when choosing a bathroom
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Kate Humble's Home Truths - the TV presenter explains why thinks she fails at being a good host
TV presenter Kate Humble gets up close & personal with her home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Possibly the smallest house in London is up for sale - we've checked out every tiny inch
At just under 300sq ft this Chelsea house is a masterclass in small space living - but at a heft pricy tag
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Mariah Carey's Atlanta home is up for sale - so of course we had to take a tour
We're 'obsessed' with the diva's palatial home, from glam room to pool house
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Modern small living room ideas to make the most of your space
Smaller spaces don't have to be short on style - use these modern small living room ideas to get the most out of the room you have
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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8 gloriously autumnal homes to make you glad the new season has arrived
These cosy homes prove autumn is the best season
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Paul Hollywood's Home Truths - the GBBO judge loves chilling at home in his dressing gown
Paul Hollywood, TV presenter and judge of the Channel 4's Great British Bake Off, gets up close & personal with his home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This bold patterned sofa trend is transforming our homes and takes minimal effort
The DFS x Cath Kidston collab is bringing personality back
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Men's bedroom ideas for the most stylish sleep retreat around
Create the dream men's bedroom ideas using our favourite colours, textures and accessories
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Kimberly Walsh's Home Truths - the presenter reveals her homeware addiction
Presenter, singer and actress Kimberly Walsh gets up close & personal with her home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Small living room styling mistakes you should always avoid, according to experts
Discover what small living room styling mistakes you might be making
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Nicole Scherzinger Home Truths - the singer shares her ultimate pet peeve
Singer, model and presenter Nicole Scherzinger gets up close & personal with her home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Lisa Snowdon Home Truths - what the presenter keeps on her bedside table
TV, radio presenter and model Lisa Snowdon gets up close & personal with her home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Mid-century living room ideas to steal that effortlessly retro style
Create the perfect vibe in your lounge by taking inspiration from some seriously chic decades
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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5 things stylists always do when styling a coffee table
The experts let us in on their design secrets....
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This TikTok dishwasher tablet sofa cleaning hack is going viral - and we see why
At this stage, we're just rethinking everything we thought we knew about cleaning
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The new Primark candle range is bringing happy home
Spark joy with the new Primark candle range that's full of bright and bold on-trend pieces
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Aldi's new kids bedroom furniture is so chic we want it for our own bedrooms
The new range is a dupe for the stylish Novogratz lockers available at Next
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The Folding Lady's easy hack for folding fitted sheets is a total game-changer
Gone are the frustrating days of crumpled bedsheets...
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Wall panelling ideas for hallways - from country chic to contemporary cool
Add interest and depth to an oft-neglected space with wall panelling ideas for hallways
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Living room wall panelling ideas to add an extra dimension to your space
The best styles, shapes and shades of panels to add oomph to your walls
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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These Aldi dried flowers are a steal at less than £30 - and you'll want to act fast
This wallet-friendly dupe ticks all our boxes
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Kitchen table paint ideas - the best colours and finishes to choose from
Use kitchen table paint ideas for an easy way to give your space a new lease of life
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How much does it cost to repaint kitchen cabinets? Everything you need to know
Discover how much paint you need and what it'll cost to repaint kitchen cabinets before you get started
By Thea Babington-Stitt