<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Feature ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/feature Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ An open plan design transformed this once cramped and disjointed kitchen into a bright and sociable space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/open-plan-kitchen-tom-howley-in-west-yorkshire p1iYyWqfPP9wvY77AP54Jy Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 bits of hidden tech that make your kitchen island work harder in your home - small tweaks that will make daily life run more smoothly ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/kitchen-island-hidden-tech wUoRwoJme3GmSTGQ94vYoM Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been wasting energy through these 3 decor choices for years – and it turns out each one has been costing me up to £250 a year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/energy-wasting-decor-mistakes EJjjVShsokJvXGt2id3ZMj Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The conundrum of decorating a teenage boy’s bedroom – how I created a space that feels stylish, cool and practical ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/hannah-carvell-decorating-a-bedroom-for-a-teenage-boy YScTc4SGeoVMUwRxrbQdWN Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 7 garden furniture trends that you’re going to see in the most stylish outdoor spaces this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/garden-furniture-trends-2026 yucmVSmgrKrNWadFe8vQw7 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried IKEA's £39 all-in-one pan side by side with the Instagram-famous £125 Always Pan –for me, there was a clear winner ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/ikea-klippfisk-vs-our-place-always-pan-testing ArQSfPdzUNfVJB9ibTnQFb Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I switched to a smart kettle to avoid wasting energy six months ago, and this is how much I actually saved ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/i-switched-to-a-smart-kettle-to-avoid-energy-wastage yLhQnH2MTJnTyNpwSheuhV Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it ever a good idea to use a conservatory as an extra bedroom? Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/extensions/is-a-conservatory-bedroom-a-good-idea qHTf7EySCMFXN2Ai9H598E Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 messy things that guests always notice in your hallway – and the low price (but high impact) clutter busters that’ll hide them from nosy visitors ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/messy-things-that-guests-always-notice-in-your-hallway A7hzAViCRiJkXVMiqVhntc Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 6 bedroom ‘sleep thieves’ experts say are ruining your sleep – and how to fix them for a better night’s rest ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/bedroom-sleep-thieves o2ujkq8Kf9U6PtNYfHeVYE Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If your rosemary plant has gone woody and patchy, garden experts say this is exactly what you need to do to get it looking healthy for summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-revive-a-woody-rosemary aFzuNWvqRadvtVt946WFr3 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Micro kitchen islands are the savvy kitchen storage idea I'm backing in 2026, as a Kitchen Editor – it's a genius way of including an island in a small kitchen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/micro-kitchen-islands-trend JaAN3SmFyJUmKMHtEdzw3g Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was outraged to find out candle jars can no longer be recycled – but to counteract the new rules, I’m shopping for refillable candles instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/where-to-buy-refillable-candles k3cG2AoCMWwz5w3H8FvVa8 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Renovation regrets – what went right, what went wrong and what we’d never do again ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/lucy-kalice-renovation-regrets cnJsrEJHt2oSZHF7oVBbT7 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colour – and transform an overlooked garden into a private retreat ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/flowering-plants-for-privacy Ui9yG5XMHMVcuqj9MN4mki Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that people with healthy air quality always have in their homes – clever (and affordable) ways to keep nasty pollutants out of the house ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/things-that-people-with-healthy-air-quality-always-have N5E6tTPrKZrnnUWfyYbg5M Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What I’ve learned on my hunt for the perfect kitchen worktop – it's not just a design choice, it’s a long-term investment in how your kitchen functions ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/natalie-jahangiry-kitchen-chronicles-part-five-choosing-the-perfect-worktop dZczhzN9AJSpDTKtRX3h2Z Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:06:35 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:20:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the best trending colours for a bathroom vanity in 2026, according to design pros - it's a shortcut to an inspiring bathroom design ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bathroom/best-colour-for-a-bathroom-vanity MvKh4S2jULHRExLYkHB535 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Create Your Dream Kitchen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/create-your-dream-kitchen JUG3WFfKBj4W9vyodQvbmf Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:12:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chintz is making a comeback, but not as you know it – this is how to give the vintage trend a modern refresh ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/modern-chintz-looks-that-last 8dmYqfjSbX4FDfubJaCn8t Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a kitchen editor who scours the shops every day – this is everything I would buy from the Dunelm spring sale to update my kitchen on a budget ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/dunelm-spring-sale-kitchen-picks 29aB3w7bqBaBt25UDaopxQ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where to buy garden lounge sets for relaxing outside in style – these are my 8 favourite places to shop, from budget to luxury ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/where-to-buy-garden-lounge-sets 3P2oqP8HYUGHQhiDNjiTmC Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate cleaning! I've realised I'd rather clean in regular small doses than do a full house deep clean and these are my must-have products that help ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/leah-hodson-low-effort-cleaning-must-haves pUN2oUvaAV2cQTzp846cZ9 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:06:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ This one reason is why I had to pay three times as much as I wanted to replace the windows in my home, but it turns out it was the right decision ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/doors-and-windows/upvc-replacement-windows-rejected-by-planners 695csbB7CUJ84SPV3evqRT Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve developed a very simple system to edit out the stuff in my home – why a cardboard box is my secret weapon to a clutter free and orderly home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/amanda-jones-clutter-free-home-secret-weapon jRpQjvioSFm8zNnD5iahuG Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 messy things that guests always notice in your bathroom – and the clever storage essentials you can use to hide them from nosy visitors ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/messy-things-that-guests-always-notice-in-your-bathroom WYjA2udWnYLdXp4pruNM9J Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:46:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 things you'll always find in a country-style hallway – give your home's entrance way a cosy rural look, no matter the size (or location) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/hallway/country-hallway-room-recipe 8abib8FmgRR6PEHB8riMRu Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 things people with low energy bills always have — side-step potential price rises and avoid wasting energy by trying them in your own home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/things-people-with-low-energy-bills-always-have KGLHJk2UuuyT3Us3WAdt9V Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How I approach decorating my hallway and landing – life's too short for boring thoroughfares so I've made these spaces destinations in their own right ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/grace-h-decorating-hallways-and-landings HvNfBwidmi3vehkdj5iARD Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:45:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the colour combinations dating your home in 2026 – and they have one thing in common ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/colour-combinations-dating-your-home-in-2026 Ad9MiCxqnJZvK7mES8YVpX Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 wildflowers that thrive in the shade and will transform your outdoor space into a glorious cottage garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/shade-loving-wildflowers-for-cottage-garden 6YhkcPYwbtR8Rq4yJxEmch Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thought the arrival of spring meant you could forget about your boiler for a bit? Me too — but the experts told me that now is actually the ideal time to give it some TLC ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/heating/boiler-service-in-spring pADUE9fucVc57VfxUxCb47 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this clever drill attachment for distressing furniture to get that high-end rustic look – and now I only buy second-hand ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/i-tried-this-clever-drill-attachment-for-distressing-furniture-and-now-i-only-buy-second-hand MSNeRxbgxSNjcquhpaBnmT Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Floating vanities are the small bathroom storage hero I'm backing this year – it's the easiest way to add organisation to a compact space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bathroom/why-you-should-choose-a-floating-vanity WCEsUKUrq4ge4sGJK49B4e Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m in desperate need of clever storage for my newly-decluttered shed – this is what I’m buying to keep it organised this year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/what-im-buying-to-keep-my-shed-organised M7eNstYhSYR2TrRVdgc88A Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:48:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that made painting my home so much easier – they minimise clean up time and will help make quick work of cutting in ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/things-that-make-painting-easier hws3hsL9uYfVweYMH73f2m Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Farrow & Ball has declared these 3 homes as the most stylish and iconic spaces of 2026 – and they all have this quiet colour in common ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/farrow-and-ball-has-iconic-spaces-2026-pink-competition-winners yCjiRMVGQ7NYWRGBThEB8m Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This simple tweak is the ultimate way to add storage to a pedestal sink – it's a game-changer for adding character to a bathroom ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bathroom/pedestal-sink-skirt-bathroom-storage kfRPNqPs5foBLbSk6hYPsE Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Neutral, modern and perfect for family life – texture and vintage furniture have transformed this 1930s London terrace ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/neutral-modern-with-vintage-furniture-930s-london-terrace cSZKJRqQkAbFWs9LbCWEH9 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say the 'German Doppelbett' sleep trend is one all couples should consider – it allows both partners to 'sleep max’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/german-sleep-maxxing-trend MReuJc3UPTWzSRQrp2TmzD Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My desk chaos was infamous so I designed an office that works for my ADHD brain – a space that supports mental focus, creative energy and health ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/francesca-swan-adhd-friendly-home-office-space EbnmT7kSEhGsAPyggwvWRU Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Log burner getting too hot, too cold, not lighting properly? I asked the pros about the most common stove problems and how to fix them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/heating/common-problems-with-log-burning-stoves YUywU8Qb6UP8bhqAD5UsAG Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Decorative borders are the latest paint trend I’m seeing everywhere – ‘It’s a simple but impactful way to add personality’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/decorative-border-paint-trend i6TAPVkdLtWpcbmVTBSpFV Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a kitchen editor who scours the high street daily – these are the best places to shop for island bar stools for any budget ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/kitchen-bar-stools-shortlist LpcrMQEuMTgS6RQMbYM468 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is there any point in buying a saucepan set? I asked 4 professional chefs for their opinion – and this more affordable all-in-one alternative came out on top ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/saucepan-set-vs-buying-individual-pans YmtZVBv9FzjJ3CTb9X5sNn Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My 3 non-negotiables as a renter – what I've learned after living in three countries and across many rentals and it all starts with getting the fundamentals sorted ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/ammarah-hasham-savvy-non-negotiables-as-a-renter D7EZVDJxJovwS7vps5ciWK Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Packed full of clever design ideas, this kitchen is perfect for family life, work and entertaining ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/sage-green-kitchen-herringbone-house dy7tWDYqqNEejhP2GeTSRT Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a kitchen editor who scours shops every day – these are the 15 Easter picks I would buy for dining and hosting over the long weekend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/easter-tableware-shopping-edit npvtpb3Jw2sziArjBV7WPP Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:16:22 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:28:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ See inside an interior designer's home full of her signature bold colours and playful patterns ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/sarah-southwell-somerset-country-home qfiGDYLdDdqLNKssocgeuy Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Little habits that keep our home running smoothly – keeping it organised isn’t about heroic cleaning sessions or magically making everything disappear ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/lara-winter-habits-that-keep-our-home-running-smoothly Je8ofofdmFJZLSrQXhUmaf Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000