<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Feature ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/feature Mon, 25 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Inherited a kitchen you can't afford to change? A kitchen transformation is often just a clever game of distraction – these are my top tricks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/grace-h-how-i-made-an-inherited-kitchen-feel-like-my-own 8SNDQ2zL95m8TMmRsDFFbQ Mon, 25 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked Farrow & Ball for their most popular paint shades of 2026 – and their top 7 colours surprised me ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/farrow-and-ball-most-popular-paint-colours-2026 6PRnjicWk5QzPujMFsnnW Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two years on from my first review of Ninja's Woodfire Outdoor Oven, this is everything I've learned about owning a pizza oven long term – as well as the drawbacks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/two-years-on-from-reviewing-the-ninja-woodfire-outdoor-oven LNTX7dozFADT6ZQAx6KWDK Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that people with consistently cool homes in summer always have – heatwave essentials that will keep your home comfortable when it gets hot ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/things-people-with-cool-homes-always-have nzVS7PCW9LeXUnA54RixJd Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026 – they're the secret to a stylish, high-end design ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/what-storage-makes-a-kitchen-look-expensive-in-2026 pP9QsEukirdrtv5hzyG4x7 Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A fan won't stop you feeling sticky in hot weather – to tackle humidity at home this is what experts recommend you use instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/do-fans-help-reduce-humidity MX7CBf4zgwUiem6SZXNneA Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A genius way to get the look of real wood without the upkeep – this new garden furniture trend combines style and practicality and I can’t recommend it enough ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/wood-effect-metal-garden-furniture PswsZxtceEBSJvCzP4s6qc Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more private and welcoming without blocking out light ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-make-an-overlooked-front-garden-feel-private JoFLAoimSRj2VAsvwwdveg Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 outdoor kitchen trends to get your garden ready for hosting and dining – from low-cost paint updates to lighting that adds ambience ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/outdoor-kitchen-trends-2026 8UNtRFF9S9bDSTM2vXE6EQ Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went on a sleep retreat with Dunelm and discovered how to get the perfect night's sleep – here's what I learned ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/dunelm-mattress-and-bedding-collections hjUjA5PVevhuLx2F37Hs5j Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How an interior designer breathed new life into this Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/interior-designer-grade-ii-listed-georgian-farmhouse MkLpisbCX8Xx9YELvbpUmX Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This boot room colour trend isn't going anywhere in 2026 – Lick's new collaboration with Hunter is the perfect excuse to try it out in your home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/utility-room/licks-hunter-boots-collab-colour-trend gffpPXpQ4cpE8ABPU7Kwkc Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget astrology signs – the perfect mug for you might be revealed by your birth month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/birth-month-mug-colours PCaHPgJvtvJATToK9GLWLh Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fixed my leaking toilet for £9 and in less time than it would take to get a plumber round ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-fixed-my-leaking-toilet YZJKzfo8BExqLPb6b6biMc Fri, 22 May 2026 09:46:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ The tiny home mistakes that niggle me – sometimes it's better not to look too closely for those imperfections because once they're on your radar you can't unsee them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/francesca-swan-the-tiny-home-mistakes-i-cant-unsee Nstytxsn92xrYsrazjweWN Fri, 22 May 2026 09:04:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to use colour to create a happy home – 'the right palette can make a space feel calmer, brighter and more uplifting,' say experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/how-to-use-colour-to-create-a-happy-home yJqd32Fhh4ukps5KbS8hVY Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This newly built en suite might make you rethink your bathroom goals ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bathroom/sleek-en-suite-with-microcement scSPnxrMApsu7BoYayNoqn Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 plants that help prevent flooding – RHS Chelsea-approved recommendations for a floodproof garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plants-that-help-prevent-flooding BiGyenk5WqMdRsHjFe7LH Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How I designed a room for my teenage daughter that she actually loves – let there be whimsy, bold and unexpected, done their way ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/ammarah-hasham-how-i-designed-a-room-for-my-teenage-daughter 4heJk9BN7e8q3uiuciLQZK Thu, 21 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Following the 70/30 design rule is a shortcut to a perfectly designed kitchen, according to pros – here's how to use it in practice ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/70-30-kitchen-design-rule p7XBfkxR4HEHyw7Zp4FYRd Wed, 20 May 2026 11:15:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used to think you could 'finish' a garden in a year or two – since then I've discovered why gardens take so long and why that’s actually the best bit ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/lara-winter-why-gardens-take-so-long uAvbanW5V77Lny6apcLoK8 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ An eclectic mix of furniture and art transformed this bland white barn conversion into a home bursting with character ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/modern-barn-conversion-eclectic-mix-of-furniture-and-art 83b7jfKWh5DXLGrMBuPX8B Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My dog chewed my skirting boards — this is exactly how I fixed them for £5 in under 30 minutes, and you'd never know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-fixed-chewed-skirting-boards wi39b2pTgNQrbf5pTNSJcW Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 garden trends that are actually achievable at home – and work in small gardens, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2026-trends Cq6hGwRKGE8E3bcnNzpKiX Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:17:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 garden items you should never splurge on– this is where to strategically spend your money for a beautiful garden on a budget ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/garden-items-you-should-never-splurge-on UiZgFRzF5ummh2mHGLX6TL Tue, 19 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:06:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I lost £13k to a scam builder – this is what I wish I'd done differently when finding a tradesperson for my side extension ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/extensions/i-lost-13k-to-a-scam-builder-side-extension naAzw8G9m76izFMUDVeVFn Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:51:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It makes a fantastic visual statement' – this bedroom loft conversion used a clever layout and unusual wall finish to create the ultimate sleep retreat ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/ben-hillman-loft-conversion-bedroom-before-after eYW9BPDXixpRx3kcWz3H5D Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What renovating together really does to a relationship – somewhere in the middle of all of it we’ve built something that isn’t on any floor plan ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/the-home-boys-what-renovating-together-really-does-to-a-relationship gFYpgeP3sqv9FAJNEpJ4eS Tue, 19 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniques to help you spend less time cleaning ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/things-that-people-with-a-dust-free-home-always-do y3kDsJfXzQWWztjkSH6gxZ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things every boho-style living room needs – the secret ingredients that will curate the perfect relaxed lounge ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/boho-style-living-room-room-recipe 4WzonRx4wTgGWZ2pdY8oEb Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that people with a tidy fridge always have – fuss-free additions that will banish mess and make your food last longer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/things-that-people-with-a-tidy-fridge-always-have njVYcitoz7gsYnaZZMK9db Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — so I’ve stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/diy-jobs-i-am-doing-to-boost-kerb-appeal fqvZrLEStH3ZPXyiWqhT2Y Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 gorgeous plants that will have butterflies flocking to your garden – the small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-plants-to-attract-butterflies-to-garden vCN7hSHC8uupQUcuL9bj97 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cottagecore vs real cottage living – what it’s actually like to live in a country cottage ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/hannah-carvell-cottagecore-vs-real-cottage-living z2UkwJppnGzAnnGpucPJnV Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 interior designers reveal the 7 things all stylish balconies have in common – ‘Even small balconies can feel elevated with the right styling’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/things-all-stylish-balconies-have FP3HMLzv7z3ZuY2vnEHac5 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where to buy seeds online – these 5 retailers have given me the best results in the garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/where-to-buy-seeds-online D4wBGuNEzsdx6S77kijEWk Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plants – these expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-use-orange-peel-in-your-garden LyQiBGvHtnMuqSy5NptW4Q Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This stunning house went from bland and dated to a modern masterpiece, finished with burnt-larch cladding ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/wadhurst-east-sussex-modern-home-with-countryside-views 6aKyaLe1dpkoV87WS6qePM Sat, 16 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This cosy Norfolk home celebrates the romance of 'slow living' and the ebb and flow of seasonal country life ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/norfolk-home-celebrates-slow-living r9SJZGpjxHgYvurzDw2WAg Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 3 front door colours experts say are going out of style in 2026 – and the ones taking their place ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/hallway/front-door-colours-going-out-of-style-in-2026 XCxDVK5aJNenazMPKNE5YH Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fragrance is the secret ingredient in all feel-good homes – this is how the experts use scent to lift the mood and make a space smell incredible ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/how-to-use-scent-for-a-feel-good-home 6QagspGJeNq3CHpBXRnJsc Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 ways I’m turning my wedding memorabilia into home decor ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/lucy-kalice-how-im-turning-my-wedding-into-home-decor 2KCbSuQcSu3jvAXrVB2fVB Fri, 15 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My flaky front door was letting the whole house down – these are the 5 steps I took to smarten it up with a pop of colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/diy/how-i-refreshed-my-peeling-front-door nQ26aE2j4ojZ5sT9jhtUSD Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn’t understand the hype around air purifiers until I discovered these 5 unexpected perks – now I wouldn’t live without one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/unexpected-uses-for-air-purifiers Dw6YcQTMjTfmSFWdSHzmWK Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Cornish cottage is a masterclass in pattern layering and coastal calm ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/gunwalloe-cornwall-cottage-layering-patterns-and-coastal-calm jmUJHnqgxzAXTiqxT114Y8 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve taken on two kitchen renovations and am left with one big question – was it really worth it in the end? ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/natalie-jahangiry-is-a-kitchen-renovation-worth-it gpmQz9TNpqubAKs2kzyo8C Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This charming renovation has reimagined the classic Cotswolds country aesthetic in a beautiful colour palette inspired by the landscape ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/cotswolds-stone-house-charming-renovation-neutral-colour-scheme kw9MFMSdDJGg73wj7BhWa7 Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 06:02:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to clean garden furniture so it looks brand-new – the best ways to tackle wooden, metal, plastic and rattan sets ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/how-to-clean-garden-furniture BNPrLCHb8S3nyZM4wkg7h9 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:48:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Painting uPVC – how I transformed the feeling of every room in my house, and all it took was a £25 tin of paint ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/grace-h-painting-upvc 7fEdVr8tigBR9HcB9aR5sh Wed, 13 May 2026 13:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We’re 4 weeks into our loft conversion – these are the lessons I've learnt so far ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/leah-hodson-loft-conversion-lessons-four-weeks-in TLJWo2RRwoeBRbvqzYenAX Wed, 13 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000