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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn garden – how to recreate the impressive vertical display ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kezia Reynolds ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EhdPnsiPzu5A4538eoNb3J.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Kezia Reynolds joined the Ideal Home team as News Writer in September 2024. After graduating from City, University of London in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Kezia kicked off her career spending two years working on women’s weekly magazines. It was here she developed a love for women’s lifestyle, leading the way to a keen interest in homeware and interior design. Kezia is always on the lookout for the latest home news, finding you the best deals and trends - so you don’t miss a thing!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ideal Home Truths&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where is your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My happy place has to be in the bath after a long day. Which is why I like to keep my bathroom filled with as many pretty things as possible - little soap dishes to trinkets I’ve picked up on holiday. I also go for things on the quirky side - just recently I picked up a Joe Lycett painting of Gail Platt to hang in my bathroom!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I love a bohemian style but I’m also a little bit of a magpie - I love anything with a bit of sparkle. My mum made me a lampshade out of second-hand beads and it&#039;s my favourite part of my bedroom. I also have a moderate obsession with leopard print - I’m currently on the hunt for leopard print glassware.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m currently in the process of decorating my living room. It’s a standard rental property so I’m trying to inject as much fun into the room as possible. My friend and I are planning to mosaic the coffee table, turning it from standard Ikea white to a Grecian dream with blue and white tiles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Ever since I spotted Shirlie and Martin Kemp’s stunning pumpkin archway on Instagram, I’ve been so excited for Autumn. So, I’ve asked gardening experts how we can get the look, too.</p><p>Pumpkins are the hallmark of any autumn decorating idea, and you can’t really get any more authentic than <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-grow-pumpkins"><u>growing your own pumpkins</u></a> just in time for cosy soup season. Plus, they’re also a<a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/vegetables-you-can-grow-vertically"><u> vegetable you can grow vertically</u></a>, hence why pumpkin arches are typically spotted in small gardens and allotments.</p><p>The Kemps frequently share glimpses into their stunning Hertfordshire garden, and their pumpkin archway is the latest piece of garden inspo to make the grid. If you’re also fed up with the constant heat and are looking forward to the season ahead, read on to find out how you can create a statement archway, too.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbRQII9DkoD/" target="_blank">A post shared by Maisonnumber9 Home & Garden (@maisonnumber9)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Pumpkin archways have become increasingly popular in recent years. It was only this time last year when <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/stacey-solomon-living-pumpkin-arch-doorscape"><u>Stacey Solomon’s pumpkin doorscape</u></a> completely blew us away. Martin and Shirlie’s is a little more subtle than hers, but I’d argue it is more attainable.</p><p>Celebrity couple Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s garden is truly stunning. Uploading updates to their home Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maisonnumber9/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>@maisonnumber9</u></a>, their garden has somehow thrived despite the summer’s baking heatwaves.</p><p>And it’s clear they’ve been thinking ahead, too, if their pumpkin arch is anything to go by. Using a sturdy arch structure, like this<a href="https://www.diy.com/departments/2m-garden-arch-trellis-arched-metal-tubular-frame-climbing-plant-archway-arbour/5056800403744_BQ.prd?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> £9.99 metal trellis from B&Q</a>, they’ve trained their pumpkin to grow vertically over its support. It may sound complicated, but it’s actually a very well-known<a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-ideas/small-garden-ideas-2-174377"><u> small garden idea</u></a>, and one you can achieve quite easily with the right technique.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-make-a-pumpkin-arch"><span>How to make a pumpkin arch</span></h2><p>However, don’t expect to grow a pumpkin arch this year if you haven’t planted any yet. The <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-plant-pumpkin-seeds"><u>best time to plant pumpkins</u></a> for a Halloween harvest is mid-April to May. But if you do hope to recreate Martin and Shirlie’s arch, now is a good time to start prepping.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="niyF4BVaMPZHSWAPSBwim7" name="Alamy2XPEXMT" alt="Pumpkins growing on metal archway" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/niyF4BVaMPZHSWAPSBwim7.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Alamy/ David Tonelson)</span></figcaption></figure><p>‘I can completely understand why pumpkin arches have become so popular in recent years. They transform a practical crop into something really eye-catching, creating a beautiful feature in the garden while making the most of the space available. There's something quite magical about walking beneath a canopy of large leaves and hanging pumpkins, and they offer that perfect blend of ornamental and edible gardening,’ comments <a href="https://www.hillarys.co.uk/inspiration/authors/luke-newnes/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Luke Newnes</u></a>, gardening expert at <a href="https://www.hillarys.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Hillarys</u></a>.</p><p>‘For gardeners thinking ahead, August is a great time to prepare the area where you plan to grow a pumpkin arch next year. I'd focus on improving the soil with plenty of organic matter, as pumpkins are hungry plants that thrive in rich, fertile conditions. If you already have pumpkins growing, August is the time to keep training the vines, watering consistently and encouraging healthy growth.’</p><p>As Luke mentions, if you do have pumpkins growing right now, you can start training the vines and begin to attain your archway. For this, you’ll need some cable ties (like <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Support-Adjustable-Garden-Self-Locking-Multiple/dp/B097ZLLWCY/ref=sr_1_6?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£5.99 green cable ties from Amazon</a>) to help keep the vines in place.</p><p>When it comes to training pumpkins up an arch or trellis, I find it's best to start while the vines are still young and flexible. I gently weave the stems through the structure as they grow, helping them find the direction I want them to take. It's important not to rush or force the stems, as they can be surprisingly fragile. Once they're established, they tend to continue climbing quite happily on their own,’ says Luke.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8SKfHP5VedYcbZtuLQmNvN" name="Stacey-solomon-pumpkin-arch-GettyImages-1418726696" alt="Small pumpkin on a growing arch" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8SKfHP5VedYcbZtuLQmNvN.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Then, it’s all about ensuring your pumpkin is well supported to reduce pressure on the vines. In fact, a few comments in Kemp's comment section suggest using old tights to support the fruit - and it turns out to be a really handy tip!</p><p>‘Pumpkins don’t naturally climb like some other vines, so you'll need to guide the main stems upwards as they grow and loosely tie them to the arch using soft garden ties or strips of fabric. Avoid tying too tightly because the stems will thicken as they mature,’ says Dr Russell Sharp, founder of <a href="https://eutrema.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Eutrema</u></a>. </p><p>‘Once the pumpkins start forming, support the fruit with slings made from old tights, netting or fabric bags to take the pressure off the vines. The aim isn’t to force the plant into a perfect shape, but to guide it upwards while allowing it to grow naturally. With regular checks and support, the arch will gradually become covered with foliage and hanging fruit. </p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-what-you-need"><span>What you need</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="d3e7e260-90e1-11f1-afb6-57f6a26d1250">            <a href="https://www.diy.com/departments/2m-garden-arch-trellis-arched-metal-tubular-frame-climbing-plant-archway-arbour/5056800403744_BQ.prd?" data-model-name="2m Garden Arch Trellis Arched Metal Tubular Frame Climbing Plant Archway Arbour" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LNu8cyQwqw4Yydv8X2ADaD.webp" alt="2m Garden Arch Trellis Arched Metal Tubular Frame Climbing Plant Archway Arbour"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>B&Q</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">2m Garden Arch Trellis Arched Metal Tubular Frame Climbing Plant Archway Arbour</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="d3e7e2d8-90e1-11f1-ad37-8bdc9e0bb1bb">            <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Support-Adjustable-Garden-Self-Locking-Multiple/dp/B097ZLLWCY/ref=sr_1_6?" data-model-name="150 Pcs Green Cable Ties Set" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XrBmhWeFjzFHcCcwFZWzQD.jpg" alt="150 Pcs Green Cable Ties Set Plant Support Twist Ties Adjustable Garden Ties Self-Locking Multiple Uses Cable Ties for Home Garden Tree Potted Plants (20cm,25cm,30cm)"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>CKJ</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">150 Pcs Green Cable Ties Set</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="d3e7e346-90e1-11f1-81f5-fdb642e4ec2e">            <a href="https://www.diy.com/departments/verve-peat-free-multi-purpose-compost-50l/5063022070326_BQ.prd" data-model-name="Verve Peat-Free Multi-Purpose Compost 50l" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BrVD2nnpUCQQMdavBcEZfD.webp" alt="Verve Peat-Free Multi-Purpose Compost 50l"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                        <div class='featured__brand'>Verve</div>                                        <div class="featured__title">Verve Peat-Free Multi-Purpose Compost 50l</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><p>A pumpkin arch can add some extra height and structure to your garden while taking up minimal planting space. 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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Anthea Turner shares her home truths and her bad home habit she can't quit ]]></title>
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                                <p>The TV presenter lives in west London with her businessman fiancé, Mark Armstrong, and her French bulldog, Soho</p><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>What is the first thing you do the second you walk through your door?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>Make a big fuss of my French Bulldog, Soho and get him a chew stick. Everybody who walks through the door gets the ‘Soho greeting’. He does a funny little dance to start off with because he's so happy to see you and if I come in with shopping, he thinks there's something in the bag or my handbag for him, so his nose is in, looking. His life is about treats.</p></article></section><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>Where is your happy place at home?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>I particularly like sitting in the kitchen. It’s open plan so I bring my laptop down from my office and I sit there working away. Sometimes I’ll record social content. The kitchen just has a nice calm feel to it, so I work really well there.</p></article></section><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="rXakSjeMrtnvJ5AfDRPZim" name="Anthea-Turner-Ashleigh-Britten" alt="Anthea Turner wearing blue striped shirt in a kitchen sitting at a table with laptop and mug" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rXakSjeMrtnvJ5AfDRPZim.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Ashleigh Britten)</span></figcaption></figure><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE TIME OF THE DAY AT HOME?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>I’ve always liked 11 o’clock. I arrange to meet people at 11 o’clock because if you don’t want to get caught up in lunch, then elevenses is brilliant. At home, I have a cup of coffee and possibly a biscuit at 11am. My mum did it and my dad still does too.</p></article></section><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>What is on your bedside table?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>Mini pots of my <a href="https://www.antheaturner.com/shop/p/balm-6-body-3-bundle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Balm 6 and Balm 3 </a>because I'm always sticking it on my lips, and I sleep with them slathered all over me. I have a notebook because things come to me just before I’m going to sleep, and if I write them down, I won't worry about having to remember it in the morning. I’ve always got a glass of water by the bedside.</p></article></section><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>What's your homeware addiction?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>I’m mad about mugs. I’ve got far too many so I don’t know why I keep buying them! Mark said recently, <em>“We’ve got to get rid of some mugs’ </em> but it’s impossible because they all tell little stories. One of my favourites is a tin mug I picked up from Disneyland Paris with Mickey Mouse on it. It always goes in my luggage. I’ve traveled the world with it.  </p></article></section><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="LdFuRFNMCcnp2CM2joC5pm" name="Anthea-Turner-GettyImages-2153310368" alt="Anthea Turner in checked shirt with greenery behind her" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LdFuRFNMCcnp2CM2joC5pm.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SHOP TO BUY HOMEWARE FROM?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>You can’t beat <a href="https://www.zarahome.com/gb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zara Home</a> and <a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/home.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">H&M Home</a>. It’s such value for money. Zara Home does great bedding, although you have to measure your duvet properly because they’re Spanish sizes so can be a bit weird.</p></article></section><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>WHAT IS YOUR HOME PET PEEVE?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>A carpet on the stairs that Mark chose before I was in his life. It’s horrible. You can see every crumb on it. I can’t believe that anybody would buy a carpet that looks like the colour of soil. I’ve even deliberately dropped red wine on it and half-heartedly went back to clean it but it’s so dark, I couldn’t tell where I’d spilled it! Thankfully, we’re soon getting rid of it. The new carpet is a fresh white runner on the staircase. I can’t wait!</p></article></section><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>Do you have a bad home habit that you'd like to quit?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>I see things that other people don't see. I’ll be sitting there and will see a little cobweb or a mark on the wall. I will know if somebody has moved an object. Once I’ve seen it, I can't sit down. I have to go and sort it out. I’ve been known to be the same in other people's homes too!</p></article></section><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>WHAT SMELL SAYS HOME TO YOU?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>The cleanest smell is no smell, but we are coffee fiends, and there’s always that lovely smell of coffee in the kitchen. We have a <a href="https://www.lamarzocco.com/uk/en/home-products/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">La Marzocco coffee machine</a>, which is reputedly the best in the world. Mark is slightly obsessed with it and even has an app so he can switch it on when he’s getting up or as he’s arriving home!</p></article></section><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="YuYwTgjD9rwP4BYnMRBWdm" name="Anthea-Turner-GettyImages-2154001411" alt="Anthea Turner wearing a red print top and white trousers in front of a green wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YuYwTgjD9rwP4BYnMRBWdm.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>WHAT CHORE DO YOU ADORE?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>I love washing and laundry. I could own a laundrette! I’m always on top of the laundry and, obviously, it’s against the law to do a mixed wash. I do a white wash, a dark wash then a mixed colour wash. I love the whole process!</p></article></section><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>AND WHAT CHORE DO YOU HATE?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>Changing beds. Bed day is exhausting!</p></article></section><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>DO YOU HAVE ANY HOME ROUTINES?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>I love getting up early to start the day organised. I tidy, empty the dishwasher, have breakfast, I drink lots of water with electrolytes, pop my balm over my face and into my hair to nourish while I’m busy running around, then I have my shower and I get on with work. I can’t work unless I’ve tidied myself up. If I’m making a business call, I can’t do it in my pyjamas!</p></article></section><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-in-the-hot-seat"><span>IN THE HOT SEAT</span></h2><ul><li><strong>Shoes on or off? </strong>Off!</li><li><strong>Eat at table or on laps? </strong>At the table. On my lap is a funny position for my stomach.</li><li><strong>Lighting – bright or moody? </strong>Lounge, moody. Kitchen bright, but has an ability to make it moody.</li><li><strong>Quick shower or long bath? </strong>Shower. I look at my bath and think, ‘One day I’m going to get in you’.</li><li><strong>Colourful or neutral? </strong>The floors and walls are neutral, then I play with colour elsewhere.</li><li><strong>Neat or creative chaos? </strong>I’m a neat freak.</li></ul><p><em>By Anthea Turner skincare products are available to buy from </em><a href="https://www.antheaturner.com/shop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>antheaturner.com/shop</em></a></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inside the Big Brother House - and the clever design trend you'll see in every room ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Big Brother house is back, and it's championing one of our favourite trends of 2023 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rebecca Knight ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gvvrs4ZwqQMyQnsCjh4nhB.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Rebecca Knight has been the Deputy Editor on the &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt; Website since 2022. She graduated with a Masters degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London in 2018, before starting her journalism career as a staff writer on women&#039;s weekly magazines. She fell into the world of homes and interiors after joining the Ideal Home website team in 2019 as a Digital Writer. In 2020 she moved into position of Homes News Editor working across &lt;em&gt;Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt; covering everything from the latest viral cleaning hack to the next big interior trend. In 2022 she returned full time to the Ideal Home team, where she indulges her passion for DIY projects. She is currently decorating her first unfurnished rental flat in London and enjoys thrifting through charity shops and high street stores to get a high end look without breaking the bank.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My happy place is sitting in the living room at my Mum&#039;s house in North Yorkshire. She lives at the top of a hill in the countryside, so the living room has huge windows looking out over the rolling fields below.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I&#039;m obsessed with vintage crockery, I&#039;m a magpie for scouring charity shop bric-a-brac shelves. &amp;nbsp;My best finds to date are a set of pastel blue Wedgewood candle stick holders and a set of six cut glass wine tumblers I picked up at a second-hand store in the Lake District.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I just moved into my first unfurnished rental flat so we&#039;re busy kitting it out. We&#039;re mostly trying to stick to using second-hand items we&#039;re bought cheaply or picked up for free. We inherited some wooden farmhouse chairs from a family friend that need a little upcycling love so they&#039;re my next big project.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>After a five-year hiatus Big Brother, the original and one of the most iconic reality TV shows is back on our screens on ITV. Last night we got a tantalising look inside the famous reality TV house and we were excited to see one of this year&apos;s biggest interior trends popping up in every room in the house. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/home-decor-trends-design-trends-233635">home decor trend</a> in question is all things curvy, from archways to curving sofas the new Big Brother house is going to be a sea of flowing shapes. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Yj7iH8mH7vyktEcXVFa75D" name="Big-Brother-house-living-room.gif" alt="Big Brother house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yj7iH8mH7vyktEcXVFa75D.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Big Brother: The Launch airs Sunday at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITV2 and ITVX)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Arches and curved designs has been having a serious moment in home decor over the last few months, and the Big Brother house appears to be the epitome of this trend. </p><p>There is the large curved turquoise sofa, where contestants will await their fate on live eviction nights. A large gentle curve taking its cue from the shape of the Big Brother eye logo adorns the kitchen, and a hallway of multi-coloured arches leads you through into a bedroom and bathroom. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8uWGFN2vj2Eqkj2QqfKKUk" name="Big-brother-house-kitchen.gif" alt="Big Brother house kitchen with red brick arch" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8uWGFN2vj2Eqkj2QqfKKUk.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Big Brother House Kitchen </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Initial TV / ITV2 and ITV X)</span></figcaption></figure><p>But, it doesn&apos;t even stop there, both the giant communal bedroom and bathrooms have created cosy spots to sit using smart curved <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms-ideas/clever-designs-for-alcoves-91177">alcove ideas</a>. Not to mention the arched mirrors on the dressing tables, and circle shapes galore in every room.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="qN6PTddwBqtCEfnweRNzgj" name="Big-brother-house-bathroom.gif" alt="Big Brother house bathroom with blue bathtub" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qN6PTddwBqtCEfnweRNzgj.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The Big Brother house bathroom </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Initial TV / ITV2 and ITV X)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The curvy home decor trend has been steadily growing over the last year. We&apos;ve seen it popping up in the furniture world with <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/madecom-stops-taking-orders">Next relaunching the Made.com brand</a> with the new undulating <a href="https://www.made.com/style/st617268/d60710#d60710" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kooper sofa</a>, and John Lewis revealed that its statement Lozenge sofa has been one of its biggest sellers this year. </p><p>Both the terms &apos;curved sofa&apos; and &apos;curved staircases&apos; have seen spikes in searches on Google. We reckon as soon as people catch sight of the new Big Brother House that trend is going to keep growing. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="LDdde8VvHcNkcLrVs7WWCk" name="Big-brother-house-hallway.gif" alt="Big Brother house hallway in green" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LDdde8VvHcNkcLrVs7WWCk.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The Big Brother house hallway </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Initial TV / ITV2 and ITV X)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Curves do have a hidden power on the mind, and are one of the best ways to <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/hush-your-home-decorating-ideas">hush a home</a>, a term that means to use your home decor to create a calm and soothing space. &apos;Hushed spaces embrace curved lines and fluid organic shapes. Think oversized lampshades, circular tables, wavy headboards, and seats that envelop you in their curves,&apos; says Tash Bradley, Director of Interior Design and Colour Psychologist at <a href="https://www.lick.com/uk/products/paint" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lick</a>. </p><p>The Big Brother house features nearly all of those pieces, making us wonder if the calming curves were a conscious decision to help keep some peace in the famously claustrophobic house. Contestants who survive the evictions will stay in the house together, with little to no privacy for six weeks. While that is shorter than the three months or earlier seasons, it&apos;s still a long time to share a bedroom with a group of strangers. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="ExEX3FjWGsEhSZS6SReYvj" name="Big-Brother-house-bedroom.gif" alt="Big Brother house bedroom with pink arch" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ExEX3FjWGsEhSZS6SReYvj.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The Big Brother house bedroom </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Initial TV / ITV2 and ITV X)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There is one place where contestants can get some privacy, and that is the iconic diary room which also includes - yes you guessed it - curves. The seat has been designed to look like the Big Brother eye with a post-consumer recycled polyester chair that curves around to meet the neon backing light. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="XeHVzqi3h9XEzWqjRBpVnC" name="Big-brother-house-listing.gif" alt="Big Brother house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XeHVzqi3h9XEzWqjRBpVnC.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Big Brother Diary room </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Big Brother: The Launch airs Sunday at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITV2 and ITVX)</span></figcaption></figure><p>While we can&apos;t wait to get a better look inside the new Big Brother House, the reveal has already got the internet in a spin. Some have accused the show of going &apos;too much like Love Island.&apos; Other fans have praised the bold modern look saying &apos;LOVE THIS!!! Looks so modern, great job.&apos;</p><p>What do you think of the new Big Brother house?</p><p><strong>Big Brother is on Sunday at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITV2 and ITVX</strong></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Calling Sex Education fans! Otis and Jean's dreamy house is actually available to buy, but for an eye-watering price ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For a not-so-humble £1.5 million, the beloved residence could be yours... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jullia Joson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UP8awTXiP2wdJqRg7GRxNo.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jullia Joson is &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt;’s Junior Writer and has been working for Ideal Home since October 2022. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies in 2022 and in her final year at university, remotely joined the &lt;em&gt;ArchDaily&lt;/em&gt; team as an Intern Editor at the start of 2022. Focused on news stories, Jullia can be found taking any opportunity to scour the internet for any new and upcoming trends and hacks. Having just recently moved into a small flat in North London earlier this year, she&#039;s eager to explore renter-friendly ways to make her flat feel like a home and bring her Pinterest boards to life.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It would definitely be my bedroom – there&#039;s nothing quite like winding down in my own cosy, ambient space that I&#039;ve curated to my liking. Whether I&#039;m playing video games, reading, binging a new series, or just relaxing, it&#039;s my favourite place.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I love cute and decorative miscellaneous bits and bobs. To me, there’s nothing worse than a space that has no indication that it’s been lived in at all. I want it all – sentimental photos, art prints, souvenirs, merchandise from my favourite interests – little things that serve as reminders of people, things, and places that I love.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Now that I managed to get out of the trenches of flat-hunting in the London rental market and secure a place, it would definitely be to actually make it feel like a home, as cheesy as it sounds. When people walk into my flat, I want it to be obvious that it&#039;s &lt;em&gt;my &lt;/em&gt;home – having my living space act as an extension of all my favourite things.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>If you were to ask us to name a show that combined both entertaining television and stunning interior design, Netflix&apos;s <em>Sex Education</em> easily ranks as a series deserving of that spotlight.</p><p>Well, it&apos;s many a fan&apos;s lucky day as Otis and Jean&apos;s iconic home is currently for sale for £1.5 million – and we get a look inside the fan-favourite residence.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="bCS5fY2iP2wibkUzwQNkEn" name="Sex Education house for sale (7).jpg" alt="Otis and Jean from Netflix Sex Education sitting on sofa in living room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bCS5fY2iP2wibkUzwQNkEn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sam Taylor/Netflix)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="otis-and-jean-apos-s-netflix-sex-education-house-up-for-sale">Otis and Jean&apos;s Netflix Sex Education house up for sale</h2><p>Of all the <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/">house tours</a> we&apos;ve done, this one&apos;s a stunner that will certainly have you swooning. Dubbed &apos;The Chalet&apos;, the impressive Norwegian-designed home was originally built in 1912 for use as a salmon fishing lodge and is located in Symonds Yat near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="UvBDRmgWRjNCDfjrgHAa7m" name="Sex Education house for sale (2).jpg" alt="Exterior of chalet lodge" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UvBDRmgWRjNCDfjrgHAa7m.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Both the chalet&apos;s exterior and interior have been featured extensively throughout the series, as home to Otis and Jean Milburn, played respectively by Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson. Therefore, it will be instantly recognisable to fans globally as a well-favoured <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/celebrity-homes">celebrity home</a>.</p><p>The property has since been featured in many location shoots, including Channel 4&apos;s <em>Extraordinary Escapes</em> and (of course), <em>Sex Education</em>. It is currently listed on <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/140547953" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rightmove under Knight Frank</a> with a guide price of £1.5 million.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="qpJYipe6smp2dSPyviEEcC" name="Sex Education house for sale (9).jpg" alt="Otis and Ola from Sex Education standing outside house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qpJYipe6smp2dSPyviEEcC.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Netflix)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Season 4 of the globally acclaimed Netflix series aired just over a week ago on the 21st of September, refuelling many viewers&apos; passion and enjoyment for the hit series. So, the Milburn property hitting the market is right on time for the resurgence of recurring and new fans to the series.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="LsRsq6Sw9icmDvPpusQExn" name="Sex Education house for sale (1).jpg" alt="Exterior of chalet lodge surrounded by greenery" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LsRsq6Sw9icmDvPpusQExn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The stunning house boasts five <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom">bedrooms</a> and three <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom">bathrooms</a>, arranged over three floors, and the interior exudes a lovely, warm, and comforting atmosphere (perhaps consider adding this as inspo for a <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/cosy-living-room-design-ideas-89579">cosy living room idea</a>).</p><p>There are stunning views of the outdoors from the principal bedrooms and they are all arranged around a central hall and a gallery landing. Not only that, but there are French windows on the ground floor opening to the decked balcony.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="48kc6XEcqGHRpzxyn8pDCk" name="Sex Education house for sale (3).jpg" alt="Period chalet kitchen and dining room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/48kc6XEcqGHRpzxyn8pDCk.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Commenting on The Chalet, James Toogood, office head of <a href="https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knight Frank Bristol</a> says, &apos;The Chalet was launched just yesterday morning and we are already actively booking in several first-round viewings.&apos;</p><p>&apos;The fact that this property is so well known only adds to the appeal of what is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a spectacular home, with exceptional views of the River Wye in a beautiful, private woodland setting.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="FU3NmTtbD2TWE93X5CYSdm" name="Sex Education house for sale (4).jpg" alt="Green colour scheme in conservatory" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FU3NmTtbD2TWE93X5CYSdm.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Even without knowledge of the Netflix series, it&apos;s crystal clear that the house makes a lasting impression nonetheless. In fact, many of our editors at <em>Ideal Home</em> were swooning over the <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/conservatory">conservatory</a> calling it &apos;incredible&apos; and sharing our unanimous adoration for the utterly dreamy house. </p><p>It&apos;s safe to say, we&apos;re envious of whoever gets to be the lucky one to call it home.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inside Hugh Grant's former £7.25 million London penthouse – it has us in love, actually ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jullia Joson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UP8awTXiP2wdJqRg7GRxNo.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jullia Joson is &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt;’s Junior Writer and has been working for Ideal Home since October 2022. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies in 2022 and in her final year at university, remotely joined the &lt;em&gt;ArchDaily&lt;/em&gt; team as an Intern Editor at the start of 2022. Focused on news stories, Jullia can be found taking any opportunity to scour the internet for any new and upcoming trends and hacks. Having just recently moved into a small flat in North London earlier this year, she&#039;s eager to explore renter-friendly ways to make her flat feel like a home and bring her Pinterest boards to life.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It would definitely be my bedroom – there&#039;s nothing quite like winding down in my own cosy, ambient space that I&#039;ve curated to my liking. Whether I&#039;m playing video games, reading, binging a new series, or just relaxing, it&#039;s my favourite place.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I love cute and decorative miscellaneous bits and bobs. To me, there’s nothing worse than a space that has no indication that it’s been lived in at all. I want it all – sentimental photos, art prints, souvenirs, merchandise from my favourite interests – little things that serve as reminders of people, things, and places that I love.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Now that I managed to get out of the trenches of flat-hunting in the London rental market and secure a place, it would definitely be to actually make it feel like a home, as cheesy as it sounds. When people walk into my flat, I want it to be obvious that it&#039;s &lt;em&gt;my &lt;/em&gt;home – having my living space act as an extension of all my favourite things.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Hugh Grant&apos;s former South Kensington home is currently on sale for just over £7 million – and among the many <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/celebrity-homes">celebrity homes</a> we&apos;ve peered inside, this is yet another one that will have you in <em>love, actually</em> (sorry).</p><p>The 3-bed penthouse has us swooning with its not-so-<a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/stealth-wealth-quiet-luxury-interior-trends">quiet luxury</a> interiors and home decor that are strikingly prominent throughout the <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room">living room</a>, <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom">bedrooms</a>, and <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom">bathrooms</a> alike. Let&apos;s just say, it&apos;s giving grandeur in every possible way.</p><p>This isn&apos;t the first time we&apos;ve peered into a Love Actually star&apos;s home (enter, <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/hallway/hallway-decor/martine-mccutcheon-monochrome-hallway">Martine McCutcheon&apos;s monochrome hallway</a>), and after seeing the inside of this penthouse, we&apos;re also hoping it won&apos;t be the last.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="9ondfVRoWzdpm8EwjcUqhV" name="hugh grant penthouse (6).jpg" alt="Furnished luxe penthouse" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ondfVRoWzdpm8EwjcUqhV.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services London)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="hugh-grant-apos-s-former-south-kensington-home">Hugh Grant&apos;s former South Kensington home</h2><p>The South Kensington property is currently listed for £7.25 million on <a href="https://www.bhhslondonproperties.com/property-for-sale/3-bedroom-penthouse-for-sale-in-harrington-road-london-sw7/15014" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Berkshire Hathaway Home Services London</a> under Knightsbridge Estate Agents.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="bqDUp5CQyZeDdY2z4GeisV" name="hugh grant penthouse.jpg" alt="Furnished luxe penthouse" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bqDUp5CQyZeDdY2z4GeisV.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services London)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Love Actually and Bridget Jones&apos; Diary star&apos;s former Chelsea penthouse comes with an indoor floorplan of 3000 square feet, paired with an additional 1600 square feet of outdoor space – which is often difficult to come by, especially in London flats. So any private <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden">garden</a> or <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/outdoor-living">outdoor living</a> area is a welcome addition, and this penthouse has <em>lots </em>of it.</p><p>The outdoor space also boasts a covered sun deck and jacuzzi, an at-home spa luxury that&apos;s definitely got us wanting to nab a <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/best-hot-tubs">hot tub</a> for ourselves in this rogue September heatwave.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="u9RUkjEskoUY4dqvMbxtUW" name="hugh grant penthouse (3).jpg" alt="Sun deck and outdoor patio area with built in jacuzzi" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u9RUkjEskoUY4dqvMbxtUW.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services London)</span></figcaption></figure><p>With direct lift access, the penthouse is split between three bedroom suites and a large semi-open plan reception room, <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/dining-room">dining area</a>, and <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen">kitchen</a>.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/open-plan-living-room-ideas-88623">open-plan living room</a> helps to make the already generously sized home feel even larger than life, making the most of the living area. What&apos;s caught our eye even more is the way <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-decor/living-room-rug-ideas">living room rug ideas</a> have been used to help <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms-ideas/how-to-zone-out-an-open-plan-space-90651">zone the open-plan space</a> further.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="6eCGCG8yuXg76e9Rm5mMgW" name="hugh grant penthouse (5).jpg" alt="Furnished luxe penthouse open plan living area" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6eCGCG8yuXg76e9Rm5mMgW.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services London)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This semi-open plan area then leads onto a west-facing terrace with stunning views towards Chelsea. What&apos;s more, the master bedroom suite indulges in south-facing views towards the river and Battersea Power Station. And, how could we forget the gorgeously luxurious <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-ideas/marble-bathroom-ideas-186251">marble bathroom</a> interior?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8tznwYzw28poADTB3EUp3W" name="hugh grant penthouse (1).jpg" alt="Marble bathroom and shower" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8tznwYzw28poADTB3EUp3W.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services London)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The rest of the South Kensington penthouse has been furnished in what arguably could be dubbed as <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-decor/cringe-interiors-trends-hated-by-gen-z">Gen Z&apos;s edit of &apos;cringe&apos; interior trends</a>, featuring lots of luxe, mirrored furniture, and a more neutral colour palette throughout the home. </p><p>However, we&apos;d like to offer the counter-argument and say that we think it&apos;s actually been done quite tastefully, in our opinion as it&apos;s been paired with classic <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/dark-wood-interior-trend">dark wood interior</a> accents.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="cxE5CUDyURqCy7X7AL2jFW" name="hugh grant penthouse (2).jpg" alt="Furnished hallway with dark wood interior accents" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cxE5CUDyURqCy7X7AL2jFW.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services London)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It&apos;s got us wondering whether this is how lavish Hugh Grant was living when he called this property home, considering he occupied it for over 20 years. Perhaps the Love Actually star had a similar inclination towards the interior trends we now refer to as quiet luxury and stealth wealth, after all.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ We get an insider look at Bob Dylan's £3 million Scottish Highland estate ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We got a peek inside the 60s icon's longtime Highland home – and it's glorious as it sounds ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jullia Joson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UP8awTXiP2wdJqRg7GRxNo.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jullia Joson is &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt;’s Junior Writer and has been working for Ideal Home since October 2022. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies in 2022 and in her final year at university, remotely joined the &lt;em&gt;ArchDaily&lt;/em&gt; team as an Intern Editor at the start of 2022. Focused on news stories, Jullia can be found taking any opportunity to scour the internet for any new and upcoming trends and hacks. Having just recently moved into a small flat in North London earlier this year, she&#039;s eager to explore renter-friendly ways to make her flat feel like a home and bring her Pinterest boards to life.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ideal Home Truths&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It would definitely be my bedroom – there&#039;s nothing quite like winding down in my own cosy, ambient space that I&#039;ve curated to my liking. Whether I&#039;m playing video games, reading, binging a new series, or just relaxing, it&#039;s my favourite place.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I love cute and decorative miscellaneous bits and bobs. To me, there’s nothing worse than a space that has no indication that it’s been lived in at all. I want it all – sentimental photos, art prints, souvenirs, merchandise from my favourite interests – little things that serve as reminders of people, things, and places that I love.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Now that I managed to get out of the trenches of flat-hunting in the London rental market and secure a place, it would definitely be to actually make it feel like a home, as cheesy as it sounds. When people walk into my flat, I want it to be obvious that it&#039;s &lt;em&gt;my &lt;/em&gt;home – having my living space act as an extension of all my favourite things.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Bob Dylan, famously dubbed as one of America&apos;s &apos;greatest songwriters&apos;, is easily a household name for many – but did you know that he owns a longtime home in the Scottish Highlands? In fact, it&apos;s up for sale right now, and we&apos;ve got an insider look at what exactly he&apos;s had cooking up in this glorious estate.</p><p>It&apos;s not every day you get a tour of a <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/celebrity-homes">celebrity home</a>, much less a tour of a 60s music icon&apos;s home. This stately mansion, known as Aultmore House in Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorm National Park in Scotland has been an extended home to the artist for the last 17 years. However, after being unable to visit since the pandemic, Bob Dylan has decided to list the property for sale.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Wque9an2hq3NjWUoCjP7Z5" name="Bob Dylan house tour (2).jpg" alt="Large countryside mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wque9an2hq3NjWUoCjP7Z5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="inside-bob-dylan-apos-s-scottish-highland-estate">Inside Bob Dylan&apos;s Scottish Highland estate</h2><p><a href="https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/properties/residential/for-sale/nethy-bridge-highland-ph25/edn012328593" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knight Frank</a> has listed Bob Dylan&apos;s elegant, fully refurbished Highland country house, accepting offers in excess of £3 million. The 18,357 square feet manor boasts a highly generous 16 bedrooms with beautiful garden views, 11 bathrooms, and four reception rooms, on 25 acres of land – and it&apos;s truly glorious.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="MWd8Z2ps9gVoUfex3fVdH5" name="Bob Dylan house tour (1).jpg" alt="Large countryside mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MWd8Z2ps9gVoUfex3fVdH5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Approached via a private tree-lined driveway, the Edwardian Country manor was initially completed in 1914 and has been meticulously maintained, retaining many of the features and designs on its exterior, including large windows and an elegant columned central block flanked by two stone gazebos.</p><p>The property underwent significant renovations from 2007 to 2008, with substantial upgrades made to the internal wiring, heating, and hot water systems to improve the quality of life in the home, however, its period elements remain. Upon just first glance alone, it&apos;s a treasure to the eye that simply cannot be missed.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="p5PzPacap778TAfUMLzvv5" name="Bob Dylan house tour (4).jpg" alt="Large living room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p5PzPacap778TAfUMLzvv5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The inside, however, is a whole other wonder in itself. The entrance hall features a limestone staircase with wrought iron and wooden bannisters, with four reception rooms boasting gorgeous Adam-style marble fireplaces. The billiard room, drawing room, sitting room, and <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/dining-room">dining room</a>, on the other hand, are fully equipped with dreamy open fireplaces.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="gxJzCWaQrAMFDiNqwhUZk5" name="Bob Dylan house tour (3).jpg" alt="Large living room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gxJzCWaQrAMFDiNqwhUZk5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The period craftsmanship of the home has also been heavily retained, with beautifully detailed plasterwork on ceilings and archways, and timber floors and facings throughout. It&apos;s certainly a lesson for our own <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/period-living-room-ideas">period living room ideas</a>, you know, minus the utter &apos;grandness&apos; of it all.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="ggpDRN6zq2UQpPvYmSmqZ6" name="Bob Dylan house tour (7).jpg" alt="Bathroom with green bathtub" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ggpDRN6zq2UQpPvYmSmqZ6.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In an estate this big, you already know that entertaining spaces will never fall short. Multiple entertainment areas in the Highland home include a lounge and <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-ideas/garden-room-design-ideas-228044">garden room</a>, not to mention its huge 25 acres of landscaped grounds boasting beautiful <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden">gardens</a> with fountains, statues, and even three cottages that have been rented to holidaymakers.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="jv6F7e3qgEGcLBZT5pPAC4" name="Bob Dylan house tour (9).jpg" alt="Large countryside mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jv6F7e3qgEGcLBZT5pPAC4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Not only that, but the property has also been available as a wedding venue and was featured in BBC&apos;s <em>Monarch of the Glen</em>, proving the estate&apos;s high recognition for historic and architectural importance.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="eFScmG8PH73uTYi4yW2B96" name="Bob Dylan house tour (5).jpg" alt="Doors looking out into garden" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eFScmG8PH73uTYi4yW2B96.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Surprisingly, throughout the <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours">house tour</a>, we came across no recording studios and the like, or even nods to Bob Dylan&apos;s career throughout the estate, indicating that it was more likely a holiday home to step away from all the madness that comes with the career.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="CJapFhHNWp3avcyRgpAAN6" name="Bob Dylan house tour (6).jpg" alt="Period bedroom with carpet" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CJapFhHNWp3avcyRgpAAN6.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Knight Frank)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It&apos;s a beautiful estate, to say the least – and quite the fun fact for whoever gets to snag this home next. Oh, what we&apos;d give to be able to boast that our homes used to be occupied by an icon in the music industry. Now, <em>that </em>is a conversation starter.</p>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jullia Joson is Ideal Home’s Junior Writer and has been working for Ideal Home since October 2022. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies in 2022 and in her final year at university, remotely joined the ArchDaily team as an Intern Editor at the start of 2022. She is keen on exploring architecture and interior design within film, media, and virtual environments but has recently switched her focus to news stories, taking any opportunity to scour the internet for any new and upcoming trends and hacks. She is currently on the hunt for a cosy rental space that she can turn into a home in London, eager to bring her many home-decor Pinterest boards to life.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It would definitely be my bedroom at my parent’s house. Whether it be hunched over my extensive PC setup at my desk playing video games and binging Netflix series, or tucked in bed with a caramel latte and my Kindle in hand, nothing hits quite like being in my own space. We also have two dogs, Charlee and Yuuki, who make being at home all the more sweeter.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I love cute and decorative miscellaneous bits and bobs. To me, there’s nothing worse than a space that has no indication that it’s been lived in at all. I want it all - photographs, art prints, souvenirs, merchandise from my favourite interests - little things that serve as reminders to people, things, and places that I love.&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <p>Have you ever wondered about the Royal Family houses: what are they and who lives there? As Coronation Weekend spirits are high and bright, you can&apos;t go far without someone mentioning the crowning of King Charles III. Whether it&apos;s a discussion on <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/street-party-ideas-248215">street party ideas</a>, or browsing through <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/style-editor-pick-of-coronation-keepsakes">Coronation keepsakes</a>, the Royal Family is all the buzz at the moment.</p><p>So, what better way to further lean into the celebrations than to take a look at the Royal Family&apos;s impressive property portfolio?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="5pE3LoCNUH5sQjGmpTpKmW" name="balmoral castle DN00MP.jpg" alt="Balmoral Castle garden and lawn" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5pE3LoCNUH5sQjGmpTpKmW.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: allan wright / Alamy Stock Photo)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="10-royal-family-houses">10 Royal Family houses</h2><p>With over more than a dozen residences, we&apos;ve selected just 10 Royal Family houses out of the many that they call home, both open to the public as well as standing as purely private residences to the Monarch and his close family.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-1-buckingham-palace"><span>1. Buckingham Palace</span></h3><p>Even if you&apos;re not super up to date on the royals and what they&apos;re up to, we&apos;re fairly certain <a href="https://www.royal.uk/royal-residences-buckingham-palace" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buckingham Palace</a> is a household name that many of us definitely recognise, boasting over 50,000 visits by the public every year.</p><p>Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK&apos;s sovereigns since 1837 and is now also the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.</p><p>Despite several reports of the royal family&apos;s distaste for residing here, it continues to remain central to the British monarchy, standing as a focal point for significant national celebrations and commemorations.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="YXRgUDddhwcVavZvVz5ZVR" name="buckingham palace 1246045904.png" alt="General view of Buckingham Palace" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YXRgUDddhwcVavZvVz5ZVR.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: SOPA Images / Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-2-windsor-castle"><span>2. Windsor Castle</span></h3><p>Located in Berkshire, <a href="https://www.royal.uk/royal-residences-windsor-castle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Windsor Castle</a> has been a royal home and fortress for over 900 years and is the largest occupied castle in the world boasting over 1000 rooms. The castle was the late Queen&apos;s preferred home and acts as the Monarch&apos;s typical weekend residence.</p><p>Windsor Castle is used regularly for events, weddings, and funerals, with some areas open for visitation by the public.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8DQYfzzEu87LKixep9LviQ" name="windsor castle 1243164521.jpg" alt="Windsor castle gardens" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8DQYfzzEu87LKixep9LviQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Carl Court / Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-3-clarence-house"><span>3. Clarence House</span></h3><p><a href="https://www.royal.uk/royal-residences-clarence-house" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Clarence House</a> stands beside St James&apos;s Palace and is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Previously, it was home to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother for almost five decades.</p><p>It&apos;s currently closed to the public but opens up to members of the public during August every year.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="KsgThv8etWDG8JY58qbpHQ" name="clarence house C5R64F.jpg" alt="Clarence House garden" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KsgThv8etWDG8JY58qbpHQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Prixpics / Alamy Stock Photo)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-4-st-james-s-palace"><span>4. St James's Palace</span></h3><p>Located just a stone&apos;s throw away from Buckingham Palace and Clarence House, <a href="https://www.royal.uk/royal-residences-st-jamess-palace" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">St James&apos;s Palace</a> has long been the setting for a handful of the most important events in Royal history, previously acting as a residence of Kings and Queens of England for over 300 years until the reign of Queen Victoria.</p><p>Today, St James&apos;s Palace is used to host receptions year after year for charities associated with members of the Royal Family.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="BCJ4wPk9q8FWQXpZQcPz6Q" name="st james palace 2FKDD1G.jpg" alt="St James's Palace facade at the corner of Pall Mall and St James's Street" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BCJ4wPk9q8FWQXpZQcPz6Q.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: escapetheofficejob / Alamy Stock Photo)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-5-kensington-palace"><span>5. Kensington Palace</span></h3><p>Also located in central London, Kensington Palace is the London residence of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.</p><p>Various parts of <a href="https://www.royal.uk/royal-residences-kensington-palace" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kensington Palace</a> are open to the public for visitation, and the palace is also home to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection with items dating back to the 18th century to the present day.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Wfbs62XzAMWQVAwYRrQzVQ" name="kensington palace 630808763 (1).jpg" alt="Kensington Palace southern facade, London, England" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wfbs62XzAMWQVAwYRrQzVQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: DEA / W. BUSS / Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-6-adelaide-cottage"><span>6. Adelaide Cottage</span></h3><p>Adelaide Cottage is currently the official residence of The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, located in Windsor Home Park.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-7-frogmore-cottage"><span>7. Frogmore Cottage</span></h3><p>Located about half a mile south of Windsor Castle in Windsor Home Park, <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/frogmore-cottage-meghan-markle-prince-harry-220385">Frogmore Cottage was home to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex</a>, Harry and Meghan, until they left in 2020. The house is now currently empty and not open to the public.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="zQCuPo3RzHKw3eg2JrnZSP" name="frogmore cottage R6G0MT.jpg" alt="Frogmore Cottage in the grounds of Frogmore House, Frogmore Estate, Windsor, UK, home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zQCuPo3RzHKw3eg2JrnZSP.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Graham Prentice / Alamy Stock Photo)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-8-the-palace-of-holyroodhouse"><span>8. The Palace of Holyroodhouse</span></h3><p>The <a href="https://www.royal.uk/royal-residences-palace-holyroodhouse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Palace of Holyroodhouse</a> is King Charles III&apos;s official residence in Scotland, however, is also open to the public all year round and is often regarded as a centrepoint for celebrating the best of Scotland.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="TPY8Y2M4N6nmU6PHvKxhuP" name="holyrood house KHY319.jpg" alt="The Palace of Holyrood House in Scotland" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPY8Y2M4N6nmU6PHvKxhuP.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: eye35.pix / Alamy Stock Photo)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-9-balmoral-castle-and-estate"><span>9. Balmoral Castle and Estate</span></h3><p>We&apos;ve recently heard rumblings of <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/king-charles-balmoral-castle-renovation">King Charles renovating Balmoral Castle</a> ahead of the Coronation. Located in Scotland, <a href="https://www.balmoralcastle.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Balmoral Castle</a> has been the beloved summer house of the Royal Family and was said to be the late Queen&apos;s favourite place before passing there last September.</p><p>Balormal Castle&apos;s grounds, gardens, and exhibitions are currently open to the public until the 16th of August, perfect for lots of summer fun for the whole family.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="hyvqwTdkF39MbyTpVCoYGR" name="balmoral castle 1474908866.jpg" alt="Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and their sons Prince Edward (second from left), Prince Charles (second from right) and Prince Andrew (right) in the grounds of Balmoral Castle in Scotland, UK" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hyvqwTdkF39MbyTpVCoYGR.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-10-sandringham-estate"><span>10. Sandringham Estate</span></h3><p>Dubbed the much-loved country retreat of the Royal Family since 1862, <a href="https://www.sandringhamestate.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sandringham Estate</a> is located in Norfolk and remains the private country retreat of King Charles III and The Queen Consort today.</p><p>The estate is open to the public during the summertime, with plenty of other opportunities to relax, unwind, and learn more about the heritage of the Royals.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="FwV7fTXSiCV5y467TSinxQ" name="sandringham estate 2E8JTBM.jpg" alt="North Elevation detail of the house and garden, Sandringham House, King Charles III's country residence in Norfolk, UK" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FwV7fTXSiCV5y467TSinxQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jon Kempner / Alamy Stock Photo)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Mind you, this is only a handful of the many Royal residences to date and doesn&apos;t even begin to encompass all the history surrounding each home, but it&apos;s a start.</p><p>Therefore, whether you&apos;ll be out celebrating or are just relaxing at home enjoying this long weekend ahead, pay a close eye as you may end up catching some of the Royal Family houses in passing.</p>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kayleigh Dray ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y9gc4cBZi5hArEHkDpxCeG.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Kayleigh Dray joined the&lt;em&gt; Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt; team in May 2023, and it feels like a role for which she’s been preparing her entire life. After all, her first ever job was working at a busy local garden centre, before she became a property writer for &lt;em&gt;Fine &amp; Country Estate Agents&lt;/em&gt; – a job which helped fund her degree in English Literature &amp; Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She kicked off her career in magazines with an eye-opening internship at &lt;em&gt;Cosmopolitan&lt;/em&gt; – and was able to impress her editor so much that she kept her on as a news writer. Kayleigh then went on to become part of the digital editorial team at &lt;em&gt;Closer&lt;/em&gt;, before a successful seven-year stint at &lt;em&gt;Stylist&lt;/em&gt;, where she took command as the site’s editor (and editor-at-large).  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nowadays, she can be found freelancing for a myriad titles about film and TV, but it’s her part time role at &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt; that allows her the chance to wax lyrical about her true love: gardening. She has just set to work on giving her own scrubby backyard a woodland-inspired makeover – and there’s been whispers of a vegetable plot, too! &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IDEAL HOME TRUTHS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My happy place is my tiny kitchen, as it’s the first room we put our own stamp on when we moved in. I love the clean white walls and turquoise tiles, and I’m obviously a big fan of the windowsill filled with herb pots and flowering fruit plants, too. There’s still work to be done, but I can’t help but feel proud of how pretty and functional this dinky little room has become. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I&#039;m obsessed with buying plants – it’s actually been said I have a serious plant problem by more than one person. Whether it’s the time I “accidentally” signed up to a monthly plant subscription service and filled my home with leafy beauties, or the time I woke up frighteningly early to make sure I got my mitts on a coveted climbing hydrangea at our local community plant sale (hey, it’s for charity!), there’s a reason my husband now insists on a One In, One Out policy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This house was bought at auction as a definite fixer-upper, and has been a work in progress ever since. Downstairs is almost sorted (almost), so next it’s the turn of upstairs, and particularly the so-called nursery, as the baby is still camping out in our bedroom… &lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>It’s official: Serena Williams isn’t just the GOAT when it comes to tennis – she’s a pro when it comes to her <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/dining-room">dining room ideas</a>, too.</p><p>The athlete – who was famously ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association for a whopping 319 weeks – has shared a sneak peek inside the Miami home she shares with her husband Alexis Ohanian and their daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. And, as you&apos;d expect from a property designed by Serena&apos;s sister, Venus, and her luxury design firm, V Starr, it’s full to the brim with inspiring ideas.</p><p>While we could spend ages talking about her geometric <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/kitchen-island-ideas-90963">kitchen island</a> or that chic monochrome colour scheme, however, we want to turn your attention to the dining room. Specifically, the incredible and oh-so-dramatic lighting installation that Serena has hooked up above her 10-seater table.</p><p>Check it out (it&apos;s the third photo in the Instagram album below):</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CS1lw1WLsXl/" target="_blank">A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>A ceiling filled to bursting with eclectic pendant lamps, in all different sizes and shades? Be still our beating hearts, quite frankly.</p><h2 id="how-can-we-recreate-the-serena-williams-look-in-our-own-homes">How can we recreate the Serena Williams look in our own homes?</h2><p>Now, you&apos;d be forgiven for assuming that a ceiling filled to bursting with spotlights is out-of-bounds to lesser mortals than Serena Williams, particularly as we tend to live in smaller properties than her Georgian-style mansion. </p><p>As it turns out this <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/dining-room/dining-room-lighting-ideas-214898">dining room lighting idea</a> is easier to recreate than you&apos;d think.</p><p>Explaining how we can recreate a similar look in our homes, Richard Davonport, Managing Director at <a href="https://www.davonport.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Davonport</a> says: &apos;In choosing different style pendant lights and using them together, you remove the symmetry which instantly draws the eyes to them and creates a statement. If you are unsure how to make the look work, consider using the same pendant in either a different size or colour and then build from there. </p><p>&apos;Stick to using odd numbers of each type of light, and this will give it a more organic look that feels natural. For depth, you can choose different cord lengths to stagger your pendants to create different heights and to ensure that each pendant shines in its own light.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="T6PLULSGGj99m8kjRcrgyf" name="Pendant lamp trend (inspired by Serena Williams).jpg" alt="Various golden shining illuminated lounge lights hanging together" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T6PLULSGGj99m8kjRcrgyf.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Martin Waller, founder of global design brand, <a href="https://www.andrewmartin.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Andrew Martin</a> adds: &apos;Lighting is one of the most important elements of interior design as it can completely transform the look and feel of a room. </p><p>&apos;Like Serena, you can layer lighting and use multiple light sources to make a room flexible and versatile. Opt for dramatic pendants as your main source of light and pair with statement table lamps to create an atmospheric mood. Wall lights work well as accent lighting to highlight interesting features in the room, such as art or artefacts.  And choose bold pieces featuring structural shapes, interesting texture or eye-catching metallics to make a style statement, even if the lighting is switched off.&apos;</p><p>And Niki Wright, co-founder of <a href="https://lightsandlamps.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lights&lamps</a>, an ever-evolving curation of design-led lighting for every room in the home, offers the following three tips for amateur lighting enthusiasts:</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-1-play-with-height"><span>1. Play with height</span></h3><p>&apos;Create a layered, ambient lighting effect using low-hanging pendants above your dining table. This will cast a beautifully soft, warm hue over the space.&apos;</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-2-experiment-with-textures"><span>2. Experiment with textures</span></h3><p>&apos;Brass remains a very popular finish, but we are seeing warmer tones and more patina finishes for 2023. Polished brasses are moving towards a softer brushed brass, with our antiqued and aged finishes proving ever more popular this year.&apos;</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-3-consider-your-finish"><span>3. Consider your finish</span></h3><p>&apos;When using metallics in lighting, getting the balance is key. If used correctly polished brasses can really enhance and lift the overall aesthetic of a room. We often design lighting that combines aged brass accents with neutral, grounding textures like rattan and linen.&apos;</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZO3--rSTM/" target="_blank">A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Anyone who has ever read anything about <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/how-to-hygge-10-ways-embrace-the-cosy-danish-concept-sweeping-the-world-156">hygge</a> will know that ambient lighting design is the quickest, easiest way to create a warm and cosy atmosphere – or, if you prefer, instant &apos;switch off&apos; vibes when you switch your lights on.</p><p>&apos;I wanted to separate home from work,&apos; Serena famously told <a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/step-inside-serena-williams-striking-florida-home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Architectural Digest</a> about her house. &apos;I love being home. When you have our job, you never get time to relax. So it’s good for me to be able to sit still and not do anything.&apos;</p><p>Perhaps, then, we could all stand to learn something from the tennis pro&apos;s hyggelig approach to interior design and stop thinking about our lighting as purely functional. Instead, let&apos;s try to make it the centre court – oops, we mean centrepiece – of our homes.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ The home from BBC's 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job' is for sale on Rightmove ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jullia.joson@futurenet.com (Jullia Joson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jullia Joson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UP8awTXiP2wdJqRg7GRxNo.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jullia Joson is Ideal Home’s Junior Writer and has been working for Ideal Home since October 2022. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies in 2022 and in her final year at university, remotely joined the ArchDaily team as an Intern Editor at the start of 2022. She is keen on exploring architecture and interior design within film, media, and virtual environments but has recently switched her focus to news stories, taking any opportunity to scour the internet for any new and upcoming trends and hacks. She is currently on the hunt for a cosy rental space that she can turn into a home in London, eager to bring her many home-decor Pinterest boards to life.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It would definitely be my bedroom at my parent’s house. Whether it be hunched over my extensive PC setup at my desk playing video games and binging Netflix series, or tucked in bed with a caramel latte and my Kindle in hand, nothing hits quite like being in my own space. We also have two dogs, Charlee and Yuuki, who make being at home all the more sweeter.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I love cute and decorative miscellaneous bits and bobs. To me, there’s nothing worse than a space that has no indication that it’s been lived in at all. I want it all - photographs, art prints, souvenirs, merchandise from my favourite interests - little things that serve as reminders to people, things, and places that I love.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;First and foremost, it would probably be finding a rental flat that I can actually claim as my own for the time being. Decorating and furnishing a place from scratch is a dream that I hope to accomplish soon enough to tick off my early-20s bucket list!&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>The Sicilian home Amanda Holden and Alan Carr bought for €2 for BBC&apos;s &apos;Amanda & Alan&apos;s Italian Job&apos; is now for sale and up for grabs.</p><p>This <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours">house tour</a> is one we&apos;re particularly enticed by, as Britain&apos;s Got Talent judge, Amanda Holden and comedian Alan Carr spent three months on the <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation">renovation</a> project for these Sicilian flats, which they bought for just €1 each for their show on BBC One.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="DxnYJbf7GBnc8P4NHnysET" name="casa alamanda(5).jpg" alt="Casa Alamanda from 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DxnYJbf7GBnc8P4NHnysET.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Rightmove)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="amanda-holden-and-alan-carr-apos-s-casa-alamanda">Amanda Holden and Alan Carr&apos;s Casa Alamanda</h2><p>The two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat, dubbed Casa Alamanda, is located in the heart of Sicily, Italy and is currently for sale for €145,000 (that&apos;s approximately £127,825 for us Brits) on <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/131917163?currencyCode=GBP#/?channel=OVERSEAS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rightmove</a>, marketed through <a href="https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Italy Sotheby&apos;s International Realty</a>.</p><p>All the proceeds from the sale of the renovated Sicilian flat will be split between <a href="https://www.comicrelief.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Comic Relief</a> and <a href="https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Children in Need</a>. We think it could be a decent consideration for a <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/buying-a-holiday-home-305897">holiday home</a>.</p><p>Diletta Giorgola Spinola, head of residential at Italy Sotheby’s International Realty comments, &apos;We are thrilled to be part of this great initiative by the BBC to support two very important charities. To further support this amazing cause, we will not be accepting any commission on the sale and we look forward to finding the perfect buyer for this special home which was made with love, hard work and humour.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="pv9ZDmZtiPA4bpFJvV2YYa" name="casa alamanda(2).jpg" alt="Casa Alamanda from 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pv9ZDmZtiPA4bpFJvV2YYa.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Rightmove)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Unsurprisingly, it wasn&apos;t just Amanda and Alan who were captivated by the Italian sunshine and views, as searches on Rightmove for homes in Sicily have been up 255% since the show began at the beginning of January. This figure has more than tripled compared with the same period last year.</p><p>To further confirm this, Diletta Giorgola Spinola at Italy Sotheby&apos;s International Realty says, &apos;Sicily is truly a melting pot of different cultures as more and more people become enticed by the islands&apos; rich history, amazing food, beautiful oceans and its welcoming locals.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="XF5eYf5KdXqFWBc7JM5oWf" name="casa alamanda(3).jpg" alt="Casa Alamanda from 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XF5eYf5KdXqFWBc7JM5oWf.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Rightmove)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The 1,300sq ft flat comes fully furnished and equipped with air-conditioning and <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/project-planning/central-heating-the-essential-guide-67249">central heating</a> – meaning it&apos;s ready for you to move in and make your own with a few personalised tweaks.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="QfMKZFeETTtHpSQAAQUfA7" name="casa alamanda(7).jpg" alt="Casa Alamanda from 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QfMKZFeETTtHpSQAAQUfA7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Rightmove)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The flat boasts a spacious lounge, dining room, and kitchen, so you can flesh out your own <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/decor">home decor ideas</a>. And of course, how could we not mention the three balconies dotted around the flat so you can take in the awe-inspiring views of Sicily?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="aFxnBrBKK6y8qrkNdT7EEL" name="casa alamanda(6).jpg" alt="Casa Alamanda from 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aFxnBrBKK6y8qrkNdT7EEL.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Rightmove)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Even better yet, the Sicilian flat comes with a shared, walled courtyard so you can enjoy even more of the Mediterranean sunshine.</p><p>We think there&apos;s definitely been a point made to inform our <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/neutral-living-room-ideas-89360">neutral living room ideas</a> in the furnishing of this home, with the wood tones and accents of green and pink tying everything together and bringing character to the space. After all, <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/why-green-is-the-new-neutral-to-know-about">green is the new neutral to know about</a>.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8Ei6VxAkyBpuyqBGwPcHWR" name="casa alamanda(4).jpg" alt="Casa Alamanda from 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Ei6VxAkyBpuyqBGwPcHWR.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Rightmove)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Did this bring about an itch for the holiday blues for you? It definitely did for us.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inside Jim Carrey's £23.9m LA home – the garden is a masterclass in zoning ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The impressive estate in the City of Angels definitely did not disappoint ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jullia.joson@futurenet.com (Jullia Joson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jullia Joson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UP8awTXiP2wdJqRg7GRxNo.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jullia Joson is Ideal Home’s Junior Writer and has been working for Ideal Home since October 2022. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies in 2022 and in her final year at university, remotely joined the ArchDaily team as an Intern Editor at the start of 2022. She is keen on exploring architecture and interior design within film, media, and virtual environments but has recently switched her focus to news stories, taking any opportunity to scour the internet for any new and upcoming trends and hacks. She is currently on the hunt for a cosy rental space that she can turn into a home in London, eager to bring her many home-decor Pinterest boards to life.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It would definitely be my bedroom at my parent’s house. Whether it be hunched over my extensive PC setup at my desk playing video games and binging Netflix series, or tucked in bed with a caramel latte and my Kindle in hand, nothing hits quite like being in my own space. We also have two dogs, Charlee and Yuuki, who make being at home all the more sweeter.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I love cute and decorative miscellaneous bits and bobs. To me, there’s nothing worse than a space that has no indication that it’s been lived in at all. I want it all - photographs, art prints, souvenirs, merchandise from my favourite interests - little things that serve as reminders to people, things, and places that I love.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;First and foremost, it would probably be finding a rental flat that I can actually claim as my own for the time being. Decorating and furnishing a place from scratch is a dream that I hope to accomplish soon enough to tick off my early-20s bucket list!&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Jim Carrey&apos;s Los Angeles home is now on the market for a whopping £23.9 million featuring <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/home-decor-trends-design-trends-233635">home decor trends</a> so good, you just have to get a load of them – you won&apos;t believe your eyes when you see the garden.</p><p>Canadian-American actor and comedian Jim Carrey has long been a familiar face in our favourite hallmark films for decades-long now, and when the news came about that his grand Los Angeles estate had hit the market for the first time in almost 30 years for the public to devour, you already know we were keen to step inside this gorgeous <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/celebrity-homes">celebrity home</a>.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="gXGP3gaeQmNHs6DcBNJcCL" name="Jim Carrey.jpg" alt="Jim Carrey Los Angeles estate" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gXGP3gaeQmNHs6DcBNJcCL.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Daniel Dahler for Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-4928-qgbq47/sprawling-estate-on-two-private-acres-brentwood-los-angeles-ca-90049" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sotheby&apos;s International Realty</a> has listed the actor&apos;s lavish 12,000 square feet 5-bed property for $28.9 million, estimated to be approximately £23.9 million, for us Brits to better understand. The meticulously maintained estate is set behind more than 280&apos; of hedged frontage, right in the heart of Brentwood, Los Angeles.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="MzxHB7NY7uTrNCxnnz9X5k" name="Jim Carrey (2).jpg" alt="Jim Carrey Los Angeles estate living room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MzxHB7NY7uTrNCxnnz9X5k.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Daniel Dahler for Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The estate extends over two private and serene acres, with the one-story ranch-style home showcasing itself as a &apos;one-of-a-kind magical sanctuary.&apos; The contemporary interiors of the home flourish as they encompass the ideal display of <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/modern-living-room-ideas-287898">modern living room ideas</a> that are lofty, inviting, and flooded with natural light.</p><p>Pitched beam ceilings with <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/project-planning/skylights-and-rooflight-303392">skylights</a> remain the striking focus of the interior spaces, with each gathering space, big or small, the perfect place to flesh out <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/fireplace-ideas-52334">fireplace ideas</a> and verdant views.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="DGLtkzDEFWCSfaZW6G9hHY" name="Jim Carrey (5).jpg" alt="Jim Carrey Los Angeles estate living room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DGLtkzDEFWCSfaZW6G9hHY.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Daniel Dahler for Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In addition, the chef&apos;s kitchen is equipped with ample <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/kitchen-storage-ideas-217780">kitchen storage ideas</a> and shelving, boasting superior small appliances for streamlined cooking and hosting. And don&apos;t even get us started on the bedrooms, decorated to a tee for a well-deserved restful retreat with fireplaces and sitting areas to bask you in beautiful natural sunlight.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="VbJbn8wnAFnbkG6hUzLw67" name="Jim Carrey (3).jpg" alt="Jim Carrey Los Angeles estate bedroom" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VbJbn8wnAFnbkG6hUzLw67.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Pitched beam ceilings with skylights remain the striking focus of the interior spaces, with each gathering space, big or small, the perfect place to flesh out fireplace ideas and verdant views.)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The richly hued-wood-panelled bath has a cosy fireplace, soaking tub, and privacy leaded-glass windows. The <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom">bathroom</a> is one suited for luxe living and we&apos;re obsessed.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="BsJEXY54xqF5ncBFXqxLye" name="Jim Carrey (10).png" alt="Jim Carrey Los Angeles estate bathroom" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BsJEXY54xqF5ncBFXqxLye.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Daniel Dahler for Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>And of course, what you&apos;ve been waiting for: the luscious <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden">garden</a> that spans two acres. It&apos;s truly a masterclass in zoning. Numerous glass doors open to a large courtyard patio for quintessential California indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="4ouDsRDRMPDAEULZyEyow3" name="Jim Carrey (2).png" alt="Jim Carrey Los Angeles estate outdoor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4ouDsRDRMPDAEULZyEyow3.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Daniel Dahler for Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>With over two acres strewn with majestic mature trees, the lavish estate boasts a north-south championship tennis court, gazebo, waterfall pool and spa, pool house with bar, fireplace, and separate infrared sauna and steam room. <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living">Outdoor living</a> never looked so good.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="YDtHdpNWFdyaJXsCYAbp56" name="jim-carrey-house-pergola.gif" alt="Jim Carrey house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YDtHdpNWFdyaJXsCYAbp56.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit:  Daniel Dahler for Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>And it doesn&apos;t just end there. Large grassy areas, a designated vegetable garden, and meandering paths leading to peaceful yoga also make up the outdoor space. Trust us when I say you&apos;re going to want to brush up on your <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/garden-landscaping-21287">garden landscaping ideas</a> after this one.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="CiDmdFng2shKskV2ep8zc5" name="Jim-carrey-house-garden.gif" alt="Jim Carrey house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CiDmdFng2shKskV2ep8zc5.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit:  Daniel Dahler for Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The estate is currently listed on <a href="https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-4928-qgbq47/sprawling-estate-on-two-private-acres-brentwood-los-angeles-ca-90049" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sotheby&apos;s International Realty</a> and is up for grabs on the housing market. We wonder who&apos;ll be lucky enough to adopt the marvellous garden for themselves.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inside the £27m mansion where Harry and Meghan filmed their Netflix show ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The lavish mansion is currently up for grabs on the property market ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jullia.joson@futurenet.com (Jullia Joson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jullia Joson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UP8awTXiP2wdJqRg7GRxNo.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jullia Joson is Ideal Home’s Junior Writer and has been working for Ideal Home since October 2022. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies in 2022 and in her final year at university, remotely joined the ArchDaily team as an Intern Editor at the start of 2022. She is keen on exploring architecture and interior design within film, media, and virtual environments but has recently switched her focus to news stories, taking any opportunity to scour the internet for any new and upcoming trends and hacks. She is currently on the hunt for a cosy rental space that she can turn into a home in London, eager to bring her many home-decor Pinterest boards to life.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It would definitely be my bedroom at my parent’s house. Whether it be hunched over my extensive PC setup at my desk playing video games and binging Netflix series, or tucked in bed with a caramel latte and my Kindle in hand, nothing hits quite like being in my own space. We also have two dogs, Charlee and Yuuki, who make being at home all the more sweeter.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I love cute and decorative miscellaneous bits and bobs. To me, there’s nothing worse than a space that has no indication that it’s been lived in at all. I want it all - photographs, art prints, souvenirs, merchandise from my favourite interests - little things that serve as reminders to people, things, and places that I love.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;First and foremost, it would probably be finding a rental flat that I can actually claim as my own for the time being. Decorating and furnishing a place from scratch is a dream that I hope to accomplish soon enough to tick off my early-20s bucket list!&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Take a peek inside the extravagant <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/celebrity-homes">celebrity home</a> where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle filmed their Netflix show, Harry & Meghan, which received a mixed response from the public upon airing.</p><p>The six-part docuseries follows the couple&apos;s story from early courtship up to their well-publicised resignation from the royal family. If you&apos;re anything like us, then spending time nestled up on the sofa binging the show over the holiday period probably sounds familiar to you.</p><p>The lavish mansion located in Montecito, California in the United States is currently up for grabs on the property market for approximately £27 million. Now <em>that&apos;s </em>a house fit for royalty.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="buY9UuEDKKRJrZRjZh8ELB" name="harry and meghan mansion 2.jpg" alt="Aerial view of the Harry & Meghan Netflix mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/buY9UuEDKKRJrZRjZh8ELB.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jim Bartsh)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="a-look-inside-the-apos-harry-amp-meghan-apos-netflix-mansion">A look inside the &apos;Harry & Meghan&apos; Netflix mansion</h2><p>The &apos;Harry & Meghan&apos; Netflix mansion, revealed by <a href="https://toptenrealestatedeals.com/weekly-ten-best-home-deals/home/the-harry-meghan-netflix-mansion" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TopTenRealEstateDeals.com</a> is a Mediterranean-style, six-bedroom home measuring 13,599 square feet, employing stunning ocean and mountain views.</p><p>The mansion includes a great regal room with a chandelier and arched windows, a view that fans of the Netflix show will be familiar with, as it&apos;s where the couple were extensively interviewed.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="oXgz2c7RF4FgCRprPviZzY" name="harry and meghan mansion living room 1.jpg" alt="Living room inside Harry & Meghan Netflix mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oXgz2c7RF4FgCRprPviZzY.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jim Bartsh)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The lavish mansion was first built in 2006, encompassing two acres of exterior grounds, which we think would host the perfect venue for an endless vault of <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-ideas/garden-party-ideas-37092">garden party ideas</a>. The home&apos;s exterior features romantic walkways, year-round flowers, a vegetable garden, citrus orchards, and more.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="aj4d9YoPJFpQ9Mni97AqG6" name="harry and meghan mansion drive.jpg" alt="Drive for Harry & Meghan Netflix mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aj4d9YoPJFpQ9Mni97AqG6.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jim Bartsh)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Additional amenities of the mansion include those akin to a hotel or accommodation housing – so think pool, hot tub, bar, gym, game room, and a theatre. It&apos;s pretty fancy if we do say so ourselves, and definitely unlike other <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours">house tours</a> on <em>Ideal Home</em>. Imagine all the <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/decor">home decor ideas</a> you&apos;d get to try out in all those spaces.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="H5yX8emHWUN4a2xzMGLij7" name="harry and meghan mansion game room.jpg" alt="Game room inside Harry & Meghan Netflix mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H5yX8emHWUN4a2xzMGLij7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jim Bartsh)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The mansion even comes with a guest house described as &apos;picturesque&apos; and &apos;perfect for any royal relative who might drop by for the beautiful Southern California weather.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="iVWJ2qS4NpJrXRXnf84y8n" name="harry and meghan mansion bedroom main.jpg" alt="Main bedroom inside Harry & Meghan Netflix mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iVWJ2qS4NpJrXRXnf84y8n.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jim Bartsh)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Despite the couple living in Montecito currently, they never actually inhabited the extravagant mansion seen in the Netflix show. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to Montecito in 2020, a town which has long been a favourite escape for the wealthy, where they stayed with Tyler Perry before securing a £12.3 million home of their own.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8ZHkj85sL9BcNSnNsfNNqL" name="harry and meghan mansion kitchen.jpg" alt="Kitchen inside Harry & Meghan Netflix mansion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8ZHkj85sL9BcNSnNsfNNqL.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jim Bartsh)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The mansion is certainly a show-stopper, and we&apos;re really pleased to have been given a chance to take a peek inside the house where the magic happened for the popular Netflix docuseries.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Take a look inside this waterfront estate previously owned by ABBA ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's in a prime location on the water – but, Mamma Mia, could this Abba house do with a little work inside ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Hunt ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Amy Hunt is a freelance lifestyle writer and editor primarily covering homes and interiors, wellness, travel and careers. She was previously Lifestyle Editor at &lt;em&gt;woman&amp;amp;home&lt;/em&gt;, commissioning and editing the homes, books and features sections of the website – so she’s always interested in the latest interior trends and SEO updates.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In 2019, she won the AOP Digital Journalist of the Year Award, for her work on &lt;em&gt;womanandhome.com&lt;/em&gt;. Having worked in the industry for over eight years, she has contributed to a range of publications including &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home, Livingetc, T3,Goodto, Woman, Woman’s Own&lt;/em&gt;, and &lt;em&gt;Red magazine&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where’s your happy place?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My happy place is simple but probably a bit boring – whenever I’m snuggled up on the sofa, reading a good book with a cup of tea in hand, I feel pretty content. That, or wandering around a stunning European city in the sun!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s your home addiction?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Recently, I can’t stop myself buying new artwork and prints for the walls in my rather white and minimalist rental. I love adding colour and fun to a simple space in a way that can be switched out when and if my tastes/the rest of my decor changes.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is your next home project?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My next project involves turning my home office into more of a comfortable, cosy space that actually reflects my decor tastes. Currently, it only really houses items that don’t fit anywhere else (and a solid wooden desk that I love). I can’t wait to turn it into a room with a bit more personality.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Owning a piece of your favourite band&apos;s iconic history is the dream of many music fans – but how about owning a <em>property </em>previously owned by one of the most famous bands in the world?</p><p>If you&apos;ve got close to $4 million (£3.2million) to drop, you could be the proud new owners of a sprawling waterfront estate in Florida, reportedly once owned by ABBA.</p><p>The home, built in 1982, is located in the upmarket island community of Tierra Verde in Florida, and was, apparently, originally bought for the Swedish four-piece to escape to during the cold London winters.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="bFPbTztnrs4TMPmbUdDqgN" name="Drone  873 2nd Ave S, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715-12.jpg" alt="the ABBA home in Florida from the back, with the dock leading onto the water" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bFPbTztnrs4TMPmbUdDqgN.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bear Karry Productions)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The setting of this $3.95million listing couldn&apos;t be any more picturesque – sat on the edge of Tampa Bay, and nestled within a small waterfront community, it was likely a haven of relaxation for the musical foursome.</p><h2 id="inside-the-former-abba-house">Inside the former ABBA house</h2><p>Inside, the 6-bed, 4-bath home needs a bit of an overhaul – but we reckon the stunning waterside views and pretty surroundings are more than enough to make up for that.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="cnzww4LnhHueh37EMHJJ35" name="After Hour Twilight 873 2nd Ave S 9 of 11.jpg" alt="front and exterior of ABBA home and driveway" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cnzww4LnhHueh37EMHJJ35.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bear Karry Productions)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The views from the pool, located on the pool deck, are certainly pretty spectacular, especially as the Floridian sun sets across the water. And while it&apos;s been many years since ABBA used the 4,527 sq. ft. property as a base, their influences are still clear to see.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="xTLeqtkiJbXopwj7ijqjSZ" name="After Hour Twilight 873 2nd Ave S 10 of 11.jpg" alt="View from the pool out to the bay at twilight at the ABBA home" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xTLeqtkiJbXopwj7ijqjSZ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bear Karry Productions)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The design of the home – which the estate agent describes as &apos;suspended in time&apos; – was inspired by traditional Swedish longhouses, evidenced in the long, slightly more narrow look it upholds to this day.</p><p>Internally, the Scandi-style decor is also evident (see our <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/scandi-kitchen-ideas-254040">Scandi kitchen ideas</a> for more inspo), with a wood-panelled ceiling and a built-in hot tub in the &apos;Florida room&apos; – yes, really!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="YzqEKqMTe9QHuxWaXQno7V" name="Interior and Exterior 873 2nd Ave S, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715-51.jpg" alt="Florida room with hot tub at the ABBA home" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzqEKqMTe9QHuxWaXQno7V.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bear Karry Productions)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It might be looking a little &apos;coastal grandma&apos; right now but the main <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room">living room</a> has loads of potential with luxuriously high ceilings and a large stone fireplace that dominates the space.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="HDaifaULeGKRMfrr7GHfLJ" name="Interior and Exterior 873 2nd Ave S, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715-7.jpg" alt="living room space with stone fireplace in the ABBA house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDaifaULeGKRMfrr7GHfLJ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bear Karry Productions)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Throughout the rest of the home, the current decor is minimal and simple, if slightly dated. The lower floor of the open, two-storey living space leads onto a darker, all-wood kitchen, while upstairs, there&apos;s a fairly spacious office room.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="dToXp4ypPnryXDYqq5W8i" name="Interior and Exterior 873 2nd Ave S, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715-13.jpg" alt="dark wood kitchen in ABBA home" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dToXp4ypPnryXDYqq5W8i.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bear Karry Productions)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Interestingly, the home is divided into two identical &apos;mirrored&apos; floor plans – each of the two sides have a downstairs master suite, a loft area and two bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.</p><p>The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious but in need of an update. However, the views more than compensate for that!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="WEhKBLkieVm2Uf7UUCro8S" name="Interior and Exterior 873 2nd Ave S, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715-45.jpg" alt="bedroom decorated in beige in white colours at the ABBA home" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WEhKBLkieVm2Uf7UUCro8S.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="2000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bear Karry Productions)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There have been <em>some </em>recent upgrades from the current owners however; a new roof with skylights has been added to welcome plenty of natural light, as have solar panels to help its future owners <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/energy-saving-tips-for-the-home-288124">save energy at home</a>. It also has electric shutters, and plexiglass covers, providing hurricane protection for windows and sliders.</p><p>Do you reckon you could take this project on? Or should we say, <em>Voulez Vous</em>...</p><p><em>This property is listed with Lisa Farmer, with </em><a href="https://lisafarmer.premiersothebysrealty.com/single-family/mfr/u8170567/873-2nd-avenue-s-tierra-verde-fl-33715" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Sotheby&apos;s International Realty</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Step inside Ken and Deirdre Barlow's home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Recognise this kitchen? The designer Sophie Wyatt took the hinges off the cooker to represent Deirdre's... ahem... unbalanced personality. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Heather Young ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSCxMusaGhCVojhGHPFsfE.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and also edits its sister title Style At Home. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather’s interest in magazine journalism started at school, after a work experience placement at Empire film magazine. In her final year at York University where she was studying English Literature and History of Art, Heather attended a careers talk given by the then deputy editor of Country Living magazine and that was her lightbulb moment. She could combine working in magazines with her passion for interiors – something she’d loved even as a child (redecorating her bedroom was the present she requested for her 12th birthday!).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather first joined the Ideal Home team in 2006, where she oversaw the magazine’s real homes and makeovers features.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;After going freelance following the birth of her twins, Heather continued to write for Ideal Home, as well as other leading homes titles. Heather was also an early adopter when it came to blogging and social media, launching her own award-winning interiors blog in 2011.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;With experience art-directing a large number of shoots, both still photography and video content, Heather has also appeared in front of the camera, creating and presenting craft and DIY videos both for her own channels and for clients.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather rejoined the Ideal Home family four years ago and became Editor of Ideal Home and Style at Home at the end of 2020.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather and her family moved into their Victorian home in Surrey – a former hospital porter’s lodge – just before lockdown 2 at the end of 2021. It’s got great bones, but Heather’s keen to put her stamp on it. A keen DIYer, Heather has had to accept that progress is slower than she’d like, as she juggles the redecoration and renovation (a rear extension is on the cards soon) with work and busy family life.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If the sun’s shining, you’ll find me basking in the sunniest spot in the garden. If not, we recently redecorated our bedroom. It’s got a boutique hotel feel, with pink walls that are wonderfully calming. That’s where I’m likely to be found, either with a book or scrolling social media on my phone!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I go through phases! But one thing that’s pretty constant is wall art. My first project when we moved into our house (an old Victorian porters lodge) was to hang a gallery wall up the stairs. I’m constantly adding to this, so I love buying art – from online galleries, or vintage prints from antique fairs or car boots.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If all goes well we hope to be kicking off a kitchen extension project this summer. We’re knocking through to the garage to create more space for the kitchen, and adding a glass box extension at the dining end. Despite writing about extensions for 20 years, this is the first extension we’ve tackled and I still feel like a total novice!&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Recognise this <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/weird-and-the-wonderful-kitchens">kitchen</a>? The designer Sophie Wyatt took the hinges off the <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/product-idea/picture/modern-range-cookers-our-best-finds">cooker</a> to represent Deirdre&apos;s... ahem... unbalanced personality. Want to recreate the look? This old-school kitchen was found by set decorator Miri Katz on eBay and the classic hanging spoon and fork was recreated by <a href="http://www.jennybellceramics.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jenny Bell</a> ceramics.</p><h2 id="1-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">1/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="nckowiwP7UZBkXFZLXa7hE" name="kitchen-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="kitchen room with shelves on tiled green walls" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nckowiwP7UZBkXFZLXa7hE.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="2-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">2/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="6hfkUK7vR9cG2gZ23siPZG" name="sofa-corner-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="living room with printed walls and sofaset with cushions" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6hfkUK7vR9cG2gZ23siPZG.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Hidden around this Corrie house replica are clues about the cast, including the Stratford-Upon-Avon picture in the <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/cosy-country-cottage-decor-ideas">living room</a> to showcase Ken&apos;s love of Shakespeare. We curled up with a brew on this <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/product-idea/picture/sofa-beds-10-of-the-best">sofa</a> recreated by <a href="http://www.corriganfurniture.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Corrigan Furniture</a> and enjoyed the backdrop of the classic William Morris & Co. Windmarsh wallpaper from <a href="http://www.sanderson-uk.com/wallpaper.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sanderson</a>.</p><h2 id="3-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">3/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="bjraKLfdhvYzM83ouW2ktX" name="dresser-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="living room with printed walls and armchair with cushions" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bjraKLfdhvYzM83ouW2ktX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Filled with family photos, vintage china and accessories, plus the odd copy of The Tempest and DH Laurence classics for Ken, this <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/product-idea/picture/sideboards-10-of-the-best">dresser</a> is an iconic piece in the Barlow household and the heart of the living room-<a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/dining-room">dining room</a>.</p><h2 id="4-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">4/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="6at9NDVVndxfhmrGgxtWS8" name="hallway-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="hallway with wooden door and photoframe on white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6at9NDVVndxfhmrGgxtWS8.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Welcome to Ken and Deidre&apos;s home! From the moment you step through the <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/How_to_choose_the_right_door_199130.html">door</a> and into the <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/weird-and-wonderful-hallways">hallway</a> of no. 1 Coronation Street, you feel right at home with the cast. The designers sourced a replica of the classic Baden-Powell Scout Association print seen in the real Corrie home.</p><h2 id="5-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">5/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="EXA5jTgm4KrmtTqdd32GuX" name="blanches-living-room-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="living room with armchair with cushions and table lamp" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXA5jTgm4KrmtTqdd32GuX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Anyone else miss Blanche? This special version of the Corrie house features a memorial to Deirdre&apos;s mum complete with her old glasses and slippers! That <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/product-idea/picture/rocking-chairs-10-of-the-best">chair</a> looks strangely empty without the old battleaxe.</p><h2 id="6-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">6/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="qUdRrPUGPUPzZL8QMPPQVo" name="bedroom-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="bedroom with printed wall and bed with pillows" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qUdRrPUGPUPzZL8QMPPQVo.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Inspired by the set of Ken and Deirdre&apos;s Bedtime Stories where Corrie fans can finally see what happens when the famous soap couple go to bed, this <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/traditional-bedrooms-10-of-the-best">bedroom</a> showcases the classic <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/product-idea/picture/retro-wallpapers-10-of-the-best">wallpaper</a> (Isadore Amethyst by <a href="http://www.lauraashley.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Laura Ashley</a>) as well as a dodgy carpet! Oh... and not forgetting the his &apos;n&apos; hers bedside tables - slippers and Women&apos;s Weekly for Deirdre and the paper for Ken.</p><h2 id="7-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">7/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="k78Ly5gRVUDXPPDXvKtAd7" name="bathroom-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="bathroom with tiled walls and bathtub" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k78Ly5gRVUDXPPDXvKtAd7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Oh how we miss the classic salmon-and-avocado <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/attic-bathrooms-10-of-the-best">bathrooms</a> of the <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/1980s_347432.html">1980s</a>... or maybe not. If you are getting a bit nostalgic, you can find a similar bathroom on <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">eBay</a>. <a href="http://www.johnson-tiles.com/Comm/home.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Johnson Tiles</a> provided the tiling.</p><h2 id="8-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">8/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="4R9PJHUxbV6vMcHJUfBbgb" name="laundry-cupboard-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="room with laundry cupboard white door and floor wiper" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4R9PJHUxbV6vMcHJUfBbgb.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>When they&apos;re not in the pub, there&apos;re chores to be done, and no homely Corrie house would be complete without a classic <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/utility-room/picture/laundry-room-storage-tips-watch-our-video">laundry</a> cupboard and weathered old boiler!</p><h2 id="9-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">9/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="BepJZPAnpCgHg2AjUUyVK8" name="tracys-bedroom-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="bedroom with photoframe on wall and white window with curtains" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BepJZPAnpCgHg2AjUUyVK8.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Now Tracy&apos;s out of jail, she needs a place to stay. This special version of no. 1 Coronation Street features a double <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/bedroom-wallpaper-ideas-our-pick-of-the-best">bedroom</a> for Tracy and her daughter, Amy, filled with all the girly essentials.</p><h2 id="10-10-coronation-street-house-tour-x2013-ideal-home-show-2011">10/10 Coronation Street house tour – Ideal Home Show 2011</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="c7oxNaTQcCxU42jESuGiDT" name="amys-bedroom-coronation-street-house-Ideal-Home-Show-2011-Housetohome.jpg" alt="bedroom with wooden shelves on wall and bed with pillows" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c7oxNaTQcCxU42jESuGiDT.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jamie Mason)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Welcome to Amy&apos;s half of the <a href="http://http//www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/traditional-childrens-bedrooms-10-of-the-best">bedroom</a>. Colourful accessories, girly bedlinen and, of course, bags of Glee memorabilia complete the look.</p><p>Want to see inside more of the <a href="http://www.idealhomeshow.co.uk/">Ideal Home Show 2011</a> homes? Click to step inside a sustainable <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/house-tour/picture/take-a-tour-around-the-prince-of-wales-house">Prince&apos;s house</a> and a <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/house-tour/picture/take-a-tour-around-a-scandi-eco-home">contemporary Scandi eco home</a>.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ The singer and his wife Behati Prinsloo are moving like Jagger out of the LA pad they bought in August! ]]>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and his model wife Behati Prinsloo splashed out $18 million on this stunning mansion earlier this year. But after just three months, it seems they have already grown tired of the place, according to property website <a href="https://www.trulia.com/blog/celebrity-homes/adam-levine-lists-holmby-hills-estate/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trulia</a>. The plush pad, located in the affluent Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles, is going back on the market. And for $900,000 more than the new parents paid for it.</p><p>It&apos;s clearly not a forever home for Adam and Behati, but it&apos;s difficult to see why!</p><p><strong>Want more like this? </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/angelina-jolie-new-los-angeles-home-171724"><strong>Take a tour around Angelina Jolie&apos;s new $25 million LA home</strong></a></p><p> </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="yVcjyttfyj6BebLBivXNzD" name="Adam-Levine-9.jpeg" alt="sloping roof houses and coconut trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yVcjyttfyj6BebLBivXNzD.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The impressive home sits on 1.2 acres of land right next to Los Angeles Country Club. The grounds include an outdoor swimming pool, a cabana and a three-car garage.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="WwCKvpLJFCQg6sETnEeRAT" name="Adam-Levine-7-1.jpeg" alt="swimming pool with grey chair and coconut trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WwCKvpLJFCQg6sETnEeRAT.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The sprawling estate is tucked behind wrought iron gates and approached by a long driveway, which promised the &apos;She Will Be Loved&apos; singer peace and privacy from the outside world. Maybe that stunning pool wasn&apos;t child-proof enough for their two-month old daughter, Dusty Rose Levine?</p><p>Built in 1966 and designed by renowned architect Casper Ehmcke, the French Regency-style home embraces the indoor-outdoor aesthetic of Southern California.</p><p><strong>For more beautiful properties, </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-tours"><strong>check out our House Tours</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="iACSqGhp8rAtyAc6sPyg9g" name="Adam-Levine-3.jpeg" alt="house with white door and plant in white pot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iACSqGhp8rAtyAc6sPyg9g.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Inside, the beautiful five-bedroom, 9,200 sq ft mansion is opulently decorated. The foyer is a dramatic introduction to the property, with its black-and-white chequered marble flooring and an impressive crystal chandelier. Classic neutral colours have been used throughout the abode, creating an old-school Hollywood look.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="SEPL6rWJRhqvT3KYf96Rd5" name="Adam-Levine-2.jpeg" alt="room with ceiling lamps and white walls" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SEPL6rWJRhqvT3KYf96Rd5.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>High-ceilinged and spacious, many of the rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors. These let the balmy California sunshine flood the house and give easy access to the pool and garden.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="fVZsr433DS7TpzCQo5DtjS" name="Adam-Levine-4.jpeg" alt="room with white door and ceiling lamps" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fVZsr433DS7TpzCQo5DtjS.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="ViHdjnZ8JRRKCB2kn97s2f" name="Adam-Levine-10-2.jpeg" alt="room with ceiling lamps and dining table with chairs" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ViHdjnZ8JRRKCB2kn97s2f.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Outside, the gardens are expansive and a paradise of tropical greenery. The pool is surrounded by decking and patio – the ideal haven for relaxing and entertaining guests on a Sunday Morning. Speaking of guests, the estate also boasts a separate two-storey guest house, perfect for when celebrity friends come over. We wonder if Adam&apos;s fellow judges from The Voice such as Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys and Pharrell Williams ever paid a visit.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="FHyDXCU6LB7cH2JY35CMe5" name="Adam-Levine-5.jpeg" alt="bedroom with grey windows and plant in white pot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FHyDXCU6LB7cH2JY35CMe5.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/liam-gallagher-house-for-sale-hampstead-173387"><strong>Liam Gallagher&apos;s former Hampstead home is for sale for £1.65 million</strong></a></p><p>Adam once sung that he was &apos;Never Gonna Leave This Bed&apos;, but it turns out he was wrong and it&apos;s doubtful he&apos;ll even be spending &apos;One More Night&apos; at this place. 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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Step inside celebrity chef Rachel Khoo's stylish London home – with Parisian-inspired kitchen ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Complete with a charming <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/country-kitchen-ideas-244466">shaker-style kitchen</a> Rachel Khoo&apos;s London home is simply stunning. The celebrity chef, writer and broadcaster&apos;s two bed flat is on the market, after she relocates to a stylish new home in Sweden.</p><p>The contemporary two-bed apartment was designed and renovated by Rachel, to make it the charming home it is today.</p><p>The standout space of the whole property has to be the open-plan Parisian-inspired kitchen, dining and living room. From which the renowned chef has filmed and developed recipes for her most recent cookbooks.</p><p><strong>Another famous kitchen: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/rylan-clark-home-229099"><strong>At home with Rylan – see his show-stopping kitchen makeover</strong></a></p><p>&apos;As a chef the <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchens">kitchen</a> is the most important room for me, and this kitchen is truly the heart of the home&apos; explains Rachel.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="E2oRjVsVJqQMmMf7J9CNZM" name="RachelKhoo_portrait-in-Ravensworth-Road.jpg" alt="rachel khoo with teacup wooden table" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E2oRjVsVJqQMmMf7J9CNZM.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/photographer Lara Messer )</span></figcaption></figure><p>&apos;For the design of this home I wanted to focus on functionality and beauty, a home designed for urban living&apos; Rachel explains.</p><p>&apos;The centrepiece of the home is undoubtedly the kitchen, which has real soul – it is a wonderful space to cook in. Here I have hosted everything from cookery workshops, to brunches for food writers, to dinners for my friends.&apos;</p><h2 id="the-famous-kitchen">The famous kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="ePnP3ktPVF63tvGGSNFJW8" name="Ravensworth-Road_Dexters-Kitchen.jpg" alt="kitchen room with kitchen cabinet white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ePnP3ktPVF63tvGGSNFJW8.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dexters)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It&apos;s easy to see why she loved this room so much. The striking kitchen is designed by <a href="https://www.devolkitchens.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">deVOL</a>, with Shaker-style cabinets in an invigorating pea-green hue. With matching tiling from <a href="https://www.milagros.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Milagros</a>, a Columbian tiling shop on Columbia Road.</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/green-kitchen-ideas-46738"><strong>Green kitchen ideas – redecorate with a colour that’s both sophisticated and fresh</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="qXBHjtnTX5ko9bQ9BSoBZ3" name="RavensworthRoad_Kitchen.jpg" alt="kitchen room with kitchen cabinet white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qXBHjtnTX5ko9bQ9BSoBZ3.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dexters)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The worktops are reclaimed Iroko school science-lab counter tops, which Rachel sourced from Retrouvious.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="26CiLAMrMLXhwJmVuqNEcW" name="Ravensworth-Road_Living-Kitchen.jpg" alt="living room with sofa cushions and rug on floor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/26CiLAMrMLXhwJmVuqNEcW.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dexters)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In the same open-plan area resides a comfy sofa for lounging and a dining table for entertaining.</p><p>In addition to its generous <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/open-plan-kitchen-design-ideas-88066">open-plan kitchen</a> and dining space this impressive property offers two decent sized <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedrooms">bedrooms</a>, a compact boutique-style bathroom and a courtyard</p><h2 id="courtyard">Courtyard</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="WVpniSTBsu5bHDzgMkpGc3" name="RavensworthRoad_Dexters_Courtyard.jpg" alt="courtyard with cupboard and potted plants" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WVpniSTBsu5bHDzgMkpGc3.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dexters)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The patio offers a characterful extension of the kitchen, with a wall of kitchen cupboards outside.</p><p>This continuation of the shaker-style kitchen welcomes <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-ideas/outdoor-kitchens-171952">outdoor kitchen vibes</a> – a must for any budding chef who loves entertaining.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZFyqFIu-B/" target="_blank">A post shared by Rachel Khoo (@rachelkhooks)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Rachel often filmed her much-loved podcasts and TV shows from her inspiring shaker kitchen. An impressive kitchen for her to resume her cooking commitments would have been high on her proprieties when house hunting over in Sweden.</p><h2 id="bathroom">Bathroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="tP2aPKPJBDQfD74aUyn5YQ" name="Ravenswort-Road_Bathroom.jpg" alt="bathroom with white tub towel and white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tP2aPKPJBDQfD74aUyn5YQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dexters)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The property’s bathroom is inspired by boutique hotels, with a roll-top bathtub and a Moroccan-style plaster on the walls.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="FgsPE4pz34tm9gkAvNvJRh" name="Ravensworth-Road_Exterior.jpg" alt="home exterior with brick wall and white window" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FgsPE4pz34tm9gkAvNvJRh.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Dexters)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This impressive property is on the market with agents <a href="https://www.dexters.co.uk/property-for-sale/flat-for-sale-in-ravensworth-road-london-nw10/136898" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dexters.</a></p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/meg-ryans-house-for-sale-247616"><strong>Once Meg Ryan&apos;s house, this stunning San Fran property is on sale for $19.95million</strong></a></p><p>We can&apos;t wait to see more of her new home on future shows.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ At home with Schofe! Inside Phillip Schofield's house in Oxfordshire ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The silver fox has been sharing photos and videos of his home on Instagram ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>This Morning.... we have a real treat for you! Take a peak inside Phillip Schofield&apos;s house and home life. While his TV &apos;wife&apos; Holly Willoughby prefers to share her wardrobe choices on Instagram, Phil has been busy  posting pics and videos of his gorgeous Oxfordshire home.</p><p><strong>As stunning as the couple themselves: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/matt-emma-willis-home-hertfordshire-200331"><strong>Inside Matt and Emma Willis&apos;s home in Hertfordshire</strong></a></p><p>If you&apos;re anything like us, we bet you can&apos;t wait to take a look around! We wonder if Gordon the Gopher is in residence? Hopefully he hasn&apos;t been turned into a squeaky rug...</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BbE-4bEA5pb/" target="_blank">A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>At Christmas last year, Phillip shared this clip of the family sitting room, all dressed for the season. As you can see, the Schofields are a stylish bunch, with two inviting sofas in charcoal and navy, adorned with a scattering of cushions in on-trend geometric and tribal prints. Above the energy-saving wood burner, you&apos;ll spot four stockings – we presume for Phillip, wife Stephanie and daughters Molly and Ruby.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMPPmykhbWy/" target="_blank">A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The Schofields have also gone for neutrals in the open-plan kitchen/dining/family room. There&apos;s nothing like a window mirror to make a room seem bigger – although this space already looks generous to us! You can find a similar design at Primrose & Plum.</p><p><strong>More celebrity homes: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/james-martins-house-202633"><strong>James Martin&apos;s house in Hampshire is up for sale – and it has some very daring decorating schemes</strong></a></p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfD_4vwA6VI/" target="_blank">A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Here&apos;s a video, where gadget lover Phillip unboxes a flashy new wine cooler for his orangery-style conservatory. Not sure he&apos;s overly impressed with the £1,300 price tag though. Loving those sage green window frames Phil!</p><p>And another shot of his conservatory, this time dressed for Christmas – the tastefully decorated Christmas tree is the ultimate festive <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/conservatories/orangeries-design-ideas-14759">orangery idea</a>.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdGJXL0AB1n/" target="_blank">A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The gorgeous muted shades and cosy interior style continue into the hallway. We love the wall panelling detail and natural wood floors in this <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/hallway/hallway-ideas/grey-hallway-ideas-212804">grey hallway idea</a>. Plus there is plenty of space for the presenter to test drive a few gadgets!</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bcpx5zjg1pS/" target="_blank">A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Next, we go upstairs into what we guess might be the master bedroom. This is a strong look for Mr Schofield – is it just us or does he coordinate with the curtains?!</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BedUSWWAsK6/" target="_blank">A post shared by Phillip Schofield (@schofe)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p><strong>More Insta-worthy interiors: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/jools-jamie-olivers-london-home-191128"><strong>Inside Jools and Jamie Oliver&apos;s London home</strong></a></p><p>Keep your eyes peeled on @schofe for more interior inspiration from Phillip.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Step inside Cliff Richard’s house in Barbados – 'Move It', and it could be yours for £6,806,000 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It would be a great place to spend a Summer Holiday ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>For decades, the world&apos;s most famous <em>Bachelor Boy</em> has chosen to spend much of his time in his Barbados home, entertaining celebrities and taking a break between tours. But now Sir Cliff Richard has chosen to part with the house within the prestigious Sugar Hill Estate... which means we get the chance to see inside.</p><p><strong>Related:</strong> <strong> </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/noel-gallaghers-house-2-217401"><strong>Noel Gallagher&apos;s house is for sale – Some Might Say it&apos;s the perfect London home</strong></a></p><p>Known as Coral Sundown, after the coral screeding used to build it, the unique luxury villa has some of the island&apos;s best views and sits on a 2.6-acre parcel of land at the end of a cul-de-sac.</p><p>We <em>just wouldn&apos;t have the heart</em> to sell such a fabulous home, and you&apos;ll soon see why...</p><h2 id="entrance-hall">Entrance hall</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="59MFHQKbKZegGrNkTxwNb4" name="jfbekf.jpg" alt="entrance hall with wooden pathway and white door" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/59MFHQKbKZegGrNkTxwNb4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hamptons International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Indoor-outdoor living is the order of the day at Sir Cliff&apos;s paradise home. Aside from half a dozen bedrooms, all ensuite, the new owner will also have access to a family TV room, a powder room, a spacious <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchens">kitchen</a> with staff quarters and laundry room, and a large covered terrace with formal <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/dining-rooms">dining area</a> and informal seating areas.</p><p>There&apos;s also a bar, large swimming pool and pool house with second kitchen and dining table for casual eating. I don&apos;t know about you, but <em>I Could Easily Fall</em> for a place like this!</p><h2 id="dining-room">Dining room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="tYDFRChXosngD4vRANPQHU" name="Cliff-Richard-House-Barbados-dining.jpg" alt="dining room has table with glasses and white tiled flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tYDFRChXosngD4vRANPQHU.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hamptons International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Given it&apos;s Christmas time, there&apos;s plenty of <em>Mistletoe and Wine</em> about the place at the moment, with <em>logs on the fire and gifts on the tree. </em>The dining room is most definitely dressed for the season.</p><h2 id="bedroom">Bedroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="FmZo4eeq2zR9ivfCbwvExm" name="Cliff-Richard-House-Barbados-bedroom.jpg" alt="white bedroom with wooden flooring and wall painting" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FmZo4eeq2zR9ivfCbwvExm.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hamptons International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>When it&apos;s time for <em>Dreamin&apos;</em>, you have plenty of options. Each of the property&apos;s six en-suite <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedrooms">bedrooms</a> has its own beautiful and uninterrupted view of the Caribbean Sea. Four are located on the ground floor with direct access to manicured gardens.</p><p>The two main suites, one of which is shown above, are situated on the first floor, and open out onto private balconies with panoramic sea views.</p><h2 id="living-area">Living area</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="f4jcJhTkDqXCsbbQjuZQyX" name="Cliff-Richard-House-Barbados-lounge.jpg" alt="white living room with tiled flooring and armchairs" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f4jcJhTkDqXCsbbQjuZQyX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hamptons International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The open-plan sitting room boasts marble flooring and copious fans to keep the space cool.</p><h2 id="terrace">Terrace</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="rtL9AQ4xFDbpXsJC6H99Dm" name="Cliff-Richard-House-Barbados-patio.jpg" alt="white terrace with tiled floor and sofa sets" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rtL9AQ4xFDbpXsJC6H99Dm.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hamptons International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It leads out to this impressive terrace, which overlooks Sir Cliff&apos;s private pool.</p><h2 id="gazebo">Gazebo</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="iracBzkEN9buuMuCuJySpH" name="Cliff-Richard-House-Barbados-gazebo(1)(2).jpg" alt="white gazebo area with swimming pool and dining table" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iracBzkEN9buuMuCuJySpH.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hamptons International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Not suprisingly, given that Sir Cliff is a huge tennis fan and famously serenaded Centre Court at a rained-off Wimbledon, there are private tennis courts on the grounds of Coral Sundown, as well as this impressive private pool.</p><h2 id="private-pool">Private pool</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="8xgfADTfUh8YfRFMk3nJiZ" name="Cliff-Richard-House-Barbados-pool.jpg" alt="swimming pool with chairs and surrounding trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8xgfADTfUh8YfRFMk3nJiZ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hamptons International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Plus, owners and residents of Sugar Hill Estate have access to further anenities, including more flood-lit tennis courts, a Clubhouse with on-site restaurants, a communal pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea and gym as well as 24 hour security.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/tom-jones-house-166027"><strong>Tom Jones has sold his Beverly Hills mansion and quit the US</strong></a></p><p>The expansive property is on sale for close to £7million with Hamptons International. But you&apos;d better <em>Move It</em> if you&apos;re interested, as we can see it being snapped up very quickly – and <em>Congratulations</em> to whoever does buy it!</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fearne Cotton gives fans a tour of her own Happy family home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Interior Design Masters presenter shares candid snaps on Instagram from inside her own beautiful home ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>She&apos;s currently presenting Interior Design Masters, which if you&apos;re not watching you need to start – where we see inspiring interiors each week. It got us thinking about Fearne Cotton&apos;s house  – which as it turns out is every bit as cool as you might expect!</p><p>The TV presenter and author of best-selling book &apos;Happy&apos;, lives in London with her musician husband, Jesse Wood, and their two children, Rex and Honey. The characterful house dates back to around 1850, providing the perfect backdrop for an array of vintage trinkets.</p><p><strong>Don&apos;t miss: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/phillip-schofields-house-oxfordshire-202662"><strong>At home with Schofe! Inside Phillip Schofield&apos;s house in Oxfordshire</strong></a></p><p>When it comes to fashion choices, Fearne is fearless, and never afraid to stand out – it&apos;s therefore no surprise her home decor is just as quirky.</p><p>Fearne&apos;s happy home is a haven of calm filled with eclectic homewares that ooze effortless style.</p><h2 id="at-home-with-fearne-cotton">At home with Fearne Cotton</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bynsp2og4tw/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Fearne has an eclectic personal style that&apos;s hard for others to emulate. Her home is very much of the same vein – everything feels unique and personal.</p><p>Having said that we see Fearne is also a fan of the latest on-trend homewares too! Seen displaying the popular cocooning egg chair and the best-selling metal storage trunks (We believe to be the QVC ones).</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BixYx_ghHES/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BixYx_ghHES/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Ferne possesses a knack for mixing old and new and making it feel completely current. Her bedroom is home to many vintage-style pieces, from ornate gilded mirrors to an upholstered French bed.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BigzncOBigv/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><h2 id="the-recipe-for-a-happy-home">The recipe for a happy home</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiY4G26hLub/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The kitchen is the heart of this busy family home. Fearne is an avid baker, and unsurprisingly her kitchen is fabulous. The built-in units are cream with wooden worktops, and there&apos;s one huge cupboard painted in dusky pink.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlpQRriBJXg/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeumfOfhdZ4/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>It&apos;s not all bake and no play in this family kitchen. Is that the secret to a happy family home?</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiJ2SOvhLR5/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Showing off her talent for finding statement pieces, the kitchen boasts beautiful vintage-style plates and glassware.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiHSBCOhlOH/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiTy4LuBPMH/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Furniture choices add character. Fearne confidently mixes country-style wooden tables with colourful upholstered armchairs.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiH1-NQhnnB/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeyNXL1BM5-/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The house features lots of black-and-white framed portraits of famous faces.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba0wPS-hPvZ/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Ferne&apos;s down-to-earth attitude is what makes her so likeable! We love that she didn&apos;t feel the need to perfect this candid family snap by removing the clothes airer. Bravo.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5XBBRggUv/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Look past the yoga pose to see the fabulous interior choices on display in Fearne&apos;s house. From chinoiserie-style wallpaper to a modern Geo TV cabinet, the look is pleasingly eclectic cool.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BddaXWhBRBy/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The period home oozes character with thanks to wall panelling and stripped-back original floorboards.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaWPjzNBCNF/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The bedroom features an original fireplace, with a beautifully ornate surround. The mantelpiece provides the perfect ledge for displaying family photos and trinkets.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcosJw6h7Wv/" target="_blank">A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>A turquoise dresser adds a burst of vibrant colour to the neutral kitchen scheme.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/amanda-holdens-house-surrey-203008"><strong>Amanda Holden invites fans behind the scenes of her stylish Surrey home</strong></a></p><p>Keep up to date with all the latest going on in Fearne&apos;s happy home on Instagram @fearnecotton</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Zayn Malik's New York apartment goes on the market for $10.8million ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The former One Direction singer is selling his spectacular bachelor pad ]]>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>There are impressive homes, then there&apos;s this <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-tours">home</a>! Widely rumoured to be Zayn Malik&apos;s house, this plush New York apartment is on the market for a cool $10.8million. The 26 year old musician is said to be moving in a new direction – selling his luxury penthouse, that resides &apos;like a crown jewel atop Greene Street in the heart of Soho&apos;.</p><p><strong>Another famous home: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/shania-twains-house-bahamas-229509"><strong>Shania Twain&apos;s house is up for sale – Man! We feel like moving in</strong></a></p><p>Join us to snoop around this impressive apartment...</p><h2 id="living-room">Living room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="qyFhdXvFxNUrYnuaQBGkjC" name="StreetEasy-Listing-New-York-Penthouse.jpg" alt="living area with white wall and stair case and white sofa" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qyFhdXvFxNUrYnuaQBGkjC.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Photos from StreetEasy listing courtesy of Dallien Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The living room is the definition of cool loft living. 12ft barrel-vaulted ceilings create a light and airy space.</p><p>Industrial-style vents, exposed metal supports and exposed brick give a raw edge to the decor – very much Zayn&apos;s taste, we&apos;d say. In stark contrast, the textiles are luxurious and glam, just the thing to balance the overall look.</p><h2 id="dining-room-2">Dining room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="26MBE8uP7rnJ4HbZAvPbaV" name="New-York-apartment-living-room.jpg" alt="dining area with wooden floor and dining table and chair" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/26MBE8uP7rnJ4HbZAvPbaV.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Photos from StreetEasy listing courtesy of Dallien Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Off the kitchen area sits a generous dining space, ideal for entertaining. The fusion of metal and wood continues throughout this space with wide-plank hardwood floors and exposed beams, creating a sophisticated urban feel.</p><p>A custom steel staircase leads to an impressive private roof terrace</p><h2 id="kitchen">Kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="pimSAM2RGvGKDafmthiQyn" name="StreetEasy-listing-New-York-Kitchen.jpg" alt="kitchen area with wooden counter and white kitchen cabintes" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pimSAM2RGvGKDafmthiQyn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Photos from StreetEasy listing courtesy of Dallien Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The kitchen offers a contemporary cool aesthetic. Clinical white surfaces meet brushed stainless steel to create a minimalist look.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="EBknHDgJTHnm6LVzbLhGkK" name="StreetEasy-litsing-New-York-property.jpg" alt="hallway with wooden floor and round mirror and white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EBknHDgJTHnm6LVzbLhGkK.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Photos from StreetEasy listing courtesy of Dallien Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The hallway is a welcoming space with interesting artefacts and artwork.</p><h2 id="master-bedroom">Master bedroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="855mqZp7dQsWjj2XVxCWM4" name="StreetEasy-listing-New-York-bedroom.jpg" alt="bedroom with wooden floor and grey curtains" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/855mqZp7dQsWjj2XVxCWM4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Photos from StreetEasy listing courtesy of Dallien Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>&apos;Pillowtalk&apos; indeed. This bedroom space is well worth shouting about. The high ceilings add grandeur, as do the plush silk textiles and brooding shades of grey.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpImjvVHrlK/" target="_blank">A post shared by Zayn Malik (@zayn)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Here&apos;s Zayn looking very at home in this stunning pad.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="ZAvBYV3pSWe8QABvZJkCKa" name="StreetEasy-listing-New-York-Apartment.jpg" alt="room with wardrobe and wooden floor and shelves" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZAvBYV3pSWe8QABvZJkCKa.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Photos from StreetEasy listing courtesy of Dallien Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>A walk-in wardrobe styled to look like a designer shop, who wouldn&apos;t want this in their home? Choosing an outfit everyday would be sheer delight.</p><h2 id="bathroom-2">Bathroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="q4emsgGWNU2n65xk7XQ52n" name="StreetEasy-Listing-New-York-bathroom.jpg" alt="bathroom with wooden floor and shower and washbasin" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q4emsgGWNU2n65xk7XQ52n.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Photos from StreetEasy listing courtesy of Dallien Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The bathroom is effortlessly stylish, thanks to white metro tiles, marble basins, wood-effect tile flooring and contemporary artwork.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="UygK2dur5J6pnnLcVofFCG" name="StreetEasy-litsing-New-York-rooftop.jpg" alt="rooftop with grey sofa and cushions" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UygK2dur5J6pnnLcVofFCG.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Photos from StreetEasy listing courtesy of Dallien Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The private rooftop terrace offers the perfect spot to take in striking views of the city skyline.</p><p>This incredible penthouse is on the market with agents <a href="https://streeteasy.com/building/63-greene-street-new_york/pha" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">StreetEasy Listing</a>.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/shirley-ballas-house-221359"><strong>Strictly star Shirley Ballas&apos; house in LA goes on the market – and it scores highly from us!</strong></a></p><p>&apos;I don&apos;t wanna live forever&apos; in this apartment, is presumably Zayn&apos;s thinking right now.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Material Girl: Madonna’s former mansion is back on the market for £18 million ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Madge's former Sunset Boulevard home is on the market and it's absolutely stunning! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephanie Hendries ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
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                                <p>It may no longer be home to the music megastar, but Madonna&apos;s former 5,800sq ft LA home is currently being sold for a whopping £18 million. The owners, who have completely remodeled the house since purchasing it in 2012, are ready to take a bow and sell up.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="nDKVNr3uC7mHnmAhbehaUB" name="Madonna-home-pic.jpg" alt="madonna's home" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nDKVNr3uC7mHnmAhbehaUB.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="500" height="500" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Featuring a staggering 15 bathrooms and 9 bedrooms, the huge sprawling mansion even has it&apos;s very own resort-size pool. Wow, talk about making a splash!</p><p><a href="http://www.weahomes.com/listing/9425-sunset/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Westside Estate Agents</a> starting marketing the stunning property, located at 9425 Sunset Boulevard, at the end of April.</p><p>On their website they describe the mansion, stating: "No detail was overlooked and no expense has been spared in maintaining the house meticulously".</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="p9MWxsrHmjnAWajTukKEja" name="Madonna-home-exterior-1.jpg" alt="madonnas home exterior" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p9MWxsrHmjnAWajTukKEja.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="500" height="500" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Madonna lived in the house from 2003, when she shared it with her then-husband British film director, Guy Richie and their children. They divorced in 2008 and Madonna sold the property 9 years later for £12.4 million.</p><p>Rumour has it that Victoria and David Beckham looked around the home earlier this summer, but it seems they decided against purcashing it.</p><p>The stunning mansion comprises of two living/reception rooms, a two story dining room, a full size screening room/theatre, two offices, assistants offices, staff rooms and two guest houses.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.20%;"><img id="UbDEDNBrvaXwg9QCanuHf3" name="Madonna-home-study-1.jpg" alt="madonnas home study" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UbDEDNBrvaXwg9QCanuHf3.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="500" height="501" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The property is also a great option for fitness fantatics, with a tennis court and home gym.</p><p>Loved this? Find out about the latest showbiz homes gossip, including <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/living-room/news/11-things-gogglebox-has-taught-us-about-decorating_532663.html" target="_blank">what googlebox has taught us about decorating.</a></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Caroline Flack gives fans a tour of her eclectic London home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Caroline Flack's fabulous London house is 100 per cent our type on paper! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Caroline Flack&apos;s lush London house is 100 per cent our type on paper! It&apos;s stylish, fun and fearless just like it&apos;s owner.</p><p>Caroline&apos;s sense of unique personal style is reflected in her interiors. From a retro-style Smeg fridge to a strikingly modern blue sofa this house is an eclectic haven.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="http://idealhome.co.uk/news/matt-emma-willis-home-hertfordshire-200331"><strong>Inside Matt and Emma Willis&apos;s home in Hertfordshire</strong></a></p><p>The TV presenter moved into her quirky London home back in April 2016. She likes to switch things up and move pieces around, not surprising given her kooky sense of style – like her personal style her house is always evolving.</p><p>Read on to see inside her plush pad – and discover how to get her signature look for your home!</p><h2 id="kitchen-2">kitchen</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BSnyXRLFR80/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The kitchen fuses vintage style and modern design. The candy pink fridge is a classic retro accessory that adds a splash of pretty colour. On a different end of the scale the wall tiles are a modern geometric trellis design in deliciously dark tones.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk0LxxPFLzc/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Clearly not afraid to push style boundaries, Caroline has a statement rug, once in her kitchen, now in her living room. Seen above here with adorable little Ruby.</p><p>Not just any rug either, it&apos;s a Diane von Furstenburg design for The Rug Company – where prices start from £1231! Be careful not to spill tomato sauce on it Caroline.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhuDLJqlBnx/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>This is the latest artwork to be unveiled to fans. It&apos;s a fabulous abstract painting that incorporates all the green and pink shades seen throughout Caroline&apos;s home.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeTG8ILlSgg/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Here&apos;s Flack heading for the ultra-cool fridge looking ultra-cool herself!</p><p><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/smeg-fab30rf-fridge-freezer-a-energy-rating-60cm-wide-right-hand-hinge/pink/p3481246" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Smeg FAB30RF Fridge Freezer, £1,365, John Lewis</strong></a></p><h2 id="living-room-2">Living room</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeVk1sUlK81/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>For a girl to look her best a full length mirror is essential – or in Caroline&apos;s case two! A traditional looking Persian rug adds a decorative feel to the living room.</p><p>With her expensive taste in rugs we can&apos;t imagine this design is cheap, but they do sell similar in Ikea!</p><p><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/textiles-rugs/rugs/persisk-hamadan-rug-low-pile-handmade-assorted-patterns-art-70299233/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Similar Persisk Hamadan Rug, £120, Ikea</strong></a></p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKDI7j9jKkW/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>This sofa is a real statement piece in a vibrant azure shade of blue! No wallflower herself Caroline looks right at home on this sofa.</p><p><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://loaf.com/products/bagsie-sofa/select/colour?colour=azure-plush-velvet" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Similar Bagsie Sofa in Azure Plush Velvet, £2,295, Loaf</strong></a></p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BE84HpqjDkh/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The landing is cheered up with a modern artwork of cats – clearly the star has an affection for cats!</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BI0gU7fjFSr/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Meet Waffle the adorable Scottish fold cat that stars heavily in Caroline&apos;s Instagram feed. Seen here reclining on a traditional looking tapestry-style rug, in front of a retro sideboard.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BFGps-kDDpi/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><h2 id="open-plan-area">Open-plan area</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BNwO1s5hu0k/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Large windows let in plenty of light to the quirky space.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BIfico0DLcu/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Originally the designer rug lived in the living room. The herringbone ash wood flooring gives the space an effortless Scandi vibe.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BEy36w2DDnv/" target="_blank">A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="http://idealhome.co.uk/news/jools-jamie-olivers-london-home-191128"><strong>Inside Jools and Jamie Oliver&apos;s London home</strong></a></p><p>We look forward to watching what Caroline does next to her home!</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kourtney Kardashian shows off her home and it’s a Keeping Up with the Kardashians must-see! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kourtney Kardashian has wowed us with her style once again, but this time it’s her living and dining room style that has caught our eye ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Caroline Keenan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
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                                <p>Kourtney Kardashian is known for her sleek, glamorous personal style and so it comes as no surprise that she has a great eye for design when it comes to interiors, too.</p><p>The reality TV star and eldest of the Kardashian sisters has recently decorated her home, working with British interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to create a home that&apos;s giving us some serious room envy.</p><p>Kourtney has given the world an enticing glimpse into her interiors style with a new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk2dnxtGfHc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">video</a> on her YouTube channel that gives us a peep inside her home, and you can see the full video on Kourt&apos;s <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kourtney-kardashian-official/id1061172090?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">app</a>, where she reveals all!</p><p>In the living room, she has gone for an elegant look with sumptuous sofas that you can sink into and a large rug. ‘Kourtney is all about comfort,&apos; says Martyn. ‘She loves big, deep sofas and soft pillows.&apos;</p><p>We&apos;re in awe of her beautiful dining room - after a worldwide search of auction rooms and flea markets from Paris to LA, Kourt now has an enviable collection of Pierre Jeanneret chairs, which surround her large dining table.</p><p>If Kourtney&apos;s home inspires you to update your dining room, steal her style with these gorgeous dining room buys.</p><p><strong>Get the look: Kourtney Kardashian&apos;s dining room</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="KirU9GdupLNe849KyReNGQ" name="Kourtney-Kardashian-GTL-dining-table-Lombok-1.jpg" alt="kourtney kardashian gtl dining table lombok" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KirU9GdupLNe849KyReNGQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>With a large family, the dining room is important for the Kardashians.<br>Hosting a party requires a large table to create a beautifully inviting<br>dining space. This dark teak table seats 10 people as standard, and 14<br>when extended - just enough room for the whole Kardashian gang!                                                     <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=228839&awinmid=6242&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lombok.co.uk%2Fseba-malang-extending%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Malang Dark Teak Extending Dining Table, £1995, Lombok</a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8kpsjrW7sjsji7fsqYZ9nH" name="Kourtney-Kardashian-GTL-dining-chair-Etsy-1.jpg" alt="dining chair" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8kpsjrW7sjsji7fsqYZ9nH.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Kourtney&apos;s collection of original Pierre Jeanneret chairs were sourced<br>from several auction rooms and flea markets, with such a big family it<br>was hard to get a set big enough. You can opt for a complete set of<br>replica style <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/product-finder/collections/dining-chairs-10-of-best">dining chairs</a>, or for an eclectic look try grouping together a mix of iconic styles that would complement each other perfectly.</p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/236704361/pierre-jeanneret-office-chair-in-black?ref=related-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pierre Jeanneret Style Chair in Black, £566.08, PhantomHands at Etsy</a></p><p>******</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="TBBZeasHJgb89TjJTDM8BZ" name="Kourtney-Kardashian-GTL-art-John-Lewis-1.jpg" alt="kourtney kardashia glt art John lewis" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBBZeasHJgb89TjJTDM8BZ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The contemporary artwork by Roy Lichtenstein in the dining room<br>showcases Kourtney&apos;s personal style and love of art. The splash of blue<br>adds vibrancy to the dining room, enhancing the warm tones of the wood<br>furniture. This piece is a digital reproduction of an iconic work by<br>celebrated artist Sandra Blow RA.                                                    </p><p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=228839&awinmid=1203&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fsandra-blow-ra-side-effect-109-x-109cm%2Fp1947351" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Side Effect by Sandra Blow RA, £275, John Lewis</a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="hRihJ6JFYNcfHzsfMoknzE" name="Kourtney-Kardashian-GTL-wall-light-Oka-1.jpg" alt="kourtney kardashian gtl wall light oka" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hRihJ6JFYNcfHzsfMoknzE.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Wall lighting is a great way to create ambience when entertaining. This<br>smart wall lamp finished in Antiqued Bronze is just the thing to set off<br>the dark wood tones of the furniture and the rich colours within the<br>artwork. In a large dining space, fit these lights at mid wall height to<br>illuminate the room.<br><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=228839&awinmid=5618&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.okadirect.com%2Fkinnerton-wall-lamp.aspx%3Fvid%3Djjw003gyd-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kinnerton Wall Lamp, £299, Ok</a></p><p><strong>Love to take a look around </strong><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/news/beautiful-celebrity-interiors_534250.html"><strong>celebrity homes</strong></a><strong>? Take a peek inside singer </strong><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/news/taylor-swift-opens-the-doors-to-her-la-home_534430.html"><strong>Taylor Swift</strong></a><strong>&apos;s stylish LA home.</strong></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Shania Twain's house is up for sale – Man! We feel like moving in ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 'From this moment on' the house is on the market ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Shania Twain’s home in the Bahamas is up for sale – it&apos;s safe to say, it&apos;s impressed us very much!</p><p>The Canadian singer, songwriter and actress&apos; luxury Bahamas <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-tours">home</a> offers the essence of Island living. Situated on 1 acre of sandy white beach. The house is located in the exclusive gated community of Old Fort Bay.</p><p><strong>Inside another famous tour: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/rylan-clark-home-229099"><strong>At home with Rylan – see his show-stopping kitchen makeover</strong></a></p><p>Arranged over 7,000 square feet, the property provides a calm and intimate atmosphere throughout.</p><p>Built in 2004 the plush pad comprises five <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedrooms">bedrooms</a>, six <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathrooms">bathrooms</a>, and a large media room. The property is surrounded by stunning panoramic views of the beach and sea, visible from all of the five bedrooms.</p><h2 id="exterior">Exterior</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="NRRFg9RUxEdoEiGgmkzSwP" name="Shania-Twain-house.jpg" alt="shania twain house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NRRFg9RUxEdoEiGgmkzSwP.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>&apos;Ka-Ching!&apos; this house is breathtaking. From the balcony stretching the width of the back to the dreamy pool, not forgetting it&apos;s prime location on the beach – it&apos;s a holiday home dream.</p><p>It&apos;s exactly the kind of property we&apos;d expect Shania Twain to call home. Dubbed the &apos;Queen of Country Pop&apos; the icon has sold over 100 million records. Making her the best-selling female artist in country music.</p><h2 id="kitchen-3">Kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="5ZjtVbqUZAEFdfkGwvpgTj" name="Shania-Twain-house-kitchen.jpg" alt="shania twain house kitchen" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ZjtVbqUZAEFdfkGwvpgTj.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The generous kitchen space allows plenty of space for cooking and entertaining. The space opens directly onto the outdoor space to provide the perfect solution for summer soirees.</p><h2 id="living-room-3">Living room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="LSmw3o2Dr4Do7DQwdMm4AG" name="Shania-twains-home-living-room.jpg" alt="shania twain house living room with high ceilings plenty of windows and white washed walls" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LSmw3o2Dr4Do7DQwdMm4AG.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>High ceilings, plenty of windows and white washed walls make this room an airy vision of delight. With a stern nod to a coastal theme the room features shades of aqua and sea blue, teamed with reclaimed wood furniture pieces.</p><p>A large natural textured rug helps to add texture to the contemporary tiled floor.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="CjLmtganfYbSjaPYDdoZMo" name="Shain-Twain-Home-dining-room.jpg" alt="shania twain house dining room with high ceilings plenty of windows and white washed walls" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CjLmtganfYbSjaPYDdoZMo.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="master-bedroom-2">Master bedroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="3ah7nUTt4oE6xbComCh5yX" name="Shania-Twain-house-bedroom.jpg" alt="shania twain house master bedroom with round design element and private balcony" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3ah7nUTt4oE6xbComCh5yX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The master suite features a quirky round design element. Complete with its own private balcony over looking the pool and sea beyond.</p><h2 id="outdoors">Outdoors</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="fPt3RtZNKCr3n9vJXkXAQ5" name="Shania-Twain-house-terrace.jpg" alt="shania twain house outdoor with sheltered dinging area wooden table and natural woven chairs" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fPt3RtZNKCr3n9vJXkXAQ5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The house boast a sheltered dinging area, ideal for lunchtimes to escape the glare of the sun. The reclaimed wooden table and natural woven chairs add the perfcet nautical touch to enhance the setting.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="CbytGhTH57NzUqnaUt6LwX" name="Shania-Twain-house-pool-and-gardens.jpg" alt="shania twain house outdoor with sheltered gazebo structure classic poolside seats and classic adirondack chairs" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CbytGhTH57NzUqnaUt6LwX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>How&apos;s that for a view. The beachside property offers exquisite ocean views from the immaculately kept gardens. The pool and plunge-pool are framed by a number of classic poolside seats – from loungers to classic Adirondack chairs.</p><p>The outdoor space also features a seating area under a sheltered gazebo structure. The perfect retreat at the height of daytime sun.</p><p>The incredible house is on the market with agents <a href="https://www.sirbahamas.com/eng/sales/detail/198-l-1148-8qqmz3/14-ocean-drive-old-fort-bay-np" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty</a>, with a guide price of $10,950,000.</p><p><strong>More famous homes: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/mel-b-house-229344"><strong>Step inside Mel&apos;s decadent family home in LA</strong></a></p><p>This luxurious home is still the one she lives in, until sold.</p><p>We&apos;d happily call this home, &apos;Forever and Always&apos;.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ Make yourself at home with the nation's much-loved TV presenter ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                        <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>We invite you behind the scenes of Rylan Clark-Neal&apos;s recently renovated Essex home, ahead of his Celebrity Googlebox debut tonight!</p><p>Giving fans a glimpse of his home life, the TV personality has thrown open the doors to reveal his spectacular new open-plan kitchen and <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-rooms">living room</a> – in all its glamorous glory.</p><p><strong>More celebrity kitchens: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/james-martins-house-202633"><strong>James Martin&apos;s house in Hampshire – and it has some very daring decorating schemes</strong></a> </p><p>Having seen his flare for cooking on Celebrity MasterChef it&apos;s no surprise Rylan was keen to make the <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchens">kitchen</a> the heart of his new home.</p><p>He says himself the luxurious new kitchen, designed and made by <a href="https://www.wrenkitchens.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wren Kitchens</a>, is very much the ‘social hub’ of his swanky new pad.</p><h2 id="at-home-with-rylan-clark-neal">At home with Rylan Clark-Neal</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="iVH7YAUSkj7enUM4N3Vo29" name="Rylan-Wren-kitchen.jpg" alt="kitchen with grey walls glass bowl and white kitchen worktop" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iVH7YAUSkj7enUM4N3Vo29.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wren Kitchens)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Reminiscing about his time on the professional cooking show Rylan says, &apos;When I’m home I love to cook. I did do Celebrity MasterChef a few years ago. I was the runner up – some call me the people’s champ. But my family take the mickey out of me a bit. Whenever they come over, they say well you’ve got to cook MasterChef.&apos;</p><p>Rylan&apos;s larger-than-life personality is most certainly reflected in the space. Complete with a champagne fridge, voice-controlled kitchen lights and four generous ovens, this kitchen was made for entertaining.</p><p>Reflecting on the glam style of his kitchen he says, &apos;I went for the Milano Elements range because I really wanted a concrete look. My house is quite industrial, there is a lot of stainless steel and concrete looking floors, so this was exactly what I wanted.&apos;</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByhyrYqnTV4/" target="_blank">A post shared by RYLAN (@rylan)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Viewers of the forthcoming Channel 4 series will see Rylan and his mum Linda sat on this very sofa – no doubt providing hilarious commentary.</p><p>The high gloss kitchen look is reflected by a glam velvet sofa and furnishings. The flower wall adds an extra wow factor to this elegant open-plan living area.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuD3X2Rnosn/" target="_blank">A post shared by RYLAN (@rylan)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>&apos;It’s really tough to say what my favourite part of the kitchen is, but I love my drinks fridge. Growing up I used to love watching Absolutely Fabulous and always wanted a Champagne fridge,&apos; Rylan confesses.</p><p>However unlike Eddy and Patsy, ever the professional, Rylan’s go-to drink in the morning is fresh coffee. &apos;My coffee machine is genuinely one thing I couldn’t live without&apos; he reveals.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/buying-guide-reviews/best-pod-coffee-machines-197331"><strong>Best pod coffee machines – the top capsule espresso makers for your caffeine fix</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="MjSJ9JuXKzNXe7Ezp4EeL8" name="Rylan-Clark-Wren-kitchen.jpg" alt="kitchen with grey walls and marble tiled flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MjSJ9JuXKzNXe7Ezp4EeL8.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wren Kitchens)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In true Ab Fab style the open-plan kitchen was the hub of festivities during Rylan and Dan Clark-Neal’s first Christmas in their new house. Let&apos;s just say things got very merry!</p><p>The star tells us, &apos;On Christmas night there was my Mum and my Mother-in-Law singing karaoke sprawled across the kitchen island,&apos; Rylan joked. &apos;I’m still trying to shake it out my head!&apos;.</p><p><strong>More celebrity homes: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/laurence-llewelyn-bowen-house-228124"><strong>Step inside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen&apos;s stunning homes in the Cotswolds and Cornwall</strong></a></p><p>The Wren team pulled out all the stops when designing Rylan&apos;s dream kitchen. And might we say, it shows!</p><p>We&apos;re now just waiting for an invite over for a champagne-fuelled karaoke party please Rylan...</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Step inside Nick Knowles’ charming Cotswold home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's goodbye DIY SOS and hello DIY success ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Miriam Habtesellasie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Miriam Hab&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I’m Miriam, a freelance writer here at Idealhome.co.uk, the UK’s leading interiors website.&lt;/p&gt;
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I’m worked across a number of women’s lifestyle brands during my four years at TI Media Limited and have found that writing about interiors comes naturally to me.&lt;/p&gt;
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After being brought up on a TV diet of property shows including Grand Designs, Location, Location, Location and Escape to The Country ,it was only a matter of time before I put virtual pen to paper and began honing my writing prowess to homes.&lt;/p&gt;
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And when it comes to sources of inspiration for the content I write, I’m spoilt for choice living in the capital. From stunning architecture right the way through to eye-catching department store window displays, there’s always an angle to be found that can translate to our abodes.&lt;/p&gt;
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My Ideal Home&lt;/p&gt;
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18 months ago I bought my own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a spacious one-bed flat in a leafy part of southwest London. The flat’s décor is still evolving but includes a coastal-themed living room – a stripy blue and white IKEA sofa taking centre stage – and a grey/copper and blush scheme in the bedroom inspired by Pinterest.&lt;/p&gt;
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Some key prints from Etsy have also helped to liven up spaces where I don’t have the budget/bravery to completely transform – i.e. the kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;
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My favourite places to shop&lt;/p&gt;
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I love to shop around when it comes to interiors purchases and am not a slave to one particular brand – if it works for my home and is in budget, it’s going in my shopping basket. Saying that I’m a big fan of supermarket home brands and have snapped up items from Sainbury’s Home and George Home.&lt;/p&gt;
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A favourite piece in my home is white and wood floor lamp from Marks and Spencer. It’s really timeless and it’s the kind of buy that I’ll definitely take with me when I get onto the next rung of the property ladder.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>He&apos;s the seasoned TV presenter who&apos;s known for fronting makeover shows including DIY SOS, all the while nurturing a budding career in music. But when it comes to Nick Knowles&apos; home do the interiors fall flat or hit the high notes?</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/laurence-llewelyn-bowen-house-228124"><strong>Step inside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen&apos;s stunning homes in the Cotswolds and Cornwall</strong></a></p><p>Let&apos;s step inside the doors of his cosy Cotswolds cottage and find out.</p><h2 id="inside-nick-knowles-apos-home">Inside Nick Knowles&apos; home</h2><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-his-knows-how-to-dress-up-a-neutral-kitchen"><span>His knows how to dress up a neutral kitchen</span></h3><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bre44ptDT4N/" target="_blank">A post shared by Nick Knowles (@nickknowles)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Beige doesn&apos;t have to be boring if you take on a few of Nick&apos;s <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen">kitchen ideas</a>. For example, dressing up neutral kitchen units with the right accessories – a case in point is this bold lime polka dot table cover!</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/MrNickKnowles/status/1011212039111528448"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Amazing knives with wood and resin blades !! pic.twitter.com/6seLAFnpUh<a href="https://twitter.com/MrNickKnowles/status/1011212039111528448">June 25, 2018</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>A kitchen door with glass panels is also an ideal way to steal much needed light from other parts of the house and keep you feeling connected to adjoining rooms.</p><p>We know the likes of Kirstie Allsopp have previously taken issue with washing machines in the kitchen, but provided the colour fits in with the existing scheme this essential white good shouldn&apos;t be too much of an eyesore.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-he-loves-a-wooden-chopping-board-as-much-as-the-rest-of-us"><span>He loves a wooden chopping board as much as the rest of us</span></h3><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsu2R4vDzoh/" target="_blank">A post shared by Nick Knowles (@nickknowles)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Nothing says cooking classic quite like a wooden chopping board, and it looks like Nick is pulling out all the cheffy stops for this &apos;perk-me-up-soup&apos;. A comforting slice of cheese on toast is about all we can manage when we&apos;re feeling less than our best.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-he-knows-how-to-soak-in-style"><span>He knows how to soak in style</span></h3><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt5XcSoh0KW/" target="_blank">A post shared by Nick Knowles (@nickknowles)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>A freestanding ceramic tub, metro tiles and a cast iron and chrome mix towel rail – are there any <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-ideas/bathroom-trends-191334">bathroom trends</a> that haven&apos;t been ticked in this space? No wonder Nick loves spending his downtime in this stylish and soothing environ.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-his-garden-is-as-hardworking-as-he-is"><span>His garden is as hardworking as he is</span></h3><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/MrNickKnowles/status/1028728904767418368"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First corn from the garden for dinner tonight #homegrownVeg pic.twitter.com/SSInRrlEjC<a href="https://twitter.com/MrNickKnowles/status/1028728904767418368">August 12, 2018</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>We&apos;ve seen some stunning <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/gardens">garden</a> transforms on DIY SOS: The Big Build, and time spent on the show has clearly sharpened Nick&apos;s green-fingered prowess. </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/MrNickKnowles/status/1021713703748685824"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So here’s my lovely @TigerSheds and @PictorialMeadow garden only built and planted end of May. Like it grew there 😀 pic.twitter.com/iCfq5VAxLG<a href="https://twitter.com/MrNickKnowles/status/1021713703748685824">July 24, 2018</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>From flowers to fruit and veg, it&apos;s all here and it all looks absolutely stunning. The perfect retreat to escape to after a hard day&apos;s work.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/MrNickKnowles/status/1011202254748241920"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My garden in bloom! pic.twitter.com/QG1r1ZcKYX<a href="https://twitter.com/MrNickKnowles/status/1011202254748241920">June 25, 2018</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-he-s-not-afraid-to-play-with-pattern"><span>He's not afraid to play with pattern</span></h3><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaBarJpFDoh/" target="_blank">A post shared by Nick Knowles (@nickknowles)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>This paisley print rug dresses up wooden flooring a treat, and we&apos;re big fans of the muted pastel shades. It&apos;s another thumbs up for the striking shade of magenta inside that guitar case.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-his-entranceway-is-enchanting"><span>His entranceway is enchanting</span></h3><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrZxh5IBz9v/" target="_blank">A post shared by Nick Knowles (@nickknowles)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Country homes and olive front doors are a pairing as old as time. And what a welcoming entrance they make!</p><p><strong>Inside </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/kim-wilde-house-227370"><strong>Kim Wilde&apos; quirky home</strong></a><strong> – the 80s singing sensation and keen gardener shows off her style</strong></p><p>Which is your favourite element of Nick Knowles&apos; house?</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Jodie Foster just sold her stunning Beverly Hills home – and we think it's Oscar worthy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This impressive California residence has been sold ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Miriam Habtesellasie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Miriam Hab&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I’m Miriam, a freelance writer here at Idealhome.co.uk, the UK’s leading interiors website.&lt;/p&gt;
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I’m worked across a number of women’s lifestyle brands during my four years at TI Media Limited and have found that writing about interiors comes naturally to me.&lt;/p&gt;
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After being brought up on a TV diet of property shows including Grand Designs, Location, Location, Location and Escape to The Country ,it was only a matter of time before I put virtual pen to paper and began honing my writing prowess to homes.&lt;/p&gt;
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And when it comes to sources of inspiration for the content I write, I’m spoilt for choice living in the capital. From stunning architecture right the way through to eye-catching department store window displays, there’s always an angle to be found that can translate to our abodes.&lt;/p&gt;
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My Ideal Home&lt;/p&gt;
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18 months ago I bought my own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a spacious one-bed flat in a leafy part of southwest London. The flat’s décor is still evolving but includes a coastal-themed living room – a stripy blue and white IKEA sofa taking centre stage – and a grey/copper and blush scheme in the bedroom inspired by Pinterest.&lt;/p&gt;
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Some key prints from Etsy have also helped to liven up spaces where I don’t have the budget/bravery to completely transform – i.e. the kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;
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My favourite places to shop&lt;/p&gt;
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I love to shop around when it comes to interiors purchases and am not a slave to one particular brand – if it works for my home and is in budget, it’s going in my shopping basket. Saying that I’m a big fan of supermarket home brands and have snapped up items from Sainbury’s Home and George Home.&lt;/p&gt;
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A favourite piece in my home is white and wood floor lamp from Marks and Spencer. It’s really timeless and it’s the kind of buy that I’ll definitely take with me when I get onto the next rung of the property ladder.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Multi-award winning actress Jodie Foster isn&apos;t known for courting the limelight, so it&apos;s unsurprising she chose to call this idyllic traditional estate home.</p><p><strong>More celebrity houses: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/orlando-blooms-house-beverly-hills-225147"><strong>Orlando Bloom’s house in Beverly Hills is up for sale for $8.9million</strong></a></p><p>The five-bed, five-bath property has the coveted 90210 postcode and while it&apos;s within easy reach of the glitz and glamour of Beverly Hills, it also situated in a quiet enclave that is perfect for those seeking both privacy and peace.</p><p>Originally listed with <a href="https://www.christiesrealestate.com/eng" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christie’s International Real Estate</a> for $15.9 million in March, this property has now sold for $14.9 million.</p><h2 id="exterior-2">Exterior</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="bjnqx8qd8qauq3JyJoJ7vX" name="Jodie-Foster-House-1.jpg" alt="exterior house with swimming pool" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bjnqx8qd8qauq3JyJoJ7vX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Christie’s International Real Estate)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Buyers will be greeted with a private garden walkway and pool as they make their way up to this charming wood-clad, two-storey home.</p><h2 id="staircase">Staircase</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="xmtSpEyxg6yBbq5fn6ZwsV" name="Jodie-Foster-House-4.jpg" alt="hallway with staircase and chandelier" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xmtSpEyxg6yBbq5fn6ZwsV.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Christie’s International Real Estate)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Entranceways don&apos;t come much grander than this. Panelled white walls offer a striking contrast to the mahogany finishes on the floor and bannister. A statement ceiling light and patterned runner add interest.</p><h2 id="living-room-4">Living room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="UEgNXEfEwRquPLTW5K6WVb" name="Jodie-Foster-House-5.jpg" alt="living room with sofa and chair" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UEgNXEfEwRquPLTW5K6WVb.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Christie’s International Real Estate)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Floor-to-ceiling windows allow lots of natural light to flood through to the formal living room. A palette of neutrals gives this space a calming feel while touches such as a sheepskin throw, wicker storage basket and a vase full of white lilies make it feel more personalised.</p><h2 id="kitchen-4">Kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Akh4nH7phryz85vrR7CLnD" name="Jodie-Foster-House-2.jpg" alt="kitchen with dining table and kitchen storage" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Akh4nH7phryz85vrR7CLnD.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Christie’s International Real Estate)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This well-appointed kitchen/diner gives a feeling of space thanks to its vaulted ceiling and French doors leading out to an al fresco dining area. Enjoy views out onto the property&apos;s sumptuous gardens lined with mature trees from the picnic bench style dining table.</p><h2 id="bedroom-2">Bedroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="zy5Rxz6n6KGZeTHNmkDdRi" name="Jodie-Foster-House-6.jpg" alt="bedroom with bed and tv" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zy5Rxz6n6KGZeTHNmkDdRi.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Christie’s International Real Estate)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Wake up to ocean views from the comfort of your bed or curl up in the occasional chair with your favourite book. The bedroom also benefits from a generous ensuite bathroom.</p><h2 id="balcony">Balcony</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="azCXys86aPDQqFLMLqhggG" name="Jodie-Foster-House-3.jpg" alt="balcony with armchair" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/azCXys86aPDQqFLMLqhggG.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Christie’s International Real Estate)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Step out from the bedroom onto this gorgeous viewing deck and marvel at the property&apos;s picturesque surrounds in all their glory. The outdoor armchairs are the perfect place from which to enjoy your morning coffee.</p><p><strong>Calm and collected: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/neutral-living-room-ideas-89360"><strong>Neutral living room ideas for a cool, calm and collected scheme</strong></a></p><p>Which room most reflects your personal style?</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Orlando Bloom’s house in Beverly Hills is up for sale for $8.9million ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Join us to take a look around the Hollywood stars' stunning home ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>This highly desirable Beverly Hills home offers luxury living at its finest. Boasting four bedrooms, a contemporary kitchen, a &apos;zero-edge&apos; pool and exceptional indoor-outdoor living spaces.</p><p>Orlando Bloom&apos;s house is being listed by Jason Oppenheim of <a href="https://ogroup.com/listing/1106-n-hillcrest-rd-2/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Oppenheim Group</a>, who sold him the very house two years ago. Jason and his real estate team are the subject of the new hit Netflix original series, Selling Sunset. A show right up our street.</p><p><strong>Take a tour of another celebrity home: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/sandra-bullocks-house-tybee-island-sale-224683"><strong>Sandra Bullock&apos;s house in Tybee Island is on the market for $6.5million</strong></a></p><p>Rumour has it, the movie star is selling his bachelor pad ahead of his impending nuptials to singer Katy Perry.</p><h2 id="step-inside-orlando-bloom-apos-s-beverly-hills-home">Step inside Orlando Bloom&apos;s Beverly Hills home</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Xi9NF3b8Ha99Eop92UTWnD" name="Orlando-Blooms-house-on-Ideal-Home (1).jpg" alt="room with white wall and wooden flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xi9NF3b8Ha99Eop92UTWnD.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Oppenheim Group)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Described by the agents as &apos;located on the most sought-after street in Los Angeles, ‘Billionaire’s Row’&apos; this spectacular home offers city and ocean views.</p><p>With plenty of social spaces this house was made for entertaining.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="FYpJDFtacMCzpRvAr2oAxd" name="Orlando-Blooms-house-on-Ideal-Home-2.jpg" alt="kitchen with cabinet and wooden flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FYpJDFtacMCzpRvAr2oAxd.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Oppenheim Group)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The contemporary, some would say clinical kitchen is very befitting of this modern Hollywood house. We can&apos;t help but wonder if Orlando chooses to eat out more, so not to ruin the immaculate aesthetic?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="NagzPxE4HgaZJqQkAcVMW9" name="Orlando-Blooms-house-featured-on-Ideal-Home.jpg" alt="living area with white wall and cushions" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NagzPxE4HgaZJqQkAcVMW9.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Oppenheim Group)</span></figcaption></figure><p>A generous sunken seating area creates a sense of space in the main living area. Being at floor level helps to make the ceiling appear higher – an ingenious design aspect in this thoroughly modern home.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="2MwdTA6apuGyWJrfv7qA3Q" name="Orlando-Blooms-house-on-Ideal-Home-3.jpg" alt="bedroom with white wall and sliding door" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2MwdTA6apuGyWJrfv7qA3Q.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Oppenheim Group)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The all-white bedroom with ultra plush carpets oozes luxury. A minimalist decorating approach keeps this room understated, yet effortlessly stylish.</p><p>Expressive artwork helps to add a touch of personality to the simple scheme.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="dT7RXgboGTwZtdksRrksXM" name="Orlando-blooms-house-on-Ideal-Home.jpg" alt="Orlando bloom's house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dT7RXgboGTwZtdksRrksXM.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Oppenheim Group)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Set in the Hollywood hills this house is in a prime location. The modern sliding doors help to integrate the outdoor and living areas seamlessly – a great selling point when you have a pool that stunning.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="PsLwowmpefGD6GJ2mjy9jh" name="Orlando-Blooms-house-on-Ideal-Home-4.jpg" alt="house with swimming pool" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PsLwowmpefGD6GJ2mjy9jh.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Oppenheim Group)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The underwater lighting in the pool and thoughtfully place trip lights on the decking really brings this outdoor space to life after dark.</p><p><strong>Waltz around this famous home: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/shirley-ballas-house-221359"><strong>Strictly star Shirley Ballas&apos; house in LA goes on the market – and it scores highly from us!</strong></a></p><p>We&apos;d bloomin&apos; love to live in this stunning house, wouldn&apos;t you ?</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sandra Bullock’s house in Tybee Island is on the market for $6.5million ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The dreamy beachside dwelling is sure to make for a speedy sale ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Heather Young ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSCxMusaGhCVojhGHPFsfE.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and also edits its sister title Style At Home. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather’s interest in magazine journalism started at school, after a work experience placement at Empire film magazine. In her final year at York University where she was studying English Literature and History of Art, Heather attended a careers talk given by the then deputy editor of Country Living magazine and that was her lightbulb moment. She could combine working in magazines with her passion for interiors – something she’d loved even as a child (redecorating her bedroom was the present she requested for her 12th birthday!).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather first joined the Ideal Home team in 2006, where she oversaw the magazine’s real homes and makeovers features.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;After going freelance following the birth of her twins, Heather continued to write for Ideal Home, as well as other leading homes titles. Heather was also an early adopter when it came to blogging and social media, launching her own award-winning interiors blog in 2011.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;With experience art-directing a large number of shoots, both still photography and video content, Heather has also appeared in front of the camera, creating and presenting craft and DIY videos both for her own channels and for clients.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather rejoined the Ideal Home family four years ago and became Editor of Ideal Home and Style at Home at the end of 2020.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather and her family moved into their Victorian home in Surrey – a former hospital porter’s lodge – just before lockdown 2 at the end of 2021. It’s got great bones, but Heather’s keen to put her stamp on it. A keen DIYer, Heather has had to accept that progress is slower than she’d like, as she juggles the redecoration and renovation (a rear extension is on the cards soon) with work and busy family life.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If the sun’s shining, you’ll find me basking in the sunniest spot in the garden. If not, we recently redecorated our bedroom. It’s got a boutique hotel feel, with pink walls that are wonderfully calming. That’s where I’m likely to be found, either with a book or scrolling social media on my phone!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I go through phases! But one thing that’s pretty constant is wall art. My first project when we moved into our house (an old Victorian porters lodge) was to hang a gallery wall up the stairs. I’m constantly adding to this, so I love buying art – from online galleries, or vintage prints from antique fairs or car boots.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If all goes well we hope to be kicking off a kitchen extension project this summer. We’re knocking through to the garage to create more space for the kitchen, and adding a glass box extension at the dining end. Despite writing about extensions for 20 years, this is the first extension we’ve tackled and I still feel like a total novice!&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>This impressive beachfront residence is said to be Sandra Bullock&apos;s house. The stunning home offers luxury living at its finest, with 7 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, surrounding screened porches, a gym, a basketball court and a pool.</p><p>According to news outlet <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/03/29/inside-sandra-bullocks-6point5-million-tybee-island-home-for-sale.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CNBC</a> the Oscar-winning actress has listed the Tybee Island property for $6.5 million. The beachfront estate is on the market with <a href="https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-965-qqhxsy/1107-bay-street-tybee-island-ga-31328#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sotheby&apos;s International Realty</a>.</p><p><strong>More celebrity houses: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/sarah-beeny-house-224610"><strong>Sarah Beeny has sold her huge Grade II-listed stately home in Yorkshire</strong></a></p><p>Described by the agents as being &apos;tucked away on almost 3 acres of fenced, beachfront real estate&apos; this house is the ideal retreat to escape it all in style.</p><h2 id="step-inside-sandra-bullock-apos-s-house">Step inside Sandra Bullock&apos;s house</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="vsfwv3VmMRkQaM5gE5yoiY" name="Sandra-Bullocks-house-Sothebys-International.jpg" alt="house sothebys" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vsfwv3VmMRkQaM5gE5yoiY.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tybee Vacation Rentals)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Just one from her property portfolio, the impressive beachfront house is located in Georgia, United States. Situated on the northern end of Tybee Island, the house is a 20 minute drive into the middle of downtown Historic Savannah.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="P9ssZAwbQDGf3wdmKy9wfX" name="Sandra-Bullocks-house-Sothebys-International-Realty-living-room.jpg" alt="living room with wooden flooring and white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P9ssZAwbQDGf3wdmKy9wfX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tybee Vacation Rentals/ Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The relaxed coastal interiors offer a calming space to relax and unwind. Hardwood floors are teamed with brilliant white walls, matched with airy light linen white sofas and armchairs.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Nu9qPWB6oWsJ72zAQMcKhn" name="Sandra-Bullocks-house-Sothebys-International-Realty.jpg" alt="room with white wall and wooden clad walls" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nu9qPWB6oWsJ72zAQMcKhn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tybee Vacation Rentals/ Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The calming white decorating scheme continues through to the bedroom, creating a tranquil place to sleep. The wooden-clad walls add further beach house vibes.</p><p>The touches of natural bamboo and wooden furniture pairs with aqua coloured accessories to add subtle decoration.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="zdCgkPHuzeV6XqTK4ZZMjj" name="Sandra-Bullocks-house-veranda.jpg" alt="verandas with wooden floor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zdCgkPHuzeV6XqTK4ZZMjj.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tybee Vacation Rentals/ Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Traditional verandas offer the ideal place to sit and relax, to enjoy the outdoors and avoid the sunshine.</p><p>The space is furnished with plenty of stylish looking rattan furniture pieces.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="cx5vHVjNRZATQc5J3TXwdC" name="Sandra-Bullocks-house-pool.jpg" alt="swimming pool" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cx5vHVjNRZATQc5J3TXwdC.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tybee Vacation Rentals/ Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>How&apos;s this for the perfect place to spend hot, sunny afternoons.</p><p>Boasting a pool, a gym and a basketball court this house has all the ingredients of a &apos;Cribs&apos; worthy celeb home.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="iN6kqZDBJsWYNN3JfL6gwN" name="Sandra-Bullocks-house-on-beach.jpg" alt="sandra bullocks house on beach" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iN6kqZDBJsWYNN3JfL6gwN.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Tybee Vacation Rentals/ Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Offering a private entrance down to the beach, this house is perfect for those looking for total privacy.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/james-martins-house-202633"><strong>James Martin&apos;s house in Hampshire is up for sale – and it has some very daring decorating schemes</strong></a></p><p>Bonus – the property comes fully furnished with the exception of personal items.</p><p>This stunning beach house is nothing short of Oscar worthy.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ James Martin’s house in Hampshire is up for sale – and it has some very daring decorating schemes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ First he moved channels, and now the long-time Saturday Kitchen host is moving home ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>A sprawling Hampshire pad owned by everyone&apos;s favourite TV chef (sorry Jamie) has just gone on the market. Located just outside Winchester, James Martin&apos;s home is as mouth-watering to look at as one of his delicious dishes. And one thing we can guarantee is that it won&apos;t cost Asda prices!</p><h2 id="talking-of-celebrity-chefs-xa0-inside-jools-and-jamie-oliver-apos-s-london-home">Talking of celebrity chefs... <a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/jools-jamie-olivers-london-home-191128">Inside Jools and Jamie Oliver&apos;s London home</a></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="5SEUfGmujdh9BQpkuZZXT7" name="James-Martins-house-2.jpg" alt="grey house with trees and farm area" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5SEUfGmujdh9BQpkuZZXT7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>According to the property&apos;s particulars, the building was originally an old dairy house. James bought it nine years ago, and set about renovating and extending it, using local tradespeople and materials. It now boasts seven bedrooms, several stunning reception rooms and three garages for car-mad James&apos; collection of classic vehicles.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="fKR9AtWLihKusXZWfXAWji" name="James-Martins-house-5 (1).jpg" alt="house with living room and table" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fKR9AtWLihKusXZWfXAWji.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As you&apos;ll see as we go round, James can&apos;t resist a statement wallpaper – and here, he&apos;s gone as far as to use it on a door. Many of the designs are by Ralph Lauren, including this bold Spalding Stripe.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="F22gwFcEvxjtE57LEzhfZ3" name="James-Martins-house-3.jpg" alt="house with kitchen room chair" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F22gwFcEvxjtE57LEzhfZ3.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As you might expect, James has a VERY fancy kitchen with some pricey appliances. They include a huge Sub-Zero fridge-freezer, Wolf ovens, a wall-mounted rotisserie and a built-in deep fat fryer, all housed within bespoke cabinetry by local kitchen designer Jane Cheel. </p><h2 id="more-celeb-homes-xa0-inside-matt-and-emma-willis-apos-s-home-in-hertfordshire">More celeb homes: <a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/matt-emma-willis-home-hertfordshire-200331">Inside Matt and Emma Willis&apos;s home in Hertfordshire</a></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Dh8FUeCuTtspSUGfPZzmWW" name="James-Martins-house-4.jpg" alt="house with living room and sofa" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dh8FUeCuTtspSUGfPZzmWW.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The kitchen opens out into this large family room, with bi-fold doors leading to the garden. It&apos;s one of the few rooms where James hasn&apos;t used a striking wallpaper – instead, the star of the show is a cheeky Penguin Books canvas by artist Harland Miller.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="TuU9EpVzDKUpMeo4zSTJLZ" name="James-Martins-house-6.jpg" alt="house with dinning room and chair" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TuU9EpVzDKUpMeo4zSTJLZ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Elsewhere on the ground floor is this charming timbered <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/conservatories/orangeries-design-ideas-14759" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">orangery idea</a>, which James uses for entertaining. We definitely wouldn&apos;t turn down a dinner invitation!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="33cupT36FgYwBWnsarMnwH" name="James-Martins-house-7.jpg" alt="house wiyh bedroom and pillows" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/33cupT36FgYwBWnsarMnwH.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In the master bedroom, there&apos;s more evidence of James&apos; love of cars and motor racing. A leather-upholstered, Chesterfield style bed gives the room a masculine edge.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="SugaW5YvpuTCc5ZtJv6xPh" name="James-Martins-house-8.jpg" alt="house with living room and sofa" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SugaW5YvpuTCc5ZtJv6xPh.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>James hasn&apos;t held back in this guest room, which is full of bold prints... and houses a huge fish carving. As a scheme, we&apos;re not sure that it&apos;s highly conducive to sleep!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="5Dftq5PiGX3iDg8ufVPqLH" name="James-Martins-house-9.jpg" alt="bedroom with bed and orange towel" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5Dftq5PiGX3iDg8ufVPqLH.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>A mix of French and oriental pieces give this bedroom a more restful, feminine look.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="xFiVAKeBEuQaRib2v5RuAf" name="James-Martins-house-1.jpg" alt="garden house with lamp and chair" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xFiVAKeBEuQaRib2v5RuAf.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The garden is just as impressive as the main house. In it, you&apos;ll find a hot tub and this fully furnished gazebo, as well as a pizza oven on the terrace. James has even laid the lawn with the same turf used at Wembley Stadium, making it perfect for a kick about.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="trRMNxHmvocZyerzWgebhN" name="James-Martins-house-10.jpg" alt="grey house with garden area with plants" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/trRMNxHmvocZyerzWgebhN.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="take-a-look-around-xa0-katie-price-apos-s-house-revealed-on-through-the-keyhole">Take a look around: <a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/katie-prices-house-revealed-194244">Katie Price&apos;s house revealed on Through The Keyhole</a></h2><p>Though it&apos;s advertised as Price On Application, rumour has it that Mr Martin&apos;s home is on the market for £3.75million, through <a href="https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/46933249#8PvsYbIyGWbeQsrS.97" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zoopla and Charters Winchester</a>.</p><p>We wonder where the proud Yorkshireman will be moving next? Perhaps he&apos;s planning a return to his roots? Just don&apos;t forget to invite us to the housewarming, James!</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inside Matt and Emma Willis's home in Hertfordshire ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Voice and Big Brother host Emma Willis has been sharing pics of her fabulous family home on Instagram – and we show you how to get her signature look ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>She&apos;s one of the most stylish women on TV. So the odds were high that presenter Emma Willis&apos;s home would be equally beautiful. Still, we&apos;ve been hugely impressed with the images she&apos;s been posting on Instagram of the plush pad she shares with husband Matt Willis and their three adorable children.</p><p>Read on to see more pics of their gorgeous Hertfordshire house – and discover how you can steal the couple&apos;s signature style.</p><p><strong>More Insta interiors: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/jools-jamie-olivers-london-home-191128"><strong>Inside Jools and Jamie Oliver&apos;s London home</strong></a></p><h2 id="hallway">Hallway</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbz8Tgcjs6A/" target="_blank">A post shared by Emma Willis (@emmawillisofficial)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Are Emma and Matt big Motorhead fans? We know they love to rock out as a couple, and it might explain the Ace of Spades print. The walls are painted in an on-trend &apos;grieve&apos;, and feature wide wooden boards.</p><p><strong>Get the look</strong><br><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://shabbystore.co.uk/ace-of-spades-picture-8309.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Similar Ace Of Spades Picture with black frame, £311, Shabby Store</strong></a></p><h2 id="kitchen-5">Kitchen</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BbENe4LD4jb/" target="_blank">A post shared by Emma Willis (@emmawillisofficial)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>You HAVE got him well trained Emma. But then, who wouldn&apos;t want to spend time in your stunning grey and navy kitchen. That black marble look floor isn&apos;t too shabby either.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTr8LBFj05T/" target="_blank">A post shared by Emma Willis (@emmawillisofficial)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Here&apos;s another rare pic of Emma&apos;s youngest daughter Trixie-Grace.<strong> </strong>She and Matt also have an eight-year-old daughter called Isabelle, and a six-year-old son named Ace.</p><h2 id="living-room-5">Living room</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWyIoZujunM/" target="_blank">A post shared by Emma Willis (@emmawillisofficial)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Girl-next-door Emma might have a figure to die for, but she doesn&apos;t deny herself the odd naughty treat. Cake makes a regular appearance on her Insta feed – she seems especially keen on creamy confectionary. Not sure we&apos;d be allowing profiteroles on that gorge midnight blue sofa Emma!</p><p><strong>Get the look</strong><br><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.swooneditions.com/seattle-contemporary-style-left-corner-sofa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Similar Seattle Indigo Corner Sofa, £1,899, Swoon Editions<br></strong></a><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.zarahome.com/gb/various/leopard-print-linen-cushion-cover-c1020120518p300478774.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Similar Leopard Print linen cushion cover, £19.99, Zara Home</strong></a></p><h2 id="bedroom-3">Bedroom</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BbZpiuNjw-D/" target="_blank">A post shared by Emma Willis (@emmawillisofficial)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Well, we think it&apos;s Emma&apos;s bedroom, judging by the dormer window. Not surprisingly, lots of people commented asking where Emma&apos;s green sofa is from. Though she didn&apos;t spill the beans, we&apos;ve found a very similar seat at Decur.</p><p><strong>Get the look</strong><br><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.decur.co.uk/sofas/abbotsford-linen-chesterfield-sofa-apple.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Similar Abbotsford Linen Chesterfield Sofa in Apple, £1,469.99, Decur</strong></a></p><h2 id="cloakroom">Cloakroom</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOLIeX7gp1x/" target="_blank">A post shared by Emma Willis (@emmawillisofficial)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p><strong>We love celebrity homes! </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/tyra-banks-los-angeles-condo-200268"><strong>America&apos;s Next Top Property – see inside Tyra Banks&apos; Los Angeles townhouse</strong></a></p><p>Often, the downstairs loo is the scene of all sorts of decorating crimes. But Emma and Matt have played safe and gone for a minimalist look here – bar the Elf on the Shelf. The things he must have seen!</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Samuel L Jackson's New York apartment is for sale - from Pulp Fiction to property reality ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The actor's modern NYC apartment is on sale for $13 million! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Miriam Habtesellasie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Miriam Hab&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;About me&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I’m Miriam, a freelance writer here at Idealhome.co.uk, the UK’s leading interiors website.&lt;/p&gt;
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I’m worked across a number of women’s lifestyle brands during my four years at TI Media Limited and have found that writing about interiors comes naturally to me.&lt;/p&gt;
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After being brought up on a TV diet of property shows including Grand Designs, Location, Location, Location and Escape to The Country ,it was only a matter of time before I put virtual pen to paper and began honing my writing prowess to homes.&lt;/p&gt;
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And when it comes to sources of inspiration for the content I write, I’m spoilt for choice living in the capital. From stunning architecture right the way through to eye-catching department store window displays, there’s always an angle to be found that can translate to our abodes.&lt;/p&gt;
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My Ideal Home&lt;/p&gt;
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18 months ago I bought my own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a spacious one-bed flat in a leafy part of southwest London. The flat’s décor is still evolving but includes a coastal-themed living room – a stripy blue and white IKEA sofa taking centre stage – and a grey/copper and blush scheme in the bedroom inspired by Pinterest.&lt;/p&gt;
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Some key prints from Etsy have also helped to liven up spaces where I don’t have the budget/bravery to completely transform – i.e. the kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;
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My favourite places to shop&lt;/p&gt;
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I love to shop around when it comes to interiors purchases and am not a slave to one particular brand – if it works for my home and is in budget, it’s going in my shopping basket. Saying that I’m a big fan of supermarket home brands and have snapped up items from Sainbury’s Home and George Home.&lt;/p&gt;
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A favourite piece in my home is white and wood floor lamp from Marks and Spencer. It’s really timeless and it’s the kind of buy that I’ll definitely take with me when I get onto the next rung of the property ladder.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Homes of the Hollywood stars - we can&apos;t get enough of them. And this time it&apos;s the turn of acting supremo Samuel L. Jackson.</p><p><strong>Stylish sixties:</strong> <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/kristen-wiigs-house-214467">Bridesmaids star Kristen Wiig&apos;s house is a Mid-Century lover&apos;s dream!</a></p><p>The spacious four-bed, three-and-a-half bath home is located on the Gold Coast of the Upper Eastside - one of Manhattan&apos;s most exclusive and expensive property enclaves. It’s currently listed on <a href="https://www.zoopla.co.uk/overseas/details/49625570" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zoopla</a>.</p><p>The award-winning star of movies including <em>The Avengers</em> and <em>Django Unchained </em>is known for having his own unique style when it comes to his fashion choices, and the question on every lips is does this extend to his home?</p><p>Let&apos;s take a tour and find out...</p><h2 id="exterior-3">Exterior</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="uwPWE53RongYAEF2WwsZAC" name="Samuel-L-Jackson-house-exterior.jpg" alt="cream colour multistoried building with grey windows" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uwPWE53RongYAEF2WwsZAC.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Built at the turn of the century The Leonori building&apos;s facade is in the highly decorative Beaux Arts style. Step inside the imposing front door and you&apos;ll be greeted by a doorman while an in-building concierge is on-hand for residents&apos; every need.</p><h2 id="living-room-6">Living Room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="SR7goLn7riorq9542VJwsQ" name="Samuel-L-living-room.jpg" alt="living room with wooden flooring and wooden table with chairs" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SR7goLn7riorq9542VJwsQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Large windows and off-white walls help flood this living space with natural light. A large monochrome print and a distinctive curved sofa suite help to define the living space.</p><h2 id="kitchen-6">Kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:750px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="eLywKvDWwNKbxnFZVRa2xh" name="Samuel-L-kitchen.jpg" alt="kitchen room with white round table and black chair" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eLywKvDWwNKbxnFZVRa2xh.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="750" height="750" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Eames Eiffel dining chairs are all the rage, and Samuel has hopped on board with this trend for his second eating area. The ceiling drop lights are a nice touch too.</p><h2 id="bedroom-4">Bedroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="6NuBbgbZRLUXQ8qwSv5at7" name="Samuel-L-bedroom-1.jpg" alt="bedroom with wooden flooring and white walls" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6NuBbgbZRLUXQ8qwSv5at7.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We love a room with a view and in this space you can appreciate it from both the statement pin-cushion upholstered bed and the end of bed sofa. A neutral scheme throughout complements the walnut flooring.</p><h2 id="bathroom-3">Bathroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="oaGk8UCXSsJAQdh93wNFpJ" name="Samuel-L-bathroom.jpg" alt="bathroom with white tiled walls and white washbasin" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oaGk8UCXSsJAQdh93wNFpJ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Floor to ceiling metro tiles are our idea of bathroom heaven and that&apos;s not the only thing there is to appreciate about this contemporary bathroom. The modern glass encased shower and in-bathroom TV are contrasted by a striking Art Deco style ceiling light. Nicely done Samuel, nicely done.</p><p><strong>From TV screens to home comfort scenes:</strong> <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/emily-atacks-house-215928">Inside I&apos;m a Celebrity star Emily Atack&apos;s house – discover all her style secrets</a></p><p>Which is your favourite room in Samuel&apos;s house?</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mary-Kate Olsen's stylish New York Townhouse goes on sale for £5.9million ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We've come to know the word 'Olsen' means there's style to behold. That is certainly the case for her former New York townhouse... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>As one half of the most stylish twin set on the planet, we wouldn&apos;t expect anything but impeccable style from Mary-Kate Olsen&apos;s house. The actress and designer&apos;s former New York townhouse, seen below, proves case in point.</p><p>The stunning house is just one of the two properties currently on the market, this one listed with agents <a href="https://www.sothebyshomes.com/nyc/sales/01310884-123-East-10th-Street-New-York-NY-10003" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sotheby’s International Realty</a>.</p><p>That&apos;s right, not one but two stunning former Olsen houses up for grabs</p><p><strong>More celebrity homes: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/shirley-ballas-house-221359"><strong>Strictly star Shirley Ballas&apos; house in LA goes on the market – and it scores highly from us!</strong></a></p><p>Much like the Olsen sisters themselves, the stylish houses stand side-by-side. Located in one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the city, overlooking Greenwich Village.</p><h2 id="the-exterior">The exterior</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:137.60%;"><img id="8U8x23wfXXMVethStJUUuT" name="Mary-Kate-Downtown-Manhattan-townhouse.jpg" alt="the exterior of mary-kate olsen's stylish new york townhouse" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8U8x23wfXXMVethStJUUuT.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1376" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Nina Poon/ Mark Amadei/ Jonathan Hettinger/ Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>According to the <a href="https://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/luxury/celebrity-homes/marykate-olsen-and-olivier-sarkozy-s-former-new-york-homes-for-sale-for-123-million-a128096.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Evening Standard</a>, the fashion designer and actress shared this house with partner Olivier Sarkozy. It&apos;s claimed the couple now own a townhouse in the Turtle Bay Neighbourhood of the city.</p><p>Mary-Kate&apos;s former homes are both on the market individually, for £5.9million and £6.4million.</p><h2 id="the-hallway">The hallway</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="R6rbdsptyTHiXEvi7tZMR4" name="Mary-Kate-Olsens-Downtown-Manhattan-home.jpg" alt="the hallway of mary-kate olsen's stylish new york townhouse" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R6rbdsptyTHiXEvi7tZMR4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Nina Poon/ Mark Amadei/ Jonathan Hettinger/ Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Reports indicate the house is currently owned by an artist and his wife. That would explain the artistic flair of the interior, which no doubt Mary-Kate herself would approve of.</p><p>Behind the grand wrought iron gates lives a welcoming reception room. Signature exposed brick adds character throughout this New York house.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="zQPqBkfz6p39a7NHX2jrgK" name="Mary-Kate-Olsens-former-house-Downtown-Manhattan.jpg" alt="hallway with artistic flair of the interior" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zQPqBkfz6p39a7NHX2jrgK.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Nina Poon/ Mark Amadei/ Jonathan Hettinger/ Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Impeccable wooden floors provide the perfect blank canvas for statement rugs throughout. The beautifully curved banisters lead you up each of the four-storey floors.</p><h2 id="the-living-room">The living room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="9X8G5hFjZHSEwPsUfbcjxd" name="Mary-Kate-Olsens-Downtown-Manhattan-home-1.jpg" alt="living room of mary-kate olsen's stylish new york townhouse" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9X8G5hFjZHSEwPsUfbcjxd.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Nina Poon/ Mark Amadei/ Jonathan Hettinger/ Sotheby’s Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The bold colour scheme works perfectly against white walls in this airy living space. Large French doors open to the balcony beyond, flooding the room with natural light.</p><p>Note the stunning decorative fireplaces adding charm to every room.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="mJCiPUhWoeUC7nq7fXjaE3" name="Mary-Kate-Olsen-Manhattan-former-house.jpg" alt="this second living spaces is a mix of bold teal and abstract animal print fabric" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mJCiPUhWoeUC7nq7fXjaE3.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Nina Poon/ Mark Amadei/ Jonathan Hettinger/ Sotheby’s Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This second living spaces is a mix of bold teal and abstract animal print fabric, off-set by the characterful exposed brick. The French doors lead to a balcony once again, overlooking a shared garden.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="HrBBHeoT7rpzJimB33RcXF" name="Mary-Kate-Olsens-Downtown-Manhattan-house.jpg" alt="this artistic space is dressed to perfection with a texture cobalt blue rug" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HrBBHeoT7rpzJimB33RcXF.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Nina Poon/ Mark Amadei/ Jonathan Hettinger/ Sotheby’s Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This artistic space is dressed to perfection with a texture cobalt blue rug, statement artwork and futuristic reflective curved armchairs.</p><h2 id="the-bedrooms">The bedrooms</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8TRyL59mArEhUvBRNSUbTN" name="Mary-Kate-Olsen-Downtown-Manhattan-living-room.jpg" alt="bedroom with blue walls and bold gingham bedding with nomadic-style prints" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8TRyL59mArEhUvBRNSUbTN.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Nina Poon/ Mark Amadei/ Jonathan Hettinger/ Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The fashionable bedroom fuses bold gingham bedding with nomadic-style prints. The bohemian mix of prints is accentuated with rich turquoise walls. A welcome contrast to the gallery white walls throughout the rest of the property.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="yD4QFc52HWQ9FM38dQRAC6" name="Mary-Kate-Olsens-house-Downtown-townhouse.jpg" alt="bedroom with white walls and vision of modern cool" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yD4QFc52HWQ9FM38dQRAC6.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Nina Poon/ Mark Amadei/ Jonathan Hettinger/ Sotheby’s International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>From the sleek light fitting to the arty accessories, this room is in a vision of modern cool.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/james-martins-house-202633"><strong>James Martin&apos;s house in Hampshire is up for sale – and it has some very daring decorating schemes</strong></a></p><p>Oh how we would love to live like Mary-Kate in the big Apple.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Step inside Angelina Jolie’s new $25million home in Los Angeles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Tomb Raider star’s new six-bedroom estate in Los Feliz is the epitome of Old Hollywood charm. Come and take a look around... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katie Garrett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
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                                <p>She is one of the biggest names in Hollywood and one half of former power couple Brangelina. So when we heard that Angelina Jolie had bought a new home, we expected nothing less than absolute luxury. Looking at these pictures, we&apos;ve not been disappointed.</p><p>Angelina&apos;s new property is situated in the historic Laughlin Park enclave in Los Feliz, LA. Set in a 2.1-acre estate with views across the city and the ocean, the stunning Beaux-Arts mansion was built in 1913. It&apos;s named after pioneering film-maker and former owner, Cecil B. DeMille, and is as opulent and elegant as you&apos;d imagine, with six bedrooms and ten (yes, TEN) bathrooms. Jealous? Us?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="76ZzMiPbMLaWY4xxgGbSD5" name="Jolie-house-exterior (1).jpeg" alt="white building with grass lawn" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76ZzMiPbMLaWY4xxgGbSD5.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hilton & Hyland)</span></figcaption></figure><p>For more beautiful properties, check out our <a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-tours"><strong>house tours</strong></a>.</p><p>The 7,500 sq ft main house has recently undergone a thorough restoration, taking six years to complete. The results of the renovation are in keeping with the original style of the house, but with the addition of modern amenities that no Hollywood superstar would be without.</p><p>Step inside and you’ll enter a grand foyer with a stunning curved staircase. Hardwood floors run throughout the property, leading you into a living room, a grand mahogany-panelled dining room, and a gourmet kitchen with a newly fitted island at its heart. We&apos;d love to spend a few hours in the spacious library with floor-to-ceiling bookcases, perhaps reading one of Angelina&apos;s latest scripts?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="VGjYEjttTn5PVnqSk5dCKL" name="Angelina-Jolie-foyer.jpeg" alt="living room with white walls and stairway" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VGjYEjttTn5PVnqSk5dCKL.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hilton & Hyland)</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="VE9ToTU2Eh2KWGQEdto4Ce" name="Jolie-library.jpeg" alt="study room with book shelves" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VE9ToTU2Eh2KWGQEdto4Ce.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hilton & Hyland)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Upstairs, you&apos;ll find the bedrooms and several bathrooms, which have been decorated in keeping with the original Art Deco style of the property.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="hFkXu6B8PBVjaEZbNpdKT5" name="Jolie-house-bathroom-2.jpeg" alt="bathroom with bathtub" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hFkXu6B8PBVjaEZbNpdKT5.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hilton & Hyland)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Outside is an expansive patio, leading to an enormous landscaped garden. With its manicured trees, rose gardens and an Old Hollywood-style pool with arched fountains, it&apos;s like something out of a film set.</p><p>The garden is the perfect spot for entertaining. We wonder if Angelina will be inviting neighbours Natalie Portman, Kristen Stewart, will.i.am and Casey Affleck for an impromptu barbecue and a dip in the pool?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="oADm3hC7LhfeUMALa2Bnrn" name="Jolie-house-pool.jpeg" alt="swimming pool with grass lawn" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oADm3hC7LhfeUMALa2Bnrn.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hilton & Hyland)</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="QiWzCfNw89HRVvKz5pNMKV" name="Jolie-garden-2.jpeg" alt="garden with stairway and trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QiWzCfNw89HRVvKz5pNMKV.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hilton & Hyland)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There is also a separate pool house with a state-of-the-art gym, a teahouse and a self-contained guesthouse. That adds up to a total of 11,000 sq ft of interior space across the entire DeMille estate.</p><p>The property was listed with Hilton & Hyland for $24.95million, more than double the previous record price paid for a property in Los Feliz, and the sale has now gone ahead, according to the Los Angeles Times.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="8hUfrNHSJXPKW7CeaUZsnk" name="Jolie-house-birdseye-view.jpeg" alt="sloping roof house with green plants and trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8hUfrNHSJXPKW7CeaUZsnk.jpeg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Hilton & Hyland)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>More Hollywood glamour: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/taylor-swift-opens-the-doors-to-her-la-home-5230"><strong>Taylor Swift opens the doors to her LA home</strong></a>.</p><p>The actress and humanitarian’s new home is located just under two miles from ex-husband Brad Pitt’s current residence. The couple owned a huge portfolio of property together prior to their divorce, including homes in Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Spain and France.</p><p><em>Image credits: Hilton & Hyland</em></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Brooklyn Bourne? Matt Damon is rumoured to be buying a Brooklyn Heights penthouse worth £12.4 million ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's a record-breaking price for the New York borough ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Oscar-winning actor Matt Damon and his family could be moving home. The &apos;We Bought a Zoo&apos; star has steered clear of menageries this time, and has instead set his sights on a spacious condo in Brooklyn Heights.</p><p>The six-bedroom property has a staggering asking price of $16.65 million – that&apos;s around £12.4 million – and is located at the top of The Standish. Formerly known as The Standish Arms Hotel, the building welcomed paying guests for more than 70 years, before Jehovah&apos;s Witnesses purchased it in 1981.</p><p><strong>More celeb homes: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/angelina-jolie-new-los-angeles-home-171724"><strong>Step inside Angelina Jolie’s new $25million home in Los Angeles</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="TYF3bMYYsbcYfLunn9Qdd8" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-8.jpg" alt="living room with white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TYF3bMYYsbcYfLunn9Qdd8.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The interiors are as plush as you&apos;d expect for this price tag!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="2LRNMRkbHh6So8UWJTeLdd" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-6.jpg" alt="room with white wall and wooden table" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2LRNMRkbHh6So8UWJTeLdd.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In 2007, it was sold on and converted into more than 90 apartments, which have now been redeveloped into around 30 larger residences. And it&apos;s reported by The Wall Street Journal that Matt is snapping up the biggest of them all.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="9m3Gwpi866Ng9usbDV8Hk3" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-1.jpg" alt="room with white wall and long table and bench" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9m3Gwpi866Ng9usbDV8Hk3.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Taking up the top floor of the handsome Brownstone building, the Bourne Identity star&apos;s new residence has its own private terrace. He will also have access to a shared rooftop, which has views across New York.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="4pw7hQe4384ajjVYg7Es6P" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-9.jpg" alt="room with white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4pw7hQe4384ajjVYg7Es6P.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Other communal amenities include a spacious lobby, a fitness centre and a play area for children.</p><p>Built in 1903, The Standish was built in the Beaux-Arts style. Each room maintains its high ceilings and wide windows, meaning the apartments are flooded with natural light throughout day.</p><p><strong>More NYC real estate: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/tribeca-apartment-harry-styles-house-173624"><strong>Want to see Harry Styles&apos;s house? We hear this TriBeCa apartment block will also be home to Justin Timberlake and Jennifer Lawrence</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="CMMrRy3FHU4sLK52GDYcGj" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-4.jpg" alt="room with curtain and wooden floor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CMMrRy3FHU4sLK52GDYcGj.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Matt and his family will enjoy panoramic views of the city, taking in the Statue of Liberty, the East River and the Manhattan, Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges. But given the high spec of these apartments, residents and visitors might will find the interiors just as eye-catching.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="j78kaQ6j9h7toCWXXfWzJL" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-10.jpg" alt="kitchen with wooden floor and white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j78kaQ6j9h7toCWXXfWzJL.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Inside the chic white kitchen, you&apos;ll find masses of storage and premium appliances from Bosch and Italian cooking specialist Bertazzoni.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="6owsyF97DF9aysAhHD9EmF" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-7.jpg" alt="kitchen with cabinet and open shelve" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6owsyF97DF9aysAhHD9EmF.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The bathrooms feature rain showers and freestanding tubs, with travertine marble cladding and glamorous brassware.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="QMjuT3MT2GZhswAdXJWEsS" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-2.jpg" alt="bathroom with white wall and mirror" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QMjuT3MT2GZhswAdXJWEsS.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Natural materials have been used extensively, bringing warmth to the huge rooms.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="NFBo6g9KcqeQUR7PKL2VMc" name="MattDamon-Standish-Brooklyn-Heights-3.jpg" alt="bedroom with white wall and rug  and wooden floor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NFBo6g9KcqeQUR7PKL2VMc.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: The Standish)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Have a nose! </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/miley-cyrus-new-tennessee-farmhouse-179141"><strong>Miley Cyrus has bought a stunning Tennessee farmhouse. Yeehaw!</strong></a></p><p>If you fancy living next door to Matt, you&apos;re in luck! Five of the apartments in the building are still available to purchase, according to <a href="http://thestandish.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Standish</a> website.</p><p>A one-bed condo with en suite master bedroom, open-plan kitchen and living space and a separate cloakroom starts at a cool $1,290,000.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ At home with Jonathan Ross – and what a Marvel-lous home it is for comic book fans ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The TV legend gives fans a glimpse into his lavish family home ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Heather Young ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSCxMusaGhCVojhGHPFsfE.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and also edits its sister title Style At Home. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather’s interest in magazine journalism started at school, after a work experience placement at Empire film magazine. In her final year at York University where she was studying English Literature and History of Art, Heather attended a careers talk given by the then deputy editor of Country Living magazine and that was her lightbulb moment. She could combine working in magazines with her passion for interiors – something she’d loved even as a child (redecorating her bedroom was the present she requested for her 12th birthday!).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather first joined the Ideal Home team in 2006, where she oversaw the magazine’s real homes and makeovers features.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;After going freelance following the birth of her twins, Heather continued to write for Ideal Home, as well as other leading homes titles. Heather was also an early adopter when it came to blogging and social media, launching her own award-winning interiors blog in 2011.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;With experience art-directing a large number of shoots, both still photography and video content, Heather has also appeared in front of the camera, creating and presenting craft and DIY videos both for her own channels and for clients.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather rejoined the Ideal Home family four years ago and became Editor of Ideal Home and Style at Home at the end of 2020.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather and her family moved into their Victorian home in Surrey – a former hospital porter’s lodge – just before lockdown 2 at the end of 2021. It’s got great bones, but Heather’s keen to put her stamp on it. A keen DIYer, Heather has had to accept that progress is slower than she’d like, as she juggles the redecoration and renovation (a rear extension is on the cards soon) with work and busy family life.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If the sun’s shining, you’ll find me basking in the sunniest spot in the garden. If not, we recently redecorated our bedroom. It’s got a boutique hotel feel, with pink walls that are wonderfully calming. That’s where I’m likely to be found, either with a book or scrolling social media on my phone!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I go through phases! But one thing that’s pretty constant is wall art. My first project when we moved into our house (an old Victorian porters lodge) was to hang a gallery wall up the stairs. I’m constantly adding to this, so I love buying art – from online galleries, or vintage prints from antique fairs or car boots.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If all goes well we hope to be kicking off a kitchen extension project this summer. We’re knocking through to the garage to create more space for the kitchen, and adding a glass box extension at the dining end. Despite writing about extensions for 20 years, this is the first extension we’ve tackled and I still feel like a total novice!&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Jonathan Ross&apos; house, in London&apos;s Hampstead is everything we wanted it to be and more! The famous TV and radio presenter shares his home with his author wife Jane, along with their three children Betty Kitten, Harvey Kirby and Honey Kinney.</p><p><strong>Love a celebrity house tour?  </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/phillip-schofields-house-oxfordshire-202662"><strong>At home with Schofe! Inside Phillip Schofield&apos;s house in Oxfordshire </strong></a></p><p>As a family of the arts and world of entertainment, we were expecting eclectic – and we were not disappointed...</p><h2 id="jonathan-ross-apos-house">Jonathan Ross&apos; house</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkNgMHIHepN/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>As a film critic and avid fan we imagined a state of the art TV and surround sound system... et voila!</p><p>The living room is a futuristic looking space. Aside from the comic book artwork and paraphernalia the interior is kept calm and serene in white – creating the ideal enviroment for movie marathons.</p><h2 id="he-loves-retro-interiors">He loves retro interiors</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaOect2HZDe/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>The retro colour scheme is a fusion of deep teal blue and rich woods, off-set by a sophisticated grey carpet.</p><p>The furniture pieces are super cool and vintage looking – Jonathan&apos;s penchant for nostalgia is clear from his interior choices.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcS59NJHh8w/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>A splash of 70s inspired orange, framed with the teal wall colour jazzes up the doors. We love this attention to detail, making a feature of an otherwise boring functional fixture.</p><p>An elegant walnut cabinet holds an impressive book collection. While a shop-style metal stand holds even more literature to keep Jonathan entertained (when he&apos;s not on TV presenting or building collectable models).</p><h2 id="he-apos-s-an-avid-collector">He&apos;s an avid collector</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BSoZ21XgQDg/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>It&apos;s safe to say Jonathan&apos;s a fan of toys and collectable figurines. No expense has been spared in creating the ultimate showroom for his prized collection.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgs-mZbnePx/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Here&apos;s one he made earlier. Is a Blue Peter style show with action figures next up on for his presenting career?</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BmDwhG-A35L/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>We&apos;re used to seeing Ross sat behind a desk on his hit show. Only at home his guest aren&apos;t major celebrities, but major comic characters and heroes.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BVK_glCHXqI/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Like the living room there are further tranquil spaces throughout the house. This appears to be where Jane retreats for some peace and quiet.</p><p>A mix of soft faux furs with beaded pendants creates a bohemian look.</p><h2 id="this-house-loves-animals">This house loves animals</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdDDeDnnB34/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>In addition to sharing his home with his wife Jane and children, Jonathan has several fur babies. Look at this adorable lot, actually using the dedicated sleeping station – not often you see that!</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BbefKg3nIJe/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>There&apos;s also this cute chap, proving to be a rather chilled guard dog. Mind you, that plush thick carpet looks very tempting to take a snooze on.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BbeuMUPH3z3/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jonathan Ross (@mewossy)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="FbXFaeMdy6VKc8LRpVQCMN" name="Getty-Images-Jonathan-Ross-1.jpg" alt="jonathan ross  house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FbXFaeMdy6VKc8LRpVQCMN.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit:  Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/peter-andre-house-for-sale-216311"><strong>Peter Andre&apos;s House is on sale & it&apos;s had more than a 60 minute makeover!</strong></a></p><p>Do you think he&apos;d consider hosting The Jonathan Ross &apos;at Home&apos; Show – that would make for great viewing.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake’s house has sold – take a look inside their New York penthouse of pop ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This A-list apartment has just been snapped up for a cool $6.35 million! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Miriam Habtesellasie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Miriam Hab&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;About me&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I’m Miriam, a freelance writer here at Idealhome.co.uk, the UK’s leading interiors website.&lt;/p&gt;
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I’m worked across a number of women’s lifestyle brands during my four years at TI Media Limited and have found that writing about interiors comes naturally to me.&lt;/p&gt;
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After being brought up on a TV diet of property shows including Grand Designs, Location, Location, Location and Escape to The Country ,it was only a matter of time before I put virtual pen to paper and began honing my writing prowess to homes.&lt;/p&gt;
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And when it comes to sources of inspiration for the content I write, I’m spoilt for choice living in the capital. From stunning architecture right the way through to eye-catching department store window displays, there’s always an angle to be found that can translate to our abodes.&lt;/p&gt;
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My Ideal Home&lt;/p&gt;
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18 months ago I bought my own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a spacious one-bed flat in a leafy part of southwest London. The flat’s décor is still evolving but includes a coastal-themed living room – a stripy blue and white IKEA sofa taking centre stage – and a grey/copper and blush scheme in the bedroom inspired by Pinterest.&lt;/p&gt;
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Some key prints from Etsy have also helped to liven up spaces where I don’t have the budget/bravery to completely transform – i.e. the kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;
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My favourite places to shop&lt;/p&gt;
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I love to shop around when it comes to interiors purchases and am not a slave to one particular brand – if it works for my home and is in budget, it’s going in my shopping basket. Saying that I’m a big fan of supermarket home brands and have snapped up items from Sainbury’s Home and George Home.&lt;/p&gt;
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A favourite piece in my home is white and wood floor lamp from Marks and Spencer. It’s really timeless and it’s the kind of buy that I’ll definitely take with me when I get onto the next rung of the property ladder.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>If you weren&apos;t already enamoured with this adorable showbiz coupling, a quick glance around Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake&apos;s house in New York is bound to make you break into the <em>I&apos;m Lovin It </em>lyrics.</p><p><strong>From TV teens to property dream:</strong> <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/heidi-and-spencer-pratts-house-213809">Inside Heidi and Spencer Pratt’s house – and it’s not in The Hills, it’s on the beach…</a></p><p>The 2,598 square feet pad is situated in Manhattan&apos;s trendy Tribeca district – also home to other celeb pairings including Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. It&apos;s currently under contract with <a href="https://www.stribling.com/properties/18181111" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stribling</a>.</p><p>Located in the iconic Soho Mews building, residents get the red carpet treatment courtesy of a 24-hour doorman, art/fitness centre and well kept communal garden.</p><p>The three-bed, three-and-a-half bath home had been reduced from an initial sales listing of $7,995,000 in March, and we bet the new owners are as pleased as punch with their slice of the Big Apple&apos;s property market.</p><h2 id="living-room-7">Living room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="nnGYXoLs5WLYNpAhiWBKpg" name="wjvfw w.jpg" alt="white living room with wooden flooring and sofa" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nnGYXoLs5WLYNpAhiWBKpg.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Stribling)</span></figcaption></figure><p>With space for a generous L-shaped sofa, six-person dining table, grand piano and more, we can just imagine Jessica and three-year-old son Silas listening to Justin belt out one of his latest tunes over dinner.</p><p>And if there&apos;s nothing particularly impressive on the box, the family could always gaze out at the incredible city views. There&apos;s even an 853-square-foot wraparound terrace to enjoy them from.</p><h2 id="kitchen-7">Kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="MALPC5yebqZDQZyxF2Drt5" name="JF-kitchen.jpg" alt="white laminated kitchen with wooden flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MALPC5yebqZDQZyxF2Drt5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Stribling)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Small but perfectly formed is probably the best way to describe the apartment&apos;s Gwathmey Siegel designed kitchen. High gloss, handleless white units are complemented by equally contemporary appliances. Among them, there&apos;s a Gaggenau cooktop and fully-vented hood, Miele ovens and dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine storage.</p><h2 id="bedroom-5">Bedroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="fJCEhY3bJqEv7vpoRRGWVJ" name="JT-bedroom-final.jpg" alt="dark walled bedroom with wooden flooring and carpet" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fJCEhY3bJqEv7vpoRRGWVJ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Stribling)</span></figcaption></figure><p>A large rug spread over the six-inch wide-plank oak wood flooring creates a cosy feeling underfoot. And the inviting textures continue with a faux fur throw over the bed. Oversized pendant lights make the most of the property&apos;s 10-foot ceilings.</p><h2 id="bathroom-4">Bathroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="7VuEzAc5BPf2nBpKmrPE3c" name="JT-bathroom.jpg" alt="white tiled bathroom with bathtub" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7VuEzAc5BPf2nBpKmrPE3c.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Stribling)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We bet Justin and Jessica got that day spa feeling without ever leaving the comfort of their own home thanks to this gorgeous wall-to-wall marble bathroom. It features a freestanding tub with views, glass-enclosed shower and heated floors. The bath caddy is also the perfect place to perch that end-of-day glass of plonk.</p><p><strong>Mixing politics and property:</strong> <a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/barack-obamas-holiday-home-marthas-vineyard-209208">Take a tour of Barack Obama’s holiday home in Martha’s Vineyard</a></p><p>Move over California dreaming, it&apos;s NYC for us!</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Take a glimpse inside Lorraine Kelly's new house – ready for Christmas! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ TV's Lorraine Kelly invited Wayfair into her home to transform the guest cottage ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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                                <p>Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek inside Lorraine Kelly&apos;s new house. This will mark Lorraine and her family&apos;s first Christmas in the new house, so she wanted to get the guest cottage ready to wow.</p><p>To transform the space, Lorraine teamed up with interiors experts <a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/daily-sales/Lorraine-Kelly%3A-Guest-Room-Picks~E155222.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wayfair</a>.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/giovanna-and-tom-fletcher-nursery-makeover-wayfair-208637"><strong>Giovanna and Tom Fletcher give us a glimpse inside their stylish new nursery</strong></a></p><p>The result is a welcoming retreat filled with rich opulent colours – with cosy, tactile layers aplenty! The now stylish cottage is ready and awaiting the arrival of Lorraine&apos;s Christmas guests.</p><h2 id="lorraine-kelly-apos-s-new-house-revealed">Lorraine Kelly&apos;s new house, revealed...</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="EBtX433mnqBbd95KPyGGDi" name="Lorraine-Kelly-Wayfair-Guesthouse-exterior.jpg" alt="house with lantern and wooden flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EBtX433mnqBbd95KPyGGDi.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="this-is-your-first-christmas-in-your-new-home-outside-london-what-you-are-most-excited-for">This is your first Christmas in your new home outside London. What you are most excited for?</h2><p>&apos;We are so looking forward to celebrating Christmas in our lovely new home after our big move down from Scotland. We moved to a quirky house with beautiful views over the river.&apos;</p><p>&apos;I love to have an old-fashioned Christmas. Our daughter, Rosie, will be coming home from Singapore – it will be lovely for us all to be together.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="PTLPtXrXgqE3bm94sEki4A" name="Lorraine-Kelly-Wayfair-Guesthouse.jpg" alt="woman with dog and white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PTLPtXrXgqE3bm94sEki4A.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="do-you-have-any-kelly-family-christmas-traditions">Do you have any Kelly Family Christmas traditions?</h2><p>&apos;We wake up on Christmas morning, have a glass of fizz and start unwrapping presents. After dinner we take Angus, our border terrier, out for a brisk walk nearby to blow away the cobwebs and later we tuck into turkey sandwiches during our cosy movie-night in.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="LSt7zewR5UeVhujYnAQgua" name="Lorraine-Kelly-Wayfair_Guest-bedroom.jpg" alt="bed with side table and mirror on wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LSt7zewR5UeVhujYnAQgua.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="are-you-expecting-guests-this-christmas">Are you expecting guests this Christmas?</h2><p>&apos;Christmas is a great time of year to catch up with the people you love. My Mum and Dad will be coming down from Scotland and staying with us in our new guest cottage.&apos;</p><p>&apos;We also usually have a little party for our friends and neighbours with beer, bubbly and lots of snack and nibbles. We play Christmas carols in the day and crank up the party tunes later on.&apos;</p><p><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/furniture/pdp/one-allium-way-lafreniere-bureau-dressing-table-hmet5837.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>200 Thread Count Double Duvet Set, £14.99, Wayfair</strong></a></p><p> </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="xVQoQQWL4xntFjbUg2JqfC" name="Lorraine-Kelly-Wayfair-Guesthouse-drinks-trolley.jpg" alt="christmas tree with drinks and white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xVQoQQWL4xntFjbUg2JqfC.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="what-apos-s-the-inspiration-behind-the-guest-cottage-makeover">What&apos;s the inspiration behind the guest cottage makeover?</h2><p>&apos;We have a lot of friends and family who come to stay with us at weekends and I wanted to have a place where they would feel relaxed and a little bit spoiled. (The drinks trolley is sure to tick both boxes!) Wayfair have helped me to truly transform the guest cottage into a home away from home.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="HhDu33h94NPXGDhJj2K8zX" name="Lorraine-Kelly-Wayfair-Guesthouse-bedroom.jpg" alt="room with wooden flooring and side table" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HhDu33h94NPXGDhJj2K8zX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="do-you-have-any-top-tips-for-prepping-your-home">Do you have any top tips for prepping your home?</h2><p>&apos;I like to make sure that we have good lighting – perfect for dancing. I fill the house with poinsettias and hyacinths to make everything feel really warm and inviting.&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="KfRV5pFUENdWtJ3c25p46Q" name="Lorraine-Kelly-Wayfair-guest-cottage.jpg" alt="room with table and candle" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KfRV5pFUENdWtJ3c25p46Q.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="what-do-you-love-most-about-the-style-of-the-space-and-do-you-have-any-favorite-pieces">What do you love most about the style of the space and do you have any favorite pieces?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="xVQoQQWL4xntFjbUg2JqfC" name="Lorraine-Kelly-Wayfair-Guesthouse-drinks-trolley.jpg" alt="christmas tree with drinks and white wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xVQoQQWL4xntFjbUg2JqfC.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><p>&apos;From the furniture to the accessories, I absolutely love the new look of the space with all of the different fabrics, textures and lovely little touches.&apos;</p><p>&apos;My favourite spot is the desk area and I adore the chest of drawers and ladder shelf, which is so stylish and clever. Guests who visited after the makeover were thrilled and said they wanted to move in!&apos;</p><p><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/furniture/pdp/one-allium-way-lafreniere-bureau-dressing-table-hmet5837.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Lafreniere Bureau Dressing Table, £255.99, Wayfair</strong></a></p><p><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/furniture/pdp/williston-forge-alford-serving-cart-wlfg1976.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Alford Serving Cart, £124.99, Wayfair</strong></a></p><h2 id="how-would-you-describe-your-interior-style">How would you describe your interior style?</h2><p>&apos;I absolutely love Scandi interiors, but I’m not too strict when it comes to sticking to one style.&apos;</p><h2 id="what-x2019-s-most-important-to-you-when-decorating-a-room">What’s most important to you when decorating a room?</h2><p>&apos;My personal style is all about comfort. I adore plump cushions and cosy rugs. Wayfair has really helped me find some amazing, affordable pieces that have turned this house into a real home. They make it so easy!&apos;</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="kP8fLmAprXGWW7mU3U5LqA" name="Lorraine-Kelly-Wayfair.jpg" alt="woman sitting on armchair and gift" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kP8fLmAprXGWW7mU3U5LqA.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/holly-willoughbys-house-211920"><strong>Inside Holly Willoughby&apos;s house – we reveal her interior style secrets</strong></a></p><p>We&apos;d happily be guests at Lorraine&apos;s cottage anytime.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inside Heidi and Spencer Pratt's house – and it's not in The Hills, it's on the beach... ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keith Lemon lets us Through The Keyhole to gain a glimpse into the life of Speidi ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Heidi and Spencer Pratt&#039;s house]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Heidi and Spencer Pratt&#039;s house]]></media:text>
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                                <p>For those that watched the cult TV show The Hills (THE original reality show), you&apos;ll be used to seeing inside Heidi and Spencer Pratt&apos;s house. But not even die-hard fans of the show will have seen this particular Speidi home. The couple moved into this stunning Santa Barbara beach house well after the cameras stopped rolling for the show.</p><p>The famous twosome are now joined at home by their year-old son Gunner. And just recently, they invited Keith Lemon and the Through The Keyhole crew to look around. Rather them than us!</p><p><strong>Love a famous house? Read: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/holly-willoughbys-house-211920"><strong>Inside Holly Willoughby&apos;s house – we reveal her interior style secrets</strong></a></p><p>The Hills is making a monumental return next year, it&apos;s called &apos;New Beginnings&apos;. So will the new house of Speidi be festured in the reboot show? We hope so, firstly for the entertainment value – plus its stunning interiors!</p><h2 id="exterior-4">Exterior</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="eag3pTz6255PkmHrSjcJ9T" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house.jpg" alt="Heidi and Spencer Pratt's house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eag3pTz6255PkmHrSjcJ9T.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The classic clapboard beach house is an authentic all-American home – we wouldn&apos;t expect anything else from the celebrity couple.</p><h2 id="hallway-2">Hallway</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="49wmJCvoemDPLRFHRTAPkT" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house-2.jpg" alt="hallway with wooden floor and stairs" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/49wmJCvoemDPLRFHRTAPkT.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Gunner&apos;s baby paraphernalia is stacked neatly in the hallway, all ready to grab and go at the first opportunity.</p><h2 id="kitchen-8">Kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="XFpk2X5QH9fAgJcACfLHpg" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house-5.jpg" alt="kitchen with wooden floor and white interior" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XFpk2X5QH9fAgJcACfLHpg.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Ah the kitchen, always the scene of deep procrastination in The Hills. The cast will have the perfect spot to go over the dramatic events from the previous night in this calming kitchen space.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="nQPAAzzR3xtPJ7NNQa4YjH" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house-9.jpg" alt="kitchen with wooden floor and white counters" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nQPAAzzR3xtPJ7NNQa4YjH.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="living-room-8">Living room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="n3mcfrC8UmsbXRaxLFoNwC" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house-7.jpg" alt="living room with larger seating area and wooden floor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n3mcfrC8UmsbXRaxLFoNwC.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>After their stint on Celebrity Big Brother, this large seating area must bring back memories for the couple. Though we&apos;re not sure they&apos;re fun ones, after all the drama that took place. Who can forget Spencer&apos;s stirring in the famous house?!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="re6AZveStvZtiKJpyNsvmA" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house-10.jpg" alt="living room with sofa and coffee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/re6AZveStvZtiKJpyNsvmA.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It&apos;s no surprise to find dream catchers and crystal relics in this house, given Spencer&apos;s fondness for all things mystical.</p><h2 id="games-room">Games room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="UDGGmjTwcQyZM3Cb6gA853" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house-4.jpg" alt="game room with pool table" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UDGGmjTwcQyZM3Cb6gA853.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Mind games are much more up Spencer&apos;s street, but the pool table suggests he enjoys physical games, too! Keith suggests they might be using those tribal spears in the corner for a bit of back-stabbing!</p><h2 id="balcony-2">Balcony</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="BmYCg32zqpxrTZYB37ywUP" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house-8.jpg" alt="balcony with beach view and sea" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BmYCg32zqpxrTZYB37ywUP.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>What a view!</p><h2 id="beachfront-terrace">Beachfront terrace</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="uX6iX9bEi7ofdQwmZFnz2i" name="Heidi-and-Spencer-Pratts-house-3.jpg" alt="house outdoor with beach" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uX6iX9bEi7ofdQwmZFnz2i.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Heidi and Spencer must be raking in the reality royalties to be able to afford a house right on the beach. That&apos;s a tour of the house, will it appear The Hills reboot? If it does it&apos;s sure to be the centre of all the entertainment.</p><p>And as for what will Speidi do next, who knows? &apos;The rest is still unwritten...&apos;</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inside the X Factor house 2018 – Simon's even treated the finalists to a POOL! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This is the £7million mansion in West London that the X Factor contestants will call home ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>The X Factor is back on our screens, which means many-a-Saturday-night spent huddled in the living room (for the next month or so at least). Every year there is some considerable speculation about where the future stars will be resting their weary heads at night. Last year they hit the hay in a multi-million pound Winchmore Hill pad with an impressively musical history – former occupants included Lionel Richie and Rod Stewart.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/inside-rochelle-humes-home-213310"><strong>Inside Marvin and Rochelle Humes stunning family home – it&apos;s got the X Factor!</strong></a></p><p>This year things are moving West, presumably because filming for this series is taking place in White City. Scale-wise, this Ealing property is pretty capacious, which is just as well as there will be 30-plus contestants hunkering down there.</p><p>According to the particulars, the 10-bed, six-bath property will be available to rent through<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/48644253" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Zoopla</strong></a> from 7th December. That gives Simon chance to clear up after the X Factor final airs on Saturday 1st December.</p><h2 id="exterior-5">Exterior</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="RY8nVbUsntSEDGqdhUxDVP" name="east-sussex-home-wash-area.jpg" alt="X-Factor-house" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RY8nVbUsntSEDGqdhUxDVP.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Security is tight in this place. Word on the street is that the house even has its very own panic room.</p><h2 id="staircase-2">Staircase</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Xao2uR5wk4At3hFk7VAVwe" name="hvuvjvb.jpg" alt="polished wooden stairway" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xao2uR5wk4At3hFk7VAVwe.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Spice Girls eat your heart out – this staircase is even grander than the one in the Wannabe video. And a good spot for practising the art of negotiating steps while singing.</p><h2 id="kitchen-9">Kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="x4Qus8ZuCHu2nXWqMuJfUB" name="X-Factor-house-2018-6.jpg" alt="wooden furnished kitchen" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4Qus8ZuCHu2nXWqMuJfUB.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Rumour has it that the finalists have access to a private chef who prepares all their meals. This may well be to filter out any junk food and keep those contestants looking their peak best.</p><h2 id="living-room-9">Living room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="YpUp3rgi4Nh7huvRCYktFg" name="X-Factor-house-2018-9.jpg" alt="spacious living room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YpUp3rgi4Nh7huvRCYktFg.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The contestants will be partying it up in here, eh? Maybe not, actually, as X Factor bosses have reportedly enforced a strict ban on alcohol. Hmm. CCTV has also been installed to keep things in the house under control – and should anyone break the rules they will be promptly booted out of the mansion. Brutal.</p><p>If you recall, Wagner met that very fate in 2010 after his housemates complained about his diva-like behaviour.</p><p><strong>Talking of divas: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/ayda-field-robbie-williams-house-206260"><strong>Let us entertain you with a tour of Ayda Field and Robbie Williams’ houses!</strong></a></p><h2 id="basement-cinema">Basement cinema</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="4ghQ4RBuGNtSoPfJyhyQgM" name="X-Factor-house-2018.jpg" alt="This basement will be more suitable for rehearsal space" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4ghQ4RBuGNtSoPfJyhyQgM.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Now that&apos;s what you call a rehearsal space.</p><h2 id="pool">Pool</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="GVs5HNKLSw4FkwZrHjKxJb" name="X-Factor-house-2018-7.jpg" alt="indoor pool for party" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GVs5HNKLSw4FkwZrHjKxJb.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Did someone say pool party? Expect to see plenty of Instagram action in this part of the house. I hope the finalists have brought inflatables.</p><p><strong>If not: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/lidl-pool-inflatables-205224"><strong>New in today: Lidl pool inflatables inspired by Love Island</strong></a></p><h2 id="bedroom-6">Bedroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="ppaEeqiHEfymPdPeWiVkn4" name="X-Factor-house-2018-3.jpg" alt="white walled bedroom with carpet flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ppaEeqiHEfymPdPeWiVkn4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>If Instagram is to be believed, the finalists are going to be sleeping in the same bunks as previous X Factor alumni. A video taken by contestant Scarlett Lee appears to show Louis Tomlinson&apos;s name scrawled across the side of her bed.</p><h2 id="bathroom-5">Bathroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="JVmxyb3yXdFPJcXnKmJmGV" name="X-Factor-house-2018-2.jpg" alt="modern bathroom with wooden drawers" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JVmxyb3yXdFPJcXnKmJmGV.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Luckily, this is one of six bathrooms. Otherwise there could be quite a queue, especially when the 15-strong LMA Choir are getting ready for bed.</p><h2 id="garden">Garden</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="NjfUovoNxvLsuqrk5h2ziS" name="X-Factor-house-2018-8.jpg" alt="house side garden with plenty of trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NjfUovoNxvLsuqrk5h2ziS.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Zoopla)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In the name of supervision, a two bed flat at the end of the garden will be occupied by a crack team responsible for stopping the contestants from having any fun – making any trouble, we mean.</p><p><strong>Back to reality: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/love-island-villa-2018-204459"><strong>Love Island is back! Enjoy a snoop around this year&apos;s stylish villa</strong></a></p><p>Realistically, the finalists will probably be too busy exercising those vocal cords and tucking into carefully monitored meals to enjoy the garden. We hope they drink in the luxury while it lasts, and before the next public vote sends them packing.</p><p>Check Zoopla for rental details, and look out for X Factor every Saturday and Sunday night.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ See inside Barack Obama's former holiday home in Martha's Vineyard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The former president's retreat was sold for $15million... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>While the keys to The White House are only available to those in elected office, it seems you can live like a president if you have enough cash.</p><p><strong>Lifestyles of the rich and famous: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/katharine-hepburns-house-long-island-174066"><strong>Tour Katharine Hepburn’s house in Long Island, up for sale for $11.8 million</strong></a></p><p>A sprawling beachside property on the shores of Martha&apos;s Vineyard, Massachusetts, has been sold for $15million, according to <a href="https://www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/homes/weekly-ten-best-home-deals/2018/08-16-2018/1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>toptenrealestatedeals.com.</strong></a></p><p>And it just so happens that this was President Barack Obama&apos;s holiday home after first taking on the job of Leader of the Free World.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="3P9ufNQiBc329ZbgMmBZNW" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-1.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard chilmark pond" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3P9ufNQiBc329ZbgMmBZNW.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>President Obama, First Lady Michelle and their daughters Malia and Sasha first stayed at Chilmark Pond in 2009, returning in both 2010 and 2011.</p><p>A 90-minute flight from Washington DC, the secluded spot was the perfect place for the family to take some time out before the girls went back to school, and Dad went back to running the country.</p><h2 id="living-room-10">Living room</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="nTSULnEWC25oQ5y6CcGBE9" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-12.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard living room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nTSULnEWC25oQ5y6CcGBE9.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>You can see why the Obamas came back again and again. Most of the rooms enjoy this fabulous view across the Atlantic Ocean. We wonder what historic discussions went on around this coffee table?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="2yHju4FyRTmBJwGYSzJ2Mb" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-2.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard living room with photo frame on table" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2yHju4FyRTmBJwGYSzJ2Mb.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby’s International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This room even comes with a memento of former residents Barack and Michelle.</p><h2 id="kitchen-10">Kitchen</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="6LaqNNJqZLaEMLk2XGJyxT" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-11.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard kitchen" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6LaqNNJqZLaEMLk2XGJyxT.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The living room leads through to a fully equipped kitchen, with a Wolf range cooker, Sub-Zero fiddle-freezer and a TV mounted at a low level into the island.</p><p>Two armchairs would have allowed Barack to catch up with current affairs while cooking up daal. Yep, he&apos;s a master of Indian cuisine, apparently.</p><h2 id="master-bedroom-3">Master bedroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="EyRabsAWJmVuB55NM7EsXi" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-10.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard master bedroom" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EyRabsAWJmVuB55NM7EsXi.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One of six bedrooms in the property, the master suite has its own den and en suite.</p><h2 id="bathroom-6">Bathroom</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="tyxAeheEgzasGFymVfrJmJ" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-9.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard bathroom" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tyxAeheEgzasGFymVfrJmJ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Built in 1961, the house was completely remodelled by architects in 2001. Marble and floor-to-ceiling windows feature prominently.</p><h2 id="guest-house">Guest house</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="TKNWKuL6GU29nkSwzwxEUc" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-5.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard guest room" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TKNWKuL6GU29nkSwzwxEUc.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Rumour has it that this two-bedroom guest house provided accommodation for the Obama family&apos;s Secret Service detail.</p><h2 id="jetty">Jetty</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="rpE8RHWcKc4fUNmBqCKUEB" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-8.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard jetty" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rpE8RHWcKc4fUNmBqCKUEB.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were all about exercise, so the water sports on offer here would have been a big draw.</p><h2 id="grounds">Grounds</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="iaanpLjn6BRdVao3LnQM8V" name="Barack-Obamas-holiday-home-6.jpg" alt="barack obama home marthas vineyard ground" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iaanpLjn6BRdVao3LnQM8V.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Also at the family&apos;s disposable was this heated infinity pool and a half-basketball court – a must for President Obama, a keen fan of shooting hoops.</p><p><strong>Live like a rock star: </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/ronnie-woods-house-surrey-for-rent-208980"><strong>Fancy living like The Rolling Stones? Ronnie Wood&apos;s house is up for grabs</strong></a></p><p>The lucky new owners may well run in to its famous former residents in the future, since the Obamas have returned to Martha&apos;s Vineyard more than once as private citizens. With its privacy, great food, sea views and biking trails, we see why the beauty spot has gained a very presidential seal of approval.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ The couple invited Wayfair into their stylish celebrity home to transform the nursery for baby number three ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Heather Young ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSCxMusaGhCVojhGHPFsfE.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Heather Young has been &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt;’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather’s interest in magazine journalism started at school, after a work experience placement at &lt;em&gt;Empire&lt;/em&gt; film magazine. In her final year at York University where she was studying English Literature and History of Art, Heather attended a careers talk given by the then deputy editor of&lt;em&gt; Country Living&lt;/em&gt; magazine and that was her lightbulb moment. She could combine working in magazines with her passion for interiors – something she’d loved even as a child (redecorating her bedroom was the present she requested for her 12th birthday!).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather first joined the &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt; team in 2006, where she oversaw the magazine’s real homes and makeovers features.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;After going freelance following the birth of her twins, Heather continued to write for &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt;, as well as other leading homes titles. Heather was also an early adopter when it came to blogging and social media, launching her own award-winning interiors blog in 2011.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;With experience art-directing a large number of shoots, both still photography and video content, Heather has also appeared in front of the camera, creating and presenting craft and DIY videos both for her own channels and for clients.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather rejoined the Ideal Home family four years ago and became Editor of &lt;em&gt;Ideal Home&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Style at Home&lt;/em&gt; at the end of 2020.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather and her family moved into their Victorian home in Surrey – a former hospital porter’s lodge – just before lockdown 2 at the end of 2021. It’s got great bones, but Heather’s keen to put her stamp on it. A keen DIYer, Heather has had to accept that progress is slower than she’d like, as she juggles the redecoration and renovation with work and busy family life.&amp;nbsp;Heather recently completed a kitchen renovation, knocking through to the garage and removing a chimney breast to put in a huge wall of floor-to-ceiling sliding doors.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If the sun’s shining, you’ll find me basking in the sunniest spot in the garden. If not, we recently redecorated our bedroom. It’s got a boutique hotel feel, with pink walls that are wonderfully calming. That’s where I’m likely to be found, either with a book or scrolling social media on my phone!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I go through phases! But one thing that’s pretty constant is wall art. My first project when we moved into our house (an old Victorian porter&#039;s lodge) was to hang a gallery wall up the stairs. I’m constantly adding to this, so I love buying art – from online galleries, or vintage prints from antique fairs or car boots.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We&#039;ve just completed a kitchen extension project, so the renovation budget is running a little low right now! We didn&#039;t plan to tackle the garden this year, but after installing huge sliding doors in the kitchen to enjoy the view outside, we&#039;ve decided we&#039;ve got to give the mud pit left behind after the building work a good facelift this summer.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Giovanna and Tom Fletcher have given us a glimpse of their stylishly decorated new nursery. The award-winning author and super celebrity mum and her husband are awaiting the arrival of her third child (due in September).</p><p>In preparation they&apos;ve teamed up with Wayfair to complete a makeover project on the nursery.</p><p><strong>Looking for children&apos;s room inspiration? </strong><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/childrens-room/childrens-room-ideas/childrens-room-storage-ideas-67523"><strong>Children&apos;s room storage ideas – to create a neat, tidy and organised space</strong></a></p><p>The result is a stunning pastel-perfect and gender neutral space, lovingly prepared and awaiting the arrival of baby Fletcher.</p><h2 id="giovanna-reveals-all">Giovanna reveals all...</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="LsdrRHV59JuNGPdiz8kGmM" name="Giovanna-Fletcher.jpg" alt="women standing in room with photo frame on wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LsdrRHV59JuNGPdiz8kGmM.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ Ingrid Rasmussen on behalf of Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="you-apos-ve-created-a-beautiful-family-home-with-your-husband-tom-tell-us-about-it">You&apos;ve created a beautiful family home with your husband, Tom. Tell us about it.</h2><p>We moved into our house 12 years ago. We’d bought a show house, which was great for us at the time. It was hassle-free and looked stunning. But as time went on we realised it wasn’t really very ‘us’. It didn’t show off our personalities or interests. It wasn’t particularly practical, either, in terms of storage. About two years ago we decided to make some upgrades and I’m so glad we did. The house is now a collection of the things we love.</p><h2 id="how-did-the-design-of-your-home-change-when-you-became-parents">How did the design of your home change when you became parents?</h2><p>Having children forced us to look at our home differently. Firstly, we realised that children take over. There’s not a single room that doesn’t contain some sort of child-related item.<br>Before we became parents, we did an extensive ‘risk assessment’ in the house, which completely freaked us out. Stair gates went in. Locks were fitted on locks!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="7c8bPZuYazJvc4ajourq9j" name="Giovanna-In-nursery.jpg" alt="kids room with white walls and vanity" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7c8bPZuYazJvc4ajourq9j.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/ Ingrid Rasmussen on behalf of Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><p>&apos;Since we’ve really redecorated we’ve been able to have more fun with the space.&apos; Giovanna goes on to say. &apos; The boys still have to be careful, of course, but I’d say our style has become more family-friendly. I want out home to feel like people live there.</p><h2 id="what-was-the-inspiration-behind-the-new-nursery">What was the inspiration behind the new nursery?</h2><p>I really wanted to freshen up the space as it’s not been redesigned since it became Buzz’s room four years ago (the couple&apos;s first child). I wanted a fresh, clean space that felt homely and calming. It was also important for it to be gender neutral as we aren’t finding out the sex of the baby – although when he or she is born we won’t be adding loads of pink or blue!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="DghHtPxtDxpjwF3GikKrWN" name="Giovanna-Fletcher-nursery.jpg" alt="kids room with toy cushion and cloth tent" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DghHtPxtDxpjwF3GikKrWN.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Ingrid Rasmussen on behalf of Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="what-are-your-favourite-items-in-the-nursery-why-do-you-love-them">What are your favourite items in the nursery? Why do you love them?</h2><p>The jungle themed wallpaper is stunning and adds so much to the space, while also being neutral and calming. I really love a statement design - we have flamingos in the downstairs loo, an intricate story-based design in the boys’ room and then full on ‘flower power’ in my office!</p><p>The tipi tent is gorgeous – such a unique but affordable touch and I can really imagine the baby lying in there and taking it all in. There are also so many textures to explore with the cushions, throws and rugs and the muted pastel shades helping make it all look so beautiful.</p><p><strong>Get the look</strong><br><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/home-decor/pdp/nuwallpaper-its-a-jungle-in-here-55m-l-x-52cm-w-animals-roll-wallpaper-nwlp1015.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>It&apos;s a Jungle in Here wallpaper, £29.99 for 5.5m a roll, Wayfair</strong></a><br><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/garden/pdp/hokku-designs-play-tent-hokd3791.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Play tent, £130.99, Wayfair</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="4GrvZEY6ytUfCjNk4ycyx" name="Giovanna-Fletcher-nursery-storage.jpg" alt="kids room with jute basket and wardrobe" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4GrvZEY6ytUfCjNk4ycyx.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Ingrid Rasmussen on behalf of Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><p>&apos;I’m also really happy with the wardrobe and changing unit. Babies come with a lot of stuff.&apos; says Giovanna. &apos;Being the third child, this baby is inheriting a fair few clothes, so it’s good to have somewhere to put it all. I love the design of both these items as they feel really unique.&apos;</p><p><strong>Get the look</strong><br><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/children-nursery/pdp/pinolino-nina-2-door-wardrobe-pii1541.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Nina 2 door wardrobe, £1,099.99, Wayfair</strong></a><br><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/children-nursery/pdp/east-coast-alaska-cot-bed-jcg1007.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Alaska cot bed, £259.99, Wayfair</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="W8cRxYK98S3F3eX83QA7Rn" name="Giovanna-nursery-detail.jpg" alt="kids room with toys" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W8cRxYK98S3F3eX83QA7Rn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future PLC/Ingrid Rasmussen on behalf of Wayfair)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We love the attention to detail. A child&apos;s room is made all the more playful by sweet accessories, such as the decorative kite and animal illustrations.</p><p><strong>Get the look</strong><br><strong>Buy now: </strong><a href="https://www.wayfair.co.uk/home-decor/pdp/caracella-lion-graphic-art-print-caca3001.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>&apos;Lion&apos; Graphic Art Print, £18.99, Wayfair</strong></a></p><p>One thing&apos;s for sure, baby Fletcher has one gorgeous room to welcome he or she into the family home.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are tipped to move to London after slashing the asking price of their Surrey mansion by 7% ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dynamic breakfast duo Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are looking for a quick sale on their six-bedroom Surrey mansion, after slashing the asking price to £3.5 million ]]>
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                                <p>Belfast-born TV personality Eamonn Holmes has slashed the price of the Surrey <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/house-tour/picture/take-a-tour-around-a-quirky-and-eclectic-mansion" target="_blank">mansion</a> he shares with fellow presenter Ruth Langsford by 7%, less than two months after putting it on the market.</p><p>­Whether or not the 53-year-old TV star is moving jobs (he was rumoured to be switching from Sky&apos;s Sunrise to ITV&apos;s Daybreak), he&apos;s clearly looking for a quick sale on the six-<a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/bedroom" target="_blank">bedroom</a> Weybridge mansion he owns with wife Ruth.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="JS3EZ8ZTr5pAjTw4cQo9oa" name="Eamonn-holmes-ruth-langsford-imag2-1.jpg" alt="weybridge mansion with exterior and front yard" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JS3EZ8ZTr5pAjTw4cQo9oa.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The couple&apos;s plush <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/house-tours" target="_blank">pad</a> is located in the super-upmarket St George&apos;s Hill area of Weybridge and is currently on the market for £3.5 million.</p><p>******</p><p>Since first being listed at the beginning of October, the <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/how-to-find-the-best-place-to-live-in-the-uk-phil-spencer-s-property-tips_437007.html" target="_blank">property</a> has already been reduced by 7%. The original asking price was £3.49 million. Something you want to tell us, Eamonn?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="ExAjBqGKw9iddnrUj7TnXJ" name="Eamonn-Holmes-Ruth-Langsford-image-4-1.jpg" alt="living room with fire place and carpet flooring with white ceiling" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ExAjBqGKw9iddnrUj7TnXJ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Featuring a spacious ­designer <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen" target="_blank">kitchen</a>, six large <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/bedroom" target="_blank">bedrooms</a> and plenty of outside space, the home has been the perfect place for the two TV stars to unwind after a long morning in the studio.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="CaBtgwDvKwGAiBdqM8sQh4" name="Eamon-Holmes-Ruth-Langsford-image-3-1.jpg" alt="kitchen room with white ceiling lights and marble worktop" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CaBtgwDvKwGAiBdqM8sQh4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The mock-Georgian mansion is decked out with a colourful and contemporary interior, with a purple living room, sophisticated grey <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/bedroom" target="_blank">bedroom</a> and ultra-modern white and yellow <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen" target="_blank">kitchen</a>.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="JyyMfx4scdjwgpuqS6WD8M" name="Eamonn-holmes-ruth-langsford-1.jpg" alt="bedroom with headboard on bed and carpet flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JyyMfx4scdjwgpuqS6WD8M.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Eamonn and Ruth, who have one son, Jack, 11, tied the knot in 2010 after more than 12 years together.</p><p>Recent reports suggest Eamonn has signed a five-year <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/product-idea/picture/ideal-vs-great-deal" target="_blank">deal</a> to stay on Sky&apos;s Sunrise show.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:550px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="9VwxSb4j5mTjdFRp7vpsC8" name="Ruth-langsford-Holmes-1.jpg" alt="couple on eamonn and ruth" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9VwxSb4j5mTjdFRp7vpsC8.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="550" height="550" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>According to The Daily Mirror, ITV was prepared to pay almost £4 million to secure the former GMTV presenter - £2.4 million to <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/property-advice-how-to-increase-the-value-of-your-home_437840.html" target="_blank">buy</a> him out of his three-year Sunrise contract and £1.5 million for two years&apos; salary.</p><p>Aled Jones and Lorraine Kelly took over as Daybreak presenters last September, but the show&apos;s audience hasn&apos;t grown and is stuck around the 700,000 mark.</p><p>BBC Breakfast, in comparison, pulls in up to 2 million viewers.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Let us entertain you with a tour of Ayda Field and Robbie Williams’ houses! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We’re feeling Real Love for the London and LA homes that Robbie and wife Ayda share ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Ever wondered what Robbie Williams house looks like? Well you only have to check out his Instagram – or that of wife Ayda – to see his Life Thru a Lens. The couple and their children Teddy (Theodora) and Charlie, plus Ayda’s mum Gwen, currently split their time between a sprawling LA mansion and a £17 million luxury pad in west London. And both are pretty special, as you&apos;ll see!</p><p><strong>Gary&apos;s not done to badly, either! </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/gary-barlow-house-santa-monica-201198"><strong>Could It Be Magic? Gary Barlow&apos;s house in Santa Monica is certainly something special</strong></a></p><p>And just to reassure you, while Robbie&apos;s account can get a bit, erm, cheeky, all the pics and videos below are 100 per cent PG.</p><h2 id="exterior-6">Exterior</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYdt8i0nQ0s/" target="_blank">A post shared by Ayda Field Williams (@aydafieldwilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Teddy leads us through the stunning grounds of the Williams&apos; London home. It&apos;s all VERY Mary Poppins.</p><h2 id="hallway-3">Hallway</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bia5A2Jgaro/" target="_blank">A post shared by Ayda Field Williams (@aydafieldwilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>We&apos;re loving the beautiful hallway in the Williams&apos;  London home. We can imagine showman Robbie always makes quite an entrance on that grand staircase! Ayda and her mum give us a sneaky glimpse that their interior is a fresh and clean looking with white marble flooring.</p><h2 id="another-hallway">Another hallway</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT38TWxDlyz/" target="_blank">A post shared by Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Over in LA, the hallway has a more relaxed feel – oh, and there&apos;s a Banksy on the wall, obvs.</p><h2 id="kitchen-11">Kitchen</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgDV9CsgezS/" target="_blank">A post shared by Ayda Field Williams (@aydafieldwilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>We&apos;re off to the LA kitchen now, with Ayda and mum Gwen, who are trying out a charcoal powder drink. We can&apos;t be certain but it looks pretty horrible. A complete contrast to how we feel about that stunning kitchen in the background. We can make out a fabulous interior with streamlined integrated appliances. The central island is a great focal point, where we&apos;re sure the whole family likes to hang out for a good chat. And how about that pretty fish tank? We hope it doesn&apos;t cause a Flood!</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgWjfEUHxou/" target="_blank">A post shared by Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Looking at the units, we think this is the same room at a different angle. We&apos;re big fans of the chunky marble worktops, dark units and copper accessories. Very classy!</p><h2 id="dining-room-3">Dining room</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcSofouH4DM/" target="_blank">A post shared by Ayda Field Williams (@aydafieldwilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Anyone else for a Mcflurry? It seems Robbie has a bit of a sweet tooth! That stylish rug is a great feature for such a large room, making the space feel homely, while a huge marble-topped table exudes opulence. And it&apos;s the perfect hiding place for Charlie and his ice cream, away from Dad!</p><h2 id="living-room-11">Living room</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi8Tc5sgqfm/" target="_blank">A post shared by Ayda Field Williams (@aydafieldwilliams)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>We&apos;re not going to weigh in on the Yanny/Laurel debate (it&apos;s definitely Yanny!) but check out that fabulous living area. The Williams&apos; clearly love white marble, seen here in the mantelpiece. It acts as a gorgeous focal point, while the clean white interior is very tasteful.</p><p><strong>More celeb homes: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/katie-prices-house-revealed-194244"><strong>Katie Price&apos;s house revealed on Through The Keyhole</strong></a></p><p>Both houses seriously rock (DJ), don&apos;t you think?!</p><p><em>Written by Lauren Goody</em></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Step inside Andrea McLean’s glorious family home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ She’s a style queen on Loose Women but will her house be equally as stylish? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Heather Young ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NSCxMusaGhCVojhGHPFsfE.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and also edits its sister title Style At Home. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather’s interest in magazine journalism started at school, after a work experience placement at Empire film magazine. In her final year at York University where she was studying English Literature and History of Art, Heather attended a careers talk given by the then deputy editor of Country Living magazine and that was her lightbulb moment. She could combine working in magazines with her passion for interiors – something she’d loved even as a child (redecorating her bedroom was the present she requested for her 12th birthday!).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather first joined the Ideal Home team in 2006, where she oversaw the magazine’s real homes and makeovers features.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;After going freelance following the birth of her twins, Heather continued to write for Ideal Home, as well as other leading homes titles. Heather was also an early adopter when it came to blogging and social media, launching her own award-winning interiors blog in 2011.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;With experience art-directing a large number of shoots, both still photography and video content, Heather has also appeared in front of the camera, creating and presenting craft and DIY videos both for her own channels and for clients.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather rejoined the Ideal Home family four years ago and became Editor of Ideal Home and Style at Home at the end of 2020.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Heather and her family moved into their Victorian home in Surrey – a former hospital porter’s lodge – just before lockdown 2 at the end of 2021. It’s got great bones, but Heather’s keen to put her stamp on it. A keen DIYer, Heather has had to accept that progress is slower than she’d like, as she juggles the redecoration and renovation (a rear extension is on the cards soon) with work and busy family life.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;Where’s your happy place?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If the sun’s shining, you’ll find me basking in the sunniest spot in the garden. If not, we recently redecorated our bedroom. It’s got a boutique hotel feel, with pink walls that are wonderfully calming. That’s where I’m likely to be found, either with a book or scrolling social media on my phone!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What’s your home addiction?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I go through phases! But one thing that’s pretty constant is wall art. My first project when we moved into our house (an old Victorian porters lodge) was to hang a gallery wall up the stairs. I’m constantly adding to this, so I love buying art – from online galleries, or vintage prints from antique fairs or car boots.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What is your next home project?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If all goes well we hope to be kicking off a kitchen extension project this summer. We’re knocking through to the garage to create more space for the kitchen, and adding a glass box extension at the dining end. Despite writing about extensions for 20 years, this is the first extension we’ve tackled and I still feel like a total novice!&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Andrea McLean recently proved she&apos;s lucky in love thanks to her recent nuptials to new hubby Nick. We&apos;re keen to have a nosy around their family home to see if their house is the perfect setting to start married life...</p><p><strong>Fancy a nose around another famous home? </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/fearne-cottons-house-london-203038"><strong>Fearne Cotton gives fans a tour of her &apos;Happy&apos; family home</strong></a></p><h2 id="a-relaxed-kitchen-and-living-area">A relaxed kitchen and living area</h2><p>We’d love to come over and whip up a meal in this contemporary kitchen. Andrea’s kept things neat with an all white layout, keeping the space bright and cheerful. The living room sits directly adjacent and is great for keeping that sociable family feel throughout the home.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BLLLbxejtYZ/" target="_blank">A post shared by Andrea McLean (@andreamclean1)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Surely every day is a celebration with a dining room this nice?! We love the sparkling white floors; clearly Andrea keeps her home exceptionally Mclean! That centred dining table is a perfect size for the whole family. The sleek vase and quirky lampshade are a great statement pieces.</p><p>This great little glimpse into Andrea’s bedroom definitely had us giggling. The fabulous full length mirror wardrobe is great for maximising light and making the room feel spacious. The plush seat-cum-storage unit is handy for saving space. Who doesn’t love a wobble board?</p><h2 id="the-chilled-outdoors">The chilled outdoors</h2><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWC5W0YAliK/" target="_blank">A post shared by Andrea McLean (@andreamclean1)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>Andrea’s garden would be great for summer garden parties with a great patio space and large BBQ area. Purple seems to be the connecting colour of choice, with the plump sofa cushions matching even the lavender in the garden! She’s definitely got an eye for colour schemes. Their gorgeous dog has the right idea by lounging on the generous outdoor seating- can Nick throw an extra shrimp on the Barbie for us?!</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjxk7s4Bzwh/" target="_blank">A post shared by Andrea McLean (@andreamclean1)</a></p><p>A photo posted by  on </p></blockquote></div><p>We couldn’t end without this fab photo of Andrea and husband Nick relaxing on their porch. We’re loving the white rocking chair and patterned cushion, perfect for winding down after a long day. But if that wasn’t enough, check out the comfy hanging chair in the back. We&apos;ve also spotted some Laurent-Perrier rosé champagne- that’s our plan for Friday evening sorted!</p><p><em><strong>Feature by Lauren Goody</strong></em></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Taylor Swift’s house in Beverly Hills is up for sale for $2.95 million ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Apparently she 'can't stop, won't stop moving'! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tamara Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Tamara was Ideal Home&#039;s Digital Editor before joining the Woman &amp;amp; Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she&#039;s worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She&#039;s spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes &amp;amp; Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she&#039;s honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She&#039;s been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing Tamara doesn&#039;t know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if &#039;cottagecore&#039; cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own &#039;ideal home&#039;, a period style property on the Essex coast. It&#039;s beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow &amp;amp; Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole &amp;amp; Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Taylor Swift is shaking things up – or should that be off?! – by moving house... again! The young pop star appears to be gaining quite the &apos;Reputation&apos; as a property tycoon. Taylor&apos;s latest property to hit the market is this spectacular Beverly Hills retreat.</p><p>The desirable one-storey home, set in the lush green hillsides of LA, is on the market for a cool $2.95 million with <a href="http://1908nbeverlydrive.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sotheby&apos;s International Realty</a>. Feels slightly more affordable in sterling, at £2,173,338. Having paid $1.775 million for it just six years ago, Taylor has clearly made a wise investment.</p><p><strong>Take a glimpse at Taylor&apos;s New York property: </strong><a href="http://idealhome.co.uk/news/taylor-swift-house-new-york-187537"><strong>Check out Taylor Swift&apos;s new pink townhouse in New York!</strong></a></p><p>This house is pretty impressive... are you &apos;Ready For It&apos;?</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="V44XSQW9cDC5cKK6aqZxtU" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-14.jpg" alt="taylor swift house beverly hills" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V44XSQW9cDC5cKK6aqZxtU.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Built in 1959, the beautiful house oozes Mid-Century glamour – a signature style for Hollywood homes of that era. Don&apos;t be fooled by its single storey status – this home is like the tardis, boasting four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, multiple livings areas, a courtyard area and pool. Phew!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="dYBaAtVVfTqMqmrZEMbPtn" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-13.jpg" alt="home with swimming pool" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dYBaAtVVfTqMqmrZEMbPtn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The living and den/dining rooms open straight out to the pool. From there, you can take in the surrounding mountain views and lush greenery.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="sGVCUGU8trP5zy8AQatwrZ" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-3.jpg" alt="house with open garden and sliding door" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sGVCUGU8trP5zy8AQatwrZ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Mid-Century architecture features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and clean lines throughout the house.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="3YKPn9JcnjpLHdPkQMZAHA" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-4.jpg" alt="house with open shelves and wooden flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3YKPn9JcnjpLHdPkQMZAHA.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The generous living space opens out into the courtyard and pool area beyond. Taylor clearly likes a design classic, if those Knoll Barcelona chairs are anything to go by.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="pT6pqTPsLohteWRra7XLHP" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-6-1.jpg" alt="room with white sofa and wooden flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pT6pqTPsLohteWRra7XLHP.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This living area demonstrates how the high ceilings and skylights flood the rooms with natural light. In-keeping with the design aesthetic of the house, iconic wishbone chairs look perfectly at home in this dining area.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="rzfytrCT8cvks5jduLd5VB" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-9.jpg" alt="room with wine cellar" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rzfytrCT8cvks5jduLd5VB.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>With a 1,000-bottle, climate-controlled wine cellar, we wouldn&apos;t mind betting Taylor and her squad have had some &apos;Delicate&apos; hangovers.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Gyg2zFnhMMy2U2GbnxL67" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-5.jpg" alt="gourmet kitchen" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gyg2zFnhMMy2U2GbnxL67.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped to cook up a feast for the entire squad. The diner-style booth at the end is a nice finishing touch to this an entertaining space.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="QxVJgqGVWNsPKQEWh94n94" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-8-1.jpg" alt="room with bed and lamp" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QxVJgqGVWNsPKQEWh94n94.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit:  Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The master bedroom is a light and airy sleep haven. Dressed with luxurious textiles it&apos;s feels like the perfect place for Taylor to enjoy downtime between tours.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="GjFgdHMbgWgk2zWUUTJgwT" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-12.jpg" alt="bedroom with white wall and bed" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GjFgdHMbgWgk2zWUUTJgwT.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit:  Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The second bedroom is dominated by expensive-looking art and statement fabrics on accessories.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="KHqP6SjDYvemQBsi92U986" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-7.jpg" alt="room with white wall and open shelves" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KHqP6SjDYvemQBsi92U986.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit:  Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="o4yFhANEosaLXcCY4Vmk9X" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-11.jpg" alt="room with bed and open shelves" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o4yFhANEosaLXcCY4Vmk9X.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This bedroom features a home office, handy for catching up on life admin without having to leave the comfort of your own home.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="EZu46HtrVZgcXn9VL6Wtai" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-10.jpg" alt="bathroom with shower and bathtub" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EZu46HtrVZgcXn9VL6Wtai.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The modest bathroom is not what you might expect from such a glam diva.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="SWy8hSLK9vNzvw4DyHrSgU" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-2.jpg" alt="road with white fence and grass land" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SWy8hSLK9vNzvw4DyHrSgU.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The exterior is somewhat underwhelming – the phrase &apos;never judge a book by its cover&apos; springs to mind. As a huge superstar, Taylor no doubt found its modest look appealing. Something grander might have attracted attention and caused fans to camp outside. That would be sure to cause Bad Blood with the neighbours.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="9tkRF7LDGx3jhxHStphHXi" name="Taylor-Swifts-house-Beverly-Hills-1.jpg" alt="terrace with wooden flooring and sofa set" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9tkRF7LDGx3jhxHStphHXi.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sotheby's International Realty)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We imagine this comfortable seating area has played host to many summer soirees with Swifty&apos;s squad.</p><p><strong>Other celebrity&apos;s selling up: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/james-martins-house-202633"><strong>James Martin&apos;s house in Hampshire is up for sale – and it has some very daring decorating schemes</strong></a></p><p>Not in our &apos;Wildest Dreams&apos; could we afford this stunning house! We&apos;re sure there will be a &apos;swift&apos; sale to one very lucky homeowner.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's honeymoon hideaway in Namibia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The royal couple are rumoured to be staying at Hoanib Valley Camp in Kaokoland and Shipwreck Lodge on the Skeleton Coast ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>With just over a month to go before the big day, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have allegedly nailed down their honeymoon plans. Having ruled out Butlins (probably) and your typical fortnight on a secluded beach, they&apos;re rumoured to have settled on Namibia as the perfect destination – specifically, two new resorts that aren&apos;t yet open to us mere mortals.</p><p><strong>Wedding fever: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-home-luckington-189630"><strong>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&apos;s rumoured marital home REVEALED!</strong></a></p><p>Africa clearly has a special place in the hearts of Meghan and Harry, who spent time in Botswana at the very beginning of their relationship. We&apos;ve been lucky enough to track down some artist&apos;s impressions of where our favourite royal lovebirds will be spending their first days as man and wife.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="LUMQzHpvcXivxo2hMqbxAZ" name="whfdfhsdjsd.jpg" alt="tent house with grey sofa and chairs surrounding mountains" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LUMQzHpvcXivxo2hMqbxAZ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This is Hoanib Valley Camp in Kaokoland. The area is described as &apos;one of the wildest and least populated areas in Namibia&apos;, so it&apos;s perfect for a couple seeking privacy. The resort itself comprises just six tents, pitched on the banks of the Obias River. On any given, you might spot springboks, elephants, giraffes, zebras or even a black rhino.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="qnQgTAVMhwF39yE4LGub78" name="Meghan-Markle-and-Prince-Harry-honeymoon.jpg" alt="elephants walking" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qnQgTAVMhwF39yE4LGub78.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Inside, the newlyweds can relax on furniture created by local Rundu carpenters and Himba carvers. Each tent is en-suite, with both indoor and outdoor showers. It sits on a raised deck crafted from a combination of wood, bamboo and recycled materials.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="aNmr2e8AQb45PzBLJpcy6U" name="Meghan-Markle-and-Prince-Harry-honeymoon-3.jpg" alt="living room with wooden flooring and sofa set" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aNmr2e8AQb45PzBLJpcy6U.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>After cocktails under the stars, the couple can retreat to this enormous bed.</p><p><strong>Commemorate the day: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-engagement-emma-bridgewater-mug-189555"><strong>Celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&apos;s engagement with this Emma Bridgewater mug!</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="aZdaGPqGZqDyJEtm5j5ucn" name="Meghan-Markle-and-Prince-Harry-honeymoon-5.jpg" alt="bedroom with wooden flooring and wall painting" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aZdaGPqGZqDyJEtm5j5ucn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>But that&apos;s only the first half of this dream holiday. Next, Meghan and Harry are said to be moving on to the sun-kissed beaches of the Skeleton Coast. And they&apos;ll be staying here, at Shipwreck Lodge.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="QZR6j6qYiNEYbNUwj9ZDmb" name="Meghan-Markle-and-Prince-Harry-honeymoon-Shipwreck-lodge-3.jpg" alt="wooden shipwreck lodge with glass windows" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QZR6j6qYiNEYbNUwj9ZDmb.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As the only holiday accommodation in the entire Skeleton Coast National Park, the lodge is extremely private. It&apos;s designed around the area&apos;s famous shipwrecks, and has an on-site pool, bar and restaurant, all made for celebrating.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="RzvqTjnKAjsh7MbAU42y7Z" name="Meghan-Markle-and-Prince-Harry-honeymoon-Shipwreck-lodge-2.jpg" alt="wooden lodge with dining area and carpet flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RzvqTjnKAjsh7MbAU42y7Z.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>10 rooms are available – consisting of cabins and two family tents – and every one has its own spectacular ocean view.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="R6N78527Amxh3EGY5Zy5GF" name="Meghan-Markle-and-Prince-Harry-honeymoon-Shipwreck-lodge.jpg" alt="wooden lodge bedroom with beds and couch" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R6N78527Amxh3EGY5Zy5GF.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>All food, drink and activities are included in the cost of the stay. And after a day relaxing on the dunes, visiting the nearby Clay Castles or off in search of desert elephants, Meghan and Harry can kick back and relax in this stunning open-plan living space.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="B7z5WSMcCEEVMKwWQxo9ob" name="Meghan-Markle-and-Prince-Harry-honeymoon-Shipwreck-lodge-4.jpg" alt="lodge living space with carpet flooring and sofa set" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B7z5WSMcCEEVMKwWQxo9ob.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1600" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: TBC)</span></figcaption></figure><p>For anyone wanting to follow in Meghan and Harry&apos;s footsteps, both resorts open to the public in June 2018. You can find out more about them and book through <a href="http://www.discover-the-world.co.uk/destinations/namibia-holidays" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Discover The World</a>.</p><p>We couldn&apos;t think of a dreamier place to start married life.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ See inside Homes Under The Hammer star Martin Roberts' house near Bath ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The I'm A Celebrity... campmate let Keith Lemon go Through The Keyhole of his West Country home ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>He&apos;s worked as a property developer since the early 1990s, and hosts one of our favourite makeover shows, Homes Under The Hammer. So we&apos;ve always imagined Martin Roberts has a rather impressive home of his own.</p><p>And last Saturday, we got to see it, as Keith Lemon went &apos;Through The Keyhole&apos;.</p><p><strong>Take a peek: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/katie-prices-house-revealed-194244"><strong>Katie Price&apos;s house revealed on Through The Keyhole</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="oMoY3mJ6aze79FLXhmUgKE" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-1.jpg" alt="exterior of house garden with trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oMoY3mJ6aze79FLXhmUgKE.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Located in a picturesque village just outside Bath, Martin&apos;s home is a handsome period property. It&apos;s made from Cotswold stone and is spread over four floors.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="vtGUJaJvoXbvZ6e6RRhjWa" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-3.jpg" alt="men with kitchen wooden countertop and wooden flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vtGUJaJvoXbvZ6e6RRhjWa.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Keith enters through the back door into the country-style kitchen. The impressive space boasts a Leisure range cooker, two breakfast bars and a fish tank built into the island.</p><p>No Keith, it&apos;s not a foot spa...</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="Zf9U7Z7tsq36f75k7ffYz4" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-13.jpg" alt="men with kitchen glass wash basin and countertop" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zf9U7Z7tsq36f75k7ffYz4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Next, Keith pops upstairs to the spacious bathroom. It&apos;s filled with fun touches for Martin&apos;s children Megan and Scott, as well as a bling basin and loo with gold detail.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="vXnRFKzQnA98r8QTDUcUaL" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-4.jpg" alt="men with bathroom bathtub wash basin and white walls" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vXnRFKzQnA98r8QTDUcUaL.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The master bedroom is another huge space. We bet Martin couldn&apos;t wait to return to his own bed after his stint in the Australian jungle. And here&apos;s an idea to steal – shelves for books at the foot of the bed.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="cHMCiUjvPTw7EFUMEFM9wV" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-9.jpg" alt="bedroom with wooden flooring and bed with cushions" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cHMCiUjvPTw7EFUMEFM9wV.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Martin also has a dressing room with storage for his epic collection of floral shirts.</p><p><strong>Inspired to redecorate? Check out our </strong><a href="http://idealhome.co.uk/bedrooms"><strong>bedroom ideas</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="5RYiundxwfzBdaZQUUpjnn" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-10.jpg" alt="bedroom with brown cabinet white walls and wooden flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5RYiundxwfzBdaZQUUpjnn.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There&apos;s lots going on in the garden. Is it just us that wants to have a go on the climbing wall?! Megan and Scott are very lucky.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="Qyi6YWfnKvsdYt6X9wuiAE" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-8.jpg" alt="men with red shirt black jeans and trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qyi6YWfnKvsdYt6X9wuiAE.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The beautifully landscaped outdoor space even has its own pond.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="DmjvTEMxQ347339Emu93aR" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-7.jpg" alt="garden with trees" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DmjvTEMxQ347339Emu93aR.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Broadcaster Martin has installed his own radio studio in a treehouse. Cheeky Keith auctions it off, Home Under The Hammer style, at the end of the tour, raising a measly five pounds and eight pence!</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="R5ninvKNMX89X3FknHQMUd" name="Homes-Under-The-Hammer-Martin-Roberts-House-12.jpg" alt="tree house wooden wall with window" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R5ninvKNMX89X3FknHQMUd.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV/Through The Keyhole)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Want to own a celebrity home? </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/tom-daleys-london-apartment-193985"><strong>Tom Daley&apos;s London apartment is on sale for £1.2million</strong></a></p><p>We&apos;re more interested in what the main property would fetch at auction! Martin is a shrewd investor, so we have no doubts it would do well. What do you think?</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Linda Barker's Yorkshire home is on the market for £475,000 and it's BEAUTIFUL! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How would you like to be the owner of a stunning rural cottage refurbished by the Changing Rooms star? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Back in the 1990s, we would have given anything for Linda Barker to come to our homes and give them the Changing Rooms treatment. Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen? Not so much...</p><p>But anyway, now is your chance to actually own a home that&apos;s been entirely decorated by Linda. Because the original queen of interior design on TV is selling her rural idyll just outside York.</p><p><strong>Is it as glam as the ballroom? </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/strictly-star-ore-odubas-london-apartment-195452"><strong>Inside Strictly star Ore Oduba’s stylish London apartment</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="xN2QwV5BbhLBzHifNSAJrH" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-5.jpg" alt="exterior of house with brick walls and white windows" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xN2QwV5BbhLBzHifNSAJrH.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The cute cottage is located in Ellerton, a picturesque village around 15 miles and 40 minutes&apos; drive from York. It&apos;s down the road from the quaint Boot and Shoe Inn and is on the market with <a href="https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbyorsyos170346#/r/detail/GBYORSYOS170346" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Savills</a>.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="GvryTy3CriYDSeQj7sYYeJ" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-8 (1).jpg" alt="attic room dinning table with kitchen counter" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GvryTy3CriYDSeQj7sYYeJ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>&apos;What most impresses me with this refurbished cottage is the way the owners have added a glazed extension to the kitchen, opening up to rural views to the back,&apos; says property agent Jennifer Kendrew. We couldn&apos;t agree more Jennifer.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="pFJgp4zTCYhiB6vCkYwoNe" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-1.jpg" alt="kitchen counter with white walls and garden view and purple cabinet" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pFJgp4zTCYhiB6vCkYwoNe.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The open-plan kitchen/breakfast room features Neff appliances and Wren unit from Linda&apos;s own range, natch. It shares the ground floor with three more reception rooms. There&apos;s also snug and this dining room, which also opens out on the garden...</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="M2X3SHjFTgMc6KGzBXyYtE" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-3.jpg" alt="dinning table with chair and white walls white window and black flooring" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M2X3SHjFTgMc6KGzBXyYtE.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>...and this sitting room. Linda has dared to mix French chairs with a Venetian-style mirror and north African influenced rug and tables, and as usual, it looks fab.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="CL5kxk7HyaBDp3xDxagHjU" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-2.jpg" alt="bedroom with white walls and mirror on wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CL5kxk7HyaBDp3xDxagHjU.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Upstairs, there&apos;s a master bedroom with en suite, and three more bedrooms, sharing a family bathroom.</p><p><strong>What a great use of space! </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/the-slim-house-london-for-sale-194148"><strong>The Slim House of TV fame is up for sale</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="mUa5zjPLiGNUWWoqvYmZvj" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-11.jpg" alt="white walls with bedroom bed and grey cabinet" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mUa5zjPLiGNUWWoqvYmZvj.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We&apos;re loving that feature wallpaper, trunk and chest of drawers Linda.</p><p> </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="SnQw3dnPu2WRkSNDnyAef9" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-12.jpg" alt="attic bedroom with two beds and white walls" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SnQw3dnPu2WRkSNDnyAef9.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>What a chirpy look! Linda loves a bird theme, and we love those cute twin beds.</p><p> </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="WpbpNkAGigiWskiFsF9TYM" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-9.jpg" alt="bathroom with white walls black flooring and bathtub" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WpbpNkAGigiWskiFsF9TYM.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p>His and hers sinks, a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower with slate wall add up to a palatial bathroom.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="Avi6Y4UsDdxEuJUWtcFvaf" name="Linda-Barkers-Yorkshire-home-6.jpg" alt="exterior of house with wooden flooring garden and deer statue" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Avi6Y4UsDdxEuJUWtcFvaf.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="1000" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Savills)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Rolling in the cash? </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/adeles-house-sale-west-sussex-194710"><strong>Adele&apos;s house is on the market for £7.25million – is it for Someone Like You?</strong></a></p><p>Not an inch inch of this property has escaped Linda&apos;s attention – not even the the garden. It&apos;s been landscaped to make it easier to maintain, with raised beds and an oak tree. Can you see yourself entertaining on the hardwood deck in summer?</p><p>We&apos;re sure there won&apos;t be any Changing Rooms when the new owner moves in!</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Loose Woman let Keith Lemon into her listed mansion ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Cutmore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCqJuzpYHLbr6yfZfBNLDm.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Who would habitate in a house like this? Well if you were watching Saturday night&apos;s Through The Keyhole, you&apos;ll recognise this as the home of Katie Price.</p><p><strong>Another celeb pad: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/tom-daleys-london-apartment-193985"><strong>Tom Daley&apos;s London apartment is on sale for £1.2million</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="ifjHh9tjTUe6xRJRgD6cGf" name="Katie-Price-house-1.jpg" alt="house exterior with white wall andd red slate tiles foor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ifjHh9tjTUe6xRJRgD6cGf.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The &apos;chuffing great mansion&apos;, as Keith describes it, is located in the heart of the Sussex countryside and includes farmland and stables for Katie&apos;s beloved horses.</p><p>Inside, it&apos;s as glamorous as you might expect for a former glamour model.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="7n56HPpaNySTw5oYzgZYQP" name="Katie-Price-house-3.jpg" alt="glittered chairs and hallway and wooden floor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7n56HPpaNySTw5oYzgZYQP.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Keith begins his tour in the hallway, where he finds find plenty of glitter, including a glitter mirror and some unusual &apos;long-backed beglittered chairs&apos;. We&apos;re TOTALLY going to start using the word beglittered from now on.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="xPizU2CvvAEsgpctRkL787" name="Katie-Price-house-4.jpg" alt="living area with white wall and wooden floor and arm chairs and fireplace" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xPizU2CvvAEsgpctRkL787.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>An open-plan kitchen/living/dining area forms the heart of Katie&apos;s home. There are plenty of places here for Ms Price and her friends to perch and have a gossip, Loose Women style. Oh, and because we are in the countryside, after all, there&apos;s even an AGA.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="JFWykUkzkX2CgpCuZpYTMa" name="Katie-Price-house-5.jpg" alt="kitchen area with white wall and white countertop" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JFWykUkzkX2CgpCuZpYTMa.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Upstairs, Keith tells us there are &apos;not one, not six, not 10, but five kids bedrooms&apos; for Katie&apos;s children Harvey, Princess, Bunny, Junior and Jett.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="mCo3Pnc86hhhWeZ27vAaD9" name="Katie-Price-house-10.jpg" alt="bedroom with stairs and wardrobe" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mCo3Pnc86hhhWeZ27vAaD9.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There&apos;s also an enormous boudoir for Katie, featuring a huge bed. A woman after our own heart, she loves a decorative cushion or two, or six.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="npYkHDcWNtAS4iHxrQCMeB" name="Katie-Price-house-11.jpg" alt="bedroom with white wall and headborad" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/npYkHDcWNtAS4iHxrQCMeB.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Katie also has a walk-in wardrobe and shoe closet, or as Keith calls it, a &apos;shoe farm&apos;. But the real farming is done outside, where Katie keeps sheep and chickens – in a pink chicken coop, naturally. Katie reveals that she&apos;s got at least 200 animals, but has &apos;given up counting&apos;.</p><p><strong>Katie&apos;s not the only one with glamorous taste: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/tom-jones-house-166027"><strong>Tom Jones has sold his Beverly Hills mansion and quit the US</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:70.00%;"><img id="aEwHYC7tpGZDtuCsqkoopb" name="Katie-Price-house-13.jpg" alt="Sheep with mud" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aEwHYC7tpGZDtuCsqkoopb.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="700" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: ITV)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>As seen on TV! </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/the-slim-house-london-for-sale-194148"><strong>The Slim House of TV fame is up for sale</strong></a></p><p>Katie told Keith &apos;If you&apos;d just given me two more weeks, because we&apos;re having it renovated, and it would have looked completely different. But you guys didn&apos;t want to wait.&apos;</p><p>You&apos;ll have to invite the camera&apos;s back when it&apos;s finished, Katie!</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Celebrity Great British Bake Off star and former Lois Lane could be your landlady! ]]>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Hello there! I&#039;m Amy Cutmore, Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. I work on titles including Ideal Home, Homes &amp;amp; Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And I&#039;m a winner of the PPA&#039;s Digital Content Leader of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;
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I&#039;ve been writing about interiors and tech for nearly 20 years – my first role was as a Features Writer, working on titles such as Inside Readers’ Homes, Inspirations for Your Home and Country House &amp;amp; Home, before joining TI Media (or as it was at the time, IPC). I&#039;ve been part of the Ideal Home team since 2010.&lt;/p&gt;
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At Ideal Home, I&#039;ve served as Consumer and Technology Editor, before being promoted to Digital Editor in 2017. During my time on the title, I&#039;ve honed my expertise on property and interior design, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom design and planning. I&#039;m also a self-confessed technology geek, and ran tech blog, Girl About Tech, for five years – picking up an Amara Blog Award in the process.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prior to working at Ideal Home, I was Deputy Sub Editor/Writer at 25 Beautiful Homes from 2008-2010, where I got involved with plenty of real home makeovers. And before that I held the Deputy Sub Editor/Writer position at Beautiful Kitchens, where I became an expert in everything from appliances to flooring to worktops – so feel free to ask me about anything from Corian to cornicing! I&#039;ve also freelanced for titles such as Trusted Reviews, and Wareable.&lt;br&gt;
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As Digital Editor, I write about anything and everything homes-related, although my Mastermind-style specialist subjects are appliances and tech, kitchens and bathrooms. I&#039;m also a buy-to-let landlord, with a small portfolio of three properties, so I&#039;m clued up when it comes to renter and landlord rights and property advice in general.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Where&#039;s your happy place?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;During lockdown, my lovely hubby built some raised beds in the garden which I&#039;ve filled with colourful scented plants. I&#039;ve plonked an egg chair between them and it&#039;s now my go-to spot for some R&amp;amp;R. Alternatively, I&#039;d have to say South East Asia – where I&#039;d divide my time between shopping for homeware, stuffing my face with Penang curry and chilling on the beach.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your home addiction?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I have a stockpile of scented candles, always have a bunch of fresh flowers in the house, and have a habit of picking up mismatched crockery and glassware in charity shops. I&#039;ve totally embraced luxe trends in recent years – think marble bar carts, brass detailing and sumptuous inky blue and bottle green walls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&#039;s your next home project?&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;Right now, I&#039;m renovating my own three-bedroom period home in Bedfordshire. It&#039;s a big project that will incorporate a double-storey extension with fabulous new open-plan kitchen, and – finally – a bathroom upstairs! We&#039;ve just fitted new flooring, radiators and timber windows at the front of the property, and hope that the major work will soon.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>She&apos;ll soon be back on our screens in the Celebrity Great British Bake Off. And if you can afford the rent, you could live in Teri Hatcher&apos;s house – a stunning Mid-century style home in Los Angeles. The Desperate Housewives star is letting the three-bedroom property for $25,000-a-month... and *spoiler alert*, the kitchen is pretty fabulous.</p><p>Built in the 1960s, the secluded home is situated not on Wisteria Lane, but in Studio City – an area named after the TV studios (and latterly, yoga studios) nearby. It was clearly a handy location when Teri was filming Desperate Housewives at Universal Studios, and also Superman reboot Lois & Clark, where she starred alongside Dean Cain. Remember him?!</p><p><strong>More celeb house tours: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/katie-prices-house-revealed-194244"><strong>Katie Price&apos;s house revealed on Through The Keyhole</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="XLAvA5dFFqfQW3hu2fbEqe" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-12.jpg" alt="exterior of house with white walls trees and lights" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XLAvA5dFFqfQW3hu2fbEqe.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Access to the fancy rental is through a gated driveway. There&apos;s a garage and ample parking for any showbiz friends you might want to invite over for dinner.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="8J2feVbFSh3f6QiEfBM5R5" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-13.jpg" alt="hallway with stairs white walls and pink door" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8J2feVbFSh3f6QiEfBM5R5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>We&apos;re loving Teri&apos;s pink front door, which opens into a spacious hallway. We&apos;re &apos;standing&apos; at the entrance to the library, while those stairs lead up to a living room.</p><p><strong>Knock knock: Can you guess the most popular front door colour for 2018?</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="ga9NVqvaEVDBvuREwwJ3uE" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-8.jpg" alt="hallway with white walls sofa set" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ga9NVqvaEVDBvuREwwJ3uE.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Grab a book and make yourselves at home, folks! Do you think Paul Hollywood&apos;s <em>Baking Basics</em> is on the shelves?</p><p><strong>For Changing Rooms fans: Linda Barker&apos;s Yorkshire home is on the market for £475,000 and it&apos;s BEAUTIFUL!</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="xX3bHKuNaidg8ornbigyjQ" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-3.jpg" alt="hallway with black piano and sofa set with cushion" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xX3bHKuNaidg8ornbigyjQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Teri&apos;s a keen singer and dancer – did you know she was once a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers, and recorded a Beatles classic for a charity album? Anyway, her love of performing explains the baby grand piano and guitar collection in here. And check out that shaggy rug and white couch – we&apos;d be putting a ban on red wine in this space.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="djpJHLi4MyTGQFGtceZR5j" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-4.jpg" alt="living room sofa set with cushion and yellow wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/djpJHLi4MyTGQFGtceZR5j.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Teri&apos;s alter ego, ditzy Susan Mayer, is known for being an awful cook, but happily, Teri doesn&apos;t take after her. In fact, she enrolled in the Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris as soon as Desperate Housewives left our screens. We&apos;re sure it was a pleasure to practise her new-found skills – and train up for Bake Off – in this emerald green workspace.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="EiqitCoEJeZbocKy2jgLwJ" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-7.jpg" alt="kitchen with wooden flooring black cabinet and wooden countertop" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EiqitCoEJeZbocKy2jgLwJ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Next door, there&apos;s a formal dining room for entertaining...</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="iEdMmuMXp7UNoz2aXuBgNX" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-6.jpg" alt="living room with table with chairs and wallpaper on wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iEdMmuMXp7UNoz2aXuBgNX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>...and this leads out to a deck with a Koi pond and waterfall. All very zen. And did you spot the outdoor picture frame? there&apos;s no way you could get away with that in the UK.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="q2th9XWiKsabNBmrJ2m769" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-9.jpg" alt="exterior of house with sofa potted plants and table with chairs" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q2th9XWiKsabNBmrJ2m769.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Around the corner you&apos;ll find a full-on swimming pool. Well. we ARE in LA, darling.</p><p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/angelina-jolie-new-los-angeles-home-171724"><strong>Step inside Angelina Jolie’s new $25million home in Los Angeles</strong></a></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="bUKZBPWy7K6Y4AT5S5hDZa" name="Teri-Hatchers-house.jpg" alt="exterior of house with swimming pool chair with cushion and lights" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bUKZBPWy7K6Y4AT5S5hDZa.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Back inside, the large master bedroom has its own sitting area, fireplace and desk, which looks out over the garden.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="APM7pPJhgVEo637r2SoEL5" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-15.jpg" alt="living room with wallpaper on wall chair with cushion and fireplace" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/APM7pPJhgVEo637r2SoEL5.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Teri has kept to a monochrome scheme, with metallic touches and a luxe wall treatment giving the space some old-school Hollywood glamour.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="3W2pD8itiChwK6MoWJPBBF" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-11.jpg" alt="bedroom with wooden flooring and king size bed" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3W2pD8itiChwK6MoWJPBBF.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Talk about a Bond girl&apos;s bathroom! Tomorrow Never Dies star Teri has treated herself to a corner bath with its own TV, and heaps of storage for lotions and potions. A Mickey Mouse print is a fun addition.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:80.00%;"><img id="MCRij6RqYDpWDxYKyyxYjT" name="Teri-Hatchers-house-14.jpg" alt="bathroom with bathtub black cabinet and mirror on wall" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MCRij6RqYDpWDxYKyyxYjT.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1000" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Trulia)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Inspired to renovate? Read our </strong><a href="http://idealhome.co.uk/bathrooms"><strong>bathroom ideas</strong></a></p><p>Question is, do you have the dough to afford to live here?</p>
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