<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Room-makeovers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ This bathroom took a risk mixing patterned tiles and wallpaper, and the finished result is beautiful ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/pink-stripe-ca-pietra-tiles-and-floral-wallpaper-bathroom hJSo2SUGJ5TgVRUKAK8ZqG Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ An open plan design transformed this once cramped and disjointed kitchen into a bright and sociable space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/open-plan-kitchen-tom-howley-in-west-yorkshire p1iYyWqfPP9wvY77AP54Jy Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Packed full of clever design ideas, this kitchen is perfect for family life, work and entertaining ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/sage-green-kitchen-herringbone-house dy7tWDYqqNEejhP2GeTSRT Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Honeyed terrazzo and a spectacular up-and-over window have turned this bathroom into a natural oasis ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/terrazzo-and-up-and-over-window-bathroom gbLjmUSCGJhsNHbYA4zCxh Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Clever planning and bold use of colour have produced a new kitchen that is both practical and eye-catching ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/colourful-wraparound-kitchen-extension nxS2XLVPpfRCByZtXDN1p9 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This historically-inspired kitchen is a masterclass in zoning an open-plan space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/historically-inspired-open-plan-kitchen-masterclass-in-zoning uf8yjxUkd5YchRN2f9jvYQ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Clever design techniques brought heritage charm to this kitchen extension ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/heritage-charm-restored-to-this-kitchen-extension KTotL3awAe3kL8rPDaXNdP Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This quiet luxury bathroom is packed with clever lighting to create a glowing sanctuary ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/quiet-luxury-bathroom-with-ambient-lighting 2wN9CG5Ymepd9xMDKfu2AL Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Making clever use of this tricky loft space with sloped ceiling was key when creating a family bathroom that's both fun and functional ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/fun-functional-loft-bathroom-transformation b3xFqfZCRmTtdvB94DppwR Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thoughtful design decisions have transformed this family kitchen from damp and unusable to beautiful and practical ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/family-kitchen-renovation-from-damp-to-beautiful 5bnAGZjCs2DWkz9wUit3NJ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A reconfiguration and fresh colour scheme have brought new life to this once dark and dreary kitchen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/open-plan-kitchen-reconfiguration-and-fresh-colour-scheme 9QFUBHoYriEXs8T5kmQbYx Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This petite kitchen comes into its own during the festive season ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/17th-century-cottage-kitchen-at-christmas YATpnSc4PAK8GpR2fe4shX Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This colourful kitchen is so bright you'd never know its partially underground ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/colourful-subterranean-kitchen CjLmvo2Bwr2nccNvoavZa5 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How I transformed my front porch for under £150 – 3 smart choices I made to give it a fresh and practical makeover ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/front-porch-fresh-transformation-150-stretch-budget E5xbNj3MmBUBdr2rxjRpvR Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This kitchen became a clean-lined, clutter-free space full of hidden storage ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/calm-and-neutral-north-london-kitchen-extension 687uNAuvHmfQnvJDfZUfPY Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This kitchen is the epitome of joy with a mix of uplifting colours and patterns ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/south-east-london-colourful-full-width-rear-kitchen-extension paF6EUruoHRyt5kjuRodRj Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Look closely at this kitchen extension – the owner's obsession with getting the small details right has paid off in a big way ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/dulwich-victorian-terrace-side-return-kitchen-extension i6HcZkSnJtGzLNvzoZcqa8 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ An outdated galley kitchen was jettisoned for a design in on-trend plaster pink to create a light-filled family hub ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/grade-ii-listed-farmhouse-newly-built-pink-kitchen 4FGmfxNdSaq6fQ5XBiXCry Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Inside Lucy Tiffney's at-home art studio – 'we created a workspace in the garden that finally feels like me!’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/lucy-tiffney-garden-art-studio msUiCCGNzR5QKF6YXnD2uX Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This once dark, oppressive kitchen has been transformed into a light, fresh space that channels coastal charm ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/masterclass-in-elegant-coastal-inspired-kitchen ZbsmVnjnjuiCVzbewBnGpj Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pearl Lowe's kitchen in her Portobello home is a treasure trove of vintage finds and understated elegance ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/pearl-lowes-kitchen-in-her-portobello-home-is-a-treasure-trove-of-vintage-finds-and-understated-elegance kmmHHdqumwacHgLbwm4drF Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This beautiful, colourful kitchen was designed for a professional chef, with efficiency and practicality at its heart ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/professional-chef-kitchen-pink-and-blue-welsh-countryside UyCNE5Ba3SY5oDC3GGMLrk Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Zoe Ball's colourful kitchen island shows how easy it is to create a characterful cooking space - here's how she did it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/zoe-ball-colourful-kitchen-makeover 6knmTNkfHFoN5WJQVhygeW Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Overcoming limited space and doing away with an awkward layout, this couple created a family kitchen filled with elegant touches ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/awkward-layout-to-elegant-symmetrical-green-kitchen x4fy9JcyJ6WrSAhDRucPWc Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Grand Designs barn conversion kitchen saved this couple half their budget - you wouldn't guess where it's from ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/grand-designs-barn-conversion-ikea-kitchen 2FgTXDvqV7ddpPrTsYMvdP Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:20:10 +0000 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:52:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Our bathroom went from drab to fab – the new peach and blue colour scheme looks super-smart' ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/bathroom-transofrmed-with-new-layout-and-peach-and-blue-colour-scheme MZNzPxx5cq4J4EKHqb4nVm Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ This once cold and compact kitchen has been transformed into a bright open-plan space that works for the whole family ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/cold-and-compact-to-open-plan-family-kitchen 3nWa26kfREx96oyspoUF5Y Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This light and bright Scandi-style family kitchen is packed with smart storage and neat design features ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/scandi-style-white-family-kitchen-extension-wood-accents WUzoBLZe9rPBGjpShbQ24U Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This kitchen has been turned from dark and dated to romantic and cosy with a clever colour scheme and design tricks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/before-after-brown-green-tile-romantic-kitchen 8ePCT6TRZRxxVvTH3bmA7V Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We swapped a beige, bland living room for a luxe, colourful look – and all on a budget of under £2,500' ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/beige-and-bland-living-room-transformed-into-a-luxe-colourful-space-on-a-budget 82jM2ZknWwBo55bLzTHkTS Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Opening up the side return has transformed this kitchen into a stylish place to entertain ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/natural-palette-side-edwardian-terrace-kitchen-project n2Azen9zw3PPhDemssH3DQ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This luxurious en suite is packed with charming rustic details including a bathtub that took 6 people to lift ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/luxurious-en-suite-from-walk-in-wardrobe 58sXFV6q5SuqcFZTX3SPDW Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I feel like I’m on holiday here!’ - check out the winner of the 2024 Ideal Home Reader Home award for Best Makeover ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/ideal-home-reader-home-award-for-best-makeover-2024-room-tour 2UHpFWQuScGiA46Qb5WxQ6 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘We’ve given our dining room a fabulous festive makeover in time for Christmas’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/dining-room-festive-makeover-using-teal-and-bows zK2cDKYmJFBkfoo4eMDLh4 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Refresh your walls for a mood-boost this autumn ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/refresh-your-walls-for-a-mood-boost-this-autumn B7PpWmjudc9zpbThTrpFNm Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:53:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'When it came to colour, I wouldn't be swayed' - this elegant apartment kitchen has been flooded with colour and pattern ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/european-apartment-red-kitchen-transformation 6J7xyDzS9tCt94JYeY8CsJ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Natural materials, hidden appliances and lots of light ensure this kitchen is bright and tranquil ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/natural-material-white-kitchen-wooden-cabinets-transformation Y5YfvMC8VRN39D2kUS3Eje Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This pink bathroom makeover exudes rustic charm with a playful contemporary twist ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/pink-bathroom-makeover-exudes-rustic-charm-with-contemporary-twist Cw3Na4SEqBxJ7LPWfFFRXd Sun, 22 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Painting the staircase black has taken this renter's hallway from drab to fabulous ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/before-after-black-staircase-hallway JocgPmACyFEP4TNvKzrhNX Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This elegant farmhouse style bathroom is a masterclass in making this trend look luxurious ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/elegant-farmhouse-style-bathroom vKBAJgN7Ggtc3nX6swAa9C Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pastel pink and green are a match made in heaven in this modern country kitchen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/pastel-pink-green-modern-country-kitchen QE9A2NscGd5NdYUJxXpp5N Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Step inside this warm and welcoming kitchen decorated with hot hues ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/edinburgh-georgian-kitchen-harvey-jones arHGA3Ehjt8wTtjtpyz3FT Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We mixed old and new units to create a stylish two-tone kitchen-diner on a budget’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/before-after-mixing-old-new-units-two-tone-kitchen 5GAoxwJkjVfPMo8vK5mAbP Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:35:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We designed our kitchen to fit our neurodivergent needs' ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/sensory-kitchen-design-transformation SwJhD5HPU9vaUtUeUwjRcX Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ This awkward room was turned into a luxurious family bathroom thanks to these clever layout tricks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/-awkward-bedroom-to-luxurious-family-bathroom-ripples gp5pYaF3YEokmzXU95gWLT Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:01:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:30:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ A black kitchen can still look light and spacious as this stunning open-plan space proves ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/black-kitchen-light-and-spacious-transformation cwWzqpDhcvjywnbZy92hmJ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'When you’re sat here, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/st-ives-costal-charm-kitchen C3KGqVJDwZKvkj2VwAQ6td Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Secondhand eBay finds were the key to giving this living room an instant farmhouse style glow-up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/before-after-ebay-farmhouse-style-living-room SFAy8W647nLmPXb5KxRy3U Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ This kitchen was given a complete luxury transformation for £300 using paint and gold leaf ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/before-after-marble-mural-and-gold-leaf-kitchen 2r6hB98nT7UEiRfCrmaTHg Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:00:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ This bathroom has been given an elegant transformation inspired by a local National Trust house ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/bathroom-elegant-national-trust-inspired-transformation DmfkggPWVioc7bTQtTcJre Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000