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Everything you need to know about renovating your home. Whether you’re transforming your extension or designing one from scratch, starting a new project can be overwhelming. We have budget guides and essential checklists for all your renovation and design work
It's bringing the green bathtub back
By Millie Hurst
You'd never know this kitchen was 13 years old
By Millie Hurst
If you're considering switching your heating system here is everything you need to know about heat pump grants
By Caramel Quin
An expert guide to everything you need to know about ground source heat pumps, so you can decide if one is right for you
By Caramel Quin
Ideal Home's resident architectural designer Charlie Luxton shares his design know-how
By Charlie Luxton
They reconfigured the ground floor of their home to suit their growing family's needs – and saved themselves thousands
By Rebecca Knight
These green alternatives to the traditional boiler could be the key to lower bills and a more planet-friendly home
By Caramel Quin
Ideal Home's resident architectural designer Charlie Luxton shares his design know-how
By Charlie Luxton
Ideal Home's resident architectural designer Charlie Luxton shares his design know-how
By Charlie Luxton
Smarten up outdoor walls with a fresh coat of paint
By Lisa Fazzani
Barn conversions, including rustic cottages and large country barns full of style ideas and design tips
By Tamara Kelly
Discover how to turn a wasted space into a haven for the whole family to use
By Jacky Parker
An army of heating engineers will be needed to meet the government's targets of 600,000 heat pump installations every year by 2028
By Millie Hurst
Promotional feature with Navien
By Thea Babington-Stitt
When the time came to redecorate their bathroom, the owners used what they already had – making small changes to create a fabulous new scheme
By Andreia Shelley
High-gloss grey units, along with stainless-steel appliances, deliver the modern look the owners wanted.
By Thea Babington-Stitt
Discover how quality finishes don't have to be bank-busting, with this beautiful handmade kitchen, chosen by Ideal Home. For more decorating ideas go to housetohome.co.uk
By Lisa Fazzani
Pretty pastels and lashings of flowers are guaranteed to give your neighbours a seasonal treat
By Laurie Davidson
Introducing the Christmas door swag
By Rebecca Knight
Put an end to renovation indecision with these three words
By Rebecca Knight
Extending up? Digging down? Pushing out? Before you get the dust sheets out (or even think about colours) and make structural changes, make sure you cover off all the practical essentials
By Ginevra Benedetti
From expansive extensions and decorative interior windows, we show how well executed glazing can bring light into the heart of your home.
By Stephanie Hendries
Planning your next project? From double height doors to outdoor staircases, take your inspiration from these amazing properties
By Stephanie Hendries
Transform the entrance to your home with a statement gravel driveway
By Ginevra Benedetti
These inspirational rooms open up whole walls to the great outdoors for a seamless transition between outside and in
By Tara King
We're making this time of confinement count
By Tamara Kelly
Check out our expert guide to finding the right architect for your project
By Liz Stansfield