Ideal Home

Published by TI Media Limited Ideal Home is Britain's best-selling interiors magazine and has been empowering home-owners to make the most of their properties for over 80 years. The magazine covers every aspect of contemporary living, from a wide range of transformed houses, kitchens and bathrooms.

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High street heroes THE DESIGN EDIT • Now and then, the high street comes up with something so utterly fabulous, it looks as if it’s come from a designer boutique. Here are some of our latest discoveries that will make your home look more expensive without the big spend…

20 UNDER £20 • Everyone loves a bargain – and our editor-in-chief Heather has hand-picked her fave buys for this month

Layered look • For a display wall with a difference, hang a few picture ledges (we painted some Ikea Mosslanda shelves, £9 each) combined with a subtle painted two tone ombre effect on the wall – with a pale shade on top, and the warmer shade below.

GELATO crush • TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

“Embracing wood has never been easier ” • BIG TRENDS ARE FEW THESE DAYS, WITH MICRO TRENDS TAKING THEIR PLACE. WE EXPLORE THE LATEST CRAVING: WOOD DRENCHING

Outdoor side tables • Pop a drink or a light on these little gems

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Make al fresco meal times more magical with our perfect picnic picks

Exterior paints • THIS MONTH, INJECT A SPLASH OF COLOUR INTO YOUR GARDEN USING EXTERIOR PAINT ON WOODWORK, FURNITURE AND EXTERIOR WALLS

A statement headboard • MAKE IT THE CENTREPIECE OF YOUR BEDROOM SCHEME WITH THESE SIMPLE BUT STUNNING STYLE IDEAS…

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Create a smart and serene bedroom you can relax and unwind in

Year-round conservatory • THIS SPACE CAN BE SO MUCH MORE THAN A BOLT-ON SUN TRAP, BUT IF YOU NEED HELP IN MAKING YOURS FEEL LIKE HOME, OUR EXPERTS HAVE THE ANSWERS

Watering cans • Keep plants refreshed with one of these stylish designs

Weekend decorator • CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Nautical bathroom • FIND THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO CREATE YOUR OWN COASTAL-INSPIRED BATHING SPACE

Permanent seating • Installing a fixed bench in your garden creates a dedicated zone for entertaining. What’s more, the rear of the bench provides another area for raised beds and even more planting.

SAFE haven • NATASHA AND ALAN HAVE TURNED THEIR FAMILY HOME INTO A SANCTUARY THAT CELEBRATES THE PROPERTY’S ANCIENT BONES, WHILE FEELING EFFORTLESSLY MODERN AND STYLISH

SUNSHINE shades • WHEN NATALIE AND SAM BOUGHT A PLAIN-JANE TERRACE IN DEAL, THEY KNEW THEY COULD TRANSFORM IT WITH A MODERN EXTENSION AND A PALETTE OF CHEERFUL COLOURS

"Texture BRINGS MY SCHEME to life" • IT WAS ALWAYS THE PLAN TO ADD MORE COLOUR LATER, BUT NOW LISA CAN’T IMAGINE HER ALL-WHITE BEACH HOUSE ANY OTHER WAY

Fifties REFIT • SARA MUNGEAM PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES TO RADICALLY REMODEL AND EXTEND A DATED 1950S HOUSE. THE RESULT IS A SLEEK, LIGHT-DRENCHED AND THOROUGHLY MODERN FAMILY HOME

In the pink! • RACHEL JETTISONED HER OUTDATED GALLEY FOR A DESIGN IN HOT-TREND PINK, FORMING A SEAMLESS LINK BETWEEN OLD SPACES AND NEW

Mid-century magic • A NEW LAYOUT AND STYLISH PASTEL GREEN TERRAZZO CREATE A SENSE OF SPACE AND LIGHT IN THIS COMPACT BATHROOM BELONGING TO CHARLIE AND JAMES

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GARDEN ROOMS • THEY CAN GIVE YOU AN EXTRA SPACE FOR WORK, REST, OR PLAY, BUT WHAT’S INVOLVED AND ARE THEY WORTH IT? OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS...