Ideal Home

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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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20 UNDER £20 • Everyone loves a bargain – and our editor in chief Heather has hand-picked her fave buys for this month

High street heroes THE DESIGN EDIT

A linear look

"I WANTED our home TO BE modern" • FAR FROM THE CITY, CELINE CHANEZ AND HER FAMILY ENJOY THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS OF A ONCE-DECREPIT BARGE, NOW TRANSFORMED INTO A DYNAMIC AND STYLISH HOME ON THE WATER

Back TO THE future • TURNING HER GRANDPARENTS’ OLD PROPERTY INTO A MODERN HOME FOR HER FAMILY WAS A LABOUR OF LOVE FOR EMMA LYNCH

BEST-LAID plans • FOR ROSIE AND INNES WILLINGALE, THE SKY WAS THE LIMIT FOR THEIR PERIOD PROPERTY CONVERSION AS THEY CREATIVELY EXPANDED IN EVERY DIRECTION

ART OF Africa • A WARM SCHEME INFUSED WITH TACTILE TEXTURES SHOWCASES SARAH AND FRANK ALEM’S CURATION OF ART AND FURNISHINGS THAT CELEBRATE THEIR AFRICAN HERITAGES

Natural neutrals

PARED-BACK beauty • TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Freshen up your outdoor space ready for summer get-togethers

“When half the space means double the fun” • PINTEREST’S HEAD OF HOME MATT SIBERRY SHARES THE TOP SMALL SPACE TRENDS THAT PEOPLE ARE ‘PINNING’ THE MOST THIS SEASON

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Pep up your prep space with practical, trend-led buys

Caramel • OUR COLOUR EXPERTS PRESENT THIS RICH AND LUMINOUS NEUTRAL SHADE

Laundry storage • SIX CLEVER WAYS TO TRANSFORM YOUR UTILITY SPACE

Spa bathroom • THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A LUXE HOTEL-STYLE BATHROOM. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A SPACE PERFECT FOR PAMPERING AND RELAXATION

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

Outdoor space for entertaining • LOOKING TO CREATE A GREAT SPACE TO ENTERTAIN ALFRESCO? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIDER TIPS

Alfresco living must-haves • GET SET FOR A SUMMER IN THE SUN WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ENJOY OUTDOOR LIVING TO THE MAX

Integrated blinds

Breath of fresh air • WITH ITS BUILT-IN EXTRACTOR, ROSE GILBERT’S COLOURFUL NEW SPACE IS STREAMLINED AND MODERN

Entertaining space • CASPER AND CARIN TOOK INSPIRATION FROM THEIR FAVOURITE BARS TO CREATE A MODERN, STYLISH KITCHEN THAT’S PERFECT FOR HOSTING FRIENDS

Pretty in pink • LOTTIE DRYNAN TRANSFORMED HER TATTY WET ROOM INTO A MODERN BATHING SPACE READY FOR HER NEW FAMILY TO ENJOY

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Garden buildings • WHETHER YOU GO BESPOKE OR DIY, IS ADDING A GARDEN ROOM TO YOUR PROPERTY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY?

Moving up • DANIEL REES OF REES ARCHITECTS EXPLAINS HOW THE TEAM CREATED A CONSIDERED LOFT EXTENSION FOR A BALANCED FAMILY HOME

The cost of a conservatory • DREAMING OF A NEW CONSERVATORY, BUT WONDERING HOW TO WORK OUT YOUR BUDGET? HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW…

Gas barbecues • MAKE THE MOST OF THE SUMMER SUNSHINE AND COOK WITH EASE ON ONE OF THESE GENIUS TRIED AND TESTED GAS GRILLS

Lawnmowers • MAKE CUTTING THE GRASS SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO WITH ONE OF THESE TRIED AND TESTED LAWNMOWERS

Fitted bedroom furniture • NEED TO REVAMP YOUR BEDROOM STORAGE? INVESTING IN FITTED UNITS WILL STREAMLINE YOUR SPACE AND HELP YOU KEEP IT...