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I was convinced my no-drill bathroom sconces would fall into the sink – five years later, they’re still up
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (784+ words) After improvising with wood, adhesive and battery-powered puck lights Home decorator Ammarah Hasham is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts infusing her rental house with plenty of personality. See the rest of her articles here....
5 dated curtain trends that are ruining your home's aesthetic – designers warn against falling for these outmoded styles
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (707+ words) Because no one wants a room that looks like it fell out of a 70s interior catalogue Curtains often get the short straw when it comes to decorating our homes - they’re usually the last element we plan, and a place we…...
4 features making your kitchen look dated in 2026, according to design pros
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (753+ words) Kitchen design experts reveal the features making your kitchen more drab than fab It's no secret that many of us see our kitchens as the heart of the home, which is why we want them to reflect our personal tastes…...
We designed a house for strangers – and it completely changed how we think about our own home
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (738+ words) Running a holiday cottage has taught us some surprisingly useful design lessons Committed home renovators David and Andrew Harrison-Colley (better known on Instagram as The Home Boys) are part of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing their thoughts on…...
The colours to make your hallway look more expensive in 2026
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (584+ words) Colour experts reveal what shades will elevate your entryway – and they all have this one thing in common If an elevated entryway is what you’re after then the darker the hallway colour idea the better, according to the pros. ‘Colour…...
Should you have a dedicated dining room? Interior experts reveal how we’re dining at home now
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (1065+ words) I asked 5 interior experts whether dining rooms are a thing of the past Back in the day, most homes featured a dedicated dining room, contained into one space and separated from the kitchen and the living space. But in modern…...
Victorian cold pantries are the answer to a practical kitchen - here's why this period design feature is making a comeback
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (604+ words) This zone will become the workhorse of your kitchen So much of our homes take inspiration from period features, particularly if you live in a period property itself and want to stay true to the era. But while coving and…...
The curtain trick that makes a small bedroom look bigger
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (947+ words) This visual illusion makes a bijou bedroom look bigger If, like me, you have a small bedroom, you'll probably be eager to learn every design tip there is for making a small space look bigger. And according to interior designers,…...
Whether you call them blates, plowls, or pasta bowls, traditional plates are officially outdated and these pieces prove it
1+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) Ideal Home's edit of the undisputed king of the crockery cupboard It can't just be me who thinks that your chosen crockery makes so much difference to how your food tastes. For me, every dinner not eaten out of a…...
Want a home that’s unique and stands out from the crowd? I think it’s time to ditch the trends
1+ week, 5+ day ago (660+ words) Learning what you truly love is the key to creating a home that feels like you Amanda Jones is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on sustainable living and decorating a home in way that…...