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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Set the scene for… AN ORGANISED AUTUMN

The STYLE EDITOR • Michela Colling, Ideal Home’s tastemaker-in-chief, shares her top news from the high street

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 expensive without the big spend…

LANTERNS • Make your garden glow right through to the last balmy evenings of summer with a collection of lanterns dotted around your outdoor space, filled with flickering candles or battery-operated lights

The Wallpaper Edit GEOMETRIC PATTERNS • Create a snappy scheme with versatile prints featuring simple graphic shapes and dynamic abstract repeats

We keep seeing… CLASSY CABINETS • Who wants functional but forgettable? These hero pieces command attention with strong sculptural shapes, bold colour, glamorous brass finishes or a new spin on natural materials

IDEAL VS GREAT DEAL • Create a contemporary living room look by combining strong mid-century shapes with black accents and soft blush shades

Walking on sunshine • Tammy and Jonathan Kanat redesigned their 1930s home in Melbourne, Australia, to create bigger, light-flooded spaces indoors and out that flow seamlessly together

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SIMPLE, BUT SOPHISTICATED • Folksy charm meets minimalism in this modern mix of traditional and contemporary elements that brings together sleek furniture design and hand-crafted character in one space

UPCYCLE YOUR... HEADBOARD • Turn a basic design into something special with a gorgeous fabric

Nature in the city • Søren and Mette Rose renovated a penthouse flat in Copenhagen, choosing authentic, natural materials to create a stress-free retreat in an urban setting

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Make it work for you SØREN’S STYLE: LIGHT AND SHADE • Clean profiles and subtle shades allow the building’s striking structure and wood grain floor to shine

WARM OCHRE • This month, our colour consultants give their views on this delicious shade and how best to use it for a more beautiful home

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY... • Designers and stylists share their views

THE EDIT: PERFECT OCHRES

EMBROIDERY HOOPS • Create a feature by using them as round frames for special fabrics

Neutral ground • Siobhan and Rory McFadden breathed new life and authentic character into a run-down Victorian terrace with a brightening pale palette and warm, natural textures that create a comfortable and lived-in feel

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Make it work for you SIOBHAN’S STYLE: CLASSIC VINTAGE • Reclaimed furniture paired with the house’s original features make this a cosy family home

GET CREATIVE WITH PAINT • From feature walls and focal points to upcycling ideas, a pot of paint provides beautiful possibilities for an original look…

KITCHEN CABINETS • Bored of neutrals? Just add chalk paint and switch over to the dark side

Creative industry • Rupert Scott and Leo Wood transformed a dark, grimy industrial building – at one time a gin distillery – into a light and spacious home that functions efficiently for their family life

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Make it work for you LEO’S STYLE: LAID-BACK SCANDI • Earthy neutrals contrast with sleek silhouettes and smart black details for a cosy, contemporary feel

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