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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Ideal Home

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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 • This month, our deputy editor Ginevra has chosen her top stocking fillers that are all thrillers (and at bargain prices, too)

Easy festive display

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

The mantel • Create a striking space by dressing up, over and around the fireplace

Festive decor hacks • TAILOR YOUR CHRISTMAS LOOK TO YOUR HOME (AND SAVE MONEY) BY ZHUZHING UP BASIC DECORATIONS TO MAKE THEM EXTRA SPECIAL

The tree • Wow guests with a tree full of hand-picked decorations

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Update your living room with warm tones and festive touches

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

Space to entertain • GET SET FOR CHRISTMAS HOSTING WITH DINING AND ENTERTAINING ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

The table • Finishing touches to make the main event a total showstopper

Festive kids’ room • MAKE LITTLE ONES’ BEDROOMS LOOK MAGICAL FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON… THESE ARE THE KEY INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL • Provide all the festive essentials for a welcoming guest room

Rose pink • THIS ELEGANT SHADE LOOKS JUST AS FABULOUS AT CHRISTMAS AS IT DOES THE REST OF THE YEAR

Advent calendars • SKIP THE SPENNY READY-MADE DESIGNS AND MAKE SOMETHING FROM SCRATCH THAT’S TRULY PERSONALISED AND HEARTFELT

Fill-your-own Advent calendars • Pack these with treats, challenges, jokes and games, for a more personalised countdown

Cottagecore Christmas

SEASON’S greetings • SOFT COLOURS AND CLASSIC PATTERNS HAVE TRANSFORMED LAURA AND DAVID’S 1930S HOME INTO A RELAXING RETREAT FOR CHRISTMAS HOSTING

Festive FLAIR • LAURA AND JONNY CHOSE A UNIQUE COLOUR PALETTE FOR THEIR BEAUTIFUL HOME, WHICH FEELS MAGICAL AT CHRISTMAS

HOME FOR Christmas • AFTER YEARS SPENT LIVING ABROAD, SAM AND ADAM HAVE REIMAGINED THEIR VICTORIAN HOUSE TO CREATE A MAGICAL SPACE THAT’S PERFECT FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

“IT’S GOT SO MUCH personality” • DAN AND HIS PARTNER, NICK, TRANSFORMED PLAIN INTERIORS INTO A BOUTIQUE HOTEL-INSPIRED SANCTUARY, CREATING THE ULTIMATE ESCAPE FROM BUSY CITY LIFE

A contemporary seaside escape • FROM NURSING HOME TO HOLIDAY HOME: KATE AND ROSS HAVE TURNED A NEGLECTED KITCHEN INTO A COASTAL-INSPIRED SPACE

Spa-like sanctuary • MEGAN’S ONCE-AWKWARD BATHROOM HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A LUXURIOUS YET FAMILY-FRIENDLY RETREAT

Fireplace focus

Loft insulation • THE SOONER YOU INSULATE YOUR LOFT, THE SOONER YOU CAN ENJOY A COSIER HOME AND LOWER ENERGY BILLS

LAYOUTS THAT MAX YOUR SPACE • PLAN THE PERFECT LAYOUT TO ENSURE YOUR KITCHEN IS SPACIOUS ENOUGH TO BOTH COOK AND ENTERTAIN IN

KIT OUT YOUR SPACE USING EBAY • GET A HIGH-END LOOK ON A BUDGET, WITH THESE EXPERT-APPROVED TIPS FOR SAVVY ONLINE SHOPPING

WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH

HOW TO... • NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

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