8+ hour, 37+ min ago   (510+ words) It's a tiny detail that adds tonnes of character Originally used for ventilation, these small holes also act as a decorative touch that adds even more character to your kitchen cabinet ideas. Adding unique details in unexpected places will make…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1371+ words) Let's take a trip down memory lane Haven't you heard 2016 is back in a big way? The internet has been feeling nostalgic this month for what it considers "better times', 10 years ago, and our homes aren't immune to this trend....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (734+ words) The budget-friendly tools that will support you through countless DIYs Home decorator and content creator Leah Hodson is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on overhauling a home with clever DIY and decorating tricks. See…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (536+ words) This old faithful style is designed for modern living Built-in kitchens have reigned supreme for many years now, and have often felt like the only and obvious route when designing a new kitchen. But there's a new kid on the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (529+ words) Add a little light to your life If you were to ask me what my biggest home obsession is (and trust me, there are plenty), I'd answer stylish lighting every time. And right now, no one is doing stylish lighting…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (661+ words) Window vents are a vital defence against condensation Yes, it's really cold outside. Yes, it's the time of year when condensation, damp and mould really thrive, but experts want you to stop closing your window vents in winter, as keeping…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (279+ words) It's now flooded with natural light Lucy and Francesca came up with a plan that would completely transform the back part of the house, taking it from dark and dingy to open and light. "The previous owners had done an…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (748+ words) Here's what half a decade of cooking, cleaning and running a range cooker has taught me In a nutshell, it's been one of the best investments I've made in my home. There are a couple of downsides, sure, although nothing…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (784+ words) From snug to spacious without extending the room Welcome to the first in a new series of columns by Lucy Kalice, as she joins Ideal Home's Open House to show how she renovates and looks after her home so it's…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (946+ words) Now it combines traditional charm with practicality for the perfect family home When Ali and her husband Ben decided to move away from the city, it was a picturesque Surrey village that caught their eye. They made the shift when…...