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How I'm embracing a home that evolves slowly " without the budget for major work, we've learned to move slowly with each change small, considered, and done over time
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (1154+ words) Each change is small, considered, and done over time Screen printer Hannah Carvell is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on colourful home design for a creative family to live in. See the rest of…...
This bathroom took a risk mixing patterned tiles and wallpaper, and the finished result is beautiful
1+ week, 5+ day ago (496+ words) This homeowner trusted her instincts when choosing colours and wallpapers, resulting in an eye-catching bathroom WHO LIVES HERE? Lorna Thomas lives here with husband Harvey and three children. THE PROJECT A new bathroom as part of a modern extension to…...
A 'renovation for dummies' book would've come in handy to avoid these renovation regrets " what went right, what went wrong and what we'd never do again
2+ week, 2+ day ago (440+ words) Paint, plans and plenty of problems Content creator Lucy Kalice is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on cleaning, home decor and making the most of small spaces. See the rest of her articles here....
Renovating in 2026? Why a heat pump should be on your checklist
2+ week, 6+ day ago (979+ words) Sponsored by E. ON Next Get your heating right from day one Renovating is when you have the best chance to improve efficiency with the least disruption. If you're already lifting floors, opening walls or improving insulation, it makes sense to…...
I was already so impressed by Cuisinart's slushie and soft serve machine " now it's had a makeover to make dispensing ice cream in under 30 minutes even easier
3+ week, 3+ day ago (620+ words) Perfect for the sunny weather to come Last summer I was tasked with the extremely fortunate task (especially given the many heatwaves we had) of testing frozen treat makers for Ideal Home. And I learnt a lot about exactly what…...
How we test fans and portable air conditioners at Ideal Home
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1238+ words) We review every fan and portable air conditioner we recommend to you, testing them in our own homes. This is how we do it and why you can trust us Here at Ideal Home, we take our product recommendations very…...
3 things we'd never DIY again (plus 3 we'd absolutely repeat) " knowing when to put the tools down is often just as important as knowing how to use them
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1243+ words) Experience hasn't made us less hands-on, just made more selective. 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 making a…...
Medicine cabinets are being upgraded in 2026 - here's what to choose instead
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (643+ words) Bathroom storage deserves to be design-led Every functional bathroom needs the right storage, and the desire to hide away as much as possible has led to years of medicine cabinets dominating our bathroom schemes. But in 2026, are medicine cabinets still…...
The 3 builder-approved renovation essentials that I never knew we needed before we started work on our extension
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (612+ words) They've made our lives so much more comfortable 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 the rest…...
The 'peek-a-boo' paint theory is the new trick experts are recommending to make a room look interesting " "It can completely change the feeling of a room
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (582+ words) Here's how to make these unexpected flashes of bold colour work in your home Using colour can be a little scary and daunting for many people, especially when it comes to bold shades. This is where the "peek-a-boo" paint theory…...