Category: idealhome.co.uk

No shopping trip quite compares to a B&M shopping experience.

It is the question every 20- and 30-something seems to be asking themselves at the moment – how will I save for a deposit?

The owner of this 400-year-old cottage has had a long love affair with Cornwall.

Throughout the early Noughties, property and interior gurus Colin and Justin seemed to be a constant fixture on our TVs.

So you love a Lego set and fancy a go at the grown-up version – a self build?

Are you familiar with The Original Factory Shop?

When we came across this East Dulwich home, we were floored by the gorgeous modern renovation in this Victorian family home.

‘Something I learnt very early on in our property search is that I’m a go-with-your-heart kind of girl,’ says Natasha, the owner of this two-bed terrace in west London.

How many can relate to a parent saying, ‘It was the same back in our day’.

If you live in a noisy city, near a main road or just have noisy neighbours, you’ll know that there are some sounds even double-glazing can’t muffle.

Having previously collaborated with fashion labels, Michelle Keegan has more recently lent her chic sense of style to homeware.

It’s not a well kept secret that Brit’s are shelling out a fortune on rent before finally hoping on the property ladder.

First there was THAT summer ‘it’ dress from Zara, the one you couldn’t walk more than 5 paces without seeing – you all know the one, right?!

This might just be our opinion, but a house really isn’t a home without a couple of candles and diffusers.

We’re with the retailer on the cushion appreciation front.

It’s easy to sit through shows such as Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List and be filled with amazing ideas about revamping your home with extensions, conservatories and outdoor buildings.

We love to see when a homeowner really embraces colour.

Strictly has landed it’s first ever contestant with a title – the Viscountess Emma Weymouth.

We’ve lost count of the number of times that we’ve watched Phil Spencer and a nervous couple sit around a pub table waiting for the estate agent to call and confirm their offer. 

DreamSkin is a new anti-allergy bedding just launched at Marks & Spencer.

Refitting a kitchen can be costly and stressful, but if you’re happy with the layout and your cabinets are sound, why not consider painting what you’ve got?

It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that when it comes to looking for a new family home, a lovely garden will often be high on a homebuyer wish list.

You can always rely on George Home to deliver when it comes to fun-filled homeware collections.

When the IKEA x Virgil Abloh homeware collaboration was revealed last year, we knew the Louis Vuitton Menswear designer and Off-white founder wasn’t going to be designing just another flat pack collection.

Take a look behind the scenes of Poppy Delevinge’s house in West London, as she hosts a new homeware campaign with H&M Home.

Erin House perfectly mixes classic architecture with a modern glass extension.

‘My old kitchen looked like it belonged in 
a youth hostel or a student house,’ says the owner of this two-bed terrace in South London.

Are you a Friends fanatic, or know someone who is?

We’ve all been itching to see what spin Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will put on there new family home Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.

Been putting off giving your garden a furniture update so far this summer?

If you’re looking to update your bathroom we’re here to introduce you to key simple accessories, that can make a huge difference.

Selling and buying a property can be stressful, but choosing an estate agent to help will make it much easier, right?

You don’t have to live by the sea to enjoy the calming qualities of a coastal living rooms.

Earlier this week, we shared news of a new pink storage ottoman by Wilko, and you guys loved it!

There are impressive homes, then there’s this home!

We’ve all been there, stuck with an ugly chair we either brought out of necessity or inherited from our gran.

Lacey Turner has been a fixture on our small screens since 2004 when she took up the role of Stacey Slater in EastEnder’s.

Iconic French cookware brand Le Creuset has added a striking new colourway to its extensive cookware collection.

The owner of the original Dragons’ Den warehouse is looking to do a deal for £3.25million on the 1-bedroom home.

Calling all Yankee Candle fans!

When you think of Homebase, your mind usually jumps to paint, decking and garden furniture.

The Argos catalogue is iconic.

If you’re looking to brighten up your bedroom then look no further than the new vibrant floral Primark bedding.

Phil Spencer knows a thing or two about house viewings.

Are you already sitting comfortably in one of these best-selling designs?

Going on holiday any time soon?

It is a truth universally acknowledged that when a house comes up for sale in the village where Jane Austen once lived, you’re going to want to take a look.

Got a boring room design?

Moving house is a nightmare at the best of times.

The new Lion King film has us itching to go on safari.

We’re sure we’re not the only ones to nurture a small breakfast time crush on Jamie Theakston, especially when we cheekily tune into the breakfast show on Heart with him and Amanda Holden.

We love a side table at Ideal Home.

Whether you want to sleep on a plane, get some work done without having to listen to the office banter, or simply want a more peaceful commute, you need a pair of noise cancelling headphones, and we’ve tested dozens to bring you the finest designs whatever your budget.

Instagram has been lighting up with The Range lanterns.

We needed a house 
with more space,’ 
says the owner of this Thirties semi in south London.

When you visit friends or family, is it the norm for you to find the front door open when you arrive so you can just walk straight in? 

Raffles used to be the domain of May Day fairs and the WI, flogging fruit baskets and French lessons no one wants.

Oozing, melted cheese, crunchy toast and piping hot in the middle, that is the only way we accept our toasties.

Do you live in a Georgian house?