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8 Domestic Swaps To Help Make Your Home Greener
The world is changing, the planet’s heating up, and...
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Thinking About Setting Up An Airbnb In London? Here Are The Details That Count
Here’s the thing; running a successful Airbnb in London...
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Made In Italy: Why Italian Elegance Will Be 2025’s Biggest Interior Design Trend
As British homes embrace a return to thoughtful luxury,...
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6 Practical Considerations When Building Your Garden Room
Not to be confused with sheds or conservatories, garden...
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11 Additions To Your Home To Help Make It More Sustainable
Ideal for future-proofing your property...
Though it might not feel...
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Finding More Space In A Small Apartment In 8 Simple Steps
Ideal for eking out more space at home...
In the words of William Morris, "have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." And while that’s certainly...
Fallen In Love With Cumbria, Too? 7 Of The Best Places To Settle Here
We've all been there - that bittersweet moment when you're heading home from the Lake District, already dreaming of your return. Perhaps you've found yourself wondering: why leave at all? If those majestic fells and glittering waters...
The Future Of Bathroom Design: Predicted Trends For 2025
The bathroom is having a moment. Once a purely functional space, it's now the experimental playground of interior designers and tech innovators alike. Our predictions suggest that 2025 will take this evolution even further, with boundary-pushing designs...
Moving House? The Ultimate Room-by-Room Packing Guide
Moving house sits somewhere between root canal treatment and doing your tax returns on the list of life's most enjoyable activities. One day you're living in a perfectly normal home, the next you're surrounded by towers of...
8 Top Tips On Improving Air Conditioning Efficiency At Home
Hey, we realise we’re writing this just as the depths of winter rear their ugly head, in a country that doesn’t traditionally use air conditioners at home, but with reports that increased heatwaves have pushed up demand for AC units...
7 Tips For Organising A Small Bedroom For Maximum Space
Sometimes, it feels like the walls are closing in. Having a small bedroom can feel a little oppressive if you're used to a bigger space. But with many currently having to downsize to make room for a...
7 Smart Security Features Available For Your Home
Last year, there were 266,489 burglaries reported in England and Wales, which represented a slight decline on the previous year and a major one in terms of the turn of the millenium's burglary statistics, which pointed to...
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Lower Your Energy Bills: How To Ensure Your Home Isn’t Losing Heat This Winter
Ideal for conserving your home's heat as the colder...
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8 Questions To Ask In The Early Stages Of House Hunting
Ideal for doing your due diligence before life's biggest...
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Why Your Garden Fence Is Costing You Thousands: A Homeowner’s Guide To Getting It Right
That pristine fence you invested in last year is...
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11 Great Upcycling Ideas For Your Bedroom
Maybe it’s the hipster in us. Is a possible...
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9 Top Tips For Hosting Virtual Viewings
While virtual viewings emerged as a necessity during the...
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THE 24 DAY CLEANING COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
The countdown to Christmas has begun, the bells are ringing, people are debating Fairytale...
HVAC SYSTEM CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS THAT EVERYONE MUST KNOW ABOUT
HVAC systems are an important part of any home, and proper care and maintenance...
6 GAME CHANGING BACKYARD IMPROVEMENT TIPS
The backyard has always been a space where families and friends spend valuable time...
5 WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DECK THIS WINTER
Over the last few years we’ve had to embrace socialising and dining outside. And...
5 WAYS TO INCORPORATE MUSIC INTO YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN SCHEME
In the same way that personality can be conveyed through our clothing preferences, so...
5 IDEAL CLEANING TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS
The countdown to Christmas often leaves households busier than ever, with a stack of...
HOW TO SAVE YOUR HOME FROM THE DAMP THIS SEASON
What’s that musty smell? That’s one refrain you don’t want your guests to be...
THE IDEAL GUIDE TO FINALISING A PROPERTY PURCHASE FREE FROM EMOTION
Moving house is regularly listed as one of the most stressful life events a...
4 AREAS OF A NEW PROPERTY YOU SHOULD PERSONALISE FIRST
When you first move into a new property, the first few weeks can pass...
PREP YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THESE 5 CHECKS
Happy domestic living isn’t necessarily about having the most expensive rugs, a sound system...
5 KEY DOMESTIC FIRE SAFETY CHECKS FOR WINTER
Ideal for ensuring your home is safe and cosy this Christmas
As winter rolls into...
PLANNING PERMISSION: 4 FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING AN APPLICATION
Like most influential decisions in life, it’s important that we take a step back...
HUMANE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR GARDEN FROM CRITTERS, BOTH BIG AND SMALL, THIS WINTER
Hey, first things first; we're all for making our gardens more wildlife friendly. In...
DON’T BE BLANK: HOW TO ADD SOME INTRIGUE TO YOUR WALLS
Ideal for styling up your walls and injecting some personality into your home.
You know...
6 Ideal Reasons To Invest In A Garden Room This Autumn
The leaves have well and truly turned golden and there’s a crispness in the...
5 CLEVER WAYS TO USE BOOKS AS EYE-CATCHING DÉCOR IN YOUR HOME
‘’Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the...
SMART IDEAS THAT WILL HELP YOU CURATE THE IDEAL CLOSET
We know we’re prone to hyperbole here at IDEAL, it’s a writer's prerogative after...
5 REASONS TO BUY CUSTOM MADE FURNITURE
Are you set to embark on a refresh of your home decor but are...
THE PROS & CONS OF TINY HOUSE LIVING
The Borrowers, this ain’t. If you haven't heard of tiny houses and their associated...
HOW TO BRING HIGH FASHION INTO YOUR HOME’S INTERIOR DESIGN
Today, our homes represent a powerful projection of our identities. As the Evening Standard...
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THEIR ROOM?
A kid's bedroom is like their own little kingdom – a place to play,...
5 GARDEN DESIGN IDEAS TO MAKE THE IDEAL SOCIABLE OUTDOOR SPACE
The modern garden serves a surprising number of functions. A convivial place to while...
MOVING WITH CHILDREN: 7 IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER IN YOUR SEARCH FOR A NEW HOME
Many of us chose the location of our home – and therefore, our lives...
4 WAYS TO ENHANCE THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME ON A BUDGET
Kerb appeal, which refers to the attractiveness of your home from the view of...