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Home & Interiors
Shades Of The Season: Interior Designers Share Their Colour Tips For Autumn & Winter 2024
Ideal for those looking to channel fresh starts through...
Home & Interiors
7 Beginner’s Tips For Planning Your Dream Home Build
So, you've decided to build your own house? First...
Home & Interiors
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...
Home & Interiors
8 Questions To Ask In The Early Stages Of House Hunting
Ideal for doing your due diligence before life's biggest...
Home & Interiors
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...
Home & Interiors
7 Throwback Interior Design Trends That Have Stood The Test Of Time
Though the age-old aphorism posits that ‘’time is a great healer’’, try telling that to our battered old sofa, fluffy toilet seat cover and terrazzo kitchen flooring. Because, even from a pretty humble starting point,...
7 Home Maintenance Tasks That Are Best Left To The Pros
A good home maintenance routine can enhance your living environment, avoid the need for costly repairs and even increase the value of your property, but that shouldn't mean that you try to do everything yourself.
While there...
Selling Your Home? Declutter Like A Pro To Have Your Property Looking Its Best
Ideal for those looking to make their home presentable and primed for a sale.
The real estate market is one of the most unpredictable in existence. And that was true even prior to recent turbulent, unprecedented times. Right...
Organised Home, Optimised Mind: How Decluttering Can Improve Your Life
We know what you’re thinking; another article about decluttering. Isn’t the internet starting to look a little, shall we say, cluttered with articles on the streamlining practice.
But we could argue that such pieces are necessary, as the...
Why Herringbone Flooring Is Making A Comeback In UK Homes
"There’s something timeless about a well-laid herringbone floor. It’s like a fine tailored suit – classic, elegant, and forever in style." – Interior Designer Jane Clayton.
Herringbone flooring isn’t just back. It’s thriving. Once considered a symbol of...
12 Clever Ways To Make The Most Of Space In A Living Room
Decorating a small living room can be incredibly tricky at times. You want to maximise comfort, and to include all those trinkets and knick-knacks you’ve accumulated in your life, but you also need the room to be...
7 Kitchen Renovations To Add Value To Your Home In 2025
Today’s modern kitchen does so much more than simply serve as a place to prepare meals. Functionality plays a part, sure, but so does fun and family.
As the heart of your home, it wears many hats and is vital...
More....
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Pet-Proofing Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide For Pet Owners
Have you ever returned home to find your curtains...
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9 Ideas For Repurposing Your Garden Room Into A Wellness Space
Ideal for adding a new sense of purpose to...
Home & Interiors
10 Garden Zoning Ideas To Offer Shelter & Sanctuary This Autumn
Ideal for making the most of your outdoor space,...
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How To Make Your Buy-To-Let Property Appeal To Tenants
So you’re embarking on a buy-to-let journey? Well, you’ll...
Home & Interiors
7 Home Maintenance Checks To Help You Get Ready For Autumn
Just as your car requires a yearly check up...
Like that, you'll love this...
How Many Solar Panels Do I Actually Need To Power My Household?
Ideal for bringing a new level of energy efficiency to your home...
Solar panels are...
Can I Paint Laminate Bedroom Furniture? Top Tips On Doing So Cleanly, Effectively & With Durability
Ideal for breathing new life into your bedroom furniture easily and inexpensively...
Laminate furniture is...
“My House Is Always A Mess”: 7 Simple Renovation Tricks To Make Your House A Doddle To Clean
Ideal for ensuring your home is easier to clean than ever...
We have all encountered...
What Are The Most Durable, Resilient Flooring Options For A Home With Heavy Foot Traffic?
Ideal for ensuring your floors can stand up to the wear and tear of...
Blocked Drain At Home? How To Unblock Your Drains Cleanly & Effectively
Ideal for tackling domestic plumbing concerns safely and efficiently...
As homeowners, we face a multitude...
7 Things Every Dream Home Should Have
Ideal for luxuriating in a little escapism...
There are two types of people in this...
9 Practical Applications Of Biophilic Design: Maximising Functionality For A Greener Home
Ideal for a natural, verdant home that doesn't sacrifice on functionality...
In the realm of...
9 Interior Design Trends For Autumn 2023
Ideal for making that seasonal shift into comforting cosiness...
It’s been a long year and...
Are Induction Hobs Worth The Investment In Domestic Kitchens?
Ideal for contemporary kitchens that prioritise safety and efficiency...
There's a culinary revolution quietly (or,...
Easy DIY Projects To Get Your Home On Trend For Autumn 2023
As searches for ‘DIY projects’ are up 800%, home and garden experts share easy, cost-effective,...
Beyond Boundaries: A Guide To Planning Permissions & Legalities For UK Property Extensions
Ideal for ensuring your property extension is all above board...
If you've been daydreaming about...
How To Best Take Advantage Of Open Plan Living Spaces
Ideal for embracing an open, inclusive domestic space...
Open plan living has been a key...
Vamping Up Your Home For Autumn? Try These 11 Simple Home Decor Tricks
Here at IDEAL, we’re huge fans of the seasonal decor that defines the transition...
Don’t Flood Your House! The Domestic Plumbing Problems You Should Never Tackle Solo
Ideal for knowing when (and when not) to pull up that trusty YouTube tutorial...
Amid...
7 Features That Define A Bespoke Luxury Kitchen
Ideal for ensuring your kitchen feels both personal and palatial...
A kitchen is said to...
The Ideal Guide To Choosing The Right Flooring Material For Your Home
Ideal for treading the boards in style, even if it's just at home...
Are you...
Wood 101: Stylish & Effortless Integration Of Wood In Interior Design
Ideal for bringing a natural finish to your furnishings...
In the world of interior design,...
7 Hacks To Make Your Rental Flat Feel More Like A Home
Ideal for personalising your rental property, whatever your budget...
Just how to turn a rental...
From Colouring To Decluttering: How To Decorate Your Bedroom Like A Pro
Ideal for giving your bedroom that interior design shine...
Though perhaps it’s a three way...
Smart Tips For Funding Your Dream Home Innovation
Ideal for sprucing up your home without maxing out your credit cards...
Planning a domestic...
Embracing Elegance: How To Incorporate Royal Blue Into Your Home Decor
Ideal for giving your interior design a luscious, luxurious lift...
Are you looking for an...
The Aromas Of Autumn: Capturing The Essence Of The Season’s Signature Scents At Home
Ideal for cherishing the start of a new season...
As the dampest squib of British...
How To Turn Your Bathroom Into Your Very Own Private Spa In 10 Simple Steps
However much you wish for a trip to the spa to count as your...
“Which Room Should You Pack First When Preparing To Move House?” & Your Other Relocation Questions Answered
Ideal for moving house as smoothly and seamlessly as possible...
This just in; a study...