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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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How To Make A Small Kitchen Look Bigger
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, but when that...
Why Regular Boiler Maintenance Is Essential For Reducing Your Home’s Carbon Footprint
Ideal for ensuring your home is energy efficient and your bills are manageable...
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Sash Window Restoration Vs. Replacement: Which Is The Better Option For Your Home?
You might need to restore or replace your sash window for many reasons. Wear...
Add Value To Your Property With These 5 Home Hacks
Whether you’re looking to sell your home and want to make it stand out...
The Best Van Gogh Paintings To Inspire A Sense Of Wellness, Focus & More At Home
Vincent van Gogh, the renowned Dutch painter, created some of the world's most captivating...
6 Tips To Stay Cool (Or Warm) At Home During Extreme Temperatures
It can be difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home during bouts...
7 Upcycling DIY Craft Projects To Try This Spring
‘’Out with the old, in with the upcycled’’…
You heard it here first, and it’s...
5 Water Saving Tips For Your Garden This Spring
It's a warning that's still ringing in our ears and playing on our minds...
Pulling The Drapes Back On 2023’s Curtain Trends
As we get stuck into 2023, the world of interior design is continuing to...
5 Home Renovation Projects That Can Add Value To Your Home In 2023
Though the global pandemic has slowed down the national economy in myriad, unpredictable ways,...
5 Eco-Friendly Design Ideas For 2023
With the mercury breaking records across the world last year, and the sun breaking...
The Ideal Radiator Style Guide For 2023
Isn’t it funny how the items in our home that tend to do the...
5 Modern & Smart Upgrades To Improve Your Home
Ideal for those looking to bring their domestic situation into the 21st century.
We’d all...
Tenant’s Tips: 7 Ways To Make Your Rental House Feel Like A Home
Four walls, a roof, a door, perhaps some windows; a rough approximation of a...
8 Pieces Of Home Exercise Equipment To Give Your Whole Body A Workout
Are you tired of the same old gym routine? Want to switch things up...
8 Ways To Save Money On Hot Water In 2023
If the recent warnings in the press are to be believed, the UK is...
Does My Polished Concrete Flooring Need Sealing? Your Questions Answered
Here at IDEAL, we love to dive deep into other cultures and culinary traditions,...
How To Avoid Spiralling Home Renovation Costs In 5 Ideal Steps
For those not lucky enough to have the dulcet tones of Kevin McCloud on...
6 Obvious Signs That Your Home Needs New Windows
It's a sad truth of home ownership; that, unfortunately, those home improvement projects that...
5 Outdoor Garden Buildings To Install For Summer
Ideal for creating a quick fix ‘home away from home’, at home, this summer.
Summer?...
Exploring The History Of Blinds With Yewdale
Homes, offices, restaurants, hospitals and a wide range of other buildings utilise blinds as...
7 Simple Hacks To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Ideal for reducing your carbon footprint and impact on the environment.
Whether you’re looking to...
5 Ideal Ways To Add A Touch Of Class To Your Home
Class. It’s a definition which differs from domestic place to space and dweller to...
5 Tips For Maximising The Space & Sociability Of Your L-Shaped Kitchen
Ideal for those wanting to combine fashionable design and high functionality at home.
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