Home & Interiors
10 Interior Design Trends For Autumn 2025
Ideal for making that seasonal shift into comforting cosiness...
It’s been a long year and here at IDEAL, we’re actually rather looking forward to the autumn. The cooler, darker nights give us...
8 Ways To Make Your Garden Usable Past 6pm...
As the days grow shorter and that golden hour arrives earlier each evening, many of us reluctantly...
The One Thing You Can’t Afford To Skip When...
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Let’s put things plainly; property investment can be an exciting...
11 Garden Zoning Ideas To Offer Shelter & Sanctuary...
Ideal for making the most of your outdoor space, even in more inclement conditions...
Whilst it’s verging on...
7 Essential Elements Of A Farmhouse Kitchen
Are you looking to add some rustic charm to your home? Well, the farmhouse style (sometimes referred...
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7 Tried & Tested Ways To Improve Your Home’s Kerb Appeal
Ideal for making a good first impression...
Whether you’re selling up and moving on, or simply want to make a startling first impression on guests,...
7 Things To Think About When it Comes To Loft Conversions
If your home is what estate agents would proudly declare ‘cosy’, with occupants feeling like sardines, perhaps you’re weighing up the costs of an...
The IDEAL Guide To Packing & Moving House, Stress Free
Someone, somewhere in the world right now is arguing with a loved one about moving house. With every packed, repacked and packed again box;...
How To Transform Your Bedroom Into A More Tranquil Space
Ideal for creating your very own domestic den of zen…
While you spend the majority of your bedroom hours dreaming with your eyes closed, it...
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A Decision To Sleep On: Tips For Choosing The Right Mattress For You
Buying a mattress; as long as it's soft and comfy, it's good enough to sleep on, right?
If only things were that easy. For one,...
How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Interior Design
Much like just about every other industry and discipline in the world, artificial intelligence is beginning to impact interior design. Rather than completely transforming...
Minimalist vs Maximalist: The Great Interior Design Face-Off
Let's be honest - we've all been there. You're scrolling through Instagram, double-tapping those perfectly curated homes that look like they've been styled by...
Can I Pour Cooking Oil Down The Toilet? Do Egg Shells Go In The Compost? Your Food Waste Questions Answered
Ideal for safe, sustainable food waste disposal...
We’ve all been there; frying pan in one hand, a Google search in the other, desperately asking whether...
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7 Contemporary Features To Include In Your 2025 Kitchen Installation
The heart and soul of the house, where the magic really happens, the place that most defines hospitality within the home, is most surely...
How To Avoid Spiralling Home Renovation Costs In 7 Ideal Steps
For those not lucky enough to have the dulcet tones of Kevin McCloud on speed dial, the cost of home remodelling - creatively yet...
How To Achieve 2025’s Ultimate Bathroom Trend: The Biophilic, Minimalist Bathroom
Ideal for turning your bathroom into a place that you truly want to spend time in...
When did our bathrooms become so fussy? Full of...
Smart Tips On How To Maximise Your Space In Your Studio Flat
Recent trends suggest that renters developed a lasting preference for larger living spaces following the experiences of the early 2020s lockdowns and the compact...
How To Create The Ideal Loft Space That Draws Attention: 7 Simple Steps
A loft space which draws attention? Now, there’s an ask. Seeing as it’s part of the house which, by design, is hidden from the...
11 Essential Elements That Define Timeless Interior Design
In the ever-evolving world of interior design, trends come and go with the changing seasons. However, amidst this constant flux, certain elements remain steadfast,...
The Best Places In The World For Luxury Real Estate Investment
Making the step up from having vested interests in the UK housing market to being a global luxury real estate investor can be daunting....
8 Tools You Should Have In Your Domestic Toolbox
Whether you rent or own your home, possessing a well-equipped toolbox is indispensable. Even if you have a landlord who handles all repairs, it’s...
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 in the process of refurbishing your home, or perhaps building...
Why Your Bathroom Deserves Better: A Complete Remodelling Guide
When we upgrade our homes, it’s easy to push the bathroom right to the end of the priority list, with misassumptions being made about...
7 Modern & Smart Upgrades To Improve Your Home
Ideal for those looking to bring their domestic situation into the 21st century.
We’d all love a household which runs like clockwork, with succulents never...
The Best Kind Of Coffee Table For Every Type Of Living Room
The coffee table might just be the hardest-working piece of furniture in your home. It's where morning cuppas rest, feet find comfort after long...
How To Keep Your Home Safe During Summer Holidays
Summer holidays are on the horizon, and as we Brits prepare for our annual escape to sunnier climes, our empty homes become tempting targets...
7 Decor Ideas For A Country Chic Look
The city is a fast paced place to perch; the contrast to the countryside clear and concise. The differences are stark. You don’t even...
How To Give Your Home’s Aesthetic A Makeover In 7 Simple Steps
So many discussions of home improvements seem to focus on the functional. And that’s just fine; some simply want a liveable space which gains...
Transform Your Home With These Stunning Staircase Ideas
We tend to hurry up and down them without a second thought, yet staircases occupy prime real estate in our homes. Far from being...
8 Central Heating Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore
As the daffodils begin to bloom and the days grow longer, the unmistakable signs of spring are upon us here in the UK. While...
8 Luxury Alternatives To Your Traditional Bathroom Fixtures
The domestic bathroom takes many forms. From tiny cubicles with carpets which simply shouldn't be there to elaborate, modern ones you could imagine living...
Wedding Transportation: The Ideal Guide
The day has been meticulously planned - the venue is booked, the menu selected and the playlist curated to perfection. Yet amidst the whirlwind...
12 Space Saving Solutions For Small Bedrooms
Ah, the small bedroom - a place where dreams are made and space is scarce. As homes get smaller, many of us are searching for...
7 Contemporary Features To Include In Your 2025 Kitchen...
The heart and soul of the house, where the magic really happens, the place that most defines...
How To Avoid Spiralling Home Renovation Costs In 7...
For those not lucky enough to have the dulcet tones of Kevin McCloud on speed dial, the...
How To Achieve 2025’s Ultimate Bathroom Trend: The Biophilic,...
Ideal for turning your bathroom into a place that you truly want to spend time in...
When did...
Smart Tips On How To Maximise Your Space In...
Recent trends suggest that renters developed a lasting preference for larger living spaces following the experiences of...