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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...
Home & Interiors
Made In Italy: Why Italian Elegance Will Be 2025’s Biggest Interior Design Trend
As British homes embrace a return to thoughtful luxury,...
Home & Interiors
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...
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...
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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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6 Methods To Prevent Heat Loss At Home This Winter
Sometimes, when the colder climes kick in, those looking to warm up their homes...
Getting Your Lawn Through The Cold: Essential Winter Lawn Care Tips
As winter's icy grip takes hold and frost blankets our gardens, many of us...
Is It Genuinely Possible To Live ‘Off-Grid’ In The UK?
The concept of living 'off-grid' has captured the imagination of many, conjuring images of...
The Pros & Cons Of Open Plan Kitchen Living
You know how the old saying goes: ‘open plan, open heart’. Nope? Us neither....
New Year, Better Sleep: How To Choose The Right Mattress For Your Bedroom
New year, new sleep routine? We've certainly heard of worse New Year's resolutions, that's...
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...
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...
The Future Of Bathroom Design: Predicted Trends For 2025
The bathroom is having a moment. Once a purely functional space, it's now the...
Moving House? The Ultimate Room-by-Room Packing Guide
Moving house sits somewhere between root canal treatment and doing your tax returns on...
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...
7 Tips For Organising A Small Bedroom For Maximum Space
Sometimes, it feels like the walls are closing in. Having a small bedroom can...
7 Smart Security Features Available For Your Home
Last year, there were 266,489 burglaries reported in England and Wales, which represented a...
Shades Of The Season: Interior Designers Share Their Colour Tips For Autumn & Winter 2024
Ideal for those looking to channel fresh starts through colour...
Would you believe it, but...
7 Beginner’s Tips For Planning Your Dream Home Build
So, you've decided to build your own house? First off, congratulations on your bravery!...
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 months set in...
Whilst it might...
8 Questions To Ask In The Early Stages Of House Hunting
Ideal for doing your due diligence before life's biggest buy...
Deciding to go from renting...
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 already showing signs of wear....
11 Great Upcycling Ideas For Your Bedroom
Maybe it’s the hipster in us. Is a possible environmental sustainability at its heart?...
9 Top Tips For Hosting Virtual Viewings
While virtual viewings emerged as a necessity during the pandemic, they've now become a...
How To Manage The Mounting Cost Of Moving House
Dealing with the hands-on side of moving house is stressful enough - what to...
What Should I Be Doing In Winter To Prepare My Garden For Spring?
Whilst the temptation to retreat indoors with a steaming cuppa and hibernate until the...
From Empty To Enchanting: 7 Must-Have Indoor Plants
If you're a regular reader of IDEAL, then you'll know how much we love...
9 Ways To Refresh Your Kitchen That Won’t Break The Bank
Here at IDEAL, we believe that the kitchen is the most important room in...
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...