Ideal Home

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Ideal Home is Britain's best-selling interiors magazine and has been empowering home-owners to make the most of their properties for over 80 years. The magazine covers every aspect of contemporary living, from a wide range of transformed houses, kitchens and bathrooms.

WELCOME TO OUR CENTENARY ISSUE!

100 YEARS OF JANUARY ISSUES • Editor Vanessa Richmond picks her highlights from Ideal Home through the decades…

Set the scene for… A NIGHT TO PARTY • Shake off that post-Christmas slump and get set for a chic soirée. Whether a houseful of guests makes you happy or an intimate dinner party is more your style, sparkling decs and smart barware will make it memorable. Happy New Year!

The STYLE EDITOR • Michela Colling, Ideal Home’s tastemaker-in-chief, shares her top news from the high street

We keep seeing… FESTIVE BEDDING

A GALLERY OF GIFTABLE BAUBLES • Prepare to be dazzled! We’ve rounded up our pick of the brightest, best and most bonkers baubles to give as a present or to hang on your tree for a dramatically different look

The wallpaper edit ART DECO • Draw inspiration from a more decadent age with stylised designs, dazzling metallics, striking colours and bold or delicate patterns

STATEMENT WREATHS • Not just for the front door – hang them on a wall or over a dining table for instant festive feels

IDEAL VS GREAT DEAL • Give your hallway a glam makeover with chic yet practical picks that’ll make your guests feel right at home

A little piece of history • Kay and Paul Cullen renovated a small Victorian village chapel, blending modern design with characterful vintage pieces

Welcome to my home

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Make it work for you KAY’S CHOICE: A NEW FRONT DOOR • A dated door can seriously damage your kerb appeal, while one that suits your property will make a great first impression

IDEAL HOME LOVES… STATEMENT DOORS

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HOW DESIGNERS USE HEATHER PURPLES • These tones tip towards blue on one side and reddish mauves on the other, bringing calm and warmth to wherever you use them

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY... • Designers and stylists share their views

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Warm & welcoming • Cathrine Oxholm Sonne and Martin Lützau used simple design tricks to soften the hard lines of their home’s modern architecture

Welcome to my home

Make it work for you CATHRINE’S STYLE: STRUCTURED SIMPLICITY • Uncluttered spaces, plain walls and dark floors allow Cathrine to showcase her furniture and accessories as works of art

Are uPVC window frames an eyesore? • They’re undeniably energy efficient and cost-effective, but whether they can be considered a style statement is up for debate…

DRESSED TO IMPRESS • Make an impact with sophisticated yet simple Christmas decorating ideas that will make every space special

WHERE TO BUY

Simple but sophisticated • Anouk Gerardu and Rob Ghijsen started with beautiful, basic pieces in their big, open spaces, then layered on texture and detail

Welcome to our home

Make it work for you ANOUK’S STYLE: SCANDI GLAM • White walls, pops of green and accents in black and brass, along with twinkling lights, create a smart, Nordic feel

HOW TO UPDATE YOUR DINING SPACE • Entertaining at home is big news but if your dining room isn’t making style headlines, these design experts can help you get it right

3 OF THE BEST STORAGE PIECES

MEET THE PROFESSIONALS...

Starting again from scratch • The Bennetts bought an Edwardian house that hadn’t been updated since the 1980s and gave it a new lease of life

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Make it work for you ALICE’S STYLE: MODERN SHAPES • Contemporary classics mixed...