Interior
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Paint trends 2024 – We reveal the key colours and effects to update your home this year
Want to add a slice of personality to your home? The key paint trends for the year ahead will have you covered
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Wallpaper trends 2024 – the styles, colours and patterns to know now
The expert-led guide to the wallpaper trends of the year
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Christmas tree light hacks to avoid arguments this festive season
Easy tips to avoid tangles and make your lights look as dazzling as possible
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10 stylish radiator cover ideas that will transform this essential item
Customise your heating sources with these fabulous methods
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11 unmissable interior design tips – to style a house into a dream home
Learn from the experts with this professional-approved design advice that will help you style and furnish your home
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The comprehensive guide to replacing a front door - from composite to timber
Everything you need to know about replacing a front door and creating the perfect entrance to your property
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How to make the right choice when choosing the glazing for your home
Make sure your windows don't just look good, but do good too
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'Most chimneys need to go!' - Architect Charlie Luxton on removing a chimney breast
Our Ideal Home architectural expert Charlie Luxton reveals why you should remove the chimney breast in your home
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Architect Charlie Luxton on how to transform your home with a clever mezzanine
Ideal Home's architectural design expert Charlie Luxton shares how best to use this clever design tool
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The best white paint - our definitive guide to choosing the ideal shade for your home
Feeling flummoxed by all the white paint options out there? We bring you our ultimate bible of white paint need-to-knows, including the shades to paint walls, ceilings and woodwork
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How much does double glazing cost? Here is what it will actually cost you
Know what to budget for UPVC, timber and aluminium double glazing
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How much does loft insulation cost and is it worth it?
If you want to save on energy bills, as well as reduce your home’s carbon emissions, installing loft insulation is a worthwhile investment
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How to insulate a loft - a step by step guide
Look to DIY loft insulation to enjoy savings on installation and future heating bills
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How much does cavity wall insulation cost?
What to budget for when retrofitting cavity wall insulation
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Wood flooring ideas – 11 gorgeous floor styles and how to choose
Timeless and elegantly beautiful, what’s not to love?
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10 ways to stop draughts from doors - Expert tips for keeping cold gusts of air out
Our top tips for draught proofing a door and eliminating cold from your home
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8 gloriously autumnal homes to make you glad the new season has arrived
These cosy homes prove autumn is the best season
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How to fix squeaky floorboards – repair creaky floors and block draughts
Silence those squeaky floorboards for good with our expert advice
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Muggle magician builds the Weasley family clock from Harry Potter
It is now possible to build your own piece of magic with the help of computer code and old antique clock...
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Country carpet ideas that tick the boxes for colour, pattern and texture
Step out in style on soft flooring. Check out 7 of the best country carpet ideas, shortlisted by the Ideal Home team
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B&Q launches new online shutter shop
New made-to-measure shutter buying service from B&Q on how to measure shutters for your windows
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Kelly Hoppen and Daniel Hopwood style off: The Great Interior Design Challenge judges go head-to-head
The Great Interior Design Challenge is back on our screens. Judges Kelly Hoppen and Daniel Hopwood share their top trends with Ideal Home...
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5 reasons Livingetc loves... check wallpaper
Roundup of on-trend check, tartan and plaid wallpapers
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8 fern-print papers to blow you away
Want something inspiring for your home for spring? Bring freshness and light into a room with one of these fabulous fern wallpapers
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It's the Birchbox for interiors! Introducing From The Post House subscription box
This is one special delivery!
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A fan of New England style? You'll love these new Lexington Company wallpaper designs
Inspired by the relaxed East Coast lifestyle, Lexington Company have designed a range of classic New England style wallpapers for Boråstapeter, all sure to give your home an authentic Americana vibe
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Everything you need to know about having a new carpet fitted
Choose the perfect carpet for any room with our step-by-step guide to fabulous flooring
