The Latest Breaking News from Amanda Jones

Want a home that’s unique and stands out from the crowd? I think it’s time to ditch the trends

Learning what you truly love is the key to creating a home that feels like you

Ideal Home · Sep 1

Controversial opinion: I wish there were no interior design trends

Why I think the pressure to keep up with the latest looks is fuelling overconsumption – and stopping us finding our own style

Ideal Home · Aug 18

Why I'm stepping away from 'click now, next day delivery' shopping for good

trading it for independent quality, personal service, and unique finds will completely change how you shop

Ideal Home · Aug 4

A few years ago I went LOOPY in the garden, and decided to keep all my weeds – here’s why I value them as much as my plants

How I use a 'Closed Loop Waste Management System' in my outdoor space

Ideal Home · May 26

My low spend year, what I learned – and why I would do it again

The areas we saved on, and what I'd do differently next time

Ideal Home · Apr 28

After years of being obsessed with tiny homes, I’m now living in a smaller space – but is it everything I thought it would be?

With my husband and I now living in essentially a studio, I weigh up if it's worth it

Ideal Home · Apr 14

Why we happily choose to sleep next to the kitchen sink – how we've reconfigured our home to suit living with our adult children

The pros and cons of our new way of living together

Ideal Home · Mar 17

How I scratch my interior design itch without filling my home up again with new ‘stuff’ – easy (and free!) ways I use to make it feel fresh and inspiring

Creativity, not consumption, is the real secret to a stylish space

Ideal Home · Mar 3

I've finally got my book addiction under control – how I became a more intentional book curator, and saved money and space in the process

How I went from book addict to intentional book buyer

Ideal Home · Feb 17

I was filling up my home with clutter and struggling to balance my budget – how I broke my impulsive spending habit and my tips to help you do it too

How to take back control of your spending

Ideal Home · Feb 3