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I created a pink pantry without overdoing the pink – here’s how I used colour without overwhelming the space

Can a pink pantry work in a neutral home? I think so.

Ideal Home · Sep 2

I went to Australia and found interior inspiration in the strangest places

From a shopping centre toilet to a family lunch, these are the unexpected details I’m now planning to steal for my home

Ideal Home · Aug 19

I spent 6 months cooking on a camping stove – here’s why my new kitchen was worth the chaos

When you are spending so much on a renovation, every choice feels like a risk

Ideal Home · Aug 5

Love oak but hate the price? I tested a combo of wood stains for a formula that fakes the look of oak, then used it to elevate my pine staircase

I finally found the almost-perfect recipe...

Ideal Home · May 27

We’re 4 weeks into our loft conversion – these are the lessons I've learnt so far

Like most reno projects it's already taking longer than planned!

Ideal Home · May 13

The reality of a builder’s finish – and why prep work is essential to save both time and money

This is where the work really begins!

Ideal Home · Apr 29

5 ways I’ve saved money during our renovation – without compromising on quality!

The materials, brands and hacks I found to keep our dream extension within budget

Ideal Home · Apr 15

I hate cleaning! I've realised I'd rather clean in regular small doses than do a full house deep clean and these are my must-have products that help

How I keep on top of keeping my house clean

Ideal Home · Apr 1

3 things our builder has done that have made living through our extension project more bearable – the renovation essentials I never knew I needed

They've made our lives so much more comfortable

Ideal Home · Mar 18

Renovation Diary: We’re at a turning point in our kitchen renovation, and for the first time since we started, the end feels genuinely within reach

Now I can start planning my dream utility

Ideal Home · Mar 4