Heather Young

1 month ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sara Hesikova |Heather Young

IKEA is often thought of as the most budget-friendly retailer when in need of nice-looking furniture that doesn’t break the bank. But not everything from IKEA is super affordable – the super stylish HAVSTEN outdoor furniture is the perfect example of that as the four-seat conversation will set you back £1110.

1 month ago | inkl.com | Heather Young

A sunny garden with two 3-seater IKEA HAVSTEN outdoor sofas facing each other. IKEA is often thought of as the most budget-friendly retailer when in need of nice-looking furniture that doesn’t break the bank. But not everything from IKEA is super affordable – the super stylish HAVSTEN outdoor furniture is the perfect example of that as the four-seat conversation will set you back £1110.

1 month ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sara Hesikova |Heather Young

When it comes to paint, Farrow & Ball is both a trend-setter and icon; where F&B goes, the rest of us follow. That’s exactly why looking at Farrow & Ball’s most popular paint shades for 2025 - both existing and predicted bestsellers - is a great indicator of what colours we’ll see in the most stylish homes this year. Here at Ideal Home, Farrow & Ball is one of our favourite paint brands that we look to for everything from paint trends to creative paint ideas.

1 month ago | inkl.com | Heather Young

A green living room painted in Farrow & Ball's Green Smoke shade with a white fireplace and two black accent chairs. When it comes to paint, Farrow & Ball is both a trend-setter and icon; where F&B goes, the rest of us follow. That’s exactly why looking at Farrow & Ball’s most popular paint shades for 2025 - both existing and predicted bestsellers - is a great indicator of what colours we’ll see in the most stylish homes this year.

2 months ago | idealhome.co.uk | Heather Young

While I love snuggling under a blanket and lighting the candles during the long, dark winter months, going into full hibernation mode isn’t an option when life continues apace. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is recognised as a low mood that occurs seasonally – usually starting in autumn and lasting right up until spring arrives. It’s widely believed that this ‘winter depression’ is caused by the reduction in sunlight we experience over the winter months when there are fewer daylight hours.