Olivia Heath

London

Daily Editor at House Beautiful (UK)

•👩🏾‍💻 Daily Editor @ House Beautiful, Hearst UK •✍🏾 Interiors, gardens, property & lifestyle •❤️: 🎨🏃🏾‍♀️🎵📺 •My views

Articles

The Pruning Trick To Boost Your Garden During The Chelsea Flower Show

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Olivia Heath

Anyone else mystified by gardening terminology? If yes, read our jargon-busting guide for a head start. But one phrase you're likely to hear a lot this month is the Chelsea Chop — a process that coincides with the Chelsea Flower Show and involves pruning herbaceous perennials to delay flowering or extend the season. What is the Chelsea Chop? The Chelsea Chop is a rather simple pruning technique.
How Two Designers Are Bringing Their Award-Winning Vision to Chelsea Flower Show 2025

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Olivia Heath

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15 Easy Ways To Update Your Home In Just A Weekend

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Amelia Smith |Olivia Heath

1Cheat a trendA tiled wall can look striking in a bathroom or kitchen but a bedroom calls for something a little softer. Create a similar look but with a more restful feel by using a tile-effect wallpaper in an on-trend design. Simple!Pictured: Stockholm bed frame and Globe lamp table, Furniture Village2Reimagine a gallery wallSimply rearranging and updating your artwork is a great way to shake things up.
The AI App Every Plant Parent Needs

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Olivia Heath

New plant parent? Gain confidence, increase your knowledge and breathe a sigh of relief knowing you'll never have to worry about a dying plant again, thanks to the latest advancements in AI. A new plant means new responsibilities, and with that comes a dozen of care-related questions — according to Google Trends data, when to start feeding houseplants, how to repot indoor plants, and how to look after houseplants are among the top trending houseplant questions for 2025.
A Shopper's Dream

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Olivia Heath

The brand new Ikea Oxford Street store, formerly Topshop's flagship site, opens on Thursday 1st May 2025 – and you can take an early peek inside. The store claims one of the most prominent spots on London's most famous shopping street in a deal worth £378 million. Following a three-year renovation and after being faced with further delays last year, the store opening is welcome news for eager shoppers and fans of the Swedish furniture brand.
Ikea's new collection is designed to make everyday tasks a little easier

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Olivia Heath

Ikea has launched Bäsingen, a range of inclusive design products to give a helping hand at home. Designed for anyone who has, or encounters, challenges at home, Bäsingen consists of six products designed for convenient support in the bathroom, kitchen and more. So what's in the range? A shower chair, toilet roll holder, towel rail, shower shelf and two different step stools with a rail.
The drenching trends taking over interiors in 2025 – discover 8 stunning looks you’ll love

3 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Eve Smallman |Olivia Heath

Drenching has quickly become one of the most sought-after interior trends. The idea is that you take a single colour, pattern or material and, quite literally, drench the space from floor to ceiling and trims to furniture. It's a clever way to add instant impact, big personality and effortless style to your home.
From Basement Disaster To 'Exquisite Triumph'

3 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Olivia Heath

We love when Kevin McCloud revisits what was an unfinished Grand Designs house build: you're always often guaranteed a satisfying before and after, even if the journey to get there is a pretty turbulent one. In the latest Grand Designs episode, Kevin revisited a former build in Hackney Downs, north-east London, in which architect Graeme and his graphic designer partner Melanie attempted to build a home on the small plot of a knackered old double garage.
5 Climbing Plants That Thrive In Shade, According To Gardening Experts

4 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Olivia Heath

1Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris'Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is one of the very best plants for growing on a north-facing, shady wall,' says author and gardener Sarah Raven. 'It blooms from July to August and boasts beautiful creamy white flowers, and equally lovely seedheads.'Growing up to six metres in height, it's a great flower for natural privacy. 'Apply a fertiliser in the spring if your soil is light and sandy, however, this isn't necessary on richer soils,' Sarah advises.
Selling Up? Discover the Best Colours To Repaint Your Garden Fence And Boost Your Home’s Value

4 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Olivia Heath

Despite sometimes being overlooked by homeowners, house hunters are placing greater value on a well-kept garden. Unruly outdoor spaces can reduce the interest in a property and negatively impact its value. But there's a simple fix — and it starts with your garden fence and a fresh coat of paint. A fence makes a garden much more private and secluded, as well as keeping your property secure, so it's a necessity to potential homebuyers; broken or damaged ones will actively devalue your property.