Sara Hesikova

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sara Hesikova

Whether you’re thinking of giving your hallway a makeover or a new coat of paint, it’s important to know what paint finish to use to ensure your entryway looks stylish for as long as possible. All the paint experts I’ve asked agreed that eggshell paint is the best choice for a hallway. While there isn’t necessarily anything special about your hallway walls compared to the rest of your home, the way that you use the space likely differs from how you use other rooms in the house.

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sara Hesikova

COAT just launched 33 new paint shades which is the brand’s biggest release to date. And all the Brits and UK residents alike will be happy to know that each of these colours is designed specifically to work with the UK’s lighting – or lack thereof, some might say. COAT is one of those cool brands that sets paint trends for the rest of us to follow.

2 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sara Hesikova

Even though your front porch is a covered area, the fact that it’s exposed to the outside world more than the rest of your home means that there are certain things that have no business being here. If you’re wondering exactly what you shouldn’t keep on your porch, our experts have the answers. Some of these front porch ideas - or should I say mistakes? - are based on security concerns, while others could cause damage or attract pests that would then likely cause damage.

2 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sara Hesikova

Earlier this month, Louise Thompson took to Instagram to share a few shots of her garden with her 1.5 million followers. Her statement red terracotta-coloured garden chair was the clear star of those snaps – and luckily for you, I know exactly where to snap it up so you can recreate the former Made in Chelsea star’s charming garden. It’s the Lysa armchair from La Redoute, and it’s currently available with 30% off, taking off £75 from the original price of £249.99.

2 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sara Hesikova

Who doesn’t love IKEA and its signature pared-back, minimalist but also budget-friendly flatpack furniture? I sure do, as do millions of others whose homes feature at least one of the popular furniture pieces from the Swedish retailer. The IKEA BESTA cabinets are the perfect example – a design that lends itself perfectly to customisation, which is where the IKEA BESTA hacks come in.