Tara King

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Tara King

Practical, stylish and long-lasting, a decked garden area is well worth the investment, assuming you look after it, that is. Fall prey to these common decking cleaning mistakes to avoid, and you could wind up with a slippery, unsafe surface that’s pretty unsightly, too. While a quick sweep is sufficient to clean indoor floors, outdoor decking calls for a more robust approach.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Tara King

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to organizing a bookshelf. Whether you sort alphabetically, by genre, in height order or something else entirely, if you can find what you need and you’re happy with how it looks, that’s all that matters. As part of organizing a living room, good-looking bookshelves can truly lift the spirits – and encourage us to pick up a book more often too. 'Having books on display really adds a homely feel to any interior scheme.

1 month ago | idealhome.co.uk | Tara King

It’s a well-known fact that our surroundings can have a profound impact on our mental health, so it’s no surprise that we feel more at ease after cleaning our homes. But what if we could feel relaxed whilst doing the chores, too? We know what you’re thinking, and we didn't believe it either at first, but according to those-in-the-know, it’s perfectly possible to relax, unwind and tune into the present, while simultaneously ticking off chores.

1 month ago | idealhome.co.uk | Tara King

The tiny house movement is fast gaining ground (figuratively speaking, that is) and we can see why. Versatile, sustainable and affordable, they’re an accessible reality for first-time buyers as well as downsizers, and can add to existing homes, too. Whether used as a garden office, ‘granny’ flat, off-grid holiday spot or as a permanent residence, they’re great to live in – assuming you can fit all your stuff in, that is.

2 months ago | idealhome.co.uk | Tara King

We spend our lives trying to contain chaos in our homes, but jumping from one task to the next inevitably means nothing gets done properly, or even at all. According to the pros, employing simple systems to keep your home organised is far more effective – you’ll save yourself time and energy in the long run, and enjoy an easier life day-to-day, too. So what do we mean by systems, exactly?