| published on April 20, 2026 Most kitchens follow the same path. White cabinets, clean counters and an island that blends in with everything else. It looks finished, but it doesn’t last long. What is seen in this kitchen is…
Screen printer Hannah Carvel is one of Ideal Home’s newest Open House contributors, sharing her ideas on colorful home designs for creative family living. Check out the rest of his articles here. I often find myself torn between scrolling through…
Due to current lack of space, my Home Office and bedrooms are cohabiting in the same space and they are quickly falling in love with each other. It can make the trip much faster, but there remains a problem. While…
So exactly what kind of home lends itself to being undecorated? And is it possible to live in a room where the paper peels around you? John admits that he did a lot of ‘invisible’ work to create a living…
We may earn a commission on purchases made through links. Chilling outside with a pool noodle at the lake or pool is great, but what if you want to relax inside instead? Do you…
The funny thing about smartphone addiction is that it makes low-effort tasks seem completely productive. When I finally Stop doomscrolling Via Instagram and TikTok to watching an actual movie or TV show, I feel like I just spent an afternoon…
| published on April 19, 2026 Want a backyard that feels tucked away without looking boxy? These ideas move past fences and focus on how layout, planting, and structure work to control what is visible and what disappears. In 2026,…
With the threat of rising energy prices, taking steps to reduce how much energy you need to buy from the grid now can help you better deal with price increases. While it is always a good idea to reduce energy…
If you’ve had a rat infestation on your hands, you’re probably wondering how they got into your loft in the first place – And, most importantly, you can prevent it from happening again. When it comes Getting rid of rats…
Birch ply and stainless steel kitchen interior This new build house in Somerset Embraces the 1990s industrial aesthetic and material-focused simplicity. Michael Sinclair Style director Ruth Sleatholm also acknowledges this marked move towards tempering decoration. ‘There is a prompt to…
