I took up pottery – and it’s completely changed the way I see my home Why making my own mugs, bowls and garden ornaments has made our home feel more personal Ideal Home · Aug 24
I was embarrassed by my unfinished home until someone else photographed it I thought the wonky walls, scratched floors and unfinished projects would be all they saw – I couldn't have been more wrong Ideal Home · Aug 10
We moved to the countryside with three pets – now we've lost count How rescue hens, ducks and geese became part of our family Ideal Home · Jul 27
I transformed my dated staircase in a weekend – this simple DIY transformed my whole hallway Even my teenage children gave it their seal of approval! Even my teenage children gave it their seal of approval! Ideal Home · Jul 13
I've spent so much time in the garden this spring that I've almost forgotten about the house – and I couldn't be happier with the trade-off By June, the garden has become my entire personality Ideal Home · Jun 29
'These are the good days' – how I'm learning to recognise this even if I'm living in an unfinished home Appreciating happiness while you’re living it can actually make you happier Ideal Home · Jun 15
For me, colour isn’t decoration, it’s atmosphere – why I’ll always choose colour over neutrals at home I am, quite unapologetically, a colour person Ideal Home · Jun 1
Cottagecore vs real cottage living – what it’s actually like to live in a country cottage One is about creating an image, and the other is about living with a space over time Ideal Home · May 18
My DIY patio makeover cost me under £100 – how I added colour and energy into my space without breaking the bank It’s completely changed what was once a drab, unused area Ideal Home · May 4
Slowing down and making do – how I'm embracing a home that evolves slowly and imperfectly Each change is small, considered, and done over time Ideal Home · Apr 20
The conundrum of decorating a teenage boy’s bedroom – how I created a space that feels stylish, cool and practical For me, the key has always been creating a space that can evolve Ideal Home · Apr 6
I found my perfect rug at the perfect price – one that can handle muddy paws, popcorn explosions and everyday chaos, whilst still making my heart sing I faced a choice: calm things down… or lean all the way in Ideal Home · Mar 23
I’m obsessed with sample sales – how I track down wish-list homeware at a fraction of the price, plus my insider tricks and tips The beautiful pieces I've scored for a fraction of the price Ideal Home · Mar 9
How my screen printing shapes my use of colour at home – it's about balance, layering and intuition, and not knowing how it will turn out is part of the fun! The layering process is just as important in interiors as it is in my art Ideal Home · Feb 23
Ideal Home · Feb 9 As a screen printer, I work with colour every single day – these are my go-to colour pairings I use to create what I like to think of as the perfect clash Grey homes are not my bag
Ideal Home · Jan 26 I'm desperate to tile my kitchen floor but my budget is non-existent and I have expensive taste – here's what I'm doing instead What’s a girl to do, with a tile habit she can no longer afford to feed?
Ideal Home · Jan 12 I’m obsessed with decorating with green – why it's my go-to colour and how to choose the perfect shade for your home I've tried so many and now know exactly which shade to use where
Ideal Home · Dec 29, 2025 The nostalgic kitchen curtain look is everywhere – I added them to my home without spending much, and you can too by following these simple steps I love the kitchen skirt look - it's so rustic and pretty - and doesn't have to cost very much
Ideal Home · Dec 12, 2025 If you only do one Christmas craft project, make it one of these – there’s something magical about making decorations with your kids These craft ideas are simple and affordable to make with kids during the holidays
Ideal Home · Dec 1, 2025 I'm a candle obsessive, and have them burning all the time – these are my favourite budget-friendly ones I love to have in my home Everyone needs more candles – and some of my faves start from just £5!
Ideal Home · Nov 17, 2025 How I'm making the patterned (and slightly eccentric!) sofa I just bought on Facebook Marketplace work in my colourful home I love my new Facebook find but it's a bold print and there's already a lot going on in my living room scheme
Ideal Home · Nov 3, 2025 I'm obsessed with scrolling Facebook Marketplace and these are my tips for finding the gems A little bit of love goes a long way
Ideal Home · Oct 20, 2025 Pink is my favourite colour to decorate my home with, and this is why I believe it deserves a place on your walls too I love to decorate with pink and, as an artist, have found it to be the perfect neutral for my layered approach to decor
Ideal Home · Sep 22, 2025 I knew nothing about growing flowers, but what I've learned in the last four years makes my home so much prettier to live in As a screen printer, I love to work with colour, and that includes my approach to growing flowers
Ideal Home · Sep 18, 2025 As an artist, these are the 3 things I know about choosing art to make your space feel like home – and the inexpensive places I source from Screen printer Hannah Carvell's own home is filled with art, and there is a distinct method to how she curates