Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Ideal Home is Britain's best-selling interiors magazine and has been empowering home-owners to make the most of their properties for over 80 years. The magazine covers every aspect of contemporary living, from a wide range of transformed houses, kitchens and bathrooms.

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Set the scene for... CALM IN THE CHAOS • In-between prepping dinner, making sure everyone is comfortable and keeping glasses topped up – take a minute to top yours up, too! Whether it’s a gin cocktail, a mocktail, champagne or wine, make sure you grab a ‘proper’ glass to add to the sense of occasion

The STYLE EDITOR • Michela Colling, Ideal Home’s tastemaker-in-chief, shares her top news from the high street

High street buys • Fill your basket with crowd-pleasing gifts at must-have prices even at the very last minute

GIFTABLE CHRISTMAS BAUBLES • Whether it’s a playful present for a loved one or you want to up your festive game this year, we’ve got a dec for you

Family fun and interactive • Spread laughs and creativity with games, and ‘at home’ experiences

IDEAL VS GREAT DEAL • Ring the changes in 2021 with glam buys and classic investment pieces that’ll give your living room a luxe new look

Divide & conquer • Karen and Luc van Tongeren created a modern family home without sacrificing their house’s period features

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Make it work for you KAREN’S STYLE: GLOBAL TEXTURES • Natural materials and botanical motifs team with warm pops of mustard and polished gold for a contemporary look

STYLE SECRETS SPARKLE & SHINE • Upgrade your Christmas look with simple but sophisticated decorating ideas that elevate a neutral backdrop with forest greens, gleaming metallics and magical frosted finishes

Full of cheer • Paula and Matthew Gowar rescued a Victorian house in a sorry state and slowly brought it back to life with clever, creative ideas and lots of colour and sparkle

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Make it work for you PAULA’S STYLE: MODERN ECLECTIC • A subtle backdrop creates a gallery-like space to showcase contemporary designer pieces among unique vintage treasures

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MAKE A... GIANT WREATH • Rethink this classic festive feature by draping dried foliage and pretty ribbon around a wooden hoop

HOW TO CREATE A CARD DISPLAY • Give special Christmas cards pride of place with these clever and beautiful ideas

All is calm • Whites, greys and soft pinks provide the backdrop to Lykke Hindsberg and Thomas Skovboe’s collection of inherited and contemporary pieces – and we feel more relaxed just looking at it…

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Make it work for you LYKKE’S STYLE: ROSE-TINTED THEME • Black accent pieces create contrast in a calm neutral scheme, with touches of softest pink to bring a warm, rosy glow

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EASY STYLE UPDATES • From best buys and clever tricks to mini décor projects, this is our roundup of the simplest, quickest ways to make your home more beautiful now

Simple elegance • Calsey Banks and Mickey Figures found that a calm, neutral colour palette works best in a small home, but that doesn’t mean the décor can’t make a big impression…

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Make it work for you CALSEY’S STYLE: SCANDI BOHO • Warm neutrals and textured, natural materials contrast with defining black accents and furniture with sleek profiles

WINDOW SILHOUETTE • Add wow to windows by making a magical scene out of wall stickers

HOW TO UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN IN 2021 • Planning a new-look kitchen this year? We asked the experts to share their insider tips and trend predictions…

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