Inspiration

From hotel interiors and practical home tips to DIY projects and ideas to kickstart your next decorating project, get inspired by the Good Homes team's edit.

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Summer holidays: keep the kids entertained with these activity ideas


We've rounded up activities for kids of all ages to enjoy at home and in the garden - as well as a few affordable day out ideas around the country - so you have plenty of options to be inspired by The six weeks holidays are upon us and, with it often, the worry of having to keep the children both happy and entertained for what can seem like an endless stretch of time. While many schools and local authorities will offer holiday clubs for part of the period, there is still a chunk of time to fill. Thankfully, we've rounded up an ultimat

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Soft linen gingham bedlinen is fresh and inviting

Stylish decorating ideas with gingham

Synonymous with picnic blankets and tablecloths, check out these alternative stylish decorating ideas with gingham

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Pair limewash walls with linen bedlinen for a textured bedroom

Hurkle durkle interiors: 9 ways to get the cosycore look in your home

Meet hurkle-durkle - the Scottish-inspired trend turning bedrooms into blissed-out sanctuaries. Think soft lighting, snuggly textures and cosy palettes designed for serious lie-ins.

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From Messy Coquette to Maritime living: Etsy’s predictions for this summer’s 6 hottest interior trends

Scooch over maximalism, this summer's interiors are all about Midimalism, Maritime Living and Messy Coquette

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lawnmower in the garden

19 tricks to allergy-proof your home this hay fever season

Don't let pollen levels disrupt your summer. Here are our expert-backed tips to allergy-proof your home this hay fever season

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Lesley Spellman, left, and Ingrid Jansen - The Declutter Hub

What is your clutter personality: Are you a happy heaper?

Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen are the UK’s leading authority on decluttering and organising your home as The Declutter Hub

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Don’t get air conned: everything you need to know before you buy AC

With climate change meaning we are likely facing more extreme high temperatures more often, many people are thinking of investing in air conditioning. Here’s what you need to know before you buy

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9 style lessons we can learn from And Just Like That… interiors.

And Just Like That... is back and so too is our compulsion to cringe-watch our way through each...

By Marie-Claire Dorking

7 essential home tasks that will help you save money

We all want to try and save money on our energy costs, especially...

By Paisley Tedder

11 small interior 'tweakments' that will have a big impact on your home

Ever look round your home and feel like you want a total refresh? You’re certainly not alone....

By Marie-Claire Dorking

12 ways to create a focal point... that isn't a fireplace

While the fireplace has long reigned supreme as the natural focal point in British homes, today...

By Marie-Claire Dorking

Groovy interiors: how to get the playful look in your home

Interior design has taken on something of a sombre mood more recently.

By Marie-Claire Dorking