Welcome to the first in a new series of columns by Lara Winter, as she joins Ideal Home's Open House to show how she has transformed her country cottage with a host of clever and charming decor ideas.

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Beadboard paneling is one of the fastest ways to take a room from builder-grade boring to high-end custom. Like many decorative treatments, beadboard has its origins in utlity. It was first used in ...

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Solar power is booming. Global photovoltaic capacity grew from 1.4 GW in 2000 to 760 GW in 2020, and solar power now generates almost 4% of the world’s electricity, according to the International ...

Although quintessentially linked with casual farmhouse or cottage interiors, vertical panelling (often used for wainscotting) can suit just about any home. Hardworking and practical, it’s been a ...