
Holly Walsh
Holly Walsh is a freelance Interiors Writer and Shopping Editor, but worked in-house here at Ideal Home for nearly 10 years. She joined the mag as Style & Decorating Assistant, making sure the big decorating shoots ran smoothly and compiling the inspiring shopping pages. In 2017 she became Features Editor of both Ideal Home and our sister mag Style at Home, where she continued to work on all things shopping, design and style, for both the magazines, and the website too. In 2021 she became Content Editor, and while she continued to produce decorating, style and advice features for the magazines, she spent a big chunk of time writing and adding to our vast library of inspiring content online.
Holly has worked in the world of interiors for nearly 15 years, starting out on the lifestyle team at a Sunday Supplement magazine, before making the leap to a monthly mag where she was until deciding to continue her career as a freelancer in 2024. Holly studied Interior Design at University, and prior to that Textile Design at Art College so her passion for homes and interiors also comes with a background of studies too.
Ideal Home Truths
Where is your happy place?
My happy place is on our big, blue velvet, squishy sofa with my husband, two children and our cat, watching movies and chilling out (with the cat of course taking up most of the space!). The sofa was my pride and joy when we first bought it, but one fluffy cat and two small children later, it’s not exactly looking its best anymore, but it’s still my favourite spot to sink into at the end of the day.
What’s your home addiction?
I have a bit of an obsession with trays, and can’t seem to stop myself from buying more, much to my husband's dismay! I have a rather lovely collection now in an array of shapes and sizes, the latest being a hot pink scalloped-edge number which currently resides on the living room coffee table. They are great for making surfaces seem less cluttered and messy, and house all sorts of things, from TV remotes and candles, to lego figures and hairclips!
What is your next home project?
We sold our first home last year, which we lovingly restored and decorated over the 7 years lived there, and are now living in a house that needs that same treatment again! Having made a start on the living room, I think the kids rooms will have to be next on our list.
Latest articles by Holly Walsh
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Sales of this living room staple are up over 4000 per cent – do you have one?
If not, you'll soon want to join the masses and invest.
By Holly Walsh
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Best headboards – and how to pick the right design for you
Our stand-out headboards will give your bedroom sass
By Holly Walsh
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Plan the perfect linen cupboard
Don't be afraid to open your linen cupboard ? use our ideas so you're never buried in an avalanche of sheets and towels again
By Holly Walsh
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New Year’s resolution ideas that you should be keeping in 2019
Get off on the right foot in 2019 with our home resolutions for a calm, clutter-free and stylish space
By Holly Walsh
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Before and after – a new layout has taken this bathroom from dreary to delightful
Moving the loo has opened up the space
By Holly Walsh
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Is this the most wasted space in your home?
We all long for more room, but what if a solution was there all along?
By Holly Walsh
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7 ways to make your house feel like home
From smart storage solutions to simple lighting ideas, discover budget-friendly ways to make your space feel like home
By Holly Walsh
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Velvet sofas - Our pick of best
Love the idea of a velvet sofa taking pride of place in your home? Then you'll love our pick of the best on the market, available in all the colours of the rainbow...
By Holly Walsh
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How to create the perfect dressing room
Create the perfect dressing room with these designs and bedroom decorating ideas
By Holly Walsh
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9 items you're hoarding in your home that you need to get rid of NOW!
Are you secretly stashing any of these items in your home? Dig out those bin liners and prepare yourself for a trip to the skip
By Holly Walsh
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Easy hallway transformations to inspire you
Transform your hallway with these simple, easy and cost-effective tips for a hallway full of personality and character. For more hallway decorating ideas and inspiration go to housetohome.co.uk
By Holly Walsh
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Super organised sheds to swoon over
Organised garden huts that will make you green with envy
By Holly Walsh
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The best photo gallery walls you'll ever see
Don't know what to do with that bland spot on the wall? Fill it with memories and take inspiration from these creative designs
By Holly Walsh
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Ikea launches its first gallery exhibition to celebrate 'the joy of storage' - and we have all the photos!
Calling all collector queens and organisation enthusiasts, here is your dream gallery exhibition, 'The Collection' from Ikea
By Holly Walsh
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7 lovely sewing rooms to make you stitch with a smile
Practise your sewing skills in a dream hobby room of your own
By Holly Walsh
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How to choose and buy a staircase
Whether you're updating or replacing your stairs, don't take a step till you've read our essential guide on how to buy a staircase
By Holly Walsh
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8 of the best shelving display ideas
Try these top tips to display your treasured collections, beautifully
By Holly Walsh
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How to add colour to a home office
Create an inviting and stimulating area for work and play by adding colour to your home office. Here are 10 stunning home office colour ideas
By Holly Walsh
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Storage solutions that help you organise your home
The best storage solutions for organising your home. De-clutter your home with our favourite storage and shelving ideas.
By Holly Walsh
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9 ways to keep your kitchen organised
Kitchens aren’t just places to cook and eat any more, they’re family living spaces and hubs of activity
By Holly Walsh
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Mirror image: 9 ways to work looking-glass chic
Be it an island, headboard or splashback, mirroring is a space-creating device that's an on-trend, super-stylish and a true reflection of your taste (mirrored ceilings being the exception!)
By Holly Walsh
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How to plan the ultimate home office
Back to school? Starting a course? You'll need a decent desk space for gathering your thoughts and storing your assignments. Here's what to think about...
By Holly Walsh
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Switch on to smart TV display and storage units
The latest beautifully designed fitted or freestanding media furniture combines sharp looks with neat shelving and cabinetry to keep living spaces organised and clutter free
By Holly Walsh
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8 clever ways to stop your kitty from cramping your home style
We've come a long way since the days of paw print patterned cat beds and substance-over-style cat litter trays, our expert pet blogger shares her top tips for the stylish animal lover
By Holly Walsh