Lisa Fazzani
Lisa is Deputy Editor of Style at Home magazine and regularly contributes to idealhome.co.uk. She has written about interiors for more than 25 years and has worked on all the major homes titles, primarily Ideal Home, but also including Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors and Woman & Home. She’s written about pretty much every area of the home, from shopping and decorating, crafts and DIY to real home transformations and kitchen and bathroom makeovers. Homes and interiors have always been a passion and she never tires of nosying around gorgeous homes, whether on TV, online, in print or in person, as well as being a serial shopper/bargain hunter.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
My garden, especially over the summer months, when I like to sit out with a coffee when it’s early and quiet and take it all in. I’ve only gotten into gardening in recent years, so it’s all been a bit hit and miss so far, but it’s lovely when you see things you’ve planted coming into bloom and when the beds start to fill out with colour over the summer months.
What’s your home addiction?
Aside from buying plants, which I can’t resist, I do love white ceramics. It can be vases, planters, candle jars, plates, cups, saucers, whatever…and in all different shapes, sizes, textures and patterns…I’ve got a couple of shelves-full. I think a collection always looks good displayed en-masse and white is a timeless classic.
What is your next home project?
I’m planning to rip out my old shed and replace it with a summer house at the end of the garden with a decked area in front. I might also add a pergola so that we’ve got a shady area to escape to. And a side extension is also on my wish list…all the plans and ideas are there in my head, I just need to find the time (and cash) to put it all into action.
Latest articles by Lisa Fazzani
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This elegantly decorated home makes the perfect setting for cosy Christmas gatherings
A relaxed, neutral colour scheme makes a stylish setting for festive decorations and cosy Christmas get-togethers
By Lisa Fazzani
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35 easy DIY Christmas decor ideas for a more creative, affordable and personal festive season
Deck the halls with these cheap and cheerful homemade projects – and create special memories in the process
By Lisa Fazzani
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Alternative Christmas tree ideas that are just as festive as the real thing
From decorative branches to rustic ladders, these quirky alternative Christmas tree ideas will add a twist to a festive scheme
By Lisa Fazzani
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Small living room lighting ideas - simple ways to make a room feel more spacious
Find illuminating small living room lighting ideas that brighten a room and creat the illusion of space
By Lisa Fazzani
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15 teenage bedroom ideas to help you find a look you and your teen both love
Create a cool hangout with neat ideas and stylish decor that’ll please choosy teens and picky parents
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘We were determined to fit an island into our long, narrow kitchen'
Being savvy with the space has allowed these happy home owners to include a generously-sized island in their stunning kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
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10 beige living room ideas prove that beige is anything but boring
Neutrals never go out of style – here's how to style up the shade for a fresh look
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘I’ve always wanted a pantry - so we came up with a clever way to squeeze one into our new kitchen’
This savvy homeowner ticked off all her must-haves with her stylish kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
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Window treatment ideas – 38 ways to dress with curtains, blinds and shutters
Add colour, pattern and privacy with these beautiful window treatment ideas to suit every room in the house
By Lisa Fazzani
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Modern grey living room ideas - stylish ways to add a contemporary vibe
When it comes to modern living rooms, going grey is the way to go
By Lisa Fazzani
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25 of the best colour combinations that will work in any room
It's time to ditch beige and embrace the best colour combinations around this year – prepare to be surprised!
By Lisa Fazzani
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'I planned for everything to be hidden away' - this small kitchen has been transformed
Knocking down a wall and creating a new open-plan layout was a recipe for success with this stunning kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘I’ve used landlord-friendly hacks to make it my own!’ says this colour-happy London renter
See how this style-savvy young renter has turned an empty, open-plan apartment into a colour-filled pad that’s packed with personality
By Lisa Fazzani
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Vogue Williams on how she created the perfect family-friendly party-ready garden
Wanting an all-weather garden for her young family to enjoy, Irish presenter has created the perfect indoor/outdoor party space
By Lisa Fazzani
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How often should you replace pillows? Here's what the experts recommend
Your pillows might need changing more often than you think
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘We turn our summerhouse into a mini cinema at the weekends!’ - this stylish garden makeover is truly inspiring
Wanting extra space during lockdown, this savvy homeowner transformed a grotty garden shed into an entertainment hub and stylish working-from-home space
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘It actually pains me to buy things new’ - this home was completely transformed with secondhand buys
Eco-friendly home-made furnishings, second-hand fabrics and recycled furniture bring colour and character to this home
By Lisa Fazzani
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Patio cover ideas – 25 ways to keep your outdoor space sheltered
Enjoy outdoor living all year round with our patio cover ideas that will weather-proof your outdoor space
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘The pink sofa was my starting point!’ says this first time buyer about her super-pretty new-build home
Adding pops of colour to a fresh white backdrop was the key to transforming this characterless new-build into a cosy colour-studded home
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘We’ve found our forever home’ says the lucky homeowner about this Grade II-listed farmhouse
Inviting family and friends to stay at her 15th-century country retreat is a rural dream come true for this happy homeowner
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘I’m the queen of upcycling!’ - this hands-on homeowner transformed her home in just a year
Brimming with ideas and ready for a challenge, see how one DIY savvy homeowner renovated her Victorian end-of-terrace home
By Lisa Fazzani
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Flea market finds saved the homeowner a fortune when doing up this Sussex cottage
Thrifty flea market finds and charity shop buys were the secret to transforming this terraced cottage in Sussex
By Lisa Fazzani
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28 Garden storage ideas – innovative solutions from mini-greenhouses to vintage boxes
Maximise every inch of your outdoor space whilst keeping everything neat and tidy with our garden storage ideas
By Lisa Fazzani
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This dated bungalow 'stuck in a timewarp' has been given a sophisticated glow-up
See how first-time buyers used their DIY skills to give this tired bungalow a high-end look
By Lisa Fazzani