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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Be inspired by this modern bathroom makeover
Take a look around this revamped modern bathroom
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a look around this glam Victorian terraced house in north west London
Look around this revamped four-bedroom home with an interior that fuses contemporary and vintage style
By Lisa Fazzani
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Decorating with upbeat colours has given this unloved flat a bold new identity
This stunning city flat has the perfect balance of colour and light
By Lisa Fazzani
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Sliding wardrobe door ideas - 10 of the best
Add style to your bedroom with these neat ideas for sliding wardrobe doors
By Lisa Fazzani
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Shop the trend: cork
The 70s favourite is back in fashion
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a look around this colourful 1920s house in Surrey
The owners, who work for a charity and a marketing company, bought this five-bedroom detached 1920s property in 2014.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Bring laidback coastal style back home
Take inspiration from the natural colours of the coast
By Lisa Fazzani
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Be inspired by this festive Edinburgh townhouse
Step inside this modern town house and see how the owners have transformed a blank space into a glamorous home with luxe neutrals and key statement pieces
By Lisa Fazzani
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Be inspired by this brilliant bathroom transformation
Planning a new look for your bathroom? Check out this glamorous makeover and take away some ideas for your own project
By Lisa Fazzani
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Internal door ideas - 10 of the best
Give your internal doors a quick and easy update with these top tips from Ideal Home magazine. For more decorating ideas and inspiration,visit housetohome.co.uk
By Lisa Fazzani
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The latest buzz in interiors. Bees
The latest trend to hit the shops is the bees knees. Check out Ideal Home’s edit of bee-themed buys
By Lisa Fazzani
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Six of the best – family-friendly garden furniture
The warmer weather's here (finally), so get your garden looking fit for purpose with our garden furniture edit – and you’ll find it all on the high street.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Be inspired by this modern bathroom
This sleek shower room has a luxurious hotel look, with sage green metro tiles and contemporary wall-hung fittings.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Fringed mirrors are the micro trend taking over our homes this year
From bushy lion's manes to feathered plumage, we want them all
By Lisa Fazzani
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Garden table ideas – 15 stylish seating arrangements to elevate your outside space
Whether you’ve got a patio, balcony, terrace or outdoor deck, find garden table ideas to suit your space
By Lisa Fazzani
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Living room wall decor ideas – 27 easy ways to add style
Make your living room walls the focal point with stylish ideas and decorative tricks that will add instant wow
By Lisa Fazzani
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Outdoor string light ideas - 12 easy ways to make your garden sparkle this summer
Create a magical mood on summer evenings with outdoor string lights to decorate your patio, terrace and garden greenery
By Lisa Fazzani
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Two tone kitchen cabinet ideas – 10 colour combinations to inspire
Are you wondering how much it costs to run a fan? We've done the sums and have found ways to cut your spend
By Lisa Fazzani
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Outdoor sink ideas – upgrade prep space to make alfresco cooking and entertaining a breeze
Take your outdoor kitchen or utility space to the next level by installing an outside sink and tap
By Lisa Fazzani
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Kitchen island sink ideas to create a multi-functional workspace
Design a kitchen island with sink and surface space so all your needs are covered
By Lisa Fazzani
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Yellow kitchen ideas - go sunny side up with this cheery kitchen colour option
Bring sunshine to your kitchen with these colour-happy ideas for using yellow
By Lisa Fazzani
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Kitchen floor tile ideas – 10 ways to make flooring the focal point
Put your flooring in the spotlight with creative ideas and clever ways for using kitchen floor tiles
By Lisa Fazzani
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Living room shelving ideas – 10 creative ways to sort, store and organise
Bring order to your space with stylish living room shelving ideas and solutions
By Lisa Fazzani
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Be inspired by this contemporary grey kitchen-diner
The owners kept the existing layout of their kitchen, but to create a better sense of flow they installed a central island unit which has become the focal point of the new modern kitchen.
By Lisa Fazzani