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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Take a tour of this 19th-century cottage in Devon
This two-bedroom, semi-detached cottage near Honiton in Devon was built in the early 1800s.
By Lisa Fazzani
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The Ultimate sofa style guide
Know your Chesterfield from your Tuxedo with Ideal Home’s essential guide to sofas
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a tour of this 1960s house in Yorkshire
Want to decorate your home in a bolder style? Have a look around this inspiring family home, with its bright colours, bold patterns and clever use of space, brought to you by Ideal Home. To see more house tours, visit housetohome.co.uk
By Lisa Fazzani
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Easy makes that ANYONE can tackle
No matter what your skill level, we've put together six easy home makes that even the novice crafter can pull off
By Lisa Fazzani
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Savvy shoppers are going crazy for B&M’s new rattan furniture
Don’t miss out on the latest must-have buy
By Lisa Fazzani
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Summer trend: glass jars
The jar’s the star this summer
By Lisa Fazzani
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Ring the changes this autumn with must-have buys and chic seasonal updates
Promotional feature with John Lewis & Partners
By Lisa Fazzani
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Give panelling a modern twist with calm colours and practical finishes
Give panelling a modern twist
By Lisa Fazzani
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Singer Frankie Bridge reveals the secrets to her dream room
Promotional feature with Home Essentials
By Lisa Fazzani
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Take a look around this bright country kitchen
Give your kitchen a country-style update with ideas from Ideal Home magazine. For more decorating inspiration, go to housetohome.co.uk
By Lisa Fazzani
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Under stairs toilet ideas – and advice on how to get a loo installed
Make space for another loo with our smart under stairs toilet ideas, with guidance on the permissions and plumbing you need
By Lisa Fazzani
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Debut fabric and wallpaper collection from new British brand Scion
Don’t miss this stunning new range of prints, weaves and wallpapers, says Ideal Home’s shopping editor
By Lisa Fazzani
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Shopping edit – best larder cupboards for the ultimate in kitchen organization
Perfectly stacked shelves and supplies at your fingertips, a kitchen larder is the ultimate in organisation
By Lisa Fazzani
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DIY greenhouse ideas – easy ways to organise your outdoor growing space
Get plants and seedlings off to a flying start with these easy and inexpensive DIY greenhouse ideas
By Lisa Fazzani
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Best trampolines – and everything you need to know before you buy
Swings and climbing frames have had their time – these days, a trampoline is the garden must-have
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to decorate like a stylist
Style your home like a pro, with these top tricks
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 ways with white
All-white schemes that’ll make you go ‘wow’
By Lisa Fazzani
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Tile Giant’s new wood flooring range gets the Ideal Home seal of approval
Ideal Home has teamed up with Tile Giant for an exclusive (and gorgeous!) collection of real wood and vinyl wood-effect flooring
By Lisa Fazzani
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Zone your space with colour and give problem areas a new lease of life
Promotional feature with B&Q
By Lisa Fazzani
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Add impact on the ceiling with creative ideas that will get it noticed
Promotional feature with B&Q
By Lisa Fazzani
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Add impact with dynamic colour and give your rooms a bright new look
Promotional feature with B&Q
By Lisa Fazzani
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Colourful Miami-inspired garden makeover using budget buys and clever upcycling
The focus is firmly on relaxation in this cheery indoor/outdoor space, with comfy garden seating, fire pit and a relaxation area for all the family to enjoy
By Lisa Fazzani
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Open-plan kitchen ideas – spacious designs for the heart of your home
These beautiful open-plan kitchen ideas offer inspiration and tips on how to achieve this practical design in your home
By Lisa Fazzani
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H&M Home x Diane von Furstenberg – the homeware collaboration that has got everyone talking
H&M Home has teamed up with iconic fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg for a new interiors collection…and we can’t wait to get our hands on it!
By Lisa Fazzani