Tamara Kelly
Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. With a career in journalism spanning 18 years, she's worked across fashion and beauty, but found her true calling in the world of interiors. She's spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. She's been privileged to serve as an ambassador for the brands on multiple occasions, most recently on Matalan’s The Show and as a presenter at top interiors trend events Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.
There’s nothing Tamara doesn't know about the latest interior trends – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living room walls next season, or if 'cottagecore' cushions are a good or bad idea! Six years ago Tamara bought her own 'ideal home', a period style property on the Essex coast. It's beautifully decorated throughout (by her Dad) in serene greys with pops of pink and Farrow & Ball Hague Blue – including the Flamingos wallpaper from the New Contemporary collection by Cole & Son. A favourite piece in her home is a marble topped, gold gilded side table – found in a local charity shop – and her latest investments, the drinks trolley of dreams and a West Elm-style coffee table from Aldi.
Latest articles by Tamara Kelly
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Kitchen island lighting ideas to add ambience to cooking and dining
Whether cooking, eating or socialising lighting makes your island shine bright
By Tamara Kelly
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27 smart kitchen lighting ideas that will make your kitchen shine
These kitchen lighting ideas will brighten up your space for anything from cooking, to eating and socialising
By Tamara Kelly
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Jobs to do in the garden in October – 8 tasks to keep you busy, from planting to pruning
All the autumn gardening inspiration you need this month
By Tamara Kelly
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Narrow hallway ideas – 26 ways to elevate and open up an awkwardly shaped entryway
Turn your narrow hallway into an inviting space for your guests
By Tamara Kelly
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Hallway lighting ideas – 23 ways to create a welcoming entryway
Set the right ambiance for greeting your guests with the help of lamps, light fixtures and even candles
By Tamara Kelly
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Hallway storage ideas – 16 ways to eliminate clutter and turn your entryway into a neat and stylish space
16 hallway storage ideas for an organised and neat entryway
By Tamara Kelly
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30 patio ideas to help you transform your outdoor space into an alfresco haven
All the patio inspiration you need to revamp your space
By Tamara Kelly
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The White Company advent calendar is back with a striking new design
Countdown to Christmas in style
By Tamara Kelly
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IKEA hacks – 38 DIY ways to transform your flatpack furniture into expensive-looking designs
Is that IKEA?! How to turn your budget-friendly, minimalist buys into elevated designs beyond recognition
By Tamara Kelly
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Dining room lighting ideas – 33 ways to elevate any mealtime, from cosy weekday dinners to elegant parties
How to create a cosy yet sophisticated ambience for your family and guests and illuminate your dining space in style
By Tamara Kelly
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How to bleed a radiator - the simple task to do now to make your heating run more efficiently this winter
Keep your house warm and your energy bills down this winter by bleeding your radiators
By Tamara Kelly
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29 small children’s bedroom ideas to make your kids’ tiny space functional without becoming cluttered
Make the most of your little one’s petite space with these easy steps and swaps
By Tamara Kelly
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How to make a narrow hallway look wider – 24 ways to visually expand your entryway with paint, colour and storage choices
From clever paint techniques to the right decor, these tips are perfect for creating the effect of a wider hallway than it really is
By Tamara Kelly
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Zen garden ideas – 24 ways to transform your outdoor space into a Japanese-inspired sanctuary for relaxation
Turn your garden into a haven for relaxation
By Tamara Kelly
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35 cosy living room ideas to turn your lounge into a snuggly haven for long, cold evenings
Be snug as a bug with the help of our hygge-style lounge tips
By Tamara Kelly
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18 garden office ideas for a serene yet functional WFH set-up in your outdoor space
Want to feel like you're working from the midst of your garden? Then a garden office is the way to go
By Tamara Kelly
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30 modern living room ideas for a clean and contemporary space that’s comfortable at the same time
This is how to update your lounge for a contemporary look in tune with modern living
By Tamara Kelly
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32 garden decking ideas to inspire your best outdoor living area yet
Inspiration for your best outdoor living space yet
By Tamara Kelly
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14 of the most common paint problems – and everything you need to fix peeling, foaming, or blistering paint
Tackle any paint problem with confidence
By Tamara Kelly
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August garden jobs – add these 12 tasks to your to-do list to make the most out of late summer
Give your garden a boost with these expert tips
By Tamara Kelly
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How to clean windows - expert-approved tips for a streak-free finish inside and out
Make smudged, blurry windows a thing of the past
By Tamara Kelly
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How to keep a bedroom cool – experts’ top tips for beating the heat at night
28 expert-approved tips how to beat a summer heatwave in your bedroom
By Tamara Kelly
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34 toy storage ideas to prevent a cluttered living room and a messy play area
These are the best ways to create an organised and clutter-free family home
By Tamara Kelly
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Your guide to garden jobs in July – from sowing to pruning and harvesting
There's still plenty to do in the garden this month
By Tamara Kelly