Amy Lockwood
After studying Print Design at Winchester School of Art, Amy spent multiple years working in the interior industry, including styling and visual merchandising for many well-known brands. She’s now Decor Editor at Ideal Home, offering advice on creating your dream interior, whether that's choosing the perfect shade of paint, investing in a new sofa, or sourcing on-trend and sustainable products for the home. She also writes about all things interior for Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, and Real Homes, and brings her design knowledge outdoors at Gardeningetc, where she advises on what to look for when shopping for the best garden furniture and how to create a practical and stylish outdoor living area.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
I stare at a screen a lot of the day at work, so somewhere immersed in nature and away from technology is my happy place; generally by water, woodland, or up a hill! I also love trying to bring the soothing effects of nature into my home with lots of plants, natural materials, textures, and nature-inspired colour schemes.
What’s your home addiction?
I definitely have a cushion addiction, to the extent I had to specifically look for a sofa that was deep enough to allow me to pile them up high! On the plus side they’re a super easy and affordable way to switch up your decor and refresh a bed or seating, and, obviously, really comfortable! On the downside I now have two blanket boxes filled with ‘spares’… That and houseplants, they seem to multiply fairly regularly too…
What’s your next home project?
Inspired by my favourite outdoor landscapes I’ve been planning on painting my desk green to make me feel like I’m outdoors even when I’m not… one day I’ll actually get it done!
Latest articles by Amy Lockwood
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Simba deals – improve your sleep with up to 55% off the brand's bestselling lines
Today's top Simba deals offer great savings, with discounts on top-rated mattresses, bedding, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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21 best garden chairs – stylish outdoor seating
The best garden chairs on the Ideal Home team's radar – from timeless rattan chairs to affordable deckchairs, practical outdoor dining chairs, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best wooden garden furniture – 12 timeless outdoor designs
From timeless teak to affordable acacia, we've rounded up the best wooden garden furniture for a stylish outdoor space
By Amy Lockwood
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9 stylish garden egg chairs – bestsellers to shop now before they sell out
Move fast and you could be sitting pretty on one of this year's best hanging egg chairs or garden egg chairs – our round-up of the most stylish and affordable options to shop today
By Amy Lockwood
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8 best electric blankets – stay warm with the best heated blankets and throws
Tried and tested, these are the best electric blankets and heated throws you can buy – from luxury dual-controlled doubles to the most affordable heated blankets
By Amy Lockwood
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Best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds for putting up overnight guests in style; tried and tested for comfort, value, and ease of use
By Amy Lockwood
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Best fire pits of 2023 – this year's hottest designs
Get set for evenings al fresco with our edit of the best fire pits for the patio and garden
By Amy Lockwood
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The best rattan garden furniture – our edit of this year's must-have looks
We've rounded up the best rattan garden furniture to shop this season – from rattan garden sofas to rattan outdoor dining tables and chairs, plus much more
By Amy Lockwood
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12 best garden benches – this year's most stylish and practical designs
We've tracked down the best garden benches on the market – from classic wooden garden benches to contemporary loveseats and practical outdoor storage benches – here's what to shop
By Amy Lockwood