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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Best mattress protectors – from waterproof to temperature regulating
Keep your mattress in top condition with one of the best mattress protectors on the market – we've tried and tested bestsellers from Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, and many more
By Amy Lockwood
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Woolroom Hebridean 3000 mattress review – swap out synthetics for a natural, chemical-free sleep
Looking for a more sustainable sleep? Our Woolroom Hebridean 3000 mattress review puts this environmentally friendlier, chemical-free mattress to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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Mattress deals – get up to 50% off bestselling mattresses from Emma, Simba, Dormeo, and more
Don't sleep on these up to 50% off mattress deals – find the best savings on Emma, Simba, Tempur, Dormeo, and Silentnight mattresses
By Amy Lockwood
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January home deals – the best deals and places to shop with sales still live
The only edit of the best January home deals you need – get over 50% off the biggest brand names, with discounts on air fryers, appliances, mattresses, furniture, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Sofa deals to shop today – up to 30% off bestselling sofas and sofa beds
We've rounded up today's top sofa deals, including great discounts at Darlings of Chelsea, John Lewis & Partners, Snug, Sofa.com, and many more
By Amy Lockwood
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Furniture deals – save up to 50% with today’s best furniture sales
All of today's best furniture deals – including up to 50% off at Cox & Cox and La Redoute, plus big savings at John Lewis & Partners, West Elm, Garden Trading, and many more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best artificial Christmas trees – realistic and hassle-free
Fake it till you make it with our edit of the best artificial Christmas trees – just don't delay, these faux trees are selling out fast
By Amy Lockwood
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Best Christmas deals to shop today – get up to 50% off Christmas trees, lighting, decorations, and more
Our round-up of today's best Christmas deals – get up to 50% off Christmas trees, lighting, and decorations at John Lewis, M&S, Cox & Cox, and many more
By Amy Lockwood
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Cyber Monday home deals 2022 – these are the best savings you can still shop
Cyber Monday and Black Friday home deals – the best discounts on Shark, Dyson, Tower, Nespresso, and KitchenAid, plus big savings on mattresses and furniture
By Amy Lockwood