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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Marks & Spencer Cyber Monday deals 2023 – up to 40% off homeware, bedding, and kitchenware
There's still time to snap up these Marks & Spencer Cyber Monday deals, with up to 40% off lighting, bedding, towels, and dinner sets, plus savings on artificial Christmas trees and festive decorations
By Amy Lockwood
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Argos Black Friday deals 2023 – fantastic air fryer, kitchen appliance, and furniture discounts
Argos Black Friday deals are here, and we have the lowdown on what to shop – find discounted air fryers, low-priced smart tech, and savvy savings on Habitat furniture
By Amy Lockwood
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The White Company Black Friday deals are here – get up to 20% off sitewide today
The White Company Black Friday deals are finally here – and there's 20% off everything for a limited time
By Amy Lockwood
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The best NEOM Black Friday deals 2023 – get up to 30% off candles and fragrances
We've rounded up the best NEOM Black Friday deals – save up to 30% on candles, reed diffusers, gift sets, room sprays, essential oils, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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Black Friday Ooni deals 2022 – get 20% off all pizza ovens
Save 20% on bestselling pizza ovens with these sitewide Black Friday Ooni deals – save up to £100 on the Ooni Fyra, Koda, and multi-fuel Karu outdoor oven
By Amy Lockwood
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Black Friday bed deals 2023 – up to 25% off at Cox & Cox, Bensons for Beds, and more
Sleep easy with these Black Friday bed deals – including up to 25% off at Cox & Cox and Bensons for Beds, plus big savings at Furniture Village, West Elm, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Quick delivery sofas – where to source sofa delivery for Christmas
Get your festive seating sorted fast with these quick-delivery sofas and sofa beds – you could be sitting pretty in just 24 hours!
By Amy Lockwood
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21 best Christmas wreaths for the front door or interior
Fabulously festive Christmas wreaths to style up the front door or mantelpiece – from timeless faux foliage wreaths to playful bauble centerpieces
By Amy Lockwood
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Best Christmas advent calendars for adults 2023
The best Christmas advent calendars for treating yourself or others – from Jo Malone treats to the tastiest chocolates
By Amy Lockwood