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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Quick-and-easy Halloween decorations from just £2.69 in the Amazon Prime sale
Last-minute Halloween decorations that are big on impact, low on effort, and in today's Amazon Prime Day sale
By Amy Lockwood
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16 autumn wreaths – style up the front door, mantelpiece, or create a table centerpiece
Embrace the changing of the seasons and get your seasonal decor sorted with these must-have autumn wreaths
By Amy Lockwood
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Best Christmas bedding sets for kids, teenagers and adults
We're already counting down the sleeps 'til Christmas... with some full-on festive style
By Amy Lockwood
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Best corner sofas and L-shaped sofas – our top picks
The best corner sofas to shop right now; from grey corner sofas to l-shaped sofas and modular U-shaped configurations, here are our top picks
By Amy Lockwood
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This month's top garden furniture deals – shop the biggest Bank Holiday sales
Our round-up of the top garden furniture deals on offer right now; from discounted dining sets to savvy savings on outdoor sofas
By Amy Lockwood
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Martin Lewis’ energy price cap warning – you could be paying far more than £1,179 a year
If you are on a standard tariff, don't assume what you'll pay
By Amy Lockwood
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10 best sun loungers 2023: top garden loungers and daybeds
The best sun loungers for relaxing in the sun this summer
By Amy Lockwood
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George Clarke reveals the ‘dated’ material everyone should use in their next makeover
He says it's got a 'bad rep'... but it can be beautiful
By Amy Lockwood
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7 best corner sofa beds and chaise longue sleeper sofas
Get spacious lounging and sleeping space with these corner sofa beds
By Amy Lockwood