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 garden furniture of 2023 – stylish, practical, and affordable outdoor designs
The best garden furniture for a stylish outdoor space; from rattan corner sofas and wooden garden tables and chairs to space-saving bistro sets
By Amy Lockwood
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Best duvets – tried and tested for a better night's sleep
We’ve reviewed and rated the best duvets on the market to help you find the right option for you – from the best all-season duvets to summer and winter options
By Amy Lockwood
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Best air purifiers – improve indoor air quality with the best air filters
We've tried and tested the best air purifiers on the market to find the filters that can help to combat dust, pet, and pollen allergies, and improve the air quality in your home
By Amy Lockwood
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Best heated clothes airers and drying racks – tried and tested
The best heated clothes airers will speed up indoor drying times during cold or wet weather – here are our top recommendations from Lakeland, Argos, John Lewis, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best patio heaters 2023 – the top garden and outdoor heaters
The best patio heaters for maximising enjoyment of your outdoor space – from versatile gas outdoor heaters to efficient electric models
By Amy Lockwood
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Weber Spirit II E-310 gas barbecue review: tried and tested
A great value gas BBQ that offers top performance at a mid-range price point; our Weber Spirit II E-310 gas barbecue review puts this bestselling three-burner grill through its paces
By Amy Lockwood
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Weber Q3200 gas barbecue review – tried and tested
Our Weber Q3200 barbecue review puts this compact and quick-to-assemble two-burner gas BBQ to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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Is the Kamado Joe Classic Joe BBQ worth the investment? We put it to the test to find out
It's stylish, versatile to cook on, and very fun to use. It also has an extremely hefty price tag. Our Kamado Joe Classic Joe Series II BBQ review puts this investment grill to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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12 best sofas – our tried and tested favourites
Discover the best sofas for your living room; stylish, comfortable, and affordable, we've tried and tested bestselling designs from multiple retailers to compile the ultimate guide
By Amy Lockwood