Published since 1920,[2] the magazine focuses on home interior decoration articles; reader homes; high-street shopping news and consumer advice.

Every issue includes a 20-page section dedicated to kitchen and bathroom makeovers.

Ideal Home magazine has been edited by Heather Young[3] since 2021.

[5] Ideal Home magazine underwent a design and content revamp on the May 2010 issue.

It now sports new features, typography and layout along with a redesigned logo.