BBC Good Homes

Good Homes magazine, published by the BBC states it is Britain’s fastest-growing homes magazine. Given it is only on issue number 87, and therefore around seven years old, and given the huge uprising in home shows on all channels on TV, this is probably a claim which is grounded in fact. I have bought this magazine in the past, although not on any regular basis – more if I wanted a bit of interior inspiration, or indeed just for something to read and a nosy into the style of others.. However I picked out February 2006 edition along with several others; as my new home needs renovation to a degree which I have not previously attempted – I already know my ...  Read the complete review

I’ve bought this magazine regularly for some time. It is a more practical home decorating magazine and is also more relevant to most people’s lives and budgets than some. There is a mix of short articles and longer features. Each month they feature some readers’ homes showing their decorating ideas. At the end of the article they show where you can buy and make similar items. Particular trends and rooms are also featured and there are ways to makeover old furniture. I like the way that there are similar items shown in cheap, mid and high price ranges. The guides to buying particular articles such as beds are useful and show you what you need to consider ...  Read the complete review

Thinking that I am moving for the last 7 years (and still haven't yet)! Has given me plenty of time to escape into a few magazines or two! Good Homes published by the BBC is one of them. It's a good all round monthly home decor mag, targeting mainly at an average salary bracket of most home or potential home owners. Retailing on most supermarket shelves and newsagents at £2.99 or you can subscribe via the internet for £28.99 for 12 issues or subscribe using the form in the magazine, depending on what part of the year you subscribe they have different special offers eg: 3 issues for £1 and the next 6 issues £12.50. The monthly magazine is ...  Read the complete review

This magazine has a lot of it's content based on BBC home style programs, particularly Changing Rooms and as in the title, this mag is funky! Definitely one of the must buy mags if you are into interior and exteriour design. Monthly, and costing around £2.20 (which I think is great value for money, cos it's an excellent read) it looks at readers' homes, shopping, decorating, makeovers, property, and of course, a couple of rooms featured in the currect series of Changing rooms. There's usually a competition and loads of freebies which you can ring in for too. The style of BBC Good Homes is contemporary, stylish, fun ... but never ...  Read the complete review

I have bought every copy of Good Homes since it's first copy. I have found it to be one of the most easily accessible magazines on the subject matter as it's unfussy with it's style and language, is cheap and cheerful, and aims itself at the average family, rather than just smart London couples that some of the others do. I also like nosing at other people's houses as I feel they give the best inspiration. The 'make' features are often easy for anyone to do, using high street bought items. To me it seems to help break the mystery that some people may find surrounds interior design, making it easier for 'Joe Average' to make his ...  Read the complete review