Articles by Sara Hesikova

Sara Hesikova has been a Content Editor at Ideal Home since June 2024, starting at the title as a News Writer in July 2023. She is now also the Ideal Home Certified Expert in Training on Furniture, and so far has tested 80 different sofas. Sara brings the Ideal Home’s readership features and news stories from the world of homes and interiors, as well as trend-led pieces, shopping round-ups and more, focusing on all things room decor, specialising in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, home offices and dining rooms. Graduating from London College of Fashion with a bachelor’s degree in fashion journalism in 2016, she got her start in niche fashion and lifestyle magazines like Glass and Alvar as a writer and editor before making the leap into interiors, working with the likes of interiors and lifestyle title 91 Magazine. She feels that fashion and interiors are intrinsically connected – if someone puts an effort into what they wear, they most likely also care about what they surround themselves with.

Aside from journalism, Sara has also dabbled in freelance copywriting and has worked with large retailers like Selfridges and Farfetch, as well as smaller brands such as Yves Delorme luxury bed linen. Despite working with some of these luxury platforms and brands, she always strives to buy second hand where possible and is always up for an upcycling or DIY project.

Ideal Home Truths

Where’s your happy place?

Ever since investing in the sofa of my dreams, I just love sitting and lounging on it or simply just looking at it. It's probably the nicest, coolest thing I own.

What’s your home addiction?

These change so often! But one constant is ceramics. To the point that I actually took pottery classes to make some myself and I’m planning on doing more to improve my currently very low skills.

What is your next home project?

I've recently moved to a rather tiny, unfurnished space with very minimal storage. So the whole place is a project really. Incorporating more storage solutions and painting my skirting boards and doors (which are all currently matt black and scuff so easily) are my top priorities right now.

Sara Hesikova

Latest articles by Sara Hesikova

This is the best time to plant gladiolus bulbs for a long, striking display of summer blooms

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I test garden furniture for a living, and this is the innovative John Lewis outdoor set I'd buy now or regret later – it's going to be a star buy

I saw Next’s spring-ready ‘Decorator’ collection IRL – and I can confirm that it looks and feels just as expensive in person as it does in pictures, if not more

I moved into a tiny studio flat last year – this is how I managed to fake a ‘living room’ in a 22 sqm2 space

I’ve been waiting for this Dunelm chessboard side table to launch since the end of last year – it's finally dropped, and I know it's going to sell out fast

Small living room ideas – these 58 tiny but inspiring lounges have nailed small-scale living, and you can do the same in yours

I’m a Room Decor Editor that loves a bargain – this is my little black book of places for decorating on a budget

I was sceptical about the 345 decorating method – but interior designers convinced me it’s a great tool for perfecting a maximalist scheme

This John Lewis designer-look rechargeable wall light has only just launched and is already a bestseller – it's a bargain at £40

Lace is the home decor trend I’m seeing everywhere this year – from lace doilies to broderie-trimmed bedding, these are the prettiest pieces to buy now

11 living room sofa ideas – from the best styles experts recommend to how to choose the right sofa for your lounge

This genius Habitat coffee table hides extra seating, so you’ll always have enough seats for guests – and it’s a budget lookalike for a high-end design

Forget Setting Plaster and Railings! Farrow & Ball’s colour expert shares the 5 underrated and more original shades to choose instead

George Home's new collection is full of designer and high-end lookalikes – these are my 6 top picks, starting at just £4

Swyft is increasing their prices from next week – so if you’ve had your eye on their sofa or a sofa bed, now’s the time to commit

I asked 5 interior and trend experts what home trends are the future ‘millennial grey’ – these are the 4 looks to avoid now before they become dated

Dunelm just dropped a unique rechargeable lighting range – I’ve never seen wireless lamps like these for under £40

Is M&S the new Soho Home? I couldn’t believe these 12 new designer-look pieces were from M&S

You’ve probably heard of the ‘5th wall’ paint trend, but what about the ‘6th wall’? – experts reveal why it's one of the biggest paint trends of 2026

These are the 4 colours experts recommend bringing into your home this January to boost your mood and give your space a refresh for 2026

I was sceptical about decorating with birth month colours at first – but these expert tips on how to use the shades to personalise a home changed my mind

I’m a Room Decor Editor who loves a good accent chair – these are my 6 go-to brands I always rely on for stylish but reasonably priced armchairs

33 grey living room ideas – from the best shades for a small living space to how to make it work in a modern lounge

Pinterest just revealed the year-defining colour palette for 2026 – this is how interior designers recommend using these 5 shades in your home