Top Stories
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What's the best spot for your monstera? The 3 best places according to feng shui and plant experts
How to help you and your plant babies thrive
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What can I use instead of dishwasher tablets? Cleaning experts reveal the cheaper alternative
Get machine-clean dishes without using a tablet
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The Ninja Swirl hasn't been announced for release in the UK yet — but here's an alternative we've tested
Get ready for unlimited Mr Whippy ice-creams at home
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What is a soakaway? Drainage pros on how this could be the solution to standing water in your garden
How do they work and which homes can benefit from them?
Room Decor
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Wabi-sabi bathrooms – 10 ways to embrace this serene and 'imperfect' style
Where imperfection meets earthy elements for a calm bathroom
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Living room storage ideas – 28 ways to keep your lounge organised, neat and uncluttered
Organising tips from storage experts and pro organisers
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Are curved kitchen islands the big trend for 2025? Here are 6 ways to include soft shapes
Make your kitchen welcoming with soft and subtle shapes
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How to become a living room family – 7 sofa and decorating tricks to get the family together
The 'living room family' trend is taking over TikTok
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How to make a coffee table look expensive – 7 ways to elevate your coffee table like interior stylists
Interior stylists reveal their tried-and-test tricks
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How to decorate with Pantone's Mocha Mousse – ways to use this deliciously cosy shade
Introduce the new Pantone Colour of the Year to your home
What To Buy
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Meet Ideal Home's team of Certified Experts
Shop smarter with no-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
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Best mattress 2025 – I've tried over 100 mattresses and these are the 10 I'd recommend
Top recommendations for all budgets and sleepers, from Simba, Emma, Tempur, Hypnos, and more
Ideal Homes
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Take a tour of this festive 16th-century former pub in rural Hertfordshire
With cosy throws, seasonal arrangements and twinkling candlelight, this home is all set for a very special Christmas
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'The character was all there, it had just been buried under years of neglect'
Looking past the dark brown 1980s decor, the owners could see the potential in this once-dingy cottage
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A 1920s seaside cabin has been transformed into a peaceful haven
This timber-clad cabin has been beautifully restored to become a wonderful weekend retreat
House Manual
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The best handheld vacuum cleaners – our top 5, reviewed
Tackle spills, crumbs and pet hair in a hurry with the best handheld vacuum cleaners
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'Opening shift' cleaning method to your morning routine is the secret to a more productive day, say organising experts
From now on, start the day with a sense of achievement
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Renovation
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Extension ideas for semi-detached houses — 10 clever options to consider
There are more options for extending a semi-detached property than you might think, as these ideas show
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Extension ideas for bungalows – 8 transformative options to make the most of a single-storey home
Make the most of the living space on offer
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Extension ideas for every budget — 11 design options that will add both space and value to your home, no matter your project fund
Want more space? Rather than moving think about reconfiguring your home to suit your needs with advice from our experts
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Should you go for an extension or a loft conversion? Property experts reveal which option will add the most space and value
Extensions and loft conversions are both popular ways to extend your living space, but we put them head-to-head to see which is best for your home
DIY
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How to fix a noisy washing machine yourself — 7 expert ways to get it to work quieter again
If your washing machine is creating more noise than you would like, learn how to fix it with our expert tips
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How to upcycle your Christmas baubles – 5 ways to give your dated festive decorations a new look
Tired of your old Christmas baubles? Our creative, clever tips will transform them beyond recognition in a few easy steps
Gardens
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6 houseplants that can reduce the dust levels in your home, from snake plants to peace lilies
These houseplants are brilliant at collecting dust in the home
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What is a Tree Preservation Order? Experts warn this could be why you may face a £20,000 fine for cutting down a tree in your own garden
You need to know about TPOs if you're planning on making any changes to the trees in your garden
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I was sceptical, but these expert-approved plants and flowers convinced me that Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Colour of the Year, is the perfect colour for gardens
These are the best varieties for coffee and chocolate tones
News & Views
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'Opening shift' cleaning method to your morning routine is the secret to a more productive day, say organising experts
From now on, start the day with a sense of achievement
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We’re obsessed with Emma Bridgwater’s Love Heart-inspired mug — this latest collab with Swizzles is the sweet treat we all need right now
The queen of the aesthetic mug has turned Queen of Hearts this Valentine's Day
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What is sugar soap? The £5 DIY essential you need for perfectly prepped walls for painting
This DIY hero is the key to achieving a perfectly painted wall
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Do your cleaning products need a declutter? Experts weigh in on what you really need to clean your home
We promise you do not need four different surface sprays...
