Top Stories
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5 items your small kitchen really doesn’t need, according to professional organisers – why you should declutter themOrganise your small space better
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Dunelm just dropped a game-changing product to hide shoe storage in a tiny hallway – it’ll instantly curb clutterAnd it also looks good doing it!
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Aldi has quietly brought back its cooling bedding to help you sleep during a heatwave – you'll thank yourself laterIt's the ideal hot-weather solution
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5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening prosMake your garden look and smell amazing
Gardens
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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for your plants – I've tracked down the 6 prettiest ones to hang up nowFrom creating a stunning water feature to collecting your own rainwater, what's not to like about rain chains?
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Aldi's tabletop gas grill is a game-changer for small gardensThis compact gas griddle will fit into any size garden
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What to do with peonies in June – 4 tasks that will preserve this year's flowersAnd start preparing next year's
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8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots that barely need wateringMake watering easier in the heat with these no-effort potted plants
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Habitat has slashed the price of its most stylish garden egg chair to under £200 – I'd snap it up before the price jumps back upIt's the star of Habitat's garden furniture sale
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The heatwave frazzled my seedlings – this is what I'm doing this week to help revive and recover them in time for summerAll is not lost for my frazzled seedlings
What To Buy
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Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – 6 under £30 buys to make your home look more expensiveThe subtle design features will instantly upgrade your space
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I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have toThese are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and testedThe best cooling mattress toppers for a cooler and more breathable sleep – tried and tested options from Simba, Panda, Emma, Silentnight, and more
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Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and adviceNo-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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Shoe storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore – I found 20 stylish shoe storage solutions that you’ll happily have on displayWho said practical furniture can't look good, too?
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IKEA’s £12 rack with hooks was made with tiny hallways in mind – it’s one clever design feature means it takes up virtually no spaceI was so impressed when I saw this clever design in person
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IKEA's new £250 chair bed absolutely nails small space hosting – it's a future cult classic in the makingI can't believe this design-led piece has such an affordable price point
House Manual
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I’m a dog mum desperately trying to keep my carpets free from pet hair – so, I tested the most common methods to see which works bestI put different tools to the test with the help of my fluffy cocker spaniel
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Stacey Solomon says this is 'THE best steamer ever' and she can't believe it's 40% off right nowStacey said, 'OMG, 40% off is INSANE'
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These are the best desk fans I swear by while working from homeThey’re ideal for small spaces too
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Energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs following the price cap increaseIf you're worried about rising energy bills, switching to a fixed tariff could help save you money
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Dunelm discount codes - for June 2026SPONSORED Choose from our Dunelm discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
Renovation
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Front door colour ideas – 11 colourful ways to make your home’s entrance stand out for all the right reasonsThese are the best shades to paint your entrance that will impress your guests and passersby alike
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6 brilliant features my house has that kept it cool in the heatwaveMy friends thought I had AC in my home during the heatwave, but it was actually these design elements that kept it cool
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5 things the heatwave taught me about how my home handles heatThis is what I'm doing to improve it before the next hot spell hits
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5 things that people with consistently cool homes in summer always haveHeatwave essentials that will keep your home comfortable when it gets hot
Ideal Homes
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'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country updateCream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coastA bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
More From Ideal Home
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IKEA's £5 stainless steel food containers are most organised food preppers' best kept secretI think it's a game-changing material
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This vibrant kitchen pairs two trending colours in an unusual way to create a high contrast kitchen that is sure to raise a smileIt's a cheerful mix of colour and efficient design
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This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is heatwave approved with no need for pre-freezing anything – I've used nothing else for making sweet treats for two years nowYou simply can’t beat home made ice cream
