Top Stories
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3 future-proof kitchen colours that will make your scheme stand the test of timeStrike the balance between timeless and trendy with these colour ideas
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Is Christmas in July a tacky sales gimmick or a good opportunity to snap up a bargain?Help us settle the debate
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This is the secret potting ingredient I use to water my plants less – it keeps slugs at bay, tooIt's become a gardening staple
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Dunelm’s autumn 2026 homeware is already dropping – these are the 12 pieces to snap up fastFrom £5 bowls to a Soho Home-style coffee table on a budget
Gardens
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I wish I could gatekeep, but I just spotted the chicest water fountain planter at QVC for a star priceAdd some Mediterranean cool to your garden
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Are irrigation systems worth it? The pros and cons of upgrading your watering kitPrecision, plant health and more
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My hydrangea blooms are turning brown – experts told me why it's happeningAnd how to stop it from getting worse
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5 scents mosquitoes can't stand and will make your home and garden smell divineSay goodbye to painful bites this summer
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3 ways to successfully plant lavender in July – even when the weather is hot and dryCultivate strong, established plants
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5 shade companion planting schemes that improve plant health, reduce the need for watering and make your borders look beautifulIt's one of the easiest ways to create a climate-resilient garden
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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The 12 best corner sofas I’ve tried as a Room Decor Editor who’s sat on hundreds of sofasThese are the top styles I'd recommend to anyone that's after generous seating
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I wouldn't blame you for thinking this Dusk sofa was high-end, but it's actually one of the most affordable sofas you can buy right nowIt's giving luxe for under £250
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B&M’s £12 space-saving footstools are blowing up online – this clever design feature makes it easy to see why they’re selling fastWe didn't see this trend comingWe didn't see this trend coming
House Manual
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Do air purifiers remove smells? Yes, but only if they have these odour-busting featuresDon't forget to watch out for these must-have factors
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Households in the UK set for £45 reduction in electricity bills later this yearThis is everything we know so far
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Is regular mopping or steam mopping better for your floors? My advice as Ideal Home’s Floorcare ExpertThe lowdown you (and your floors) need
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If you only organise one thing this summer, make sure it’s this area – experts say invisible clutter is building upThe pros warn it's 'a home’s unofficial storage unit’
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Furniture Village discount codes - for July 2026SPONSORED Redesign your living space with one of our Furniture Village discount codes and maximise your savings on corner sofas, dining sets, and oak bed frames.
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Renovation
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My neighbour and I both have gravel driveways, but hers always looks neater than mineI've discovered her secret
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How to stop a tarmac driveway from melting in summerSolve the problem and prevent it from happening again with these expert tips
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Is air conditioning really going to be banned in the UK? This is what the experts sayThis is the truth behind the rumours, and how you can ensure yours does fall foul of the rules
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How to spot driveway damage this summer4 red flags to look out for and how to fix them
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 coast
A 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'
DIY
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I avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this rustic alternative insteadSkirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different
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I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happenA professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100
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IKEA’s £5 coffee station organiser is the ultimate budget hack for clutter-free kitchen worktopsA stylish coffee station doesn't need to be expensive
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Ninja's new pressure cooker is the kitchen buy every organised food prepper needsThe rice cooker function is going to be huge in my household
