Top Stories
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Sorry cottagecore, 'burrowcore' is the latest kitchen trend we're embracing in 2026 – it brings storybook charm
From Snow White to Peter Rabbit
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The most peaceful gardens are adopting this garden furniture trend for 2026 – it makes stylish comfort effortless
Prioritise comfort this summer
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I spent £10,000 trying to add value to my house before putting it on the market – what was and wasn't worth it
Two things I'd never do again
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What you can't put in your garden waste bin under the new recycling rules that come into effect this week
It's a no to these items in your bin
Gardens
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12 best garden benches I’ve seen this year – from metal to wooden, I’ve found the best designs available
Whether you're looking for a wooden or a metal garden bench with whatever budget, this list has the right bench fror you
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Dunelm’s bohemian-style outdoor pendant lights are the trick to make your garden lighting look expensive this summer
Elevate evenings in the garden
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It’s my job to try and look at outdoor sofas so it’s not easy to impress me – but these 8 garden sofas have done it
From budget to luxury, space-saving to large corner designs, these are the best outdoor sofas I've seen
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7 summer bulbs to plant in April – this month is crucial if you want to turn your garden into a colourful paradise
7 summer bulbs to plant in April – it's not too late if you act now
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Lidl’s whimsical garden lighting is even cheaper than Aldi’s – their £1.99 light-up tulip stake lights steal the show
The light-up flowers you never knew you needed
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The most peaceful gardens are adopting this garden furniture trend for 2026 – it makes comfort and style look effortless
It's the perfect choice of garden furniture if you're prioritising comfort this summer
What To Buy
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Aldi's new £100 robot vacuum also sweeps and mops – it's a time-saving must-have for spotless floors
Save on time and money
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I asked bedding experts what the best sheet material for a good night's sleep is – the fabrics to buy, and one to avoid
Cotton, linen, bamboo, and silk sheets are all high on our experts' list
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested
The 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 advice
No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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Sorry cottagecore, 'burrowcore' is the latest kitchen trend we're embracing in 2026
From Snow White to Peter Rabbit, this is how we're taking inspiration from character homes we know and love
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The moody colour trend giving bedrooms 'main character' energy in 2026
According to interior experts, this shade is 'cocooning, intimate, luxurious, and restful'
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Farrow & Ball has created the ultimate spring colour scheme – but it's this delicate shade that has stolen the show as the fan favourite
It might soon replace Skimming Stone and Setting Plaster as one of the most popular Farrow & Ball neutrals
House Manual
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5 things I decluttered before selling my house – how I made it look more desirable for viewings
And pocketed some extra cash in the process
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I suffer from decision fatigue, so I’m using the Doom Diamond decluttering method to clear clutter quickly and efficiently
I'm on a mission to rid my home of excess clutter this spring
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Putting off this easy task has cost me up to £235 in wasted energy
Don't make the same mistake I did!
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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing dishes for a month to avoid wasting energy
But I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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I Love Wallpaper discount codes - for April 2026
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Renovation
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What is the ideal porch size – and can you ever go too big?
I asked the experts how you ensure an addition to the front of your home is in proportion for maximum kerb appeal
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Is it ever a good idea to use a conservatory as an extra bedroom?
Experts told me it’s definitely a feasible option, but only if you follow these 7 crucial pointers
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Why I had to pay three times as much as I wanted to replace the windows in my home
But it turns out it was the right decision
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What's the best way to a bigger kitchen – an extension or a remodel?
It might seem obvious but I asked the experts, and their opinions might surprise you
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 update
Cream 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
More From Ideal Home
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The 1-second trick that will make stainless steel pans non-sick that I picked up from Le Creuset's expert home economist
I've used it at home ever since
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This cute cottage delivers heaps of cosy, compact living inspo
The owners breathed new life into a once-neglected 18th-century Cornish cottage
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Lidl's Le Creuset stainless steel pan lookalikes land in stores this weekend – but what do you actually get for £11.99 from these non-toxic pans?
There's a shiny new stainless steel range in the middle of Lidl
