Top Stories
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This £30 Lakeland shoe rack is perfect for keeping muddy shoes tidy this autumn – it's perfect for small spacesGoodbye messy hallway!
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5 clever ways to reuse conkers in your home and garden this autumn – from helping wildlife to deterring pestsThey're for more than just games
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5 easy flowers to sow in October to give you a garden that's bursting with colour next spring and summerNow is the perfect time
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'Burrowcore' is taking over from 'cottagecore' as autumn's cosiest decor trend – use lighting for a fairytale glowCosy, layered lighting is timeless
Gardens
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5 shrubs to prune in October for healthier growth and better blooms next yearDon't put your secateurs away yet
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What to do with dahlias in October – 3 crucial tasks to keep them thriving this autumnSometimes, less is more!
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What to do with roses in October – 5 ways to set them up now for their best blooms next yearTry these crucial care tips
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Monty Don's simple potted plant trick makes any garden path feel instantly more magicalHow to recreate the Longmeadow vibe
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5 plants to deadhead in October for extra blooms this autumnAnd keep them flowering until the first frosts
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5 easy flowers to sow in October for a garden bursting with colour next spring and summer
Now is the perfect time
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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I’ve got my eye on Cotswold Company’s new National Trust furniture collection – and pieces start from under £200An exclusive 15-piece collection, crafted from 100% solid oak
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Interior experts reveal their top 6 tricks to make an open-plan living room look and feel cosyWant to make your open-plan living space feel cosier for the new season? Here's how
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3 status symbol bathroom buys that will make your wash space look instantly more expensiveHere's what I'm shopping for a quick bathroom refresh
House Manual
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Should you bleed upstairs or downstairs radiators first? I asked the pros for the definitive answerThis is exactly where you should start
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I swapped cleaning sprays for this 12-in-1 steam cleaner – I didn't think I'd use it in every roomI put its full range of tools to work (and there's a lot)
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1 surprising place spiders hide in your home – and the 5-minute task that gets rid of them for goodYou should do this once a week during October
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Argos Home has dropped a sleek recycling bag, and it’s perfect for small spacesIt even worsts your waste for you, and it's only £8!
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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SharkNinja discount codes - in October 2026SPONSORED Save with our SharkNinja discount codes and promos. Every code is hand-verified by our savings experts.
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Dunelm discount codes - for October 2026SPONSORED Choose from our Dunelm discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Bloom & Wild discount codes - for October 2026SPONSORED Choose from our Bloom & Wild discount codes hand-tested by our savings experts.
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Better Bathrooms discount codes - in October 2026SPONSORED Choose from our Better Bathrooms discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
Renovation
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5 clever ways to bring natural light into a garage conversion without ruining privacyThere's no need to be left feeling on show with these clever methods of introducing light into a garage conversion
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I’d love a roof lantern in my new extension, but is it a mistake for temperature regulation?This is what the experts told me I should do
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Worried your garage conversion will look like a bolt-on? 4 ways to make it feel seamlessWant to achieve a bigger kitchen by converting your garage? Follow these tips for project success
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I’m already prepping my bedroom for next summer – and this is why I think you should too2027 is set to be even hotter than this year
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'
DIY
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I painted our lime-plastered walls myself — 5 simple things to ensure a good resultFrom prepping correctly to using the right tools, patience is also key if you plan on painting lime plaster like I did
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I used a paint stripper to restore my dated and mouldy windows — 5 lessons I learnedYou need to do these simple things to ensure a good result
More From Ideal Home
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Kenwood's kMix has long been Ideal Home's most favoured stand mixer – I tested it with one of Nigella's best recipes to see if it still holds up all these years laterIt might just offer the next step in elevating your bakes
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Le Creuset’s newest shade is giving grey a French twistThis neutral shade screams elegance
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HexClad’s new hybrid bakeware could be the secret to better bakes – and banishing those dreaded soggy bottomsCould this be the secret to Star Baker status?
