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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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7 low-maintenance multi-stem trees that will create a fabulous focal point in any small gardenThey're small but perfectly formed
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5 dated garden trends making a comeback – here's how to make these nostalgic looks feel fresh againThis summer's comeback kids
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You're probably watering your roses wrong in hot weather – 5 expert tips to help them thriveAnd why less is sometimes more...
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Gardeners are using this winter garden essential to keep their plants cool in hot weatherIt's a surprise summer staple
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Sorry white vinegar, pest experts actually prefer this way to get rid of ants from patiosFed up with ants plaguing your garden? We've got you covered
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Best plants for dry shade – 5 varieties that thrive in parched, gloomy spots in the gardenThey're tough enough to tackle both!
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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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
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These are the 4 popular paint colours experts say people regret choosing for their homes‘Colours people regret are often the simplest’
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George Home has just dropped its AW26 collections, and these 6 pieces could easily be mistaken for designer brandsWhat I’d choose to elevate my home on a budget
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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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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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
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Blending colour with period details have created a fresh and modern family homeFrom colour drenched, saturated hues to clean, pared back neutrals
