Top Stories
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Interior Design Masters winner Lia Gold debuts her joyful homeware collection with Next – and it’s not what I expectedHer signature florals are nowhere to be seen
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Aldi's luxe-look rattan planters nail the coastal garden trend – pair them with these plants for a glorious displayWe love this affordable garden upgrade
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Sorry peonies, this low-maintenance shrub is better for longer-lasting blooms – get bold colour and high-impact flowersFill your garden with colour for little effort
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Lidl is dropping a 3-in-1 smoker and grill for under £35 – I asked experts if it’s the best choice for beginner barbequersFor delicious food that will wow your guests
Gardens
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Next is selling the smartest wireless outdoor light that transforms a parasol into a floor lampAdd task lighting to your next garden soiree in style
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Grandma gardens are trending right now – how to get the look for a wholesome, low-maintenance garden full of colourEmbrace nostalgia this summer
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The best ways to keep a hydrangea blue all summer long – experts' tricks to preserve the vibrant colourIt's easier than you think
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5 Mediterranean plants that thrive in pots, and will make you feel like you're on holiday in your own gardenOur favourite flowers, fruits and evergreens
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Gozney just gave its bestselling pizza ovens a colour-drench makeover (and we’re obsessed)Think warm brown, deep blues and a burnt orange
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5 low-maintenance coastal plants to add to your front garden that will withstand fickle British weather and inject seaside magic into your gardenThese stunning plants have us dreaming of a coastal retreat
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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3 simple ways to add colour to your kitchen without repainting – quick, speedy tricks that don't require a paintbrushTap into the latest colour trends with these easy tricks
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Next’s new homeware is nailing the luxe-look lake house aesthetic – 6 purse-friendly picks that will bring style and serenity to your homeImagine lots of blue hues, natural materials and the odd stripe, too
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Warm minimalism is the key to simplicity that isn't boring - this kitchen is the perfect example of how to nail the trendWith the help of Lick, homeowners Alice & Jason created this pared-back family kitchen
House Manual
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I’ve just spotted this top-rated Henry at the lowest price it’s ever beenThis stick model is now under £100!
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I’ve tried both a £180 and £50 fan — this is how they really compareIs the expensive one really better?
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The flies buzzing around your fruit bowl are not fruit flies – pest experts reveal what they really are, and how to get rid of themThese flies can lay 500 to 2,000 eggs in their short lifespan
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Are portable air conditioners really worth it?I review them for a living and these are the pros and cons everyone should consider before buying
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Renovation
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Modern alternatives to dated conservatoriesHave conservatories had their day?
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3 signs a garden room will provide the ideal extra space you needPlus the one factor that means it may not be suitable
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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
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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The definitive list of the best kettles, reviewedTake a look at the best kettles that we've tested, featuring brands like Dualit, Smeg and De'Longhi
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This HexClad pan is the only one I own that actually works with my useless electric hobHere's why I've been reaching for this pan time and time again
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy in the UK – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of themThis shortened list offers something for everyone
