Top Stories
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I refused to decorate my home for guests or potential buyers, and painted my spare bedroom bright yellowIt's my new favourite room
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Lemonading is the positivity-focused trend for resilient gardens that's taking over gardens this summerWhen life gives you lemons...
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What to do with a Christmas cactus in summer – 5 steps to ensure it blooms again later this yearSet your cactus up for success
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Lakeland's new stainless steel Only Pan is a dead ringer for the indestructible Always Pan Pro – at half the priceHow do the two pans measure up?
Gardens
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I hosted my hen-do in my garden during the heatwave and wish I'd invested in these 5 outdoor hosting buysLearn from my mistakes when hosting outdoors in the heat
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What to do with hydrangeas in August – the non-negotiables to keep them looking their bestYour summer checklist to keep yours happy and healthy
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Every gardener should pick up this £10 Amazon buy – it will turn your bird bath into a statement water featureGarden birds will love it, too!
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Why are my sunflowers not flowering? 7 reasons your plants aren't blooming as they should and what to do about itTips to guarantee beautiful blooms
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5 plants you can water with coffee – experts say these acid-loving varieties appreciate an occasional fixAnd the best ways to dilute it!
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Lemonading is the positivity-focused trend taking over gardens this summer
When life gives you lemons...
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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5 dated decor trends interior experts are falling for again in 2026 and beyondFrom chintz to colourful bathrooms, these outdated interior trends are proving popular once more
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Plan the perfect space-savvy home with these insider tips and tricksMaximise the potential of a small layout
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5 bedroom trends that are robbing you of a good nights sleep – and the simple swaps experts recommendYou don't need a complete bedroom makeover to sleep better
House Manual
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How to stop flies from coming into the house – 5 quick and easy methods that prove prevention is always better than the cureThe hacks you need to know
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5 ways to get flies out of the house – expert-approved ways to banish these annoying visitorsHow to maintain a fly-free home
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My tiny kitchen was ruled by clutter until I spotted these clever £2 organisers at Lidl – they'll double cupboard and fridge space and turn chaos into calmI’m in my organising era
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3 things people with a tidy home NEVER do – what to avoid for a clutter-free house 365 days of the yearThese mistakes are major clutter catalysts
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Renovation
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Can fitting air conditioning boost your home’s value? This is what the experts sayDone well, adding air conditioning could make your home more desirable to potential buyers
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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
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 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
More From Ideal Home
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I tried Salter's affordable alternative to the Ninja Slushi – it's £100 cheaper and has been the star of every BBQ I've attended this summerI'll never host without it now
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I used this game-changing Joseph Joseph gadget to cook perfect rice in my microwave in 10 minutes flatForget boiling a pan on the hob or a plug-in rice cooker
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This is how a colour expert created the perfect engaging colour scheme for her son’s playroom'Designing the playroom was one of my favourite rooms to work on'
