Top Stories
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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for your plantsThe 6 prettiest ones to hang now
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5 items your small kitchen really doesn’t need, according to professional organisers – why you should declutter themOrganise your small space better
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Dunelm just dropped a game-changing product to hide shoe storage in a tiny hallway – it’ll instantly curb clutterAnd it also looks good doing it!
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I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing itMake the most of the rain
Gardens
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3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your gardenIs this the right choice for your garden?
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5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handyThese must-haves make weed maintenance so much easier
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Rain catchers are the whimsical garden feature that turns heavy downpours into a lovely water feature – I've tracked down 6 stylish optionsPlants and the birds will love them too!
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Monty Don has this beautiful rose and shares the simple tip to keep roses flowering for longerWant roses like Monty Don?
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5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, tooDon't let wet weather stop you from having a stunning garden
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12 of the best ice baths to buy on the high street - starting from just £15From barrels to full-length styles, there's an ice bath to fit every garden and budget
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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Sorry pink bedrooms, interior designers say these 3 alternative 'grown-up' shades are the key to a stylish bedroom in 2026This is how to do a pink bedroom 'right', according to the experts
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George Home has just dropped a stunning glass lamp, and it’s a dead ringer for the viral M&S All Over Glass Table LampGlass lamps are the stylish lighting trend your living room is crying out for
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I'm Ideal Home's Deputy Editor – here are the 20 best buys for under £20 that I'd buy right nowCheck out these brilliant value buys for your home this summerCheck out these brilliant value buys for your home this summer
House Manual
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Forget expensive (and bulky) carpet cleaners! I tested a £70 spot cleaner that tackled stains effortlesslyI was even able to clean my entire staircase without unplugging
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I’ve been committing this cardinal sin when it comes to my dishwasherCurbing this habit now could help me offset the 13% price cap increase
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‘In Essex, we don’t have bins,’ Lauren Goodger has divided the internet after refusing to have a kitchen bin in her home – I asked the experts if you *really* need oneDo you have a kitchen bin? We'd love to know
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I ditched my bedroom wardrobes in favour of this small-space-friendly alternative – I don’t regret my decision six years laterI'm proof that you CAN store clothes without wardrobes
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Renovation
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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
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5 things the heatwave taught me about how my home handles heatThis is what I'm doing to improve it before the next hot spell hits
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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This £399 Sage coffee machine is small-kitchen friendly and made for latte lovers – here's everything I loved (and didn't like) after trying itA simple espresso machine with elevated features to make life easier
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Aldi's £15 Hex Fry pan is a dead-ringer for this Gordon Ramsay-approved £169 Hexclad panIt's made a return since its popular launch last year
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How to get the Scandi look in a kids' bedroom – I've tracked down the timeless high street buys for a bedroom that grows with your childAnd you can nail the look from just £3.99
