Top Stories
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Rain catchers are the whimsical garden feature that turns heavy downpours into a lovely water featureI've tracked down 6 stylish options
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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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I ditched my bedroom wardrobes for this small-space-friendly alternative – I don’t regret my decision six years laterProof you CAN store clothes without wardrobes
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Monty Don has this beautiful rose growing at Longmeadow – he shares the simple June task he never skipsHow he keeps his roses flowering for longer
Gardens
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I protected my new build garden from waterlogging with this smart soil improver tactic – two years on, it's been a lifesaverTwo years on, it's been a lifesaver
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28 front garden ideas that will upgrade your home's kerb appealPlanting, landscaping and styling tips
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3 ways homeowners are ‘sleepwalking’ into a flooding crisis in the UKThe landscaping features that are making your garden more flood-prone
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3 things I wish I knew before buying a robot lawn mowerThe biggest lessons I've learned
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Olivia Bowen has nailed the summer’s Greek garden trend by transforming her pergola into a Mediterranean-inspired oasisHer latest Valspar paint palette is perfect for achieving a holiday look at home
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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?
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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Interior designers reveal the 4 things that make a small living room look and feel unwelcomingEvery living room should feel cosy, relaxing and inviting, no matter the size
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If your kitchen feels enclosed or claustrophobic, it's down to this colour scheme mistakeYou don't need to repaint to fix this, either
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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
House Manual
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The £2 IKEA storage solution shoppers are bulk-buying to tidy up every room of their homeOne just won’t be enough!
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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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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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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
