Ellis Cochrane
Ellis Cochrane has been a Freelance Contributor for Ideal Home since 2023. Ellis has been writing about homes, interiors and gardens for four years now, with her also contributing to House Beautiful, Country Living, Expert Reviews, Real Homes and Stylist.
When she's not sharing expert tips, tricks and advice, she also covers everything from beauty and style to TV and films, books and celebrity news for a number of publications such as Tyla, Prima, IndyBest, Cosmopolitan and LADbible. Ellis studied at the University of Strathclyde, where she completed a Joint BA Hons Degree in English and Politics.
Latest articles by Ellis Cochrane
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11 house maintenance tasks experts recommend doing right now to save money
Get prepared for the colder months by ticking these off your maintenance to-do list this week
By Jullia Joson
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Experts reveal what you should be doing when cleaning a wooden floor
Make sure your wooden floors are given their time to shine
By Ellis Cochrane
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Set the scene with the best fragrances to scentscape your hallway
Welcome guests or yourself into your home with these inviting and amiable scents
By Ellis Cochrane
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These scents are the secret to making your small kitchen smell totally gorgeous
Counteract and mask everything from cooking smells to odorous bins
By Ellis Cochrane
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These are the top 3 scents to fragrance your living room with all year round
From relaxing to cosying up with family and friends, these are the scents to bear in mind
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to propagate lupins – three ways to grow the beautiful blooms for free
Learn how to propagate lupins from cuttings, seeds or division
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to deadhead lupins and keep them blooming for months
Keep your lupins blooming for longer thanks to our guide on how to deadhead them
By Ellis Cochrane
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This cosy and warm colour is on track to become autumn's stand out shade
The experts share their top tips for embracing the shade in practically every room in your home
By Ellis Cochrane
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'It really does work!' - How to grow rose cuttings in potatoes
Learn how to propagate roses in potatoes with our step-by-step guide
By Ellis Cochrane
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Urban jungle room ideas - five ways to make the nature-inspired trend work for you
Five ways to incorporate the nature-inspired trend whether you have a green thumb or not
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to trim a box hedge – expert tips to neaten up your hedges this summer
The experts also reveal when to trim your box hedge and how to support future growth
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to choose the best pink paint for your home
Feeling slightly overwhelmed by all the different pink paint options out there? We bring you our ultimate guide with everything you could possibly need to know
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to propagate succulents – never buy a new succulent again
Learn how to propagate succulents from leaf cuttings, stem cuttings and division
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to propagate sunflowers and grow the gorgeous blooms for free
The expert guide to propagating through both seeds and cuttings
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to grow carrots in containers
Grow your own crop of baby carrots this year no matter what outside space you have
By Ellis Cochrane
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We've just discovered a secret way to get an extra 20% off a Ninja air fryer
Amazon warehouse deals are a genius way to save all year round - not just on Prime Day
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to adjust your kitchen cabinet doors yourself
The experts reveal their top tips for adjusting your kitchen cabinets with just you and a toolbox
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to hire a celebrity professional organiser to tidy your home for free
We found out more about the free service that they’re offering this July in collaboration with Airtasker
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to propagate rosemary – a step-by-step guide to grow the tasty herbs for free
Learn how to propagate rosemary in pots on your windowsill or outside
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to propagate thyme – grow the tasty herb at home for free from cuttings
Learn how to propagate thyme on your windowsill or outdoors to save money and spice up your weekly meals
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to clean a velvet sofa – no matter the dirt, stain or spill
The experts reveal their top tips to get it back to looking its best
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to keep a conservatory cool – 8 tips to help with heat, humidity and sun glare
Experts reveal how to keep a conservatory cool in summer, to help you enjoy time in your orangery or garden room regardless of the weather
By Ellis Cochrane
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Why this viral cross legged office chair could do more harm than good
The experts reveal why this particular trend could pose potential health issues and risks
By Ellis Cochrane
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The colour trend taking over our gardens for summer holiday vibes all year round
Terracotta hues and pots are set to be bringing Mediterranean vibes to our garden all summer along
By Ellis Cochrane