
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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The secret every renter needs to remove frame outline marks from a wall
If you’ve ever removed a mirror, painting or hanging print to be met by a discoloured patch or wall or a mark, here’s what to do
By Ellis Cochrane
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We've crunched the numbers and found the exact date to switch to your winter duvet
Wondering when to make the swap? Here’s when you should be switching to a winter duvet this year, according to the experts
By Ellis Cochrane
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The secret to creating a productive home office using scent, according to fragrance experts
Experts reveal the secrets to using scent to create a productive space
By Ellis Cochrane
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Gardening experts warn against these 6 deadheading mistakes
The experts reveal what you really shouldn’t do when deadheading your plants
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to grow a scrap pineapple crown into a thriving pineapple plant
Use what you would ordinarily throw out to grow a whole new plant
By Ellis Cochrane
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Microgreens are the plant everyone with no outdoor space should be growing at home
You don’t even need a garden to grow a whole range of tasty produce
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to grow a plum tree from a stone – grow your own tasty fruit for free
Set aside some time and space to grow your own
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