Rebecca Knight
Rebecca Knight has been the Deputy Editor on the Ideal Home Website since 2022. She graduated with a Masters degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London in 2018, before starting her journalism career as a staff writer on women's weekly magazines. She fell into the world of homes and interiors after joining the Ideal Home website team in 2019 as a Digital Writer. In 2020 she moved into position of Homes News Editor working across Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc and Ideal Home covering everything from the latest viral cleaning hack to the next big interior trend. In 2022 she returned full time to the Ideal Home team, where she indulges her passion for DIY projects. She is currently decorating her first unfurnished rental flat in London and enjoys thrifting through charity shops and high street stores to get a high end look without breaking the bank.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
My happy place is sitting in the living room at my Mum's house in North Yorkshire. She lives at the top of a hill in the countryside, so the living room has huge windows looking out over the rolling fields below.
What’s your home addiction?
I'm obsessed with vintage crockery, I'm a magpie for scouring charity shop bric-a-brac shelves. My best finds to date are a set of pastel blue Wedgewood candle stick holders and a set of six cut glass wine tumblers I picked up at a second-hand store in the Lake District.
What is your next home project?
I just moved into my first unfurnished rental flat so we're busy kitting it out. We're mostly trying to stick to using second-hand items we're bought cheaply or picked up for free. We inherited some wooden farmhouse chairs from a family friend that need a little upcycling love so they're my next big project.
Latest articles by Rebecca Knight
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3 simple ways to transform your home with colour ready for spring
A little paint and lots of creativity can go a long way
By Rebecca Knight
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I tried Aldi's new portable monitor – it's a must-have for tiny home offices and awkward WFH spots
It's the ultimate home office space saver
By Rebecca Knight
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I saw the best of Habitat's new season collection in person – these are the 7 pieces I predict will sell out
You'll be seeing these items all over social media very soon...
By Rebecca Knight
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The underrated IKEA lamp I saw everywhere when I visited Sweden and now can't stop thinking about
The IKEA TÄRNABY is one of those lamps you'll see tucked away in the most stylish homes
By Rebecca Knight
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I saw the new Next luxury collection IRL and can confirm it feels as expensive as it looks (without the designer price tag)
Next is the new go-to for quiet luxury home decor
By Rebecca Knight
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KitchenAid just confirmed that this retro kitchen appliance colour is very much back in fashion in 2025
They're the latest brand to embrace the vibrant sunny shade
By Rebecca Knight
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This kitchen has been turned from dark and dated to romantic and cosy with a clever colour scheme and design tricks
Wall cabinets and dark worktops were holding this space back from its full potential
By Rebecca Knight
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Aldi's sellout heated airers are back due to high demand — and with prices starting at under £35 we doubt they'll be around for long
The hit heated airers will be returning to stores from 16th of January
By Rebecca Knight
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How to style family photos - 5 clever ways to highlight your happiest memories around the house
Harness the mood-boosting power of looking through old photos by displaying your favourites
By Rebecca Knight
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The 5 pieces of IKEA furniture to invest in second-hand – some of them have sold for £1000s at auction
The second-hand IKEA market is booming and these are the design classic that can command a serious premium
By Rebecca Knight
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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day? The official answer plus the exceptions you need to know about
There's plenty of debate on whether you should leave your heating on low all day – this is what you need to know
By Rebecca Knight
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Every year I save money on Christmas by shopping a year ahead in the Boxing Day sales - these are the bargains I'm snapping up
We might still be in the midst of Christmas 2024, but my trick for big savings next year is to start shopping now
By Rebecca Knight
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Small living room ideas – 54 clever ways to create and maximise space in a compact lounge
How to make the most of a tiny sitting room as recommended by experts
By Rebecca Knight
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Presenter Kirstie Allsopp reveals her top Christmas Day tip – calling it a 'complete game changer' for her family
Take the stress out of Christmas
By Rebecca Knight
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Stacey Solomon sparks debate on how often you should change bed sheets
We've asked the experts to weigh in and settle it once and for all
By Rebecca Knight
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I was given a preview of IKEA's new Oxford Street store - and it has a special treat for customers
IKEA is finally opening its doors on one of the most famous shopping streets in the country
By Rebecca Knight
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Martin Lewis has found the cheapest time to buy Christmas gifts - but you'll need to act fast to make savings this year
Black Friday is in full swing, and according to the Money Saving Expert now is the best time to shop for gifts
By Rebecca Knight
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I’ve been using a Lumie SAD lamp for almost two months - I can’t believe the difference it's made to my energy and mood
I tested the new Lumie Dash lamp and was pleasantly surprised by the results
By Rebecca Knight
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IKEA has just launched the ultimate small space Christmas tree - it’s a game-changer if you have a tiny home
I can’t wait to see the Ikea hacks that come from this stylish decoration
By Rebecca Knight
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I showed interior designer Matthew Williamson my living room and this was the mistake he instantly spotted I'd been making
What happened when a celebrity designer helped me choose a rug for my home
By Rebecca Knight
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Cult-fashion brand RIXO has launched a homeware range - you'll want to save up for its show-stopping cushions
RIXO already has a cult following in the fashion world, and now it's coming for homeware
By Rebecca Knight
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Aldi's new air fryer oven is a dead-ringer for the sellout Our Place Wonder Oven - but it's only £50
Aldi has joined the new generation of multi-tasking air fryers
By Rebecca Knight
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I got a preview of Aldi's Christmas specialbuys - the homeware products to watch out for and the dates they're dropping
Get ready to shop the middle aisle, some hidden gems are about to land
By Rebecca Knight
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Kenwood has finally designed a stand mixer for small kitchens – I put it to the test with 3 Prue Leith recipes
You don't need a big kitchen for Bake Off-worthy cakes
By Rebecca Knight