Latest Buying Guides
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14 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – I've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Habitat, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
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I’ve tried around 300 sofas and counting – these are the 14 best sofas that impressed me the most, with something for every style and budget
From budget to luxury, corner to storage sofas, these are the ones I can’t stop talking about and recommending to everyone
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The best Ninja air fryer of 2025 - our definitive ranking of these game-changing appliances
Wondering which is the best Ninja air fryer to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know
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My kids and I camped out in our living room to find the best air beds for hosting overnight guests – these are my 6 top recommendations
To sleep extra guests or to take camping, these are the best air beds money can buy
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The 8 best dual zone air fryers as tested by the Ideal Home team
All of the best dual zone air fryers that I've tried and tested – so that you can read up before you invest
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy in the UK – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of them
This shortened list offers something for everyone
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I test vacuums for a living, and these are the 6 handheld models I’d recommend for quick cleans in the home (and the car!)
The best handheld vacuum cleaners for speedy cleans, awkward corners and a crumb-free car
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I've selected the best heated clothes airers and drying pods that dry clothes fast, so you can save time and money
These tried and tested picks dry laundry faster indoors
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I tested the best air purifiers against dust, cooking smells and smoke – these are the 6 I’d pick for a healthy home this winter
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
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The best fans for a comfortable home environment year-round
We've tried and tested bestselling fans from the likes of Meaco, Duux, Dyson and more
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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've reviewed
For at-home coffee, these machines give you an unbeatable experience
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The best carpet cleaners for professional-looking results at home – my top picks as Ideal Home’s Floorcare Expert
I put carpet cleaners from big brands like VAX, Bissell and Shark up against felt-tip, tea and mud stains
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I put the best electric blankets and heated throws to the test – these are my 5 top recommendations
Tried and tested, these are the best electric blankets and heated throws you can buy – from luxury dual-controlled doubles to the most affordable heated blankets
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We tested the best ironing boards in 2026 to easily de-crease your laundry pile
Our picks of the best ironing boards from Brabantia, Joseph Joseph, Beldray and more
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The best memory foam pillows I've tested – my 6 top recommendations from Panda, Tempur, and more
I've slept on them all, and these are the best brands of memory foam pillows to shop
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
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Best electric heaters, tried and tested
These 6 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
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I tested 6 of the best silk pillowcases – after six months of sleeping on them, these are the ones I'd buy again
This is how silk pillowcases from Blissy, M&S, John Lewis, and more, performed
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We've found 3 of the best woks for stir-fries
Make stir-fries in a jiffy with the best wok
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I've spent over 10,000 hours testing the best mattresses for side sleepers – these 3 are the winners
If you sleep on your side, these are the 3 mattresses you'll want on your radar
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I’m a lazy cleaner, but the best vacuum mops offer twice the clean with half the effort – and after testing, these are my top 3 picks
I'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for you
Buy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
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The best mattresses – tested by our experts for a great night’s sleep
Top recommendations for all budgets and sleepers, from Simba, Emma, Tempur, Hypnos, and more
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If I could take just 6 pairs of secateurs into 2026 with me, it would be these
They make pruning so much easier
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and tested
Choose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
We've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
