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Best carry-on luggage – the top cabin cases and bags for work trips or holidays
We’ve racked up the airmiles in order to review the best carry-on cases whatever your budget
By Chris Haslam
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Shopping edit – best dressers that balance classic grace with forward-thinking functionality
Statement dressers to display and store all the more
By Holly Phillips
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Shopping edit – best larder cupboards for the ultimate in kitchen organization
Perfectly stacked shelves and supplies at your fingertips, a kitchen larder is the ultimate in organisation
By Lisa Fazzani
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Best wet and dry vacuum cleaners – our top picks for your home
We've reviewed the best wet and dry vacuums to tackle any cleaning challenge
By Caramel Quin
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Best air fresheners – 9 best buys for banishing home odours
Discover the very best air fresheners for a fresh, odour-free home – all year long
By Annie Collyer
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Velvet sofas - Our pick of best
Love the idea of a velvet sofa taking pride of place in your home? Then you'll love our pick of the best on the market, available in all the colours of the rainbow...
By Holly Walsh
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Best Christmas hampers for a delicious seasonal feast
A Christmas hamper makes the perfect gift for foodies and those who simply like to indulge in tasty festive treats
By Tamara Kelly
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Shopping edit – the best photo frames to display treasured snaps in style
Free photos from electronic devices by giving then a desirable frame to show them off accordingly
By Tamara Kelly
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Bath shower screens – our pick of the best
Keep shower-time splashes at bay with these practical and chic glass bathtub shower screens
By Amy Cutmore
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5 stylish aprons to get you ready for The Great British Bake Off
Ready, set, bake with these fabulously stylish yet totally practical aprons
By Stephanie Hendries
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Storage Boxes - Our Pick of the Best
Sort your stuff with these smart storage solutions for super-streamlined spaces
By Julie Butterworth
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Best alarm clocks – the top wake-up lights, buzzers and radios to rouse you
We've tested and reviewed the best alarm clocks to wake you up well
By Libby Plummer
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Ideal Home loves – our pick of the best Mother's Day gifts
Our weekly round-up of best buys is simply the things we love. This week we're loving treats to celebrate mums
By Tamara Kelly
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Best trampolines – and everything you need to know before you buy
Swings and climbing frames have had their time – these days, a trampoline is the garden must-have
By Lisa Fazzani
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Black and white kitchen ideas for monochrome schemes
A black and white scheme is always a sophisticated choice for a kitchen scheme, whether traditional or modern, monochrome is a palette that works for all spaces
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Father's Day gifts - our pick of the best
Spoil Dad this Father's day with a thoughtful gift, we know it's not about material things but a token of appreciation still goes a long way
By Tamara Kelly
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Best upholstery cleaner – 8 brilliant buys to tackle tough stains
Find the best upholstery cleaner to give your carpets, rugs, furniture and curtains a refresh this year
By Annie Collyer
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Picnic blankets - our pick of the best
If you go down to the woods today – or the park or the beach for that matter – don't forget to pack an all-important picnic blanket
By Tamara Kelly
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What's hot in woodburning stoves
Stay as warm as toast this autumn and rest-up beside a stylish woodburning stove.
By Tamara Kelly
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Glass Dining Tables - Our Pick of the Best
Got your eyes peeled for a glass dining table? From everyday dining to outrageously beautiful designs, we've picked a selection of the best dining furniture out there
By Stephanie Hendries
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Kitchen Wall Tiles - Our Pick of the Best
Decorating the kitchen? Looking for kitchen wall tiles? Take a look at our pick of the best wall tiles for inspiration.
By Tamara Kelly
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Basin Taps - Our Pick of the Best
Looking for finishing touches to complete your bathroom project? From modern mixer taps to traditional twin faucets, take a look at our pick of the best taps for your basin.
By Stephanie Hendries
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Global Earth Trend - Our Pick of the Best
Love the latest Global Earth interiors trend? From distressed leather to earthy tones on washed linens, celebrate the new season decorating trend with our pick of the best products to recreate the Global Earth look in your home.
By Tamara Kelly
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Best novelty Christmas decorations to perk up your tree
Make your Christmas tree stand out from the crowd with these fun novelty decorations
By Tamara Kelly
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Kitchen tables – our pick of the best
Looking for kitchen tables? From refectory tables to stylish space-saving designs, we’ve got a round up of the best kitchen tables.
By Caroline Keenan
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The best ovens
Looking for ovens? From sleek and simple single ovens, to traditional-style double ovens featuring the latest technologies, we've picked our favourite ovens
By Stephanie Hendries
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The 6 best pieces to snap up in IKEA's huge summer sale - up to 50 per cent off
We've trawled through the sale so you don't have to
By Millie Hurst