Top Stories
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When to prune camellias for healthy, colourful blooms, according to garden experts
The best time for a happy and healthy flowering shrub
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5 IKEA BESTA hacks that will transform your basic storage cabinets into stylish pieces
These hacks will give you plenty of inspiration to work with
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Experts warn that these flooring choices will make it harder to sell your home
It may pay off to replace them before you move
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8 budget-friendly ways to create privacy in a garden – with design tips from garden experts
Here are our favourite privacy options
Room Decor
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Living room paint ideas – 27 easy ways to bring your lounge to life with stylish and creative colours
Give your living space a makeover without spending too much
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20 Shaker kitchen ideas to make this classic style trendy in 2025
You can't go wrong with a classic - here's how to make Shaker work for you
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12 bathroom shelving ideas to give your space both storage and style points
Keep your bathroom clutter-free and win back more space with these clever design hacks
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30 garden seating ideas – from outdoor sofas to garden chairs
How to sit comfortably and stylishly in your outdoor space
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'Dirty kitchens' are the luxury kitchen trend with practical appeal - here's why you need one
It's much more appealing than it sounds
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Interior designer Abigail Ahern's clever trick to make a small bedroom look bigger
It 'automatically makes the walls look really high'
What To Buy
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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts
Shop smarter with no-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
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Best air purifiers 2025 — after testing dozens these are the top 9 to eliminate dust, allergens, and odours
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality, as tested by the Ideal Home team
Ideal Homes
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update
Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coast
A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look
‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
House Manual
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Instagram just introduced me to plinth vacuums — this is why every kitchen should have this clever, crumb-busting cleaning appliance
Meet your new cleaning essential, no bending or dustpans required
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‘Städdag’ is the Swedish cleaning method I’ve been using to clean my home for months — this is why I’ll never clean any other way
The Scandinavians (and now me) swear by it
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Lower the price on beautiful bed linens, home furnishings and more with our verified Secret Linen Store discount codes.
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Feather & Black discount codes for April 2025
Save on mattresses, beds, wardrobes and furniture using these active Feather & Black discount codes.
Renovation
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Replacing a conservatory roof — this is how to go about it
It could be key to making the room usable year-round
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Does a conservatory need foundations?
Experts say they do and this is how much they could cost
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12 front porch ideas to set your house apart from the rest and give your entranceway extra kerb appeal
The best ways to elevate your front porch and welcome your guests in style
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Find out how much a party wall surveyor costs now to avoid any nasty surprises later
In some cases, hiring a party wall surveyor will be unavoidable – our guide explains how much to set aside for their services
DIY
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5 IKEA BESTA hacks that will transform your basic storage cabinets into stylish pieces with a high-end look
Not sure what to do with your BESTA storage cabinets? These hacks will give you plenty of inspiration to work with
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How to fix a leaky gutter – expert advice on what you'll need to get your gutters working properly again
7 steps to stop water dripping from your gutters
Gardens
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Aldi's stunning £50 mosaic solar water feature is back in stock to transform your garden into a Mediterranean paradise
It's the Mediterranean summer we've been dreaming of
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Cleaning experts reveal the quick way to clean your BBQ with beer - all you need is a leftover can or bottle
Beer and BBQs go hand in hand anyway...
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Can neighbours complain about outside lights? Experts urge you to check your garden lighting if you want to keep the peace
If your garden lights are a nuisance, the neighbours can take action
News & Views
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Aldi's stunning £50 mosaic solar water feature is back in stock to transform your garden into a Mediterranean paradise
It's the Mediterranean summer we've been dreaming of
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This £10 Amazon fix stopped pooling water from destroying the wall behind my kitchen sink – 6 months on, it still looks great
If you're struggling with pooling water around your kitchen sink, listen up
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Louise Thompson brightened up her garden with a pretty statement garden chair – I tracked down where it’s from and it’s £75 off right now!
The reality TV star shared a snap of her charming garden on Instagram – and this chic chair stood out
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Stacey Solomon’s new summer George Home collection has landed - these are the 6 things to look out for
The whole range is a careful blend of playfulness and stylish neutrals
