Top Stories
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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for your plantsThe 6 prettiest ones to hang now
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5 items your small kitchen really doesn’t need, according to professional organisers – why you should declutter themOrganise your small space better
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Dunelm just dropped a game-changing product to hide shoe storage in a tiny hallway – it’ll instantly curb clutterAnd it also looks good doing it!
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I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing itMake the most of the rain
Gardens
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Jobs to do in the garden in June – 7 ways to ensure your garden thrives on hot summer daysWatering tips, planting advice and more
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5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next yearIt's pruning time for your spring-flowering plants
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Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden – what to do if you find foxes in yours, according to wildlife expertsSay hello to his adorable fox family
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What to do with dahlias in June – 4 expert-approved ways to kickstart this year's flowersGet the showstoppers off to a strong start
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I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing it
Make the most of the rain and start collecting water with these pretty water butts
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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature to harvest rainwater easily – the 6 prettiest ones to hang up nowFrom creating a stunning water feature to collecting your own rainwater, what's not to like about rain chains?
What To Buy
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Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – 6 under £30 buys to make your home look more expensiveThe subtle design features will instantly upgrade your space
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I’ve tracked down the top places to buy the best garden furniture so that you don’t have toThese are my go-to brands and retailers to shop outdoor furniture
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and testedThe best cooling mattress toppers for a cooler and more breathable sleep – tried and tested options from Simba, Panda, Emma, Silentnight, and more
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Ideal Home's Certified Experts have spent over 15,500 hours testing products so you can trust their in-depth knowledge and adviceNo-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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The 3 Fs of interior design is the rule interior pros swear by when designing a roomYou don’t have to be an interior designer to take advantage of this pro-backed concept
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Shoe storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore – I found 20 stylish shoe storage solutions that you’ll happily have on displayWho said practical furniture can't look good, too?
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IKEA’s £12 rack with hooks was made with tiny hallways in mind – it’s one clever design feature means it takes up virtually no spaceI was so impressed when I saw this clever design in person
House Manual
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I ditched my bedroom wardrobes in favour of this small-space-friendly alternative – I don’t regret my decision six years laterI'm proof that you CAN store clothes without wardrobes
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Shark has given its stand-out vacuum a 'luxe' looking glow-up – with four sophisticated colourways to choose fromI predict it'll be a sellout!
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I’m a dog mum desperately trying to keep my carpets free from pet hair – so, I tested the most common methods to see which works bestI put different tools to the test with the help of my fluffy cocker spaniel
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Stacey Solomon says this is 'THE best steamer ever' and she can't believe it's 40% off right nowStacey said, 'OMG, 40% off is INSANE'
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Dunelm discount codes - for June 2026SPONSORED Choose from our Dunelm discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
Renovation
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Front door colour ideas – 11 colourful ways to make your home’s entrance stand out for all the right reasonsThese are the best shades to paint your entrance that will impress your guests and passersby alike
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6 brilliant features my house has that kept it cool in the heatwaveMy friends thought I had AC in my home during the heatwave, but it was actually these design elements that kept it cool
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5 things the heatwave taught me about how my home handles heatThis is what I'm doing to improve it before the next hot spell hits
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5 things that people with consistently cool homes in summer always haveHeatwave essentials that will keep your home comfortable when it gets hot
Ideal Homes
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'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country updateCream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coastA 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'
More From Ideal Home
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How to get the Scandi look in a kids' bedroom – I've tracked down the timeless high street buys for a bedroom that grows with your childAnd you can nail the look from just £3.99
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I just spotted Ninja’s sell-out Luxe Cafe coffee machine has dropped below £450 for the first time - here's why it'll be a hit with frothy coffee loversGo, go, go!
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IKEA's £5 stainless steel food containers are most organised food preppers' best kept secretI think it's a game-changing material
