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    Halloween decorating ideas to give your home magical flair

    If you love Halloween but don't dig tacky skeletons and faux cobwebs, try these eerily elegant styling ideas instead...

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      A bargain buy for the party season

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      'This clothes airer hack is super effective'

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      Find the perfect fit for a better night's sleep

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      Beware of these common problems

    Ideal Home Experts

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      Hadley Freeman

      British American Journalist and Author and Ideal Home columnist

    Room Decor

    • No-carve pumpkin decorating ideas – create a gorgeous autumnal look

      Add autumnal style with our simple pumpkin decorating ideas - no knives required!

    • Mantelpiece ideas – 13 ways to style your mantel like a pro

      Finish your fireplace off perfectly with these stylist-approved mantelpiece ideas

    • 16 Alternative advent calendar ideas for a crafty countdown to Christmas

      Create an special lead-up to the bid day - get into the seasonal spirit by making your own calendar

    • 9 Christmas dining room mistakes to avoid when hosting for the holidays

      Be the hostess with the mostest come the festive season - here are the mistakes to steer clear of

    • Living room paint ideas - easy ways to transform your space with a lick of paint

      Stuck for inspiration? These smart living room paint ideas are the perfect pick-me-up

    • 14 under the stairs ideas to make the most of this awkward space

      Transform this underused spot into something sophisticated and functional

    What To Buy

    • Explore Ideal Home's expert buying guides & reviews

      Whether you need a mattress, lawn mower, candle or even a pizza oven, our buying guides will help you find the right items for your home.

    • Best air fryer 2022 – for tasty low-fat cooking

      We've reviewed the 10 best air fryers for homemade chips and breaded chicken, with top picks from Ninja, Philips, Instant, and more

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    A double-story extension has brought light and space into this four-bedroom cottage in Market Harborough

    • See how reconfiguring the layout created more space in this family home

      By knocking down walls and reconfiguring the layout, this home is transformed without the need for an extension

    • This small home is a masterclass in using broken plan kitchen design to add space

      If you're considering a broken plan kitchen design, then check out this stylish space for inspiration

    • A dated, pine kitchen got a stylish on-trend glow-up for under £200

      Some paint, vinyl and a genius terrazzo flooring hack were all it took to give this kitchen a new look

    House Manual

    • Blue living room with blue velvet sofa, heavy curtains and a white fireplace

      How to clean a chimney and signs it needs sweeping for winter

      Knowing how to clean a chimney right is crucial, as if you get it wrong, it could cost a small fortune to repair the damage

      By Amy Cutmore

    • heated clothes airer full of clothes positioned in kitchen next to large fridge and window

      These sellout heated clothes airers are finally back in stock - run don't walk

      Haven't been able to get your hands on a heated clothes airer? Here's where you can still find them in stock

      By Jullia Joson

    Renovation

    • Christmas door decor ideas

      17 Christmas door decor ideas to greet guests with a warm welcome

      Give your front door a festive glow-up for the holidays with our round up of seasonal ideas

      By Holly Walsh

    • white kitchen with steel worktops and garden beyond

      How to fix squeaky floorboards – repair creaky floors and block draughts

      Silence those squeaky floorboards for good with our expert advice

      By Amy Cutmore

    • Exterior shot of the rear of a brick house with a single storey kitchen extension

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      Ideal Home's resident architectural designer Charlie Luxton shares his design know-how

      By Charlie Luxton

    • Modern new build with green roof

      Should I build a green roof? Architectural designer Charlie Luxton is a fan

      Ideal Home's resident architectural designer Charlie Luxton shares his design know-how

      By Charlie Luxton

    DIY

    • Hallway with white painted floorboards, staircase hung with modern abstract paintings

      How to paint a banister - 5 steps to help you paint like a pro

      Learn how to paint a banister to give it a fresh, new look with our step-by-step guide

      By Jullia Joson

    • Bathroom with blonde wood and white metro wall tiling

      How to fix a slow-draining bathtub – for stress-free soaks

      A step by step guide to smoothly draining tubs

      By Vanessa Richmond

    Gardens

    Outdoor dining area with large dining set, patio and planter stand

    This scruffy overgrown garden was transformed into a social sanctuary

    A complete redesign transformed this owner's overgrown garden into a relaxing oasis for her family and friends to enjoy

    • Outdoor Christmas decor ideas

      20 Outdoor Christmas decor ideas to ensure your home is as festive outside as in

      Extend your festive decor beyond your front door and bring a seasonal look to all your outdoor spaces this Christmas

      By Holly Walsh

    • garden furniture with a sofa, two armchairs and coffee table on a pink outdoor geometric rug

      Garden furniture looking tired? Follow this mum's lead with a smart £40 update

      Save hundreds of pounds by not buying new and giving your garden furniture set a new lease of life with paint

      By Laurie Davidson

    • Wooden garden table with paved flooring

      Garden of the Year judges reveal easy way to extend your garden into winter

      Your garden doesn’t have to die a death in the cold weather, as experts explain

      By Amy Hunt

    News & Views

    • heated clothes airer full of clothes positioned in kitchen next to large fridge and window

      These sellout heated clothes airers are finally back in stock - run don't walk

      Haven't been able to get your hands on a heated clothes airer? Here's where you can still find them in stock

      By Jullia Joson

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      Made.com stops taking orders as the online furniture store faces collapse

      The future of one of our favourite online furniture retailers looks uncertain as Made.com stops taking orders

      By Rebecca Knight

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      Feng shui consultant warns the energy at Number 10 is off – but will improve in 2024

      The PM should 'fix it before anything else goes wrong'

      By Millie Hurst

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      Aldi is selling the nighttime essential you're forgetting and it's £20

      Add a warm and comfy layer to your bed to help with those cold, winter nights

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