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    Expert advice and clever ways to make your front garden shine

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      That's a saving worth reflecting on so snap one up now!

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    Room Decor

    • Picture wall ideas to add personality to your bedroom

      Layer, group and contrast your favourite images to create a look that is uniquely you

    • Beautiful ways to use grey in a small living room

      Choose the right tones and accent shades for year round comfort

    • Hallway wallpaper ideas – how to transform your hall

      Welcome pattern into your hallway with wallpaper that will wow

    • Brilliant ideas for creating beautiful borders in your garden

      Every gardener wants a perfect border they can be proud of, and here’s how to do it

    • Hallway flooring - pretty and practical solutions

      Flooring sets the scene, so make it the starting point for your hallway design

    • Inspiring ways to use sage green in your baby's nursery

      Create a soothing space for your little one with the serene hues of sage green

    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 fan - our pick of the best smart, desk and pedestal fans

      The best fans to cool your space and keep your environment comfortable all year round, from Meaco, Dyson, Russell Hobbs and more

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    This Victorian cottage has been transformed by a modern angular extension

    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

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      Heat pumps explained – what is a heat pump and should you get one?

      All you need to know about heat pumps – and which is best for your home

      By Caramel Quin

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      Best air purifier - the best air filters to improve indoor air quality

      The best air purifiers to remove dust, pollution and allergy-causing particles from your home...

      By Caramel Quin

    Renovation

    • Renovated bungalow with pitched roof and wood cladding

      Is a bungalow a good investment for renovation? Charlie Luxton explains

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

      By Charlie Luxton

    • Glazed roof leading down to Crittal doors in a kitchen diner

      What is daylighting? How to maximise the natural light levels in your home

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

      By Charlie Luxton

    • How to paint an exterior wall with blue paint and shelf

      How to paint an exterior wall - a step-by-step to spruce-up your outdoor space

      Smarten up outdoor walls with a fresh coat of paint

      By Lisa Fazzani

    • White house exterior with garage

      Garage conversion ideas - swap a junk area for extra living space

      Discover how to turn a wasted space into a haven for the whole family to use

      By Jacky Parker

    DIY

    • Dominic Wood at RHS Hampton Court Palace

      Dom Wood from Dick & Dom now has a popular DIY TikTok channel

      The TV presenter has been documenting his renovation projects and sharing DIY advice to the delight of fans

      By Millie Hurst

    • Bathroom sink with blue tiles

      How to fix a dripping tap - easy steps to rid yourself of this leaky annoyance

      Stop the drip drip drip and get your tap back to tip-top condition

      By Katie Sims

    Gardens

    outdoor space after a budget makeover with ikea furniture and planting

    This is how an interior stylist transformed her back garden for under £200

    This homeowner created a serene outdoor space perfect for welcoming both wildlife and guests

    • A rattan-effect outdoor dining set in a paved courtyard garden with tropical planting

      This month's top garden furniture deals – shop the biggest Bank Holiday sales

      Our round-up of the top garden furniture deals on offer right now; from discounted dining sets to savvy savings on outdoor sofas

      By Amy Lockwood

    • Garden with purple garden borders

      Garden border ideas – 11 brilliant ways to create beautiful borders

      Every gardener wants a perfect border they can be proud of, and here’s how to do it

      By Jayne Dowle

    • Garden decking ideas to add interest to your outdoor space

      Find inspiration for your garden product with these great ways to work wooden or composite decking designs

      By Tamara Kelly

    News & Views

    • Dominic Wood at RHS Hampton Court Palace

      Dom Wood from Dick & Dom now has a popular DIY TikTok channel

      The TV presenter has been documenting his renovation projects and sharing DIY advice to the delight of fans

      By Millie Hurst

    • Full length window mirror in bedroom

      Aldi's new window mirror is a must-have for stylish homes - and under £100

      That's a saving worth reflecting on

      By Tamara Kelly

    • Edith Bowman smiling and wearing a black jacket

      Edith Bowman Home Truths - the broadcaster reveals her happy place at home

      BBC Radio 2 regular and TV presenter Edith Bowman gets up close & personal with her home

      By Ginevra Benedetti

    • Aldi shelved lamp in pale pine with linen shade

      Aldi is selling a dupe for Next's genius space-saving floor lamp but at a third of the price

      Aldi and Next’s shelved floor lamps are perfect for small spaces and plant lovers

      By Millie Hurst

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