Top Stories
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Aldi’s cult Kamado BBQ is returning to stores and it's £100 cheaper than it has been before
This budget BBQ is a fraction of the price of this celeb favourite
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7 plants that will make your patio smell gorgeous - the top fragrant picks experts recommend potting up
From aromatic flowers to fragrant herbs
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5 brilliant budget alternatives to paving slabs that won't break the bank when updating your space
Affordable stand-ins to pave your garden for less
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Wisteria umbrellas are a breakout garden trend – they're perfect for small spaces, and they're easier to maintain
I spoke to the National Trust to find out why
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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
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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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Experts warn these flooring choices will make it harder to sell your home — why it may pay off (quite literally) to replace them before you move
Certain flooring choices can increase the value of your home by up to 5%
By Lauren Bradbury
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AI is heading into the kitchen – should you be considering upgrading to a smart appliance?
They claim to make your life easier, and daily chores more efficient
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Renovation
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I wasted £3,000 trying to make my old conservatory usable
This is what I wish I'd done instead
By Sarah Handley
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How to create a garden room
Create a garden room that complements your home perfectly with this advice from the pros
By Sarah Handley
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A top-to-bottom renovation has turned this Edwardian house into a lovely family home
With a few considered structural changes, this period house has been turned into a family home and has created a sanctuary for years to come
By Maxine Brady
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How to heat a conservatory
7 practical options to consider for year-round comfort
By Amy Reeves
DIY
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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
By Katie Sims
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Can I paint over old paint on a front door? Experts reveal when it's OK to skip this step
If you're repainting your front door this spring, here's what you should be doing with the old paint first
By Katie Sims
Gardens
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Garden colour schemes that work with Cuprinol's Natural Stone – 5 beautiful palette pairings
The best colour matches, from sage green to dusky pink
By Sophie King
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This is the best place to plant peonies for gorgeous flowers - experts say it’s the difference between stunted growth and beautiful blooms
If you want an abundance of this fluffy, pink, fragrant bloom in your garden then getting the placement right is everything
By Kezia Reynolds
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Best pressure washers – the 6 machines we rate highest on the market
The best fit for every cleaning requirement
By Molly Cleary
News & Views
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I failed my no-buy month because of this Primark tableware collection - it looks so much more expensive than it is
My tablescape has never looked better - without taking a hit to my budget
By Holly Cockburn
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Kilner's butter churner is back in stock – here's why people love it
Make your own butter by hand with this fun addition to your kitchen gadget collection
By Molly Cleary
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Zoe Ball's colourful kitchen island shows how easy it is to create a characterful cooking space - here's how she did it
Being brave with colour will reap huge rewards
By Holly Cockburn
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George Home’s sold-out striped parasol is finally back in stock - but this elegant design is expected to sell out again fast
I can't get enough of its whimsical design, too
By Kezia Reynolds