Top Stories
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What to do with hydrangeas in February – these key garden jobs will have your plants ablaze with colour come spring and summer
Get your hydrangeas prepped for the new season
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6 old-fashioned plants making a big comeback in 2026 – expect bold colour and beautiful blooms to dominate gardens this year
Show these grandma-style plants some love
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Habitat has just launched a stylish new £299 sofa bed – and with its hip 1950s vibe, I predict this retro design will sell fast
Habitat is bringing retro back, and I'm here for it
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I’m on a mission to make my home happier in 2026 – 5 science-backed things psychologists and interior designers told me to do
Your home environment impacts your mental well-being
Gardens
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7 things you should feed birds in a garden – and the best time of year to serve each type
Top picks for every season
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Step aside, hydrangeas, there is a chic new ‘it’ plant for 2026, and it’s the perfect low-effort way to add impact to a garden
We're celebrating the year of the cabbage
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As a Gardens Editor, this is the beautiful shrub I recommend to anyone with a damp garden
It thrives in wet, clay soil
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Can I prune my neighbour's tree? Only if you check these 4 things first, warn legal experts
Ignoring them could be legally risky
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The rain killed my friend's pot plants, so I told her to try this £6 solution – now, her container plants are thriving (even in torrential downpours!)
It's so simple, but *so* effective
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What to do with hydrangeas in February – these key garden jobs will have your plants ablaze with colour come spring and summer
Get your hydrangeas prepped for the new season
What To Buy
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Aldi's new £100 robot vacuum also sweeps and mops – it's a time-saving must-have for spotless floors
Save on time and money
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I asked bedding experts what the best sheet material for a good night's sleep is – the fabrics to buy, and one to avoid
Cotton, linen, bamboo, and silk sheets are all high on our experts' list
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested
The 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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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts - they've spent over 1,000 hours testing everything from appliances to mattresses so you can shop wisely
No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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I just discovered the 7 things you should *never* store under your bed – according to Feng Shui experts, they'll ruin your sleep
If you want to create more restful energy in your bedroom, avoid putting these items under your bed
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Amanda Holden's new DFS sofa range is as glamorous as you'd expect – but this showstopper is her favourite piece
Did someone say pink fluffy pouffe?
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I moved into a tiny studio flat last year – this is how I managed to fake a ‘living room’ in a 22 sqm2 space
And if I can do this in my little studio, you can replicate this in any small or open-plan living room, too
House Manual
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I refused to let my cluttered galley kitchen stress me out – this is how I doubled my storage and restored order in a small space
I won't let a lack of kitchen storage beat me...
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I’m a firm believer that storage solutions should be as pretty as they are practical – I think these fabric hooks from Oliver Bonas will convince you, too
Say it with me: 'storage solutions should be pretty!'
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4 things minimalists throw out every day (and why you probably should too)
Some of them might surprise you
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I’m a lazy cleaner, but the best vacuum mops offer twice the clean with half the effort – and after testing, these are my top 3 picks
I'm a little obsessed with vacuum mops, and these three have won me over more than most
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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Pro Breeze discount codes - in February 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Pro Breeze discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Pagazzi discount codes for February 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Pagazzi discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Aspire Store discount codes for February 2026
SPONSORED Choose from our Aspire Store discount codes and promo codes, hand-tested by our experts.
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Garden Trading discount codes - in February 2026
SPONSORED Use these Garden Trading discount codes to save on garden furniture, outdoor lighting, and garden decor.
Renovation
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If you spot any of these warning signs during heavy rain, then water could be getting into your home, and you’ll need to act fast
Keep your eyes peeled for signs of water ingress
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What is solar control glass? This is what the experts say
Could it be key to preventing your home overheating in summer?
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Is it worth replacing a bad extension with something better?
As someone who inherited a bad extension, I asked the pros whether it's ever worth improving one or if it's better to just start over
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A heat pump won’t work at my house, but these are the alternatives I’m considering
There's a promising sustainable option that I'm very interested in
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 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'
DIY
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I limewashed my walls for the first time, and now I'm hooked – here’s 5 things I learnt from the process
It wasn’t as easy as regular painting, but I’m absolutely smitten
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This is how to paint IKEA furniture like a pro – experts reveal all the tools, techniques and processes essential to making your DIY project a success
It's all you need to transform your flatpack furniture beyond recognition with little more than paint
More From Ideal Home
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Is KitchenAid's colour of the year 2026 'anti-trend' or 'dated'? Settle our debate
KitchenAid has announced 'spearmint' as the colour of the year for 2026, and it's divided the opinions on the Ideal Home team
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I've tested dozens of pans as a home economist – this Le Creuset set is the one that's made me want to transition to non-toxic stainless steel for good
Turns out cooking without non-stick coatings is a breeze with the right cookware set
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A derelict flower shop is now a small but perfect home
The clever conversion makes the most of every part of the compact floorplan
