Top Stories
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What to do with hyacinths after flowering so they'll grow back bigger next spring
How to avoid smaller blooms next year
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The 12 best air fryers in the UK, complete with reviews, from the Ideal Home team
These are the ones we love after testing
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IKEA has launched a collection of furniture for gamers that's comfy and stylish
The range will be released later this year…
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The best kitchen island layout ideas for a sociable and practical cooking space
Make the most of every inch of space
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Room Decor
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How to decorate rental walls - clever design tricks that are all easy to remove
Brighten up plain walls in a rental home with these tried and tested ways without losing your deposit
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5 golden rules for pattern clashing - design pros on how they create striking schemes
The only rules you need to know for creating a premium-looking design
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Modern bathroom ideas - 13 ways to create a contemporary scheme
Inject contemporary style into your bathroom with these on-trend tile, colour and design tips
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What colours make a small living room look bigger? Elevate your lounge with this trick
These clever colours will make a compact lounge feel bigger
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12 small bathroom tile ideas to turn your compact bathroom into something spectacular
Transform your shower, loo or ensuite with tiles, no matter what the size of the space
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Should you mix and match sofas? Design experts reveal the answer and their styling tips
Eclectic decor is in - but here's how to make mismatched sofas work
What To Buy
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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.
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Best mattress 2024 – tried and tested hybrid, memory foam, and pocket spring mattresses
We've reviewed the best mattresses from the biggest brand names, including Emma, Simba, Tempur, Hypnos, Silentnight, and many more. Here's our verdict on which to shop for the best night's sleep
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'I’ve given my home office an on-trend cow girl style makeover'
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This colourful kitchen extension is brimming with feel-good factor
With a keen eye for colour, Lisa Potter-Dixon has created a joyful scheme full of character
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‘Renovating this house has been a labour of love…but it puts a smile on my face every day’
Ditching dated décor and introducing rich colours and classic pieces has turned an unloved Victorian property into a luxurious yet homely space
House Manual
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These are the 5 best carpet cleaners for deep cleaning the most important surface in your home
Five of the best carpet cleaners that can refresh your space in an instant
By Helen McCue
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I tried Swedish death cleaning – while it brought me to tears, I loved it
It might sound morbid, but Swedish death cleaning is the MVP when it comes to decluttering
By Kayleigh Dray
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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Hoover discount codes for April 2024
Choose from our hand-tested Hoover discount codes to save on vacuums and cleaning products today.
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Ninja Kitchen discount codes for April 2024
Use one of our hand-tested Ninja Kitchen discount codes to save on air-fryers, kitchenware, and appliances today.
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Swift Direct Blinds discount codes for April 2024
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Renovation
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How often should you paint your home’s exterior? Signs your house might be due a repaint
The expert timeline to help you keep on top of your repainting schedule
By Emma Rinaldi
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10 small front porch ideas to add character and style to your entrance
Learn how to pack a punch with our small front porch ideas
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How much does a porch cost? A breakdown of what you can expect to pay
We've put together a general ballpark of costs with all the factors that will influence the final price of building a porch
By Katie Sims
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How to make your front door look more attractive – 10 ways to give it kerb appeal
How to make your front door look more attractive, from paint to plants
By Sophie Warren-Smith
DIY
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Dunelm’s scalloped wooden borders are an easy on-trend way to customise old furniture – and prices start at just £12
Personalise your home and embrace the scalloped trend at the same time
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral £10 Amazon hack will make sure your curtains never get stuck again
Say hello to smoothly gliding curtains!
By Sara Hesikova
Gardens
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How to grow thyme to enjoy this delicious herb in time for al fresco dining this summer
Growing thyme is a skill set every gardener should have
By Jullia Joson
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How to grow runner beans in pots – it's one of the easiest and best plants for small gardens
Experts share a step-by-step guide to growing runner beans in pots for an early harvest
By Sara Hesikova
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6 bedding plants slugs hate – say goodbye to these pests in your garden
Experts reveal 6 bedding plants that slugs can't stand
By Sara Hesikova
News & Views
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Stacey Solomon trades in her all-white kitchen for this daring, on-trend colour scheme
It pleasantly surprised fans
By Jullia Joson
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The air fryer hack we've all been sleeping on – the secret to it is hiding in your fridge
This is the best air fryer cleaning hack we've found for fast and easy cleaning
By Jullia Joson
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How hard is it to buy a house? First-time buyers are facing the hardest conditions in 70 years
A recent report says right now is the 'most expensive'
By Jullia Joson
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M&S' striped table lamps are our new lighting obsession – we might even prefer them to the viral Kirsten lamp
We predict a sellout
By Jullia Joson