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- December 17th
- 4 things I always use to make a guest room smell incredible at Christmas – get ready for the compliments to flood in
- Aldi’s viral £7.99 4-in-1 chopping board is landing in the UK – it makes meal prepping so much easier and efficient
- This is the kitchen worktop surface that the most stylish people are picking in 2026 – it features one of the trendiest colours
- Christmas at Jack Kinsey's Victorian chapel home
- I just sanded our dark, wooden floor – here’s what I’ve learned after putting it off for seven years (and yes, I cried)
- The highlight of my job is testing new cookware – these are the new pans and designs that thoroughly impressed me in 2025
- Forget strawberries! The RHS predicts this will be the 'it' berry to grow in 2026 – it's delicious and can be planted right now
- Primark is selling the cutest kitsch tableware that *literally* has me drooling – and everything is under £10
- December 16th
- The £23 buy I’ve raved about for more than three years that keeps my energy bills under control – I tell everyone I know to buy them too
- I’m a maximalist who’s disappointed beige is back in fashion – this is the counter-trend I’m using to fill my home with joy in 2026
- I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it
- Rustic meets industrial style in this unique cottage transformation
- This simple and easy update turns the nostalgic paper chain into elevated Christmas decor – ‘velvet instantly drags it into grown-up territory’
- I'm not letting a lumpy guest bed ruin Christmas – this is how I'm making the mattress in my guest bedroom more comfortable
- A Renovator's Survival Guide: When it's all a bit much and you need your renovation to feel homely, these little touches make a big difference
- Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them!
- Next’s new brushed cotton bow bedding is so cosy and stylish, I snapped it up immediately – it’s so soft you ‘won’t want to get out of bed’
- December 15th
- ‘It creates a calm, inviting space where guests will feel welcome’ – the 3 things to declutter from a spare bedroom before Christmas
- Rick Stein's Christmas home truths – why you'll often find him in Tesco's on Christmas Eve and his favourite festive scent
- 5 things you should always put in a guest bedroom – small touches that will make a difference this Christmas
- ‘Opera Aesthetic’ might be Pinterest’s trend prediction for 2026, but I think it’s perfect for festive gatherings – how to embrace the look this Christmas
- Can I move a drain as part of an extension project? Experts reveal when you will and won't need permission and how you get it
- How smart tech can give you peace of mind as a dog owner
- I refuse to follow Christmas tree decor trends – why I’m choosing a personal approach over Pinterest-approved ideas this season
- I’m lusting over the latest John Lewis x Sanderson collection – 6 stunning yet affordable pieces to add to your cart
- This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year
- I’m seeing fabric lamps everywhere right now, but the chicest options I’ve found are from Dusk
- December 14th
- 2026 is the year to supersize your headboard – 5 ways to make the oversized trend work in your bedroom
- These are the 7 ways I'm trying to keep my 110-year old house warm this winter – all without turning on the central heating
- Richard E. Grant has the most eclectic Christmas decor I’ve ever seen, and I can’t stop thinking about it
- 'These little hotspots are touched constantly but rarely cleaned' – the one cleaning job people forget before guests arrive (and why it matters in flu season)
- 7 bathroom trends making a splash in 2026 – from pared-back metals to maximalist schemes, these are the styles to follow
- Pretty but practical Christmas gifts your friends and family will *actually* use – they’ll tackle clutter, rather than add it
- Sorry scented candles, Dunelm has an unusual alternative for making a bedroom smell Christmassy – and it's under £10
- People are using bottles of prosecco to store their Christmas lights, and I’m only jealous I didn’t think of it first
- December 13th
- I immediately bought Dunelm's new £15 kitchen cupboard curtain – it's the answer to a clutter-free cooking space
- This calm and elegant new build home has been given a magical makeover for Christmas
- 'It's the comfiest sofa we’ve ever made’ – Swyft's new modular 'cloud sofa' promises to live up to the name with a soft, sink-in design
- IKEA is selling space-saving bins that are perfect for small kitchens – this one clever feature sets them apart from the rest
- 5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
- This cosy cottage has 'Christmas retreat' nailed – discover how the owner restored it to its former glory
- I slept on Simba's most affordable pillow for a fortnight – its cooling tech meant no sweaty head in the morning
- I just tried 3 different Aeropress coffee makers to see which one is best to gift this Christmas – luckily, my favourite pick is under £40
- Don’t throw your old Christmas decorations in the bin, take them to the charity shop instead – everything you need to know before you donate
- December 12th
- Kitchen hatches are back, but not how you know them – this is how they're working for open plan kitchens in 2026
- 12 last-minute homeware gifts that will still arrive in time for Christmas
- What gardeners really want for Christmas – experts share the gardening gifts they are giving (and hoping to receive)
- 4 clever design ideas to help chase away the winter blues in your home
- Experts are applauding Stacey Solomon for giving her children their own Christmas tree – you can do it too, with this £4 space-saving tree from Argos
- Railings is one of Farrow & Ball’s most popular colours – if you’re a fan you’ll also love these 3 expert-approved alternatives
- This Jamie Oliver hack is exactly why you need an air fryer for Boxing Day – leftover food stress will be a thing of the past
- If you only do one Christmas craft project, make it one of these – there’s something magical about making decorations with your kids
- My old house was riddled with draughts and condensation until I made this one significant change — it wasn’t cheap but it’s been transformative
- Elevate the everyday – starting with your coffee
- These secateurs gave me the most satisfying pruning session of my life – they cut through stems like butter
- Dunelm is having a huge last-minute Christmas essentials sale – 6 picks I'm snapping up to make hosting a breeze
- December 11th
- Can you plant tulip bulbs up until Christmas? The planting window is about to close if you want a stunning display come spring
- We’ve all been cleaning our ovens wrong – experts say this is the one spot we all miss (and it’s making it look filthy)
- This is how much space should be between kitchen worktops and cabinets – the exact numbers that will fit any kitchen appliance
- I’ve found a decluttering method that *actually* allows you to see what you no longer use – it's exactly what you need for a post-Christmas clear out
- 'I went back and bought another one' – the super cosy M&S fleece heated throw shoppers can't get enough of
- The best winter plants for wildlife – 5 shrubs, trees and flowers that provide food and shelter over the colder months
- Design can speak to your emotional wellbeing and this is why I think thoughtful interiors matter more than ever
- These are the Le Creuset colours Ideal Home readers couldn't stop looking at this year – the most popular buys each month from January to December
- These are the 6 biggest sofa trends of 2026 you should know about – if you’re looking to invest in a new sofa anytime soon, read this first
- These handy clips from Amazon will hang your Christmas lights invisibly, and leave no marks when you have to take them down
- December 10th
- Lidl is selling the cutest Cath Kidston pet beds for under £20 – they're £30 cheaper than the Amazon version, so you'll have to be quick
- I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touch
- The Dyson PencilVac is here! I tried the ‘world’s slimmest vacuum’ before anyone else, and it’s ideal for grab-go-cleaning
- Zoe Ball’s controversial take on hallway clutter has just made me re-evaluate my own relationship with tidying my home
- Pantone's Colour of the Year might be controversial but it's set to be a big kitchen trend in 2026 - here's how to use it
- This ramshackle, rusty barn got a cosy makeover
- I turned a few plain IKEA BILLY bookcases into custom-look feature shelving on a budget (and without a power tool in sight!)
- Tom Kerridge has designed the perfect roasting tray for potatoes with M&S – it helped me make the crispiest roast potatoes ever
- Wrendale's garden kneeler changed the way I garden – it's so comfortable, it's beautifully designed, and it's lasted me years
- Ideal Home’s Editor-in-Chief is embracing ‘Kitschmas’ this year – I think her anti-trend tree deserves a place on your festive moodboard
- December 9th
- Nobody told me there's a specific order your should bleed your radiators in — I've been doing it wrong for years without realising, and I bet I'm not alone
- Ideal Home has launched a chic new bed collection with Bensons for Beds – it's the perfect balance of smart styling and practical features
- One place you're forgetting to declutter before your guests arrive for Christmas – decluttering pros say it makes a bigger difference than you think
- Ruth Langsford's clever bauble storage trolley makes decorating (and packing away) so much easier – and there's £60 off it right now
- I don't even like festive bedding, but Habitat's Christmas bedding collection has just won me over – no wonder it's selling out fast
- Christmas is my favourite time of year, but I no longer buy lots of presents. Before you call me Scrooge, let me tell you why
- I’m not letting shoe clutter mess up my home this Christmas – I’ve just bought a game-changing £17 storage solution to tidy up my hallway
- Is millennial pink making a comeback? IKEA says it is as it reveals its colour of the year for 2026
- This is one of the biggest silent Christmas cactus killers in the home – and it could be ruining your plant’s chances of flowering
- The fruit you should leave in your bird feeder if you want robins to become a regular visitor, according to a wildlife expert
- December 8th
- Don’t throw your rice water down the sink! This is why you should be using this ‘magic in a bottle’ to clean your home
- The cosy heritage look is trending this Christmas – an interior stylist reveals the 5 tricks to making it look fresh and timeless
- 'I want to believe it is magic' – Vicky Pattison reveals the £4.99 cleaning buy she swears by to keep her Scandi-style home and walls scruff-free
- I've made my Christmas tree 'smart' this year – you can too using one of these genius gadgets
- Don't let drains put a stop to your extension plans – take note of the 6 things experts want you to know in order to ensure a smooth-running project
- How I source, style and frame pieces of art I love and create a wonderfully eclectic home
- The 5 things people with always warm and cosy homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials
- 6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive season – my favourite picks for the garden right now
- I’m sick of clutter piling up on my bedside table, so I’m investing in these stylish pockets from Amazon – they already have 1000s of glowing reviews
- December 7th
- Home truths: Joanna Page on drinking snowballs and the Christmas job she dislikes the most
- This £8 secondary glazing film has worked wonders on the sash windows in my old cottage — my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much
- Clodagh McKenna’s festively decorated garden pub is so charming – I’m using its rustic and cosy design as inspiration for my own home this Christmas
- How I did a pre-Christmas toy clear-out and got the kids on board – what to keep, toss and donate
- 8 kitchen trends to watch in 2026 – from rich colour palettes to hero storage, this is what the pros predict will be big next year
- My poor carpets put up with a lot from my three kids – Karcher’s compact new spot cleaner left them looking as good as new
- M&S has nailed this winter's fluffy bedding trend with this super-soft faux fur throw – but at only £29.50, it's selling out fast
- I’m seeing this cosy, minimalist Christmas decor trend everywhere right now – and these are the best places to pick one up
- December 6th
- ‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen
- You’re not ready for Stacey Dooley’s ‘ghost tree’! The documentary maker just revealed her second tree for the season, and fans are obsessed
- Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds
- 5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile
- I look at cushions on a daily basis as a Room Decor editor – these are my go-to places to get the best ones
- I just tested the M&S Comfortably Cool mattress topper – and I found out it does exactly what its name promises
- Siemen's EQ900 Plus bean-to-cup coffee machine will set you back over £2000 – I tried it out to see what you get for your money
- Sorry Urban Outfitters, Primark is my new go-to shop for affordable cool-girl homeware – these top picks prove it
- December 5th
- I'm a kitchen editor with expensive taste – but this is the £16 Christmas gift I'm buying for everyone this year
- New & Now
- The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December
- Before you do your big Christmas shop, you need to try this clever trick to defrost your freezer quickly – all you need is aluminium foil
- My single-glazed windows were dripping wet every morning before I used these dehumidifier bags – they are a genius, low-cost fix
- I love period properties – so why did I rip out an original Carrara marble fireplace?
- KitchenAid's new monochrome stand mixer shade is bound to divide opinion on appliance colour trends for 2026 – it's certainly one for the minimalists
- Jamie Laing is having a Ralph Lauren Christmas! The star has put his spin on one of the biggest festive trends of the season, and the result is stunning
- 5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorations — but these easy tweaks will fix them fast
- These bestselling £20 net lights from Amazon will transform your garden into a winter wonderland in no time – and you can throw them over anything
- Your guests are noticing clutter in your home you can’t see – 5 ways to cure your house blindness
- December 4th
- Monty Don reveals his favourite Christmas tree variety – and his expert tip for choosing the best one
- Is Pantone trolling us?! The long-awaited colour of the year for 2026 is out and it can only be described as absence of colour
- I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparkling
- This kitchen island trend is set to continue in 2026 – this is how one of our editors made it work in her busy family kitchen
- I’m calling it, Stacey Solomon’s Christmas doorscape is the best of the season – her humongous XL bow makes it a showstopper
- I’m a sleep expert who hates getting into a cold bed – this 2p per hour winter warmer is my saviour at this time of year
- These birds could use a helping hand over the winter months – here are the best ways to get them to feel safe in your garden
- 5 simple steps I use to romanticise my life as a renter – follow these and it's easy to fall in love with living in a rental
- Aldi's £49.99 espresso machine is back – it's £10 cheaper than last year and features a touch control panel as well as a milk frothing wand
- Anyone can achieve home barista status with Ninja’s Luxe Café range – these intuitive machines can take even total beginners to at-home coffee heights
- Habitat has quietly dropped new Morris & Co homeware, and I can’t stop lusting after this cosy throw in one of William Morris’ most iconic prints
- December 3rd
- The invisible trick I use to hang a wreath on my wooden front door - I've tried several 'no-nails' tricks, but this is the one I always come back to
- Stacey Dooley’s jaw-dropping Christmas tree champions one of the biggest festive trends – 'Tinsel is making a return to even the most stylish homes’
- Elton John's granny chic kitchen dials up the luxe factor with this unusual gallery wall trick – this is why you should be taking your artwork to the floor
- Tesco is giving away hundreds of real Christmas trees for free this weekend – everything you need to know, plus how to get your hands on one
- This East Sussex cottage wouldn't look out of place on a Christmas card
- I never (ever!) turn on the big light – these are the ingenious ways I illuminate my home that feel so much softer and warmer
- I'm trying Jamie Oliver's 'get ahead gravy' hack to save time on Christmas Day, using these 3 cookware essentials – even after a decade, it's still a classic
- 5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcome with these flowering and evergreen options
- M&S is selling a cosy light-up cushion for Christmas – but you’ll have to be fast, as I predict this festive design will be an instant bestseller
- December 2nd
- How much does loft insulation cost? This is what you can expect to pay, but the factors that can influence what you should budget
- These are the 4 paint colours experts recommend leaving in 2025 – and what shades are replacing them in the new year
- If you're buying a real Christmas tree this year, consider B&Q – £1 of every real tree sale is going to Shelter to raise money for child homelessness
- Poinsettias may be a Christmas classic, but these expert-approved festive houseplants are the real stars of the season
- Antiques meet hotel-style luxury in this renovated home
- Next's clever quilted duvet cover isn't just bang on trend, it can also warm up your bed – I've never seen a duvet cover like this before
- A Thrifty Kind of Christmas: Christmas in a reno is never going to be perfect, but that doesn't mean it can't have its own kind of beauty
- I’m using the Reverse Advent decluttering method to sort out my home for Christmas – experts say one small task a day can make a huge difference
- The 'snowball' decluttering method will clear your home in time for Christmas – the pros say it’s great if decluttering makes you feel overwhelmed
- December 1st
- The secret scenting weapon I use every year to make my artificial Christmas tree smell real – I tricked so many of my friends last year
- This electric mop is my best-kept secret – now I’m lifting the lid on how I keep my floors so clean during the winter months
- I'm Ideal Home's Editor-in-Chief and these are my top 20 Christmas gifts for under £20 – my fave stocking fillers and low-cost style buys
- 5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles straight away – this is where you're going wrong
- 5 methods I’ve honed over 5 years to keep warm while working from home — without the heating on all day
- Long-lasting freshness made effortless – with an exclusive discount on ScentAir
- Aldi’s sell-out hot chocolate maker is back and under £25 – but I’ve found another affordable alternative
- Stacey Dooley’s anti-trend kitchen is a lesson in opting for dark wood tones in 2026 – it’s bold yet minimalist
- Furniture Village - Come Style with me Kirsty Haslam
- Want a puddle-free driveway this winter? These expert-approved drainage tips are easy, affordable and surprisingly stylish
- I'm a candle obsessive, and have them burning all the time – these are my favourite budget-friendly ones I love to have in my home
- Ninja's new £19.99 buy solves my biggest annoyance with my Slushi – but this accessory is already selling out fast
- Stylish and comfortable sofas with hidden storage are hard to come by – but these 6 styles tick all the boxes
- Habitat is selling a clever shower dispenser that will revolutionise your shower storage – shoppers are raving about how it reduces clutter
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