All content Archive | May 2026

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May 31st
- This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is heatwave approved with no need for pre-freezing anything – I've used nothing else for making sweet treats for two years now
- The new AirCraft LUME fan is the most powerful of any I’ve tested – its clever design means you you get two fans in one, plus it's whisper-quiet
- 5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it gets
- 5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entrance
- Outdoor table wardrobes are the secret to making alfresco hosting simple this summer – here's why you need one in your garden
- 5 things that people with a tidy freezer always have – game-changing additions that will maximise space and reduce food waste
- The easy bedroom fix to keep the sun from waking you up at 5 am this month – this is the trick experts use to protect their sleep in summer
- 5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening pros
May 30th
- 7 clever design features that gave this kitchen a high-end look on a realistic budget – the finished results are stunning
- Every garden and outdoor space needs a bistro set – and I found 12 budget-friendly sets, all under £100
- How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with lots of free plants
- How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife experts
- Saunas and ice baths are making their way into our outdoor spaces in 2026 – here's why this wellness trend is made for gardens and budgets of any size
- The easy 70/30 planting rule is the clever trick garden experts use to make your flower beds look professionally designed and fuller all year round
- Traditional bones with modern interiors – see how this couple transformed their dated Victorian townhouse into a stylish, contemporary family home
- Aldi has quietly brought back its cooling bedding to help you sleep during the heatwave – you'll thank yourself later for getting your hands on some
- This easy, free furniture trick will improve airflow and cool a room – say goodbye to stuffy bedrooms
May 29th
- Dyson has launched a portable fan for under £100 — it's already sold out once, but I've just spotted it back in stock
- Outdoor floor lamps are the biggest garden lighting trend of 2026 – these are the 12 lamps I’d happily invest in to brighten up a summer evening
- Clever design tricks transformed this tricky, awkward space into a stylish and modern ensuite bathroom
- The best weeding tools for every stubborn garden weed – and why one type does not suit all of these pesky garden invaders
- Experts warn gardeners to stop making this watering mistake during the hot weather – it's doing your plants more harm than good
- Where to buy the most stylish outdoor floor lamps – these are the 7 brands and retailers I’m recommending to everybody right now
- No space for a bulky coffee machine? These 12 affordable coffee drippers deliver a luxurious morning brew for less (with no worktop space required)
- Despite my efforts to stay cool, some parts of my home hit 29 degrees in the heatwave — this is what I'm doing to improve how it handles heat
- 5 things I always like to do when I'm transitioning my home from spring to summer
- Sorry luxe grills, IKEA’s £45 cast-iron BBQ is the affordable alternative that’s ‘great for steaks’ – be quick, it’s already selling out
May 28th
- Ideal Home Awards 2026 Dining Room Winners – these are the brands and products that achieved the ultimate seal of approval from our judges
- Ideal Home Awards 2026 garden winners – the best outdoor brands and products of the year, selected by our panel of experts
- Ideal Home Bathroom Award Winners 2026 – outstanding designs and products that impressed our expert editors this year
- Ideal Home Awards 2026 bedroom winners – as chosen by our expert panel of judges
- Ideal Home Awards 2026 Living Room Winners – our expert panel of judges has spoken and these are the brands and designs that stood out to them the most this year
- Ideal Home Awards 2026 Kitchen Winners – the outstanding designs and products that our panel was wowed by for the year ahead
- 6 clever ways to stop weeds taking over your garden during No Mow May – garden experts share exactly what to do to keep them under control
- I've hunted high and low for the best pizza oven stands under £350 – these 12 stand out styles caught my eye for stylish summer cooking
- 5 things that people with a tidy outdoor space always have – space-savvy solutions to declutter and organise your garden for summer
- 3 stylish shrubs that'll instantly elevate your garden – they'll make it look like the grounds of a boutique hotel
- Too hot to sleep? These 5 cooling bedding materials are 'sleep medicine in fabric form', according to the experts
- If you don't plant your dahlias this deep, then you could end up with floppy stems and fewer flowers, say experts – this is the golden rule to follow
- Can I make my new kitchen space work as hard on the inside as it does at being beautiful on the outside?
- The three plants I’m sticking to this year for an easy-to-maintain and bloom-filled garden
- Convenience zones are the secret to making your outdoor cooking space work harder this summer – from social zones to prep areas, here's how to create a functional layout
- If your home is too hot and stuffy during the day, you need to make this one easy and free change – you’ll see a big difference
May 27th
- 'Our kitchen went from dark with a bad layout to doubling in size and full of natural light!'
- 7 things people with cool gardens in a heatwave always have – simple tricks and features that ensure a thriving outdoor space even in hot weather
- Aldi’s £3 misting fan is the portable cooling option you need to sweaty commutes – it’s perfect for keeping cool on the go
- Ninja just dropped a new automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine – I unboxed it to see the major comparisons between this and the sellout Luxe Café
- 6 sustainable garden ideas that support wildlife and our planet – these eco-friendly gardening practices guarantee a productive space
- IKEA just gave its bestselling swivel armchair a neutral makeover – and this is the only colourway I’d consider investing in
- Love oak but hate the price? I tested a combo of wood stains for a formula that fakes the look of oak, then used it to elevate my pine staircase
- Forget Blank Street special drinks, this new coffee machine from Philips can offer you over 50 drinks at the touch of a button – I tried it out to see how impressive it really is
- Why is my hydrangea not growing? These are the most common causes and how to fix it fast so yours blooms beautifully this summer
- Do you really have to vent a portable air conditioner outside? Air con pros share why it’s so crucial to get this step right
May 26th
- 'I haven’t just modernised it, I’ve tried to give it back its soul'
- Pearl Lowe's pink bathroom is the epitome of 1920s elegance, teamed with antique buys
- Shark’s viral portable fan is on sale and under £100 – be quick, it’s already starting to sell out
- Aldi's £40 air cooler is back and it’s perfect for beating UK heat – run, don’t walk, as this is going to sell out fast
- 7 fast-growing seeds to sow directly outdoors in May for a garden bursting with flowers by summer
- I've just found a mattress that's perfect for back-sleeping – the Origin LumbarCloud made me feel weightless
- A few years ago I went LOOPY in the garden, and decided to keep all my weeds – here’s why I value them as much as my plants
- These 5 storage options are silently making your home dustier – the quick (and affordable) changes you can make to stop dust in its tracks
- Colour theory is the secret behind every stylish and harmonious home – experts share the tricks so you can design your own space like a pro
- 5 things people with lovely smelling gardens always have – easy changes that will wow guests all summer
May 25th
- 5 things people with incredible-smelling homes always clean with – game-changing tools and products that tackle two jobs in one
- A clever shower head was the missing piece that turned this tricky, narrow space into a serene spa-like bathroom
- Garden experts issue warning against rapidly spreading invasive plant that looks just like snowdrops
- Shark's new 3-in-1 portable fan has officially put an end to my heatwave anxiety
- 5 reasons why your peonies aren’t blooming – and the simple fixes pro gardeners swear by
- Inherited a kitchen you can't afford to change? A kitchen transformation is often just a clever game of distraction – these are my top tricks
- I asked Farrow & Ball for their most popular paint shades of 2026 – and their top 7 colours surprised me
- The new Shark BlastBoss is the gardening companion I never knew I needed – it's cordless, lightweight and ultra-convenient
- Sorry hydrangeas, this low-maintenance shrub is better for small gardens – it's fragrant, compact and offers colour all year round
May 24th
- I tested Gtech’s newest (and most affordable) cordless vacuum – for *only* £180, I didn’t expect it to impress me as much as it did
- Two years on from my first review of Ninja's Woodfire Outdoor Oven, this is everything I've learned about owning a pizza oven long term – as well as the drawbacks
- 5 things that people with consistently cool homes in summer always have – heatwave essentials that will keep your home comfortable when it gets hot
- 5 things you should never put in a compost bin following the new garden waste disposal rules in England
- My neighbour complained that our tree was ruining her garden's light – here's the expert-approved way I handled it
- These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026 – they're the secret to a stylish, high-end design
- A fan won't stop you feeling sticky in hot weather – to tackle humidity at home this is what experts recommend you use instead
- 3 ways to outsmart porch pirates and stop them stealing delivery packages from your doorstep, according to security pros
May 23rd
- A genius way to get the look of real wood without the upkeep – this new garden furniture trend combines style and practicality and I can’t recommend it enough
- 5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more private and welcoming without blocking out light
- I’m calling it, hammocks are the must-have garden seating idea for 2026 – they’re an essential for creating a calm, relaxing space
- 5 outdoor kitchen trends to get your garden ready for hosting and dining – from low-cost paint updates to lighting that adds ambience
- Pocket woodlands are the secret to transforming shady garden corners – these are the easy planting tricks I learned from an RHS Chelsea garden designer
- I went on a sleep retreat with Dunelm and discovered how to get the perfect night's sleep – here's what I learned
- IKEA's brand new £550 sofa bed is the ultimate in Scandi cool – I love its 'playful functionality'
- Richard E. Grant’s blooming wisteria looks like something out of a fairytale – it’s the best wisteria display I’ve ever seen
May 22nd
- I have expensive taste without the budget to match – these are the garden furniture sale finds I’d actually buy
- How an interior designer breathed new life into this Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse
- This boot room colour trend isn't going anywhere in 2026 – Lick's new collaboration with Hunter is the perfect excuse to try it out in your home
- 7 natural predators to encourage into your garden to keep pests away from your plants and control weeds too – no harsh chemicals needed
- 3 ways to attract doves to your garden – create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best vacuum cleaners
- Everybody’s going crazy for this £35 IKEA floor lamp from the new PS 2026 range – I predict this viral flexible light is a future design classic
- Forget astrology signs – the perfect mug for you might be revealed by your birth month
- I fixed my leaking toilet for £9 and in less time than it would take to get a plumber round
- The tiny home mistakes that niggle me – sometimes it's better not to look too closely for those imperfections because once they're on your radar you can't unsee them
- How to use colour to create a happy home – 'the right palette can make a space feel calmer, brighter and more uplifting,' say experts
- Can you plant peonies in May? These fluffy peony varieties can still be planted now if you act fast
- Habitat’s ruffled outdoor pouffe is the small-garden buy guests will obsess over this summer
May 21st
- 5 unusual annual climbers to plant now – cover ugly fences and overlooked corners in beautifully unique blooms all summer long
- I’m curbing clutter in my tiny garden with this compact storage solution – and it’s now over 60% off just in time for summer
- Alfresco dining season is finally here – from wall lights to table lamps, these are the outdoor kitchen lighting picks to complete your set-up
- Natalie Cassidy’s calming eucalyptus doorscape makes her front door look so expensive – how you can get the look, too
- This newly built en suite might make you rethink your bathroom goals
- 3 plants that help prevent flooding – RHS Chelsea-approved recommendations for a floodproof garden
- How I designed a room for my teenage daughter that she actually loves – let there be whimsy, bold and unexpected, done their way
- Aldi's £3.99 modular freeze pods are the secret to cutting down meal prep time in your kitchen – they're perfect if you want to make your own Lego lunches at home
- Sorry garden parasols, Aldi’s £15 sun sail is a must-have for shading a small garden in style this summer
May 20th
- Stinky Bob is taking over every corner of my garden – I'm stopping the persistent weed in its tracks with these simple tips
- Give your living room an instant boho-inspired makeover with these 16 homeware buys – they nail the effortless laid-back vibe
- Lidl's £60 Dyson bladeless fan lookalike is back in stores this week – and even cheaper than last year
- Following the 70/30 design rule is a shortcut to a perfectly designed kitchen, according to pros – here's how to use it in practice
- This genius John Lewis garden furniture design doubles as a dining and lounge set – it’s the perfect small garden solution
- Kitsch side tables are popping up in stylish homes all over Instagram – 6 playful ones to add to your living room (or bathroom) for summer
- I used to think you could 'finish' a garden in a year or two – since then I've discovered why gardens take so long and why that’s actually the best bit
- I visited Smeg's Italian HQ and saw their archive of limited edition appliances – these are 3 discontinued cult classics I wish they'd bring back
- An eclectic mix of furniture and art transformed this bland white barn conversion into a home bursting with character
- Lidl is selling the coveted Ninja Creami for £159 – but I’ve found two places where you can snap it up even cheaper
May 19th
- My dog chewed my skirting boards — this is exactly how I fixed them for £5 in under 30 minutes, and you'd never know
- 6 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 garden trends that are actually achievable at home – and work in small gardens, too
- 5 garden items you should never splurge on – this is where to strategically spend your money for a beautiful garden on a budget
- Nespresso’s new Vertuo Up machine at John Lewis comes with the perfect iced coffee season bundle – here’s what’s included
- 7 container flowers to plant in May for non-stop colour all summer long
- I lost £13k to a scam builder – this is what I wish I'd done differently when finding a tradesperson for my side extension
- 'It makes a fantastic visual statement' – this bedroom loft conversion used a clever layout and unusual wall finish to create the ultimate sleep retreat
- What renovating together really does to a relationship – somewhere in the middle of all of it we’ve built something that isn’t on any floor plan
- 5 things that people with a dust-free home always do – game-changing tools and techniques to help you spend less time cleaning
- Next's stylish new armchair comes with clever hidden storage – it's a simple but genius solution to keep a small living room looking tidy
- Aldi’s £100 garden dining set is more than £1,000 cheaper than this cult designer alternative – and it's hard to tell the difference
May 18th
- 5 things every boho-style living room needs – the secret ingredients that will curate the perfect relaxed lounge
- 5 things that people with a tidy fridge always have – fuss-free additions that will banish mess and make your food last longer
- Sorry, tidy garden borders, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 is embracing wild, natural gardens – and yes, that includes weeds
- My home’s kerb appeal needs a boost — so I’ve stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekend
- 8 gorgeous plants that will have butterflies flocking to your garden – the small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore
- Cottagecore vs real cottage living – what it’s actually like to live in a country cottage
- 3 interior designers reveal the 7 things all stylish balconies have in common – ‘Even small balconies can feel elevated with the right styling’
- The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right now – and one is crucial for this year's chicks
- I’m seeing more and more of this quirky houseplant trend – it’s perfect for adding a pop of colour to your home.
May 17th
- This is where the Ideal Home editors find luxury bedding at bargain prices – and now it's even more affordable in the sale
- Ninja's new saucepan set just proved it can make non-toxic stainless steel pans that are as good as its air fryers – I was wowed by it in my kitchen
- Meaco's new table-top air circulator is powerful and quiet — but it has a clever feature that means it'll last much longer than other portable fans
- These 5 low-maintenance plants will make your garden look like it belongs to a chic boutique hotel
- Where to buy seeds online – these 5 retailers have given me the best results in the garden
- M&S has launched a rival to John Lewis' bestselling £12 handheld fan – it's just as sleek and even more affordable
- This budget-friendly steam cleaner refreshed my sofa, wall tiles and windows – and I even used it to iron my son’s school uniform!
- There's a reason this £3 no-drill IKEA bedroom organiser has over 1000 5-star reviews – it's been game-changing in my small bedroom
- The 'overnighting' trick is how to make your peace lily and spider plants grow healthier and stronger
May 16th
- There’s a reason this IKEA garden storage box is selling fast – with a built-in seat and stylish screen, it’s a game changer for small gardens
- I'm a pro at finding space-saving garden furniture that makes the most of every inch in a small garden – these are the 12 designs I recommend
- 5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plants – these expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore
- How to clean algae off a fence with white vinegar – 3 quick and easy steps the experts swear by to make your fence look good as new
- B&Q's chic garden furniture set looks twice the price it actually is – it will have all your guests guessing where it's from
- This tomato mistake could ruin your crop – and 5 more lessons pro gardeners have learned about growing tomatoes successfully
- This stunning house went from bland and dated to a modern masterpiece, finished with burnt-larch cladding
- Dunelm's £25 'anti-wrinkle' pillow is the strangest I've tested – but as a 46-year-old woman, it reduced sleep lines on my face
- Aldi’s clever £23 planter taps into one of this year’s biggest garden trends for small spaces
May 15th
- This cosy Norfolk home celebrates the romance of 'slow living' and the ebb and flow of seasonal country life
- M&S just cracked the code on how to make your old garden sofa look brand new and on-trend for under £35
- 7 genius ways to use your front garden for more than just parking your car – garden experts share their top tricks to make your driveway both practical and pretty
- Sun loungers are the ‘it’ garden furniture buy for this summer – and I’ve found 12 of the best ones for every budget and style
- These are the 3 front door colours experts say are going out of style in 2026 – and the ones taking their place
- KitchenAid's new coffee machine range is the prettiest way to save countertop space if your kitchen is on the cosier side
- Fragrance is the secret ingredient in all feel-good homes – this is how the experts use scent to lift the mood and make a space smell incredible
- 4 ways I’m turning my wedding memorabilia into home decor
- My flaky front door was letting the whole house down – these are the 5 steps I took to smarten it up with a pop of colour
- I'm a garden editor with a tiny outdoor space – these genius 'compost blocks' are what I'm using to fill my garden with flowers this summer
- Sorry, rechargeable wall lamps – Habitat's making plug-in wall lights cool again with these super stylish alternatives
May 14th
- These lush planting ideas will shelter your seating area from wind, noise and nosy neighbours – they're natural screening tricks that experts swear by
- I didn’t understand the hype around air purifiers until I discovered these 5 unexpected perks – now I wouldn’t live without one
- This Cornish cottage is a masterclass in pattern layering and coastal calm
- IKEA just dropped the ultimate collection for tiny homes – as a small flat dweller, these are the 3 clever pieces I'm snapping up to transform my space
- I check the new-in garden furniture at Very daily – these are the 7 stylish sets going under the radar you'll want to snap up before the bank holiday
- Experts are urging gardeners to leave dandelions in their lawns this May – 4 benefits of the underrated garden weed, and why they're more crucial than ever
- I’ve taken on two kitchen renovations and am left with one big question – was it really worth it in the end?
- This £45 portable coffee brewer finally unlocked great coffee on the go for me – it's as good as my at-home machine and 100s of Amazon reviewers agree
- John Lewis has just launched a modular sofa bed unlike anything I've seen before – I think it's a design icon of the future
May 13th
- Sorry, fire pits, this is the stylish outdoor heating solution I'm using to keep warm in the garden on chilly nights this summer
- This charming renovation has reimagined the classic Cotswolds country aesthetic in a beautiful colour palette inspired by the landscape
- KitchenAid's iconic standmixer has had a fresh glow up with 5 new shades – and a clever game-changing design feature
- How to clean garden furniture so it looks brand-new – the best ways to tackle wooden, metal, plastic and rattan sets
- Painting uPVC – how I transformed the feeling of every room in my house, and all it took was a £25 tin of paint
- Don't waste your money on Aldi's bargain robot mower – this is the budget alternative that will make looking after your lawn effortless this summer
- Habitat has pulled its made-to-order sofas until further notice – but I've found alternatives for their 5 most popular styles, including the Hendricks sofa
- We’re 4 weeks into our loft conversion – these are the lessons I've learnt so far
- I discovered the most hyped coffee machine on the US cafe scene on my recent trip to San Francisco, and it's finally launched in the UK!
- Sorry, fence toppers – this fast-growing shrub does a much better (and prettier) job of screening my garden and giving me plenty of privacy
- I just discovered the chicest solar garden lights at The White Company to illuminate my lazy summer evenings in style
May 12th
- I did not expect this sub-£100 Silentnight fan to be as quiet or as powerful as it is – it can hold its own against fans that are twice the price
- Habitat is holding a massive furniture sale – these are the 6 buys I'm adding to my basket before they jump back up in price
- Our Place just launched a tiny version of its cult Always Pan – and as someone with a very small kitchen, I’m obsessed
- 7 easy ways I’m reusing broken crockery and pots in my garden this summer – those chipped ceramics can come in very handy outdoors
- Do you sleep on your front? Sleep experts warn you really shouldn't – this is the simple fix they recommend for a better night's rest
- I think we should all be prepared for tough times ahead – am I being a scaremonger, or just resilient?
- ‘Slow vacuuming’ is the only way I’m vacuuming my home this May – and experts explain why you should be doing it too
- Habitat's £350 clever convertible outdoor day bed is already a sleeper hit with shoppers – this under-the-radar buy is a game-changer for tiny gardens
- If you're looking for unique, stylish and expensive-looking rechargeable lights under £35, this under-the-radar brand is where you should be shopping
May 11th
- How to plan the perfect light-filled home – 3 experts share the tricks of the trade to create a home that's light, bright and welcoming
- 5 things that people with tidy kitchen worktops always have – space-savvy ways to prevent clutter and bring order back to your cooking space
- 5 things you should never put in a kitchen bin, according to pros – you’d never guess how dangerous these common household items can be
- I asked 3 colour experts and they all recommend this paint trick to make a small room look bigger and more open – it’s so simple!
- I clad part of my house to boost its kerb appeal on a budget — it’s unrecognisable now
- This petite kitchen has been given a bright and uplifting refresh with plenty of vintage charm and character
- How to host outdoors when it’s raining – 5 ways to entertain guests, whatever the weather
- Shhh! Dusk is selling a £25 alternative for the internet's favourite £125 rechargeable lamp – I'm stocking up with one for each room
May 10th
- Elegant and effortless – a new layout and clever zoning have transformed this urban garden
- Dualit's stylish new ice cream maker is the latest that needs no pre-freezing or faff – this is the new style of dessert maker everyone's going to be talking about
- The 10-minute fixes I’ve adopted to prevent energy wastage – and now I can save up to £207 a year on my energy bills
- H&M's minimalist garden parasol will give your garden an instant glow-up – its quiet luxury style is perfect for serving up a seriously hotel-chic look
- Spa gardens are trending in 2026 – this is how to turn your outdoor space into your own day spa, no matter the size
- I'm a kitchen editor on a bid to create the ultimate outdoor pizza oven set-up – these 12 accessories will help you dish up delicious pizzas without stress
- Yes, small wardrobes can be organised too – and Lakeland’s £16.99 storage solution is the key to your seasonal clothing switch-up this May
- This is the direction to sleep in if you want 'deeper rest' – experts advise if your head should face north, south, east, or west
- Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – these 6 under £30 buys will make your home look instantly more expensive
May 9th
- Sorry, green – these are the 3 garden furniture colours replacing the popular shade this summer
- These destructive plants may look pretty – but I'd never grow them in my garden (and I'm a gardens editor)
- 5 flowering plants you can plant in May that will have birds flocking to your garden – the best varieties recommended by wildlife experts
- The Cotswold outdoor kitchen trend is the chicest way to dine alfresco this summer – here's how to get the look in your own garden
- 4 of the best climbing plants for a front garden – plant these climbers in May for showstopping displays that'll wow the neighbours
- I just discovered Dunelm has *the* best collection of dressing tables for small bedrooms – there's even one for £89!
- Lidl is selling a robot vacuum cleaner for under £60 – it’s the most affordable model I’ve ever seen
May 8th
- Create a cooler, calmer home this summer with these bestselling air solutions
- The little luxury busy kitchens will thank you for – and it’s currently on offer
- I saw Next's new luxury homeware accessories IRL and can confirm they feel as expensive as they look - 9 picks that could easily be designer
- Karcher's new pressure washer is powerful, speedy and fuss-free – it made my grimy garden look shiny and new
- This stunning, yet unusual, hydrangea variety is perfect for small gardens and patios – it’s low-maintenance, thrives in pots and can be planted right now
- I can't believe this designer-look sculptural table lamp is from Next – my job is to track down the best-looking lamps, and I’ve never seen one like this
- This £50 IKEA outdoor coffee table hides a secret storage compartment – it's a must-have for small gardens
- How I used the stacks of magazines I've been collecting for 30 years to create the coffee table of my dreams
- I gave my tired cloakroom a DIY makeover — here’s how I transformed the space in 3 days and for just £150
- 6 surprising ways E.ON Next solar panels can change how you use energy at home
- 6 fast-growing flowers to sow in May to quickly fill the gaps in your borders and containers with summer colour
- Dunelm's £124 egg chair is a match made in heaven for small gardens thanks to this clever space-saving design feature
May 7th
- 5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliage
- I thought Shark’s new robot vacuum cleaner would be a gimmick – but it quickly proved me wrong (and now I can’t stop using it)
- After a fire devastated their home, these homeowner created the kitchen of their dreams
- The exact BBQ Jamie Oliver uses in Jamie's Ultimate BBQ – it's his 'go-to barbecue for big feasts' and the perfect summer hosting upgrade
- I'm a café curtain-obsessed editor who is done with DIY – these are the 3 best places I've found to shop them ready-made on the high street
- Solar now or later? How to decide the right time to install panels with E.ON Next
- How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every year
- Renter-friendly IKEA products that everyone should know about – the famous five edition
- B&M’s Hampshire garden swivel chair is a dead ringer for this sold-out George Home alternative – it’s also £99 cheaper
- Aldi is selling a weed burner to banish weeds and light BBQs for £15 – this is everything you need to know about how to use this clever multi-tool
May 6th
- This is how to do a black kitchen in style – the fearless monochrome look is both sophisticated and timeless
- Habitat just quietly dropped the price of its most stylish sofa bed to under £160 – I've never seen this space-saving design at a lower price
- IKEA's affordable retractable pergola is the ultimate way to fake the luxe hotel look in your garden this summer
- Aldi’s sell-out spa pool is back for 2026 – under £250, it’s one of the most affordable we’ve seen
- Tiled outdoor tables will be in every stylish garden this summer – these are my 12 favourite designs from petite side tables to statement dining tables
- 5 things I always forget about my garden every single spring – from mistaking seedlings for weeds and never ever buying enough compost
- How to attract wrens to your garden – 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best pest controllers
- B&M is selling huge olive trees at a bargain price – they’ll instantly give your patio a Mediterranean glow up on a budget
May 5th
- 6 ways an E.ON Next heat pump can change how your home feels — not just how it’s heated
- Vonhaus' portable air conditioner put an end to my bedroom overheating at night — it cooled down the room in record time and will be a game-changer this summer
- I tested Soak & Sleep's wool mattress topper for three months to see if it could put an end to my night sweats – I was impressed by the results
- Step aside fire pits, B&Q is selling a smokeless table-top fire that is perfect for tiny gardens – I can’t believe it’s only £35
- 6 alternatives to bamboo for privacy that won’t take over your garden – these non-invasive planting choices will stay firmly in bounds and provide dense screening
- The £2 IKEA bedroom space-saver that shoppers say 'I didn’t know I needed, but now I wonder how I survived without it'
- The floor that nearly finished us – it might be the most labour-intensive renovating decision we’ve ever made but we'd do it all again
- Are heat pumps noisy, bulky or hard to live with? The myths homeowners should ignore
- Sorry, regular dusters, this is the only tool I’m using to dust my house this hay fever season – and it’s cleaning expert-approved, too
- This Habitat table lamp is the spitting image of one of MADE’s most popular sellout designs – and it’s less than half the price!
- Lidl’s new lightweight sun lounger looks like it came straight from a fancy hotel – it’s also great for small gardens
May 4th
- Garden items you can no longer recycle when decluttering a shed due to new bin rules in England – and what to do with them instead
- Garden experts reveal the big soil mistake that is halting your plants' growth this May – this is how to fix it
- I've been persuaded to ditch my shed for a garden wardrobe – it's the ultimate storage solution for freeing up space in a tiny garden
- I've always skipped this dishwasher setting, but it turns out it could have been saving me money (and no, it’s not the Eco mode)
- 6 easy-care perennials you can plant once and ignore – reliable plants that will flourish with next to no effort
- My DIY patio makeover cost me under £100 – how I added colour and energy into my space without breaking the bank
- I asked the experts and these are the 4 paint colours that work the best to make narrow rooms look bigger, more stylish and less tunnel-like
- Clover is key to a low-maintenance garden – here’s why experts say you should keep the ‘weed’ in your lawn for No Mow May
- Smelly bins could land you a hefty bin, waste experts reveal – everything you need to know
May 3rd
- I got a sneak peek at Salter's budget slushie machine set to rival Ninja's sellout version – here's what you get for its £179 price tag
- I tried 5 different methods for getting rid of marks and scuffs on my walls – including one my dad swore by – these are the ones that actually worked
- 4 stunning and unusual peony varieties that you'll want to know about to fill your garden with showstopping blooms
- How to talk to your neighbours about building a pergola – avoid falling foul of the law and awkward neighbour disputes with these tips from experts
- Chef's kitchens are a big trend for 2026 and beyond – these pro-level tips will make your cooking space so much more practical
- I’ve tested so many robot vacuums that they’ve started to merge together – but Roborock’s new flagship model definitely stands out from the crowd
- I'm seeing four-poster beds everywhere this year – these are 12 of the best contemporary designs
- 5 gorgeous, showy red flowers that will fill your borders with high-fashion impact, according to garden experts
May 2nd
- Everybody’s obsessed with IKEA outdoor furniture – but I found 4 more affordable alternatives on the high street to some of their bestsellers
- Alan Titchmarsh says keeping your grass short will keep rats out of your garden – but there's a simple expert-approved fix if you're doing No Mow May
- The 3 front door colours devaluing your home and sabotaging your selling chances, according to property pros
- These 3 compact wet rooms show how to make the best out of a tricky layout – with tips on how to add style from bathroom design experts
- 6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient garden – these varieties thrive in warm weather
- I'm Ideal Home's Deputy Editor – here are my favourite 20 spring summer buys for under £20 this month
- Sorry, ottoman beds, this is the year of the four-poster – canopy beds are having a comeback, and these 6 styles prove it
- IKEA has just given the classic plant stand a sleek update, and it’s a must-have for small gardens and balconies – it even doubles up as a seat
May 1st
- Bathroom living rooms are a big trend in 2026 – the bathroom of Bert and May's founder is a masterclass in creating a cosy but practical scheme
- Every stylish home needs a splash of red – these 20 buys are how all the interior editors I know are adding this trending colour to their homes
- IKEA is selling the most stylish retro garden parasol I’ve seen this year – I can’t believe it costs less than £20
- Wayfair is selling an outdoor sofa that looks identical to one of IKEA’s bestsellers – and it’s almost £200 cheaper!
- A new small-kitchen-friendly indoor pizza oven from Kenwood just dropped – and the price tag is so much more appealing than you'd expect
- Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected species
- I was afraid my house would be really dirty when we got a dog but instead it’s made it more homely – here’s how
- Some areas of my home looked tired and shabby way too quickly – here’s how I plan on giving them a DIY seasonal facelift
- Sorry, lawn mowers, No Mow May is too important to skip this year – here's why experts are urging you not to cut your grass this month
- 3 humane ways to deter foxes from your food waste bin and stop them spreading rubbish in your street, according to pros