Amy Lockwood
Amy is Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor. She’s spent the last three years researching and testing all things sleep for our audiences whether that’s sorting the wheat from the chaff in our hunt for the best mattress or learning about materials to uncover the best duvet for various sleep needs.
She also lends her expertise to our furniture guides, sharing her design knowledge with our readers to help them choose the right sofa for their interior or the best garden furniture for their outside space.
Before she joined Ideal Home, Amy worked on branding and marketing at various interior and homeware brands, before joining the editorial teams at Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, Real Homes and Gardeningetc.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place? I stare at a screen a lot of the day at work, so somewhere immersed in nature and away from technology is my happy place; generally by water, woodland, or up a hill. I also love trying to bring the soothing effects of nature into my home with lots of plants, natural materials, textures, and nature-inspired colour schemes.
What’s your home addiction? I definitely have a cushion addiction, to the extent I had to specifically look for a sofa that was deep enough to allow me to pile them up high! On the plus side they’re a super easy and affordable way to switch up your decor and refresh a bed or seating, and, obviously, really comfortable! On the downside I now have two blanket boxes filled with ‘spares’… That and houseplants, they seem to multiply fairly regularly too…
What’s your next home project? Inspired by my favourite outdoor landscapes I’m planning on painting my desk green to make me feel like I’m outdoors even when I’m not.
Latest articles by Amy Lockwood
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Best outdoor cushions: 18 stylish designs for a patio update
The best outdoor cushions for a quick, easy, and affordable patio update. Add colour, texture, and comfort with our edit of this year's most stylish designs
By Amy Lockwood
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Today's top Ooni deals – the best discounts on the Ooni Karu, Koda, Fyra pizza ovens and more
Save big on bestselling pizza ovens with these Ooni deals – on the Ooni Fyra, Koda, and multi-fuel Karu outdoor oven
By Amy Lockwood
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A budget air purifier that offers basic functionality at an affordable price point
Our Beko ATP5100I Air Purifier review puts this affordable air purifer through its paces to see if a budget price tag makes up for limited functionality
By Amy Lockwood
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AEG AX91-604GY Connected Air Purifier review – tried and tested
Our AEG AX91-604GY Connected Air Purifier review tests out this stylish Smart design and finds it's a great option for improving air quality in large or open-plan rooms
By Amy Lockwood
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Blueair Blue Max 3250i Air Purifier review – tried and tested
Our Blueair Blue Max 3250i Air Purifier review tests out this stylish design and finds it's a brilliant all-rounder at a relatively affordable price point
By Amy Lockwood
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Today's best hot tub deals are making a real splash – up to 50% off Lay-Z-Spa, much more
We've rounded up today's hot tub deals – from the best Lay-Z-Spa hot tub deals to the biggest discounts on CleverSpa, Wave, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Today's top sofa deals July 2024 – where to shop for less
We've rounded up today's top sofa deals, including our editors' insider secrets to shopping sofas for less
By Amy Lockwood
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The White Company deals – when to shop for the biggest discounts
Our guide to finding the best The White Company deals, including when to shop for the biggest discounts
By Amy Lockwood
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Levoit Core 300S air purifier review – tried, tested, and perfect for small spaces
Our Levoit Core 300S air purifier review puts this relatively affordable Smart HEPA filter through its paces to see how well it can improve indoor air quality in a small space
By Amy Lockwood
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Breville Barista Signature Espresso Machine review – tried and tested
Our Breville Barista Signature Espresso Machine review uncovers why this easy-to-use bean-to-cup machine is the ideal choice for busy homes
By Amy Lockwood
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These are the best January home deals and places to shop to shop online today
The only edit of the best January home deals you need – get over 50% off the biggest brand names, with discounts on air fryers, appliances, mattresses, furniture, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best electric blankets and heated throws for keeping warm in bed and on the sofa
Tried and tested, these are the best electric blankets and heated throws you can buy – from luxury dual-controlled doubles to the most affordable heated blankets
By Amy Lockwood
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Best artificial Christmas trees – realistic and hassle-free
Fake it till you make it with our edit of the best artificial Christmas trees from John Lewis, The White Company, Habitat, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best Christmas deals – save up to 70% on xmas decor
Our round-up of today's best Cyber Monday Christmas deals – get up to 70% off Christmas lighting, 40% off Christmas trees, and save on John Lewis, M&S and The White Company decorations
By Amy Lockwood
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I'm a mattress reviewer – this £820 discount is the best Black Friday mattress deal I've seen
Save an extra 10% on Emma's Black Friday mattress deals with this exclusive Ideal Home discount code
By Amy Lockwood
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LIVE updates on the best Black Friday deals on air fryers, dehumidifiers, mattresses, kitchen appliances and furniture
All the best Black Friday deals for the home updated LIVE
By Molly Cleary
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How we test dehumidifiers at Ideal Home
Our rigorous in-house dehumidifier review process sees us put every model through its paces – here's how...
By Amy Lockwood
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The best Christmas bedding sets to give your bedroom a merry and bright makeover
We're already counting down the sleeps 'til Christmas... with some full-on festive style
By Amy Lockwood
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Looking for the sold-out Silentnight dehumidifier? – in-stock alternatives that are better than the real thing
The Silentnight dehumidifier may be a bestseller, but we've reviewed two in-stock alternatives that give it a run for its money
By Amy Lockwood
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John Lewis Black Friday deals are now live – with up to 45% off Kenwood, Ninja and Dyson
Here's what to pick up now before they sell out
By Amy Lockwood
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Quick delivery sofas – where to shop for pre-Christmas delivery
Get your festive seating sorted fast with these quick-delivery sofas and sofa beds – you could be sitting pretty in just 24 hours!
By Amy Lockwood
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Duux North 9K Smart Air Conditioner review: tried and tested
Our Duux North 9K Smart Air Conditioner review puts this stylish unit through its paces to find out if its performance can match its designer looks
By Amy Lockwood
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Cool down rooms, fast, with this portable air conditioner
Our AEG Comfort 6000 Portable Air Conditioner review puts this powerful AC unit through its paces – and we're impressed
By Amy Lockwood
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A mattress that's more-sustainable-than-most, and offers great comfort
Hypnos mattresses have graced royal residences, Soho Houses, and Premier Inn hotels – now our Hypnos Select Pillow Top mattress review gives this more-sustainable-than-most mattress the Ideal Home seal of approval
By Amy Lockwood