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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The most energy-efficient fan I've tested is quiet, powerful, and less than 1p to run
Our EcoAir Kinetic Fan review puts this super energy-efficient cooling fan to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator fan review – tried and tested
Super-powerful and super-quiet – our MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator fan review puts this bestselling cooling fan to the test, with impressive results
By Amy Lockwood
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Duux Whisper Flex Ultimate Fan review – tried and tested
Our Duux Whisper Flex Ultimate Fan review puts this cordless fan through its paces. Spoiler alert – it's even quieter than we expected and has fast become our editor's go-to heatwave sleep aid
By Amy Lockwood
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Heals discount codes
Save on modern furniture, contemporary lighting and design-led home accessories with our 11 tried and tested Heals discount codes.
By Amy Lockwood
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Emma Mattress discount codes
Spend less on bestselling mattresses, bed frames and bedding with our 5 live and tested Emma Mattress discount codes.
By Amy Lockwood
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Simba discount codes
Shop mattresses, bed frames, pillows, mattress toppers and bedding for less with our 10 live Simba discount codes.
By Amy Lockwood
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John Lewis discount codes
Time to save on furniture, lighting, home furnishings and electricals with these 13 live John Lewis discount codes.
By Amy Lockwood
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Tempur Sensation mattress review – tried and tested
If your partner tends to toss and turn at night, then this motion-isolating mattress could be the formula for a better night's sleep. We put the original memory foam mattress to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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Honeywell Turbo Force Power Fan review: the Amazon bestseller tried and tested
Our Honeywell Turbo Force Power Fan review puts this affordable fan to the test. Does its low price tag outweigh its limitations? Our reviewer finds out
By Amy Lockwood
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Russell Hobbs 12" Scandi Desk Fan review
Simple yet stylish, our Russell Hobbs 12" Scandi Desk Fan review tests this affordable fan's cooling powers, noise levels, and ease of assembly
By Amy Lockwood
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Weber Spirit II E-310 gas barbecue review: tried and tested
A great value gas BBQ that offers top performance at a mid-range price point; our Weber Spirit II E-310 gas barbecue review puts this bestselling three-burner grill through its paces
By Amy Lockwood
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Weber Q3200 gas barbecue review – tried and tested
Our Weber Q3200 barbecue review puts this compact and quick-to-assemble two-burner gas BBQ to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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Is the Kamado Joe Classic Joe BBQ worth the investment? We put it to the test to find out
It's stylish, versatile to cook on, and very fun to use. It also has an extremely hefty price tag. Our Kamado Joe Classic Joe Series II BBQ review puts this investment grill to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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The best wooden garden furniture – 12 timeless outdoor designs
From timeless teak to affordable acacia, we've rounded up the best wooden garden furniture for a stylish outdoor space
By Amy Lockwood
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9 stylish garden egg chairs – bestsellers to shop now before they sell out
Move fast and you could be sitting pretty on one of the best hanging egg chairs or garden egg chairs – our round-up of the most stylish and affordable options to shop today
By Amy Lockwood
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12 best garden benches – our pick of the most stylish and practical designs
We've tracked down the best garden benches on the market – from classic wooden garden benches to contemporary loveseats and practical outdoor storage benches – here's what to shop
By Amy Lockwood
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Woolroom Hebridean 3000 mattress review – swap out synthetics for a natural, chemical-free sleep
Looking for a more sustainable sleep? Our Woolroom Hebridean 3000 mattress review puts this environmentally friendlier, chemical-free mattress to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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The best NEOM Black Friday deals – get up to 30% off candles and fragrances
We've rounded up the best NEOM Black Friday deals – save up to 30% on candles, reed diffusers, gift sets, room sprays, essential oils, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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Black Friday bed deals – up to 25% off at Cox & Cox, Bensons for Beds, and more
Sleep easy with these Black Friday bed deals – including up to 25% off at Cox & Cox and Bensons for Beds, plus big savings at Furniture Village, West Elm, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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21 best Christmas wreaths for the front door or interior
Fabulously festive Christmas wreaths to style up the front door or mantelpiece – from timeless faux foliage wreaths to playful bauble centerpieces
By Amy Lockwood
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Made.com lighting sale – our pick of the best buys
The mid-season sale is on at Made.com and we've been eyeing up the best lighting deals. Here's what we're lusting after...
By Amy Lockwood
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Quick-and-easy Halloween decorations from just £2.69 in the Amazon Prime sale
Last-minute Halloween decorations that are big on impact, low on effort, and in today's Amazon Prime Day sale
By Amy Lockwood
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16 autumn wreaths – style up the front door, mantelpiece, or create a table centerpiece
Embrace the changing of the seasons and get your seasonal decor sorted with these must-have autumn wreaths
By Amy Lockwood
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Best corner sofas and L-shaped sofas – our top picks
The best corner sofas to shop right now; from grey corner sofas to l-shaped sofas and modular U-shaped configurations, here are our top picks
By Amy Lockwood