Amy Lockwood
After studying Print Design at Winchester School of Art, Amy spent multiple years working in the interior industry, including styling and visual merchandising for many well-known brands. She’s now Ecommerce Editor at Ideal Home, offering expert advice on the best products for decorating your home and ensuring it functions smoothly. That includes sourcing stylish yet affordable furniture – from the best sofa beds for combining style, comfort, and function, to the best artificial Christmas trees for a stress-free festive season – helping our readers to find the best mattress for their sleep style, and testing the best dehumidifiers and air purifiers to narrow down the best-in-class.
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’ve been planning on painting my desk green to make me feel like I’m outdoors even when I’m not… one day I’ll actually get it done!
Latest articles by Amy Lockwood
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10 best mattresses of 2024: tried, tested, and recommended for a better night's sleep
The best mattresses for a better night's sleep. Our top recommendations from Simba, Emma, Tempur, and more, as tried and tested by Ideal Home's review team
By Amy Lockwood
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Easter Simba mattress deals – save up to 25% on our tried and tested recommendations
These are the Simba mattress deals you'll want to shop this Easter – including discounts on Ideal Home's top-rated mattress, the Simba Hybrid Original
By Amy Lockwood
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The best mattress toppers for comfort, cushioning and support
The best mattress toppers for improving your sleep set-up – from the best memory foam mattress toppers to the best mattress toppers for side sleepers, we've tried and tested multiple options to bring you our top recommendations
By Amy Lockwood
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Dreading hay fever season? This pollen-fighting air purifier now has nearly £200 off
I review air purifiers for a living, and this Philips air purifier deal will save you nearly £200 on one of the best I've tested
By Amy Lockwood
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The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality – tried and tested
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality and filtering dust, pollen and odours, as tested by the Ideal Home team. Our top recommendations from Blueair, AEG, Levoit, Philips, Dyson, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Philips 3000i Series AC3033/30 Connected Air Purifier review –tried and tested
Our Philips 3000i Series AC3033/30 Connected Air Purifier review tests out the brand's most powerful air filter and finds it fast, responsive, and easy to use
By Amy Lockwood
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Air purifier deals: improve indoor air quality for less
Today's cheapest air purifier deals – improve indoor air quality with discounts on Blueair, Levoit, Philips, AEG, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best duvets – tried and tested for a good night's sleep
The best duvets as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team – our top recommendations for the best duvets to invest in for year-round use
By Amy Lockwood
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We've tested the best pillows for side sleepers, neck pain and much more
We've tried and tested the best pillows from all the leading brand names to curate our top recommendations for side sleepers, back sleepers, front sleepers, neck pain, and much much more
By Amy Lockwood
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I'm a shopping expert – these are the best outdoor furniture brands with the most stylish pieces
Our edit of the best outdoor furniture brands to shop if you're looking to create a stylish and comfortable patio space
By Amy Lockwood
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I put the Dyson Air Purifier Hot+Cool to the test and have to admit, it's worth its high price tag
Our Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 Fan Heater review discovers this 3-in-1 air purifier, heater, and fan has enough premium features to justify its premium price tag
By Amy Lockwood
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10 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – we've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Dunelm, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
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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The best garden furniture for a stylish outdoor space
Our edit of the best garden furniture. Discover our top outdoor furniture recommendations for a stylish patio, including classic wooden garden tables and chairs and timeless rattan patio furniture from John Lewis, Habitat, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best hot tubs – the best inflatable hot tubs and rigid foam options
Our edit of the best hot tubs on the market. We've tried and tested affordable and energy-efficient options from Lay-Z-Spa and more to find the best-in-class
By Amy Lockwood
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The best rattan garden furniture – our edit of where to shop this timeless classic
Our edit of the best rattan garden furniture to shop this season – from the most stylish rattan outdoor sofas to timeless rattan garden chairs, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best patio heaters for warming up your garden or outdoor space
The best patio heaters for outdoor warmth. We've tried and tested bestselling gas, electric, infrared, and tabletop heaters to bring you our top recommendations
By Amy Lockwood
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Best dehumidifiers tried and tested – banish damp, mould and condensation
The best dehumidifiers for drying clothes and tackling damp, mould, and condensation – our top 10 tried and tested recommendations from Meaco, Pro Breeze, De'Longhi, and more
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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Best heated clothes airers – tried and tested for drying clothes indoors, fast
The best heated clothes airers will speed up indoor drying times during cold or wet weather – here are our top recommendations from Lakeland, Dry:Soon, Minky, Argos, John Lewis, and more
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