
Annie Collyer
Annie Collyer is Deputy Ecommerce Editor at Ideal Home and has been writing for the brand since 2021. After achieving a First Class Honors degree in Journalism, Annie's first dive into writing was for an online lifestyle title chatting about all things London and what to do and see in the capital. From there, she landed the job as Deals Editor on Real Homes in 2018. Ever since she has spent her time advising readers when it comes to what to buy for their homes, also offering guidance when it comes to what time of the year to shop, too. Whilst not forgetting, of course, the budding question of where to actually do the shopping, and what to buy. Annie has done her fair share of product testing in her time at Future, so it's safe to say that she can spot the good from the bad, whether that's a mattress, a BBQ, a mop or even a handy home organizer.
Ideal Home truths
Where’s your happy place?
I have two happy places: first of all my home. I share a 2-bedroom flat in South East London with my husband-to-be and my pug, Doug. We've been slowly but surely renovating the place to put our own stamp on it. The second would have to be in a swimming pool (indoors or out, I'm totally not fussy).
What’s your home addiction?
I'm slightly obsessed with charity shops. There's just something about finding a bargain that you never even knew you'd been looking for but you absolutely need. I once found a Le Creuset pan in a charity shop for £4.99 and it was from there that my Volcanic Orange collection has grown.
What is your next home project?
We need to finish the bathroom (just a few small finishing touches there) but otherwise it's definitely going to be the garden. We need to jet wash the patio and I'm thinking of painting it lighter, too. We've got grass to lay at one corner and we're staining our gorgeous pergola to make it look brand new once the lashings of wisteria that sit atop it have (sadly) gone for 2022.
Latest articles by Annie Collyer
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This £7 space-saving Amazon drying mat will make messy kitchen worktops a thing of the past – I've never added something to basket so fastIt is a small kitchen saviour
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Aldi is dropping a £50 electric lawnmower this weekend – but is it really worth it? I review garden tools, here's what I thinkIt lands in stores this Thursday
By Annie Collyer
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I just found the best-designed coffee machine we've ever tested at Ideal Home on sale in a gorgeous green colourway'This is the most straightforward automatic bean-to-cup machine I’ve ever used'
By Annie Collyer
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I've just found a secret stash of Our Place's cult Always Pan on sale for a bargain price – this is everything you need to know to bag oneThe stunning Wonder Oven is also on sale for a star price
By Annie Collyer
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I'm an H&M-obsessed editor who scours the website and app daily – these are my top homeware picks from the H&M sale you don't want to missI've hunted through the deals so you don't have to
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This budget dehumidifier tackles damp and dries laundry effectively for just 8p an hour – without costing the earthIt can lower humidity levels to 30% and offers three modes, including a special laundry setting
By Annie Collyer
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This genius tri-zone air fryer was made for households where everyone wants a different dinner – it even features a dedicated pizza zoneHere's why else I love it
By Annie Collyer
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Is it worth buying a food steamer? I've boiled my veggies for 10 years, and last week started using a steamer – here's why I'll never go backA tiered food steamer is the appliance my kitchen has been missing – here's why I'll never go back to boiling my vegetables again
By Annie Collyer
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New at M&S: an all-in-one pan that replaces several pieces of kitchenware, for just £30This M&S pan is a dupe of the viral Our Place pan, but it's only £30 — here's what I truly thought of it
By Annie Collyer
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The experts agree: out of wood or plastic, this is the material of chopping board you need to use in your kitchenFrom health to environmental factors, we've weighed the pros and cons of both materials, while assesing their price, too
By Annie Collyer
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Have your non-stick pans expired? Yes, that's a thing – here's how long the experts say you can use themPlus ways to help prolong the life of your current non-stick pan
By Annie Collyer
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I tried this lightweight cordless mower from VonHaus – it's under £200 and I'm so impressed with the resultsA total game-changer for small and medium gardens, it's cordless and it even folds away for easy storing
By Annie Collyer
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Spotted: the best deep fat fryer for familes, and it's less than £60 RNThis is the best deep fat fryer for large familes and for hosting — plus it's actually easy to clean!
By Annie Collyer
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I've been testing this John Lewis Pan set that's half non-stick and half naked — here's my verdictArguably John Lewis' best-value pan set, you get 7 pieces for £180
By Annie Collyer
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This £99 alternative to the Ninja DoubleStack is the ultimate kitchen space saver – and I just gave it 5 stars in this reviewThis spacious air fryer is a total game-changer
By Annie Collyer
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I tested this £64.99 grass trimmer – it made light work of my messy lawn edges and weedsThis user-friendly cordless strimmer is convenient to store and super affordable
By Annie Collyer
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This new Instant Air Fryer is whisper quiet and easy to clean — all for less than £100I tested the first Instant Vortex Air Fryer — and now I'm reviewing their newest release, here's why you need to upgrade
By Annie Collyer
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Ditch your pan collection for this all-in-one pan that can do it all — as approved by Jamie OliverTight on kitchen cupboard space? This all-in-one pan can stew, roast, fry, poach and bake — it's ideal for families and batch-cooking
By Annie Collyer
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I've been testing this stainless steel cookware set from GreenPanPFAS-free and safe to use with metal utensils? I'm sold!
By Annie Collyer
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I've found it: this is THE ultimate saucepan set for families with minimal kitchen cupboard spaceThis set can do it all
By Annie Collyer
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Joseph Joseph 3-piece Saucepan review – seriously space-savingSmall kitchen? I tested this innovative Joseph Joseph space-savvy set which has foldable handles — and I loved it
By Annie Collyer
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This £70 steam cleaner can clean almost anything while being both lightweight and easy to useIt's an affordable buy for smaller homes or flats too
By Annie Collyer
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I used this spot cleaner to deep clean my sofa, carpets, rugs and mattress – and I'm never going back to cleaning them any other wayIt's become a permanent fixture in my deep cleaning routine
By Annie Collyer
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Best cheap exercise bikes – 6 budget-friendly yet brilliant buys all under £500We've chased down the best cheap exercise bikes for home use, from foldable buys to budget-friendly options, all less than £500
By Annie Collyer