Katie Sims
Katie Sims has been writing for Ideal Homes since spring 2022. She qualified from her Master’s in Media and Journalism in 2021 and has been writing freelance since. Katie has always had a keen interest in homeware and interior trends, and has been an avid follower of this kind of content for many years now. Since working on Ideal Home’s ecommerce team, she has gained sufficient market knowledge on what to look for when shopping for the home and garden and loves sharing these with friends and colleagues. She’s always looking to mix up her interior and experiment with the latest trends. Her favourite brands are Anthropologie and H&M Home.
Ideal Home truths
Where’s your happy place?
My bedroom. It’s my own personal sanctuary and the place I go to switch off from the world at the end of every day.
What’s your home addiction?
Anything that makes it smell nice and helps create a cosy ambience in the evening. Candles, reed diffusers, wax melts and cute tealight holders.
What is your next home project?
I’ll soon be moving to a flat in Leeds. Making each room as cosy and as homely as possible means I’ll have several projects to keep me busy over the next year - bring them on!
Latest articles by Katie Sims
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G-shaped kitchens - why this layout is the talk of the town
Everyone's talking about G-shaped kitchens - here's why you should be too
By Katie Sims
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Why you should try the latest Scandi sleep hack and air your duvet outside
TikTok videos of people airing their duvets outdoors are going viral, and for good reason
By Katie Sims
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How to make compost – tips and tricks to create richly fertile compost
Save your kitchen food scraps and turn them into food for your garden - anyone can do it
By Katie Sims
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How to grow ginger from shop-bought - 6 steps towards a bountiful plant
Turn your shop-bought ginger into a blossoming ginger plant with our easy how to
By Katie Sims
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What is a cooling weighted blanket? We find out if they could be a summer sleep saviour
Could a cooling weighted blanket be our sleep saviour during the hotter months? We take a look
By Katie Sims
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Should you vacuum a mattress? Here's the truth
Experts are warning against this tried and tested method for cleaning a mattress
By Katie Sims
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What is peat compost? And what are the best peat-free compost alternatives?
Gardening experts clarify the difference between peat and peat-free compost, and why you should care
By Katie Sims
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How often should you vacuum? Here's what the experts recommend
Love it or hate it, vacuuming isn't a chore we can skip - here's how often you should be doing it, according to experts
By Katie Sims
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Feather & Black discount codes
Save on mattresses, beds, wardrobes and furniture using these 17 active Feather & Black discount codes.
By Katie Sims
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Dreams discount codes
Shop and save on your new bedding products with these 20 active Dreams discount codes.
By Katie Sims
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REM-Fit discount codes
Save big on a new mattress, pillows and mattress protector with our 10 live REM-Fit discount codes.
By Katie Sims
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Three ways to arrange two sofas in a small living room - and one way to avoid
Who says you can't get two sofas in a small living room? Here are the best ways to set them up
By Katie Sims
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What's the highest thread count for sheets? Here's what you need to know
Experts clarify what thread count you should be looking for when shopping for new bedlinens
By Katie Sims
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Best plants for the bedroom - 7 soothing plants to help you sleep better
Air purifying and calming? We'll take them all
By Katie Sims
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How to clean a bird bath - a simple step-by-step
Transform your bird bath from grubby to gleaming with our essential guide
By Katie Sims
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What is the most durable type of outdoor furniture? Experts reveal the best material to buy
We break down the most hard-wearing materials for garden furniture, from aluminium and steel to hard and soft woods
By Katie Sims
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How to remove weeds from a patio - an easy guide to get rid of unwanted plants
Rid your patio of unwanted plants with the help of our expert tips
By Katie Sims
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'There’s a very real risk' - expert issues warning about new deposit-free mortgage
The new deposit-free mortgage scheme promises to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder, but it isn't without risks
By Katie Sims
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HBO's Succession is the source of this breakout interior trend - we're already obsessed
Bold colours, clashing prints, and moody tones are all the hype following HBO's latest hit TV show
By Katie Sims
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These are the 8 things you should never clean with a pressure washer
Steer clear of using a pressure washer in these areas, experts warn
By Katie Sims
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Are air fryers toxic? Experts weigh up the facts
Following the recent TikTok videos claiming that air fryers are toxic, we ask the experts to clear things up
By Katie Sims
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How to remove black spots from patio in five simple steps
Rid your patio of mould and mildew with our essential guide
By Katie Sims
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Best vegetables to grow in pots - Experts share the 8 easiest veggies to grow at home
Short on garden space? You can still have a vegetable patch in a collection of pots according to experts
By Katie Sims
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11 things you should be cleaning with vinegar for sparkling results at home
From microwaves and windows to carpets and fridges, vinegar has long been our secret to a naturally sparkling home
By Katie Sims