Articles by Kezia Reynolds

Kezia Reynolds joined the Ideal Home team as News Writer in September 2024. After graduating from City, University of London in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Kezia kicked off her career spending two years working on women’s weekly magazines. It was here she developed a love for women’s lifestyle, leading the way to a keen interest in homeware and interior design. Kezia is always on the lookout for the latest home news, finding you the best deals and trends - so you don’t miss a thing!

Ideal Home Truths

Where is your happy place?

My happy place has to be in the bath after a long day. Which is why I like to keep my bathroom filled with as many pretty things as possible - little soap dishes to trinkets I’ve picked up on holiday. I also go for things on the quirky side - just recently I picked up a Joe Lycett painting of Gail Platt to hang in my bathroom!

What’s your home addiction?

I love a bohemian style but I’m also a little bit of a magpie - I love anything with a bit of sparkle. My mum made me a lampshade out of second-hand beads and it's my favourite part of my bedroom. I also have a moderate obsession with leopard print - I’m currently on the hunt for leopard print glassware.

What is your next home project?

I’m currently in the process of decorating my living room. It’s a standard rental property so I’m trying to inject as much fun into the room as possible. My friend and I are planning to mosaic the coffee table, turning it from standard Ikea white to a Grecian dream with blue and white tiles.

Kezia Reynolds

Latest articles by Kezia Reynolds

What to do with strawberry plants in April – 6 key tasks for a bountiful harvest and sweeter fruit

14 councils in England have delayed weekly food waste collections until at least 2034

Waste experts reveal how to deter flies from your food waste bin this summer – 3 easy fixes to make following new recycling rules a breeze

Giovanna Fletcher is the latest celeb to embrace growing this trending veg at home – experts say they’re one of the best things to grow in a small garden

I suffer from decision fatigue, so I’m using the Doom Diamond decluttering method to clear clutter quickly and efficiently

Lidl’s whimsical garden lighting is even cheaper than Aldi’s – their £1.99 light-up tulip stake lights steal the show

The most peaceful gardens are adopting this garden furniture trend for 2026 – it makes comfort and style look effortless

I did a double-take when I spotted that this garden sofa from Argos was under £200 – its on-trend curved shape makes it look way more expensive

B&M is selling an egg chair that looks just like a Dunelm bestseller – this 1 clever, space-saving feature sets it apart

Garden experts issue a warning to look out for an invasive plant posing a serious threat to native bluebells

The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following the spread of deadly disease – this is what to give birds instead

Garden experts urge gardeners to carry out a final check before digging up ‘dead’ plants – save your favourite plants from the bin

Sorry, White Company, M&S is my new go-to for affordable luxury-look pieces – these top picks prove it

Every spotless patio owner uses a pressure washer in the spring – this £35 Aldi version is one of the most affordable I’ve seen

Councils may not take your food waste bin if you use the wrong liner – everything you need to know

6 picks from Søstrene Grene that will transform a small patio or balcony for under £20 – it’s the perfect balance between whimsy and practicality

George Home’s sell-out £199 Lisbon garden set is back by popular demand for 2026 – it could easily be mistaken for a more expensive set

4 bee-friendly fence colours that will keep your garden buzzing with vital pollinators, according to experts

Experts say this is the ultimate low-maintenance filler plant to plug tricky holes in your garden borders with colour

5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quickly

This £10 Amazon buy will protect your garden birds from dangerous algae this summer – all you need to do is put it in your birdbath

I'm spotting this stylish pattern in all the supermarket homeware collections for spring

B&Q’s new orange egg is a dead ringer for the cult Big Green Egg – it’s £450 cheaper too

Lidl is selling the chicest garden parasol for under £15 – it could easily be mistaken for this £70 John Lewis alternative

Denise Welch slams London council for failing to collect her son’s bins – this is what you actually should do if your bin isn’t collected