
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.
Latest articles by Kezia Reynolds
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Florists say this easy hack is a great way to breathe new life into an old plastic plant pot – it looks unbelievably prettyIt's a brilliant way to show off your cut flowers with style
By Kezia Reynolds
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Sorry lavender, this drought-tolerant perennial is quietly replacing you this summerIt looks and smells just as good, too!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s DIY water feature is a masterclass in how to nail this summer’s breakout trend – how to recreate it on a budgetIt looks so good!
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6 gorgeous flowers to plant in your garden now for a colourful autumn display, so you can enjoy your outdoor space for longerYour autumn beds and borders can look as colourful as your spring garden
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Gardeners urged to avoid weeding their gardens this week for this important reasonLeave your beds, borders and lawns alone
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £2 IKEA plant pot will keep your plants healthy and hydrated during the August heatwaveI can now relax on holiday knowing my plants are taken care of
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £4 supermarket buy has made my kitchen bin smell like a spa retreat – I’m not lying, it genuinely smells divineI won't use anything else in my bin now
By Kezia Reynolds
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Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to knowYou can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity
By Kezia Reynolds
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Celebrities and influencers are ditching the classic ice bucket for this chic alternativeI don't know about you, but I'm seeing this stylish accessory all over social media right now
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Clara Amfo shares the Habitat stacking stool she uses to add colour to her home – ‘these are definite standout pieces’It's a great choice if you have a small space, too
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Clodagh McKenna's clever use of dried lavender has transformed her kitchen into something out of a fairytaleThis will be the hallmark of your rustic kitchen inspiration
By Kezia Reynolds
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I thought this childish furniture design was banished to the nineties – Habitat’s proven me wrong with their grown-up alternativeHonestly, I'd say this is the must-have furniture piece for autumn 2026
By Kezia Reynolds
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Holly Willoughby's clever kitchen wall feature makes filling pots and pans easierThis feature is ideal for anyone who struggles lugging heavy pots of water to the stove
By Kezia Reynolds
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Yes, it’s only August, but this clever Aldi buy has convinced me to start planning for my winter gardenAugust is a transitional month, which means, like it or not, it's time to start thinking about the cooler months ahead
By Kezia Reynolds
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn gardenWho else is now excited for autumn?
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My mum gifted me this £30 kitchen appliance when I left for university seven years ago, and I still use it all the time – it’s the only appliance a fresher needsForget air fryers; this appliance is best for meal prep and whipping up dinners that taste like home
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 heat-loving houseplants that thrive in bright, sunny windowills and stuffy rooms – they’re perfect for south-facing windowsillsThese houseplants aren't fazed by heatwaves
By Kezia Reynolds
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If flies are plaguing your home right now, this expert-approved DIY trap is a game-changerSorry flies, you're no longer welcome at this address
By Kezia Reynolds
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Argos Home just dropped the smartest free-standing kitchen island that will actually fit into a tiny kitchenTurn your kitchen island dreams into affordable reality
By Kezia Reynolds
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'Wildlife wineries' are the breakout trend gardeners are using to keep garden birds hydrated in August – this £15 shortcut means even tiny spaces can join inProviding water is one of the most important things you can do to help birds this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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Shirlie Kemp's home truths – her homeware addiction and the household chore she adoresThe former pop star gets up close and personal with her home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Scientists urge gardeners to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies this week – how to get involved with the world’s largest butterfly surveyButterfly populations have been in decline since the 1970s
By Kezia Reynolds
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H&M has just given the paper lampshade a cool girl update – I predict they will be in every stylish home by AutumnThe chicest people you know are shopping this trend
By Kezia Reynolds
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M&S’s summer sale is the best place to snap up chic homeware on a budget – 9 stylish picks that give a luxury look for under £50These gorgeous home buys would look spectacular in your home
By Kezia Reynolds
