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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Olivia Bowen has nailed the summer’s Greek garden trend by transforming her pergola into a Mediterranean-inspired oasisHer latest Valspar paint palette is perfect for achieving a holiday look at home
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3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your gardenIs this the right choice for your garden?
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George Home has just dropped a stunning glass lamp, and it’s a dead ringer for the viral M&S All Over Glass Table LampGlass lamps are the stylish lighting trend your living room is crying out for
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5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, tooDon't let wet weather stop you from having a stunning garden
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If heavy rain has turned your garden into a boggy mess, B&Q is selling a game-changing buy to save your garage and garden from a mini floodIf you have a flood-prone garden, a quick dam is a solid line of defence
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How to support nesting birds in summer – the materials you should be leaving out to help birds build stronger, safer nestsNow is a really important time to help UK birds
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‘In Essex, we don’t have bins,’ Lauren Goodger has divided the internet after refusing to have a kitchen bin in her home – I asked the experts if you *really* need oneDo you have a kitchen bin? We'd love to know
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Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden – what to do if you find foxes in yours, according to wildlife expertsSay hello to his adorable fox family
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I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing itMake the most of the rain and start collecting water with these pretty water butts
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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature to harvest rainwater easily – the 6 prettiest ones to hang up nowFrom creating a stunning water feature to collecting your own rainwater, what's not to like about rain chains?
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Energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs following the price cap increaseIf you're worried about rising energy bills, switching to a fixed tariff could help save you money
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IKEA’s £12 rack with hooks was made with tiny hallways in mind – it’s one clever design feature means it takes up virtually no spaceI was so impressed when I saw this clever design in person
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Bedlray's £13 clever new mop cleaned my floors in record time – its game-changing feature means you can say goodbye to handling dirty clothsIt's as close to hands-free as you can get while mopping
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Habitat has slashed the price of its most stylish garden egg chair to under £200 – I'd snap it up before the price jumps back upIt's the star of Habitat's garden furniture sale
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I can't believe this stylish garden bistro set is from Morrisons – at £50 it's a summer stealRun, don't walk, to snap up this colourful buy
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5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it getsThese blooms are virtually unaffected by heatwaves
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5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening prosMake your garden look and smell amazing
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How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife expertsIf you've been struggling with the recent heat wave, your garden birds definitely are too
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This easy, free furniture trick will improve airflow and cool a room – say goodbye to stuffy bedroomsToo hot to sleep? We've got you covered
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Experts warn gardeners to stop making this watering mistake during the hot weather – it's doing your plants more harm than goodThis is exactly how often you should be watering your plants this weekend
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Sorry luxe grills, IKEA’s £45 cast-iron BBQ is the affordable alternative that’s ‘great for steaks’ – be quick, it’s already selling outIf you don't want a quality BBQ to cost you an arm and a leg, this IKEA star buy is for you
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3 stylish shrubs that'll instantly elevate your gardenThey'll make it look like the grounds of a boutique hotel
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If your home is too hot and stuffy during the day, you need to make this one easy and free changeStruggling to stay cool? This easy hack can help...
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Aldi’s £3 misting fan is the portable cooling option you need to sweaty commutesIt’s perfect for keeping cool on the go
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