
Rebecca Knight
Rebecca Knight has been the Deputy Editor on the Ideal Home Website since 2022. She graduated with a Masters degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London in 2018, before starting her journalism career as a staff writer on women's weekly magazines. She fell into the world of homes and interiors after joining the Ideal Home website team in 2019 as a Digital Writer. In 2020 she moved into position of Homes News Editor working across Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc and Ideal Home covering everything from the latest viral cleaning hack to the next big interior trend. In 2022 she returned full time to the Ideal Home team, where she indulges her passion for DIY projects. She is currently decorating her first unfurnished rental flat in London and enjoys thrifting through charity shops and high street stores to get a high end look without breaking the bank.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
My happy place is sitting in the living room at my Mum's house in North Yorkshire. She lives at the top of a hill in the countryside, so the living room has huge windows looking out over the rolling fields below.
What’s your home addiction?
I'm obsessed with vintage crockery, I'm a magpie for scouring charity shop bric-a-brac shelves. My best finds to date are a set of pastel blue Wedgewood candle stick holders and a set of six cut glass wine tumblers I picked up at a second-hand store in the Lake District.
What is your next home project?
I just moved into my first unfurnished rental flat so we're busy kitting it out. We're mostly trying to stick to using second-hand items we're bought cheaply or picked up for free. We inherited some wooden farmhouse chairs from a family friend that need a little upcycling love so they're my next big project.
Latest articles by Rebecca Knight
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Breville's stylish bean-to-cup coffee machine has turned my kitchen into an at-home cafe – it's helped me kick my takeaway coffee habit for good
The idiot-proof controls and consistent results have made it my morning latte saviour, but it's not without its flaws
By Rebecca Knight
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9 IKEA buys that are too good to hack – these design gems need no special makeover to look twice the price they actually are
There isn't one thing I'd change about these gorgeous Scandi pieces
By Rebecca Knight
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IKEA has brought back its most iconic shelves from the 80s – the OG versions sell for £1000s at auction, but you can now buy the cult design for £129
IKEA's sellout BYAKORRE shelves are back
By Rebecca Knight
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5 smart lighting tricks that will instantly make your home feel warm and more cosy - the most effective one costs less than £5
Sometimes, a change of light bulb is all it takes to transform how a room feels
By Rebecca Knight
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The Secrets to a Cosy Home
Be inspired by these easy ways to give your home a mood-boosting and restorative makeover
By Rebecca Knight
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I'm shopping for a runner rug to brighten up my hallway this January – these are the prettiest ones that have caught my eye for under £100
A stylish hallway doesn't have to cost a small fortune
By Rebecca Knight
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How to use your home lighting to lift your mood in winter — lighting experts reveal the tricks that will make you feel better in the darker months
Scientific experts and lighting pros share the secrets to a happier lighting scheme
By Rebecca Knight
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Aldi's £20 'wellness' lamp promises to be your secret weapon to beat the winter blues – at a fraction of the price of similar SAD lamps
If the long nights are getting you down, it could be the answer
By Rebecca Knight
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Aldi is selling the ultimate dream team for drying laundry quickly in winter – grab them while you can
The sellout heated airer and dehumidifier are back in store this weekend
By Rebecca Knight
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A 'base scent' is the secret technique all the best-smelling homes use – this is how to choose one for your home in 2026
Home fragrance experts reveal the secret to finding that underlying signature scent for your home
By Rebecca Knight
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I'm entering hibernation mode – these are the 12 cosy homeware buys I'm eyeing up to get my living room ready
It's time for a warming and nurturing makeover
By Rebecca Knight
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I just found the ultimate cheat code for guaranteeing a beautiful blooming window box all year round, with almost no effort
It's perfect for novice gardeners
By Rebecca Knight
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2026 is set to be the year of the 'joy-first home' – 5 wellbeing trends for a happier home in the new year
The home wellbeing trends shaping the year ahead
By Rebecca Knight
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Habitat just slashed the price of its designer-look sofa bed – comfortable and stylish, it's a top-seller for a reason
Don't miss out on this bargain price
By Rebecca Knight
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2026 is all about 'cocooning' bedrooms – the 7 bedroom decor trends shaping our sleep spaces in the new year
Transform your bedroom into a restful and nurturing space
By Rebecca Knight
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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in common
It was the year for levelling up barista skills
By Rebecca Knight
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I'm not surprised this was the most popular all-in-one pan of 2025 - stylish and multi-tasking, I've lost track of how many times it's sold out
The piece of cookware Ideal Home readers couldn't stop clicking on
By Rebecca Knight
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I'm an interior designer, and these are the secrets behind how I style my three-bed home for Christmas
Step inside interior designer Briony Ace's modern barn conversion at her favourite time of year
By Rebecca Knight
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How I wrap presents using only one piece of tape – I’ve been using this genius hack for years
The trick I always have up my sleeve on Christmas Eve
By Rebecca Knight
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4 things I always use to make a guest room smell incredible at Christmas – get ready for the compliments to flood in
Forget scented candles, these are the scenting secret weapons I use
By Rebecca Knight
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12 last-minute homeware gifts that will still arrive in time for Christmas
Crowd-pleasing presents that won't fail to disappoint
By Rebecca Knight
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Ideal Home has launched a chic new bed collection with Bensons for Beds – it's the perfect balance of smart styling and practical features
Sponsor Content Created With Bensons for Beds
The first bed frames in this exciting new design collaboration are on sale now
By Rebecca Knight
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Conservatory Ideas
We've rounded up all our top conservatory ideas to help you make the most of this tricky area of the home.
By Rebecca Knight
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Home Office Ideas
Whether you work from home or are looking for a hobby space, there are plenty of home office ideas to squeeze a working space into any room or space alcove.
By Rebecca Knight


