Latest articles by Sara Hesikova
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Swivel chairs are coming for your garden this year as Next releases one of the most stylish rattan outdoor swivels I’ve seen
Forget hanging chairs – it’s all about the garden swivel chairs this year
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I've done the research – these are the white paint shades Ideal Home's most style-savvy editors use in their own homes
There’s a reason there are so many whites, because everyone likes a diferent one
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I’ve tried around 300 sofas and counting – these are the 14 best sofas that impressed me the most, with something for every style and budget
From budget to luxury, corner to storage sofas, these are the ones I can’t stop talking about and recommending to everyone
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M&S just turned its iconic cocktail tinnies into scented candles, including everyone’s favourite G&T – and it’s only £10!
They're too cute
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I don’t have a TV, but I'm seeing this viral TV stand everywhere, and it's making me want one – and I found a budget alternative on Amazon
If I had a TV, this is how I’d display it
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What’s the best white paint? Look no further – I’ve found the best shades of white for every room in your home
Not all white paint is created equal – this is how to find the perfect white for your space
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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them
Is your living room colour scheme on the list?
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The 'peek-a-boo' paint theory is the new trick experts are using to make a room look interesting – ‘It can completely change the feeling of a room’
Here's how to make these unexpected flashes of bold colour work in your home
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The iconic green Paris park chairs are going viral on Instagram – and Habitat is selling a lookalike set for under £100
Give your outdoor space the Parisienne look
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People can’t get enough of this bestselling Farrow & Ball white shade – ‘Is it too much to say it is the perfect white?’
This Farrow & Ball paint is the brand’s most popular and versatile shade of white
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I’ve sat on over 100 modular sofas – these are my top recommended styles and brands to buy from, including the one I bought for myself
After happily spending hours trying various sectional sofas across 33 different showrooms, these are the ones I was impressed with the most
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I just found out this brand is the M&S of France – these are the 6 homeware bestsellers I’m shopping for the French look at home
My perception of this brand is now forever changed...
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This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosier
Brilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead
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Stripes are the outdoor furniture trend taking over the most stylish gardens in 2026 – from outdoor sofas to loungers, these are the best to invest in now
‘Stripes feel joyful, optimistic and unapologetically summery’
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If I was buying a garden bench this year, this super stylish striped George Home number would be the one I’d get – and it’s under £150!
I’m calling it, this striped garden bench is this year’s ‘it’ buy from George Home’s outdoor range
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A white living room doesn’t have to be boring – these are the 6 ways to make your white-painted lounge look interesting rather than safe
‘With the right styling and accessories, they are anything but a safe choice’
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This is the best time to plant gladiolus bulbs for a long, striking display of summer blooms
Timing is everything
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Is your home weird enough? Interior designers reveal why you need a little weird for a beautiful home – and how to get the balance right
‘I worry that these days we are all playing it too safe with our homes’
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I test garden furniture for a living, and this is the innovative John Lewis outdoor set I'd buy now or regret later – it's going to be a star buy
You'll never guess what it's made from
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I saw Next’s spring-ready ‘Decorator’ collection IRL – and I can confirm that it looks and feels just as expensive in person as it does in pictures, if not more
This pretty, pattern-filled range looks designer – and these are the 6 pieces that I predict will sell out first
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I moved into a tiny studio flat last year – this is how I managed to fake a ‘living room’ in a 22 sqm2 space
And if I can do this in my little studio, you can replicate this in any small or open-plan living room, too
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I’ve been waiting for this Dunelm chessboard side table to launch since the end of last year – it's finally dropped, and I know it's going to sell out fast
And did I mention it comes in a coffee table version, too?!
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Small living room ideas – these 58 tiny but inspiring lounges have nailed small-scale living, and you can do the same in yours
Take inspiration from these compact living spaces that make the most of every inch – and yours can, too
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I’m a Room Decor Editor that loves a bargain – this is my little black book of places for decorating on a budget
You don’t have to break the bank to give your home a refresh, I sure don't
