Latest articles by Sara Hesikova
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I’m a H&M Home-obsessed Room Decor Editor, and the brand’s just-released Riviera-themed collection is making me excited for summerThey're going straight to my basket
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Rattan garden furniture will never go out of style – and I found the 9 best pieces to invest in nowFrom the best rattan lounging set to my top-rated egg chair, these are my top picks
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I’m obsessed with Soho Home garden furniture but can’t afford its high prices – so I found 7 budget alternativesSoho Home is one of the most aspirational brands of garden furniture, known for those iconic striped Soho House sun loungers
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9 best wooden garden dining sets, lounge sets and chairs – these are the brands and styles I recommendFrom the sought-after teak to more affordable acacia, this is the wooden outdoor furniture that's impressed me the most
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I asked 4 interior designers what makes an entrance look and feel unwelcoming – these are the 6 things they all agreed on‘Avoiding an unwelcoming entrance is about creating a clear, calm arrival moment’
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I’ve spent hours searching for the best parasols – these are the 20 I'd recommend for shading a garden in styleWhatever style of parasol you're looking for, you're bound to find the best one on this list, no matter your budget
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QVC just dropped a stylish, 70s-inspired outdoor furniture range – if you’re after a sunlounger this year, look no furtherFrom the most stylish £140 sunlounger to outdoor bolster cushions, these are the 9 pieces that impressed me the most
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How to make your front door look expensive – 6 expert-approved ways to elevate your entrance and impress your guestsThe front door is the first impression of your home – so make it a good one
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The 9 reed diffusers I swear by as a Room Decor Editor who used to work in the Harrods home fragrance department – from budget to luxuryEven though I'm very fussy about home fragrance, these reed diffusers have managed to impress me
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I’m a furniture editor that’s hard to impress, but these garden coffee tables have done it – they’re a must-have in any outdoor living roomI’ve looked everywhere for the best garden coffee tables and these are the top 20 I’d recommend
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12 best garden benches I’ve seen this year – from metal to wooden, I’ve found the best designs availableWhether you're looking for a wooden or a metal garden bench with whatever budget, this list has the right bench fror you
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It’s my job to look at and test outdoor sofas, so it’s not easy to impress me – but these 8 garden sofas have done itFrom budget to luxury, space-saving to large corner designs, these are the best outdoor sofas I've seen
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Farrow & Ball has created the ultimate spring colour scheme – but it's this delicate shade that has stolen the show as the fan favouriteIt might soon replace Skimming Stone and Setting Plaster as one of the most popular Farrow & Ball neutrals
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If you’re going to buy an IKEA sofa, make it this new modular, curved design that’s under £600It looks almost identical to a high-end design, too
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I’ve searched high and low for the best garden chairs for every budget and style – these are the top 18 I recommendFrom the most comfortable design to the best egg chairs, these are the garden chairs that should be on your radar
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This is not a drill, Diptyque’s adding 5 new candles to its collection – with the help of the Ideal Home editors, I tried them all ahead of the launchOur honest thoughts on the fresh new scents
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I’m obsessed with the HAY metal garden furniture but could never afford the price tag – so, I’ve found 11 stylish alternatives that deliver the same look on a budgetHAY’s Palissade outdoor furniture range is a cult favourite found in the most stylish gardens
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B&Q’s new corner outdoor sofa can turn into a daybed – and the stylish rattan-effect design is already flying off the shelvesTake lounging to the next level
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These are the 7 garden furniture trends that you’re going to see in the most stylish outdoor spaces this summerIf you’re shopping for outdoor furniture this year, read this first
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You’d never know this stylish sofa was hiding a secret storage compartmentIt's comfortable, modular and comes with removable covers!
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I was outraged to find out candle jars can no longer be recycled – but to counteract the new rules, I’m shopping for refillable candles insteadWhere to buy refillable candles if you’re worried about not being able to recycle candle jars anymore
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Where to buy garden lounge sets for relaxing outside in style – these are my 8 favourite places to shop, from budget to luxuryThis is where to get stylish and comfortable outdoor lounge sets, and most of them are currently on sale
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I predict Dunelm’s stylish, space-saving garden dining set will quickly sell out – it takes up very little space and seats 8 peopleIt’s my top recommendation for any small garden
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These are the colour combinations dating your home in 2026 – and they have one thing in commonAnd experts reveal the colour pairings replacing them this year
