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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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Best pans for induction hobs – tried and tested by the Ideal Home teamInvesting in new pans for your energy-efficient induction hob? Here are my top picks of induction friendly cookware
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I've selected the best BBQs to level up your summer grilling, tried and tested in real gardensThe very best BBQs out there, reviewed and approved by the Ideal Home team
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6 best pillows for side sleepers – tried and tested for comfort and supportI've rounded up my top pillow recommendations for side sleepers
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The 6 best Shark vacuum cleaners to buy right now – tried and tested by a Vacuum ExpertFind the best Shark vacuum for every home and budget
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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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Best chef's knives - the 7 top knives for home chefs we've triedOur pick of excellent knives, tried and tested for home cooks and professional chefs
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The best blenders on the market in the UK – reviewed by expertsOur favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
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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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These are the best chair beds for hosting overnight guests if you have limited space7 best chair beds for sitting and sleeping – space-saving overnight hosting solutions tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
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14 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatileThe best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – I've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Habitat, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
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I’ve tried around 300 sofas and counting – these are the 13 best sofas that impressed me the most, with something for every style and budgetFrom 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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My kids and I camped out in our living room to find the best air beds for hosting overnight guests – these are my 6 top recommendationsTo sleep extra guests or to take camping, these are the best air beds money can buy
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My dog and I have spent months testing the best vacuums for pet hair – these are the top models that got my (and Barney’s) approvalThe best pet vacuums ranked by their hair pick-up, dander buster and odour-eliminating technologies
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We tested the best ironing boards in 2026 to easily de-crease your laundry pileOur picks of the best ironing boards from Brabantia, Joseph Joseph, Beldray and more
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The best memory foam pillows I've tested – my 6 top recommendations from Panda, Tempur, and moreI've slept on them all, and these are the best brands of memory foam pillows to shop
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Best electric heaters, tried and testedThese 6 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
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I tested 6 of the best silk pillowcases – after six months of sleeping on them, these are the ones I'd buy againThis is how silk pillowcases from Blissy, M&S, John Lewis, and more, performed
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for youBuy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
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If I could take just 6 pairs of secateurs into 2026 with me, it would be theseThey make pruning so much easier
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and testedChoose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
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Best Henry vacuum cleaners – the 6 reliable and hard-working models I’d pick for a spotless homeThese Henry vacuums are guaranteed to help you clean your home with a smile
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6 of the best knife sets I've tried, including top picks with in-built sharpeners from Ninja, Joseph Joseph and morePick up the best knife set for your kitchen with our reviews of knife blocks from Zwilling, Robert Welch, and more
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the teamWe've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
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How we test mattresses at Ideal HomeOur in-house mattress review process puts bestselling and newly launched mattresses through their paces to find our tried-and-tested favourites – here's how...
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best NespressosThese four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
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I've selected the top dehumidifiers for banishing damp and drying laundry fast – tried and tested by the Ideal Home teamAlongside the team of in-house experts, I've selected the best dehumidifiers from Meaco, Pro Breeze, and more
