outdoor living
If you want your garden to be more than a football pitch for the kids, our outdoor living guide will help you turn any plot into another room of the house
outdoor living
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How to start a balcony garden - 5 things to consider before adding plants to your balcony
Take the time to plan for the best results
By Lauren Bradbury
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I'm a shopping expert – these are the best outdoor furniture brands with the most stylish pieces
Our edit of the best outdoor furniture brands to shop if you're looking to create a stylish and comfortable patio space
By Amy Lockwood
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Best outdoor cushions: 18 stylish designs for a patio update
The best outdoor cushions for a quick, easy, and affordable patio update. Add colour, texture, and comfort with our edit of this year's most stylish designs
By Amy Lockwood
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How to make your patio look expensive - tricks to get a luxe look on a budget
Garden experts share their top tips
By Amy Hodge
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Best hot tubs – the best inflatable hot tubs and rigid foam options
Our edit of the best hot tubs on the market. We've tried and tested affordable and energy-efficient options from Lay-Z-Spa and more to find the best-in-class
By Amy Lockwood
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The best rattan garden furniture – our edit of where to shop this timeless classic
Our edit of the best rattan garden furniture to shop this season – from the most stylish rattan outdoor sofas to timeless rattan garden chairs, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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How to reuse old pillows in the garden – 7 genius ways to repurpose yours
Don't throw your old pillows away! Instead, set them to work in your garden...
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 places to never put a BBQ in a garden, according to experts
Barbecue season is on the horizon, but be sure to steer clear of these spots when it comes to placing your BBQ...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best gas BBQ - 9 tried and tested BBQs for this summer
All of the best gas BBQs, for stress-free summer cooking
By Molly Cleary
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The best BBQ in the UK of 2024 - tested by the Ideal Home team
The very best BBQs around, as reviewed and approved by the discerning Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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When is the best time to buy garden furniture? Experts reveal the perfect time to bag the best deal
Luckily for you, you have options
By Amy Hunt
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IKEA's new outdoor table includes a clever feature to help add more plants to a small garden – and it's a steal at £115
Fancy a cascading plant display in your garden? Then you need this genius outdoor table
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Argos garden furniture sale is here – these are the pieces to snap up now
Top sale picks to help you get your garden in order before the rush starts
By Rebecca Knight
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The outdoor lamps that will transform your alfresco dining table this summer – 6 of the best to shop right now
Forget candles; these outdoor lamps are the new 'it' way to light up your garden
By Kayleigh Dray
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Habitat’s cult Teka garden chair got a patterned makeover just in time for spring – and it’s right on trend
Habitat’s iconic Teka garden chair makes a comeback in style – getting a trendy chequered makeover for the new season
By Sara Hesikova
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Today's best hot tub deals are making a real splash – up to 50% off Lay-Z-Spa, much more
We've rounded up today's hot tub deals – from the best Lay-Z-Spa hot tub deals to the biggest discounts on CleverSpa, Wave, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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We take a first look at Gozney's new pizza oven the Arc
Gozney's newest oven the Arc promises to be the epitome of all outdoor appliances
By Molly Cleary
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Forget hot tubs – this is the luxury garden must-have celebrities are adding to their gardens
If it's good enough for the likes of Angela Scanlon, Joe Wicks, and Holly Willoughby, it's good enough for us!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Ninja recently launched an outdoor oven – it’s set to revolutionise the way you cook outside
We think the Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Oven might just be next summer's must have
By Helen McCue
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Things you need to know before buying a pizza oven as a gift
Pizza ovens can be a huge investment. Do they make a worthy gift?
By Molly Cleary
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The entry-level alternative to the DeliVita pizza oven is a dream to use
The Diavolo from DeliVita is a great affordable alternative to the iconic posh pizza oven and perfect for pizza-making beginners
By Rebecca Knight
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The best choice for your outside space
Our patio heater expert weighs in on the electric vs gas patio heater debate
By Rachel Ogden
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Outsunny 11.2kw Pyramid Gas Patio Heater review – no need for an electrical socket with this versatile gas heater
Our Outsunny 11.2kw Pyramid Gas Patio Heater review puts this powerful outdoor heater through its paces
By Rachel Ogden
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The 'Frankenshed' takes the crown as Cuprinol's Shed of the Year 2023 – 'it's a true labour of love'
'What started as a bored attempt to save a rotten shed turned into the most elaborate and enjoyable piece of artwork I've ever created'
By Jullia Joson
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Today's top garden furniture deals on offer right now
The top garden furniture deals on offer right now; with discounts on outdoor sofas and garden dining sets from Homebase, John Lewis, Habitat, and many more
By Amy Lockwood
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This Big Green Egg dupe is on sale for under £100 - and it is one of the best we've tested
Looking to squeeze out the last remaining drops of summer? This is our favourite Big Green Egg dupe - and it’s currently on sale
By Lauren Bradbury
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These are the best portable BBQs according to Ideal Home's expert reviewers
The best portable BBQs are a solid investment that mean you have the freedom to BBQ anywhere, with gas and charcoal options
By Molly Cleary