Features Archive | September 2025

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September 30th
- I used to love lighting candles until I saw what they were doing to my home’s air quality – these are the changes I’m making to reverse the damage
- The two things I need you to know before you start to declutter – these will guarantee a successful clear-out
- These 3 common things can ruin your dining table – according to designers
September 29th
- These clever Joseph Joseph caddies transformed my messiest cupboard – and I’d recommend them to anyone
- Using air con to heat your home in winter can side step planning red tape – but make sure you know the rules first
- Attention to detail saved this renovation project – transforming the compact, dark galley kitchen into a warm and welcoming space
- I’m shocked more people haven’t heard of a contour gauge – it makes laying flooring and tiling so much easier for DIYers (and it costs less than £15)
- Why my unexpected bedroom colour scheme works – how to play with colour and pattern for personality-filled space
September 28th
- I asked 3 interior designers what their go-to neutral paint shades are, and these 3 came up more than once
- 3 easy and practical ways to maximise natural light in a basement conversion – sidestep that drab dungeon feeling in favour of a light, bright space
- I won't gatekeep, Hurkle-Durkle is the sleep hack I'm adopting as mornings get darker – 'it's a great mood booster', say experts
September 27th
- I traded my Ninja Creami in for Cuisinart's professional-style ice cream maker – this is why it's worth the extra £70
- 'I feel like I’m on a constant holiday thanks to the cheerful palette in my colourful home'
September 26th
- Statement flooring is in, and experts believe it’s set to replace the ceiling as the fifth wall – ‘it’s a canvas for personality, pattern, and storytelling'
- David Bowie made me paint my office ceiling terracotta! The result will inspire you to make your own brave decor choices
- There's a lot to love about tarmac driveways – but my mum has one, and there are a couple of reasons she’s rethinking her driveway design
September 25th
- I made a bulb lasagne in a pot and it's the easiest way to get a show of stunning spring flowers for months
- Yes, you can have a gallery wall in a renter home – this is everything I know about hanging art without leaving a mark
September 24th
- Experts say mulching with pine cones can help keep cats from digging in your beds – it's a simple, natural deterrent that protects your plants
- From dated to divine – a Cheshire vicarage gets a smart upgrade
- How to add pieces to your home that tell your story, and how I ignored all the interior design 'rules' to make a house that felt like me
September 23rd
- The three things my mother-in-law swears by for drying your clothes quicker indoors - my washing now dries twice as fast
- How to insulate a cold wall from the inside, and why the type of wall you have matters
- The Ugly Middle: Why no one talks about the worst part of renovating – and the encouragement any DIY-er needs to hear
- Damp is a huge problem in my Victorian home – but these are the tricks I’m using to prevent moisture build-up before winter
September 22nd
- This Bristol terrace house was stripped back to brick and reconfigured to create a beautiful modern space
- I’ve found the best way to clean underneath (and behind) appliances without moving them – all you need is a wire hanger and a sock
- I asked 6 interior designers what every hallway needs, and they all agreed on these 4 things
- I knew nothing about growing flowers, but what I've learned in the last four years makes my home so much prettier to live in
- Think air con is just for summer? Think again – it could be key to reducing your heating bills over the winter
September 21st
- This sofa bed is so comfy that I've been tempted to use it instead of my actual bed
- So long, colour drenching - colour capping is a simple paint trick that will make a small bathroom feel bigger
- Should you buy the Jo Malone or Diptyque advent calendar? I got my hands on the two in-demand luxury calendars, and this is my verdict
- I get it, this might sound ludicrous, but there are 4 compelling reasons now is the ideal time to install air conditioning
- Voice assistant secrets – smart tips for a smoother home life using Alexa, Siri and more
- Experts reveal the secret to a capsule bedding wardrobe – 'it's the foundation of a well-dressed bed'
September 20th
- The tiny utility trend is the secret to squeezing in space for laundry in small kitchens – these are the tricks for making it work
- Interior experts share the one design mistake to avoid if you want to ensure your home is always on trend
- I love Le Creuset's pumpkin dishes, but not the pricetag – that's why I'm shopping these mini dupes from just £2.50
September 19th
- 'I didn't want it to be too Barbie' – this Farrow & Ball kitchen colour scheme shows why aubergine is the new pink
- This traditional wall feature is becoming a major hallway trend – and it’s perfect for narrow hallways
- This trending colour combination proves that vibrant shades have a place in autumnal schemes – they 'instantly lift a space’
- This £20 Amazon bestseller gives me peace of mind when hanging pictures and more — here's why I think everyone should have one in their toolkit
- 5 things I wish I knew before getting my first robot vacuum cleaner that would have saved me *a lot* of hassle
September 18th
- Welcome to Open House
- The smarter way to get stylish flooring
- John Lewis' collection with Deliciously Ella is set to be the heart of my kitchen this autumn - it's trendy, but timeless
- 5 tricks I've used to make my own teeny tiny bathroom feel 10 times bigger
- Unpopular Opinion: My house will never be finished, and neither will yours
- The small, sustainable steps I've taken to becoming a slow interior advocate, and why it's important more of us do the same
- Why I love mixing vintage with new – and the secret to getting it right
- Will vinyl floor panels look good? I've tried them instead of tiling my bathroom and have a very strong opinion
- Never Not Messy: How we balance renovating with real life and how you can survive, too
- No, butter yellow is not just glorified magnolia – here's how I'm using it to give my neutral home more warmth
- 7 easy ways I sneaked colour into my rental, making it feel like home
- How to make your home feel like 'Everything' to you, and create a home that makes you feel something real
- Rejuvenating this large 19th century house has been a labour of love
September 17th
- I’ve wasted thousands on getting my gutters professionally cleaned when I could have just bought these DIY tools instead
- Your Retro Revival starts with George Home
- A lamp is the best thing you could add to your cloakroom - this is why it's the fastest way to create a luxe hotel look
- A contemporary extension transformed this classic country house
September 16th
- Do you need planning permission to convert a basement? I asked a legal expert about the complex rules
- I tell everyone I know to buy this genius spider catcher – it's the easiest, kindest way to deal with eight-legged home invaders
September 15th
- Ready to redecorate? Here’s how to get it right first time
- There's a lot to love about block paved driveways – but my best friend has one, and this is why she's rethinking her driveway design
September 14th
- Experts reveal how to tell if your heating system needs a power flush and what you should do about it before it gets cold
- The 4-inch seating rule is the secret to a sociable kitchen – here's how to use this design principle in a cooking space
- I’ve got DIY renovation plans, and these are the game changing tools and gadgets I’m adding to my kit in preparation (and they’re all under £30)
- ‘It’s an exotic twist on the timeless stripe’ – interior experts share how to style zebra print in your home this autumn
September 13th
- 2 small appliances you shouldn't store in a utility room – plus the 2 that will be right at home
- Are these 6 home office design mistakes ruining your productivity?
- This colourful kitchen diner is a masterclass in how contrasting shades can combine to create a stunning scheme
September 12th
- Is a small kitchen with a utility better than an open plan kitchen? This is the ultimate layout for organisation
- No space for a dining room? These are the 4 tricks interior experts use to fake one instead
- Where to buy spring bulbs – the best places to shop for reliable favourites and unique bloomers
September 11th
- This is the one job you'll regret not doing to your garden furniture this autumn and it's super simple to do, say experts
- The designer larder trend will instantly make your kitchen look more high-end - and it's surprisingly affordable to recreate
September 10th
- 6 of the most unusual spring bulbs to plant this autumn that will surprise you when they bloom
September 8th
- Three hacks designers use to make a hallway door look more expensive – and they each cost less than £20
- This is what a cavity wall actually is, how you identify one, and whether you can alter one during a renovation, according to the experts
- The 3 best Farrow & Ball paint colours for a hallway – the unexpected shades the experts recommend
September 7th
- The 3 risky heating cleaning jobs I would never do myself and you shouldn't either
- A 'bootility room' is the key to containing back-to-school mess – you won't go back to a regular utility room
- I'm a busy mum of three, and this is the one decluttering hack I swear to keep the chaos (and my sanity!) in check
September 6th
- Should you use a plastic or wooden chopping board at home? Here's why I think the answer is to use both
- I got the inside scoop on the best Farrow & Ball shades to use in a utility room – no matter the size
- Think a monochrome scheme is boring? This stunning Scandi-style beach home will prove you wrong...
September 5th
- You don't need a fancy utility room to have an organised home – this IKEA buy is the best storage to buy
- 'Most issues we see in basements come down to poor or no ventilation,' reveal the experts — here's how to get it right
- ‘It has that chameleon-like ability’ – every expert I asked agrees this is one of the best rug colours for a living room
September 4th
- Experts share their essential autumn garden tips to get yours ready for the months ahead
- The once-dated 'bathroom lounge' has been given a trendy touch - here's why you need a chair in your bathroom
- I look at rugs day in, day out as a room decor editor – these are the 9 best places to buy a rug I always go back to
September 3rd
- 18 Primark, Dunelm and Next Halloween decorations that channel the Wednesday Addams look to perfection
September 2nd
- I inherited a garage conversion, but it's far from perfect – this is what I wish the previous owners had done differently
- Spiders were covering my windows in webs all year round, until I tried this WD-40 trick
- Experts urge anyone with a fireplace to do this one thing before winter for the health and safety of their family
September 1st
- An outdated galley kitchen was jettisoned for a design in on-trend plaster pink to create a light-filled family hub
- 'They're a requirement, not a suggestion' — I asked the experts about which building regs apply for a basement conversion
- ‘Size really is everything’ – experts reveal how big your hallway runner should be and how to get the right size every time
- 4 surprising benefits bats bring to your garden and why you shouldn’t fear them, according to experts