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- January 8th
- Meet the unexpected 'it' flower of 2026 - here's why its 'stunning, vibrant blooms' are set to become this year's garden border hero
- I live in a damp Victorian home – this is the 10-minute ‘opening shift’ routine I swear by to keep my house condensation-free
- Treat yourself (and your home) this month with Ideal Home's Editor-in-Chief's favourite great value style buys
- Unpopular Opinion: I’m an interior design who doesn't follow traditional interior design rules – here’s why you shouldn’t either
- These 11 living room trends are going to be all the rage in 2026 – the top styles to give your lounge a contemporary makeover
- January 7th
- I have this thing for pretty picture frames – these are my 8 go-to places to shop for the best ones, whether you're framing photos or art prints
- I've found 3 alternatives to IKEA's FRIHETEN sofa bed – and unlike IKEA's bestseller, they're all on sale this January
- A 'base scent' is the secret technique all the best-smelling homes use – this is how to choose one for your home in 2026
- Rylan Clark has given his kitchen a hotel-inspired makeover, and it's the luxury inspiration you need for 2026
- These downsizers found the cottage of their dreams
- The truth about home makeovers: why 2026 is the year I stop comparing my house to Instagram homes
- January 6th
- 6 signs your heating system is crying out for a service, and why it’s best not to wait until you spot them before doing the essential maintenance
- I'm entering hibernation mode – these are the 12 cosy homeware buys I'm eyeing up to get my living room ready
- Trust me, this is the perfect time to plan for Christmas 2026 – it will save you money and make December a whole lot less stressful
- 5 things that people with a tidy hallway always have – easy and affordable ways to fake a clutter-free entryway to be proud of
- January 5th
- This is the 10-minute job I always do when putting my Christmas decorations away – experts say it’s the best way to prevent festive re-cluttering
- The 5 areas of my old house that leak heat – and what the experts told me to do about it
- Stripes are truly the best pattern to decorate with – and if you don't believe me I bet I can convince you otherwise
- These are Farrow & Ball’s most calming paint colours – the 4 soothing shades to embrace in the new year for a relaxing home
- January 4th
- This quiet luxury bathroom is packed with clever lighting to create a glowing sanctuary
- 6 clever ways to make a radiator look good – there is no excuse for an ugly radiator to sabotage your scheme
- Forget off-white, this plaster-inspired hue is the new neutral to choose for kitchens in 2026
- I’m flipping the script on how I clean in 2026 – why I’m vowing to clean *less* this year (and why you should too)
- I used to think secondary glazing was ugly – but thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows
- January 3rd
- Making clever use of this tricky loft space with sloped ceiling was key when creating a family bathroom that's both fun and functional
- Conservatory showers are the latest bathroom trend I'm coveting – it's the secret to achieving a spa-room at home
- I bought my sofa for half price in a winter sale – and I've rounded up the sofa sales I'm seriously impressed by, so you can too
- I just found the ultimate cheat code for guaranteeing a beautiful blooming window box all year round, with almost no effort
- January 2nd
- Thoughtful design decisions have transformed this family kitchen from damp and unusable to beautiful and practical
- The lazy (and inexpensive) way I’m planning to save energy at home this year
- Small kitchens can have pantries too - this is how I converted a tiny broom cupboard into a storage hero
- Renovating in 2026? These are the mistakes that nearly broke me – and the resolutions that saved my sanity
- The 5 signs your boiler is about to stop working and how to fix the issue before it packs up this winter
- January 1st
- 5 things that people with a tidy kitchen always have – fuss-free ways to fake a clutter-free cooking space with minimal effort
- I'm skipping the big January clear-out this year – here's the small decluttering rule that'll make your home reset more manageable
- I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmer — this is how I've finally solved the issue
- Self-adhesive vinyl is my genius hack for rental homes – a tried and tested option to give any area a new look, from walls to kitchen cupboards
- The single biggest mistake you can make when shopping for a mattress in the January sales – and expert advice on how to avoid it
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