Features Archive | September 2026

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September 30th
- An autumn bedroom reset is so much more seasonal styling – why your air needs the cosy treatment too
- I covered my old skirting boards instead of ripping them out – 2 years later, here’s my honest verdict
September 29th
- The 'six-pillow rule' is the key to an elevated and expensive-looking bedroom, according to bedding experts
- My adult daughters still live at home – and yes, we make them pay towards the bills
- How to plan the perfect hallway – 3 design experts reveal the secrets to creating a showstopping space that sets the tone for the rest of the house
September 28th
- 6 ingredients for the perfect maximalist workspace – how to create a joyful home office that is full of colour and personality
- I painted our lime-plastered walls myself and now know you need to do these 5 simple things to ensure a good result
- I refuse to redecorate my home for autumn – these are the 7 changes I make instead
- Sorry, console tables! This is the thing experts recommend to add to a narrow hallway instead
September 27th
- I was all ready to install plug-in solar panels, but this crucial factor meant it was going to be more complex and expensive than I thought
- Downstairs toilets can be a clutter nightmare – these design tips will provide stylish storage you'll actually love
- Can I force my neighbour to clean up their messy house? No, but experts explain the steps you can take to resolve the situation
- 3 best paint colours for a country kitchen that oozes warmth and character
September 26th
- The 'fifth wall' is the unexpected design feature fit for small bathrooms - here's how to make the most out of yours
- Extending out and going open plan has transformed this property to create a light and bright family home
September 25th
- Japanese bathtubs are the ultimate stylish solution for small bathrooms – here's why we should be taking inspiration
- 6 things your neighbour could be doing that are causing damp in your home – and what you can do about it
- 6 beautiful plants to propagate in October – experts say do it now for more free plants next year
- Can my neighbour object to me installing a heat pump? Yes they could, if you fall foul of these 4 rules
- This Japanese philosophy could be the secret to a more intentional home – ‘it’s about balance, simplicity and appreciating space’
- I put my ‘Everything Test’ to the test in 4 more homes – and discovered what really makes a style feel personal
September 24th
- I’m calling it! I predict robot window cleaners will be the ‘it’ appliance of 2027 – everything you need to know about this game-changing gadget
- Chartreuse is the colour of the season in fashion – here’s how I’d bring the trend into my home
- I’m a renter and I’ve had my fair share of carpet disasters – these are the tricks I swear by
- 3 outdoor furniture trends that are worth buying into for 2027 – the pieces to buy now for the best-looking garden next summer
September 23rd
- I got my hands on the two best luxury advent calendars from Jo Malone and Diptyque – this is the one I think you should buy in 2026
- I’ve stopped trying to declutter my whole house – this one-a-month rule is actually working
- Condensation season is here, and this is the clever tool I use every September to leave my windows dry and moisture-free
September 22nd
- How do you get enough natural light into a garage conversion without compromising privacy? 5 options to ensure the best result
- The most relaxing bedroom always includes these 5 features, according to interior designers
- We love our home’s beautiful finishes, but here’s what nobody tells you about living with them
- How to refresh your home when the kids have moved out – empty-nester tidying tips that keep the memories (but not the clutter) alive
- I retrofitted 'curtain robots' in my living room – these are the 5 things I wish someone had told me before I installed them
September 21st
- I’ve found the best way to clean that thick layer of dust that settles on top of kitchen cabinets – all you need is this one clever tool
- 6 household appliances you can power with a plug-in solar panel, and 5 you can't
- I’ve realised the secret to making my home feel cosy in autumn isn’t decorating – it’s cooking
- 6 interior experts reveal the 5 things that every dining area needs to look and feel inviting, comfortable and personable
September 20th
- Can my neighbour object to me putting plug-in solar panels on a fence? Yes they can, and for 3 good reasons
- Laundry racks are a utility room eyesore – here are 3 alternatives for drying clothes that make for a clutter-free space
September 19th
- September is one of the best months to rescue a struggling lawn – here's what you should do for healthier grass
- Utility rooms just got more efficient with these simple tech tweaks – here's how you can make your space work harder
- Bold colour and container planting have transformed this garden into an easy-to-maintain space that's a joy to entertain in
September 18th
- 5 simple ways to give your bathroom the upgrade you’ve been looking for
- The secret to a clean home that no one tells you…but I will
- I used a paint stripper to restore my dated and mouldy windows and learned you need to do these 5 simple things to ensure a good result
September 17th
- Have supermarket cleaning products gone out of style? I’m a Cleaning Editor, and this is what I really think about ‘premium’ cleaning products
- Step inside Oti Mabuse's glamorous new kitchen – where there's room for a growing family as well as a dance floor
- I never thought I’d choose a man-made carpet over wool – but my busy family home changed my mind
September 16th
- An extraordinary extension – after years in the making, this (now) three-bedroom cottage has been extended into an open-plan masterpiece
- Read this before copying an IKEA hack – 3 things I learnt helping my parents create their own
September 15th
- I’d love a roof lantern in my new kitchen extension, but is it a huge mistake for temperature regulation? This is what the experts told me I should do
- Step inside former Great British Bake Off winner and food writer Edd Kimber's sleek kitchen – 'a baker's dream kitchen come true!'
- My garden barely survived this summer’s heatwave – here are 6 changes I’ll be making next year
- You’re cleaning your washing machine all wrong – why skipping this vital component is creating a breeding ground for mould and making your clothes stink
September 14th
- Where to buy plug-in solar panels — 6 retailers including Argos and Amazon that are selling regulation-compliant kits from £432
- How to add pattern – without defaulting to cushions, curtains or lamps
September 13th
- 5 things to clean in September – these are the tasks the pros always tackle at this time of year to help keep their homes spotless all year round
- Sorry greige, it's all about 'peige' in 2027 – interior experts say this colour trend will be on the walls of all the most stylish bedrooms
September 12th
- Are we in a brown sofa epidemic? Interior designers reveal whether the trend is a timeless choice or a dated disaster waiting to happen
- The one mowing habit experts say to stop in September if you don't want a stressed lawn
- 5 things experts warn are making your kitchen look cramped – this is how to fix them to create the illusion of more space
- Bold pastels, floral wallpaper and plenty of wood have made this kitchen an instantly welcoming space
September 11th
- Is HexClad’s bestselling pan really the ultimate kitchen game-changer? Here’s my honest verdict after 4 months of non-stop use
- I put my ‘Everything Test’ to the test in 4 very different homes – could it finally reveal your interior style?
- Planning a garage conversion kitchen extension? 4 ways to make it feel seamless, according to experts
- This easy bulb planting hack guarantees flowers in your pots throughout spring – ‘it’s such a simple garden design trick'
September 10th
- 5 wall colours that can ruin your kitchen's entire aesthetic – the shades that even kitchen designers struggle to make work in a scheme
- I was convinced my no-drill bathroom sconces would fall into the sink – five years later, they’re still up
September 9th
- 5 dated curtain trends interior experts and designers say to avoid for a stylish and timeless home
- Once I stopped decorating whole rooms and focused on corners, my home started falling into place
September 8th
- 4 reasons I’m not packing away my fan just yet – and why it’s useful all year round
- The paint professionals trust could be the secret to a better DIY finish
- We designed a house for strangers – and it completely changed how we think about our own home
- 7 bad shower habits creating a breeding ground for mould – and what to do to prevent damp in your bathroom this autumn
- Sorry, light neutrals! If you want to make your hallway look more expensive in 2026 then the darker the colour the better
September 7th
- 5 bedroom decor choices that give interior experts the ‘ick’ – avoid these and curate a super-stylish sleep space
- Do you really need a separate fan, heater, air conditioner, purifier and dehumidifier or can one appliance really do it all? I’ve weighed up the pros and cons to help you decide
- I’ve stopped worrying about whether things ‘go’ together – screen printing taught me to trust my eye
- Are dining rooms outdated? Interior experts reveal how we’re dining at home now – ‘the dining room has really evolved over recent years’
September 6th
- I swapped my tired non-stick cookware for Ninja's EverClad range 4 months ago – here’s what actually happens after daily use with these bestselling stainless steel pans
- My open-plan living room felt empty and characterless — this £50 DIY divider transformed it
- Victorian cold pantries are the answer to a practical kitchen – here's why this design feature is making a comeback
- 5 things luring spiders into your home – and what to do to banish these unwelcome eight-legged visitors for good
- Interior designers say 'high and wide' is the simple window dressing trick that can make a small bedroom look bigger
September 5th
- Your lawn could benefit from a sprinkling of cinnamon right now – and no, it's not as bonkers as it sounds
- This is the inviting colour palette to try in your utility room this autumn – here's why it's more than just a passing trend
September 4th
- 'Morning pantries' are the solution to a hectic breakfast routine – here's how to create one in your kitchen
- I swapped all my plastic food storage for glass – these 4 retailers (with picks from £4) are the ones I recommend to friends
- I’ve stopped scrolling Pinterest for home inspiration – I find the best ideas on holiday instead
- I’m already prepping my bedroom for next summer – and with 2027 set to be even hotter than this year, I think you should too
- 4 bulbs to order in September for pink spring blooms – these varieties promise beautiful displays in 2027
September 3rd
- Retro floral bathrooms are back on trend – here's how to use floral prints tastefully in a wash space in 2026
- Spanish interiors are nothing like my style – so why have I fallen completely in love with them?
September 2nd
- Dunelm has the ultimate solution to a high-end pantry on a budget – here's what I would buy to make my kitchen look more expensive
- I created a pink pantry without overdoing the pink – here’s how I used colour without overwhelming the space
September 1st
- I spent £12,000 to make my conservatory usable all year round – 12 months on, this is whether I think it was actually worth the money
- 5 things professional organisers declutter in September – make space for the return of the cosy months and back-to-school season
- Want a home that’s unique and stands out from the crowd? I think it’s time to ditch the trends
- I asked professional organisers how to avoid that ‘what have I done?!’ moment we all feel mid-clear-out – and it makes total sense