Features Archive | September 2026

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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