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Don’t throw your rice water down the sink! This is why you should be using this ‘magic in a bottle’ to clean your home
No, it's not as bonkers as it sounds
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The cosy heritage look is trending this Christmas – 5 ways I'd make it feel timeless, as an interior stylist
Trends come and go, but here's how to make this a look that will last
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I've made my Christmas tree 'smart' this year – you can too using one of these genius gadgets
Add one of these smart home buys to get so much more out of your lighting setup
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Don't let drains put a stop to your extension plans
Take note of the 6 things experts want you to know in order to ensure a smooth-running project
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How I source, style and frame pieces of art I love and create a wonderfully eclectic home
There is an art to sourcing art and then making it look good in your home, and this is how I do it
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Home truths: Joanna Page on drinking snowballs and the Christmas job she dislikes the most
The actress and author gets up close and personal with her for Christmas
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This £8 secondary glazing film has worked wonders on the sash windows in my old cottage
As a result, my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much
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The kitchen trends designers say will be huge in 2026 – plan now for a stylish space in the New Year
These 8 trends are the key to a warm and stylish kitchen in 2026
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‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen
It's perfect for cosy season
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I'm a kitchen editor with expensive taste - but this is the £16 Christmas gift I'm buying for everyone this year
Family and friends, look away
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New & Now
Ideal Home's Editor-in-Chief shares what's on her interiors radar right now
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I love period properties – so why did I rip out an original Carrara marble fireplace?
Otherwise known as my most controversial and scary decision to date
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5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorations
Luckily these easy tweaks will fix them fast
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Monty Don reveals his favourite Christmas tree variety – and his expert tip for choosing the best one
'Tis the season to be confused about Christmas trees, but this is how to tell the most popular varieties apart
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This kitchen island trend is set to continue in 2026 – this is how one of our editors made it work in her busy family kitchen
It's stylish but also practical for young children
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5 simple steps I use to romanticise my life as a renter – follow these and it's easy to fall in love with living in a rental
Allow yourself time to appreciate these simple things
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Anyone can achieve home barista status with Ninja’s Luxe Café range – these intuitive machines can take even total beginners to at-home coffee heights
Sponsored by John Lewis
The Luxe Café range is made for espresso, filter coffee and cold brew fans
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This East Sussex cottage wouldn't look out of place on a Christmas card
And with its open-plan kitchen extension it's surprisingly spacious
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How much does loft insulation cost?
This is what you can expect to pay, but the factors that can influence what you should budget
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These are the 4 paint colours experts recommend leaving in 2025 – and what shades are replacing them in the new year
‘What once felt fresh is now being criticised as overly sterile and flat’
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Antiques meet hotel-style luxury in this renovated home
This Victorian townhouse inspired its owners' newfound passion for antiques
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A Thrifty Kind of Christmas: Christmas in a reno is never going to be perfect, but that doesn't mean it can't have its own kind of beauty
How we're mixing vintage finds with this year’s festive trends
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I’m using the Reverse Advent decluttering method to sort out my home for Christmas – experts say one small task a day can make a huge difference
Get your home guest-ready with minimal effort
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This electric mop is my best-kept secret – now I’m lifting the lid on how I keep my floors so clean during the winter months
My old-school mop and bucket just weren't cutting it
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I'm Ideal Home's Editor-in-Chief and these are my top 20 Christmas gifts for under £20 – my fave stocking fillers and low-cost style buys
Budget-friendly home must-haves that look anything but cheap
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5 methods I’ve honed over 5 years to keep warm while working from home
And it means I don't need the heating on all day long
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8 ways to get driveway drainage spot on
Bad driveway drainage can totally ruin the look of a house - here's how to get it right without compromising on kerb appeal
