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January 2026
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- January 31st
- January 30th
- Sorry, Shaker kitchens – this new take on the traditional kitchen style is taking over in 2026
- Experts say this is how often your fiddle leaf fig really needs watering – and share the signs it's thirsty
- I've got very strong feelings about marble – these essential tips will help you use it to create a home that's deeply personal and unique
- This IKEA storage solution has transformed my narrow hallway – for just £45, it’s helped me clear shoe clutter for good
- I’ve tried both oil-filled radiators and electric heaters — this is how they really differ, and why one will be more suitable for you than the other
- January 29th
- 3 bathroom tile trends to watch in 2026 – tactile textures and spa-like schemes to give your bathroom the zhuzh it deserves
- Your birth month has a houseplant – this is the meaning behind yours and how to grow it in your home
- 4 things that people with tidy kitchen cupboards always have – easy (and affordable) ways to instantly double your storage
- The 4 decor mistakes I made as a renter – and how you can avoid making them too
- I've just found four alternatives to the bestselling IKEA HEMNES daybed – and one of them is even more affordable
- This converted clothes shop and cafe is now a cool family home
- I asked 5 interior and trend experts what home trends are the future ‘millennial grey’ – these are the 4 looks to avoid now before they become dated
- January 28th
- 9 IKEA buys that are too good to hack – these design gems need no special makeover to look twice the price they actually are
- Security cameras alone might not be enough to protect your home – discover how burglars can bypass 'smart' deterrents
- Why a clutter-free and more energy-efficient home often starts above the ceiling
- Your home doesn’t need everything new to feel fresh or stylish – this is how I repurpose old things to save money and create something unique
- January 27th
- 3 ways I'm using Storm Chandra to make my home more energy efficient
- Is an oil-filled radiator suitable for a large room? Experts say they can be, provided you get this one thing right when buying one
- Still not done, and that’s ok – finding beauty in the cracks, the dust and the endless to‑do lists in our renovation journey
- January 26th
- Pattern headboards are making a comeback – how to embrace the trend without making your bedroom look dated
- I'm desperate to tile my kitchen floor but my budget is non-existent and I have expensive taste – here's what I'm doing instead
- 7 2016 colours that are having a huge comeback this year – experts reveal how to make them look stylish, not dated in 2026
- As someone who inherited a bad extension, I asked the pros whether it's ever worth improving one or if it's better to just start over
- You’ve probably heard of the ‘5th wall’ paint trend, but what about the ‘6th wall’? – experts reveal why it's one of the biggest paint trends of 2026
- Where to buy seed potatoes to start growing your own spuds – 5 of the best stockists and variety recommendations
- January 25th
- Kitchen islands are still the hottest kitchen feature – this is how the most stylish islands will look in 2026
- 3 easy loft checks to do right now that'll help keep your home warm throughout winter
- I get stuck decluttering certain items because of guilt – pro organisers explain how to do it without the added overwhelm
- 3 kitchen lighting trends that will shine a new light on your cooking space in 2026
- Interior designers say this micro-trend will transform our bedrooms in 2026 – 'it taps into the desire for calm and slow living'
- January 24th
- Sorry, green kitchens – this anti-colour trend is what's replacing this earthy palette in 2026
- These are the 4 colours experts recommend bringing into your home this January to boost your mood and give your space a refresh for 2026
- Can an all-white home survive kids and pets? How it works for this family of four (with bonus bunnies)...
- 6 things people who attract lots of birds to their gardens always have, according to wildlife experts
- January 23rd
- I asked my followers to share their domestic dilemmas – these are my top tips and tricks to solve their real-life cleaning conundrums
- I was sceptical about decorating with birth month colours at first – but these expert tips on how to use the shades to personalise a home changed my mind
- 5 ways to make your oil-filled radiator more efficient and avoid wasting energy
- January 22nd
- The everyday garden tidy-ups and jobs you don't think twice about doing could be harming birds, hedgehogs and other creatures without you knowing
- The biggest bed trends of 2026 are all about 'emotional anchoring' – here's why this is the year of comfort and grounding
- 5 clever ways to inject hotel-style luxury into your home – capture the essence of places you love and bring them home with you
- Jamie Oliver recommends this one pan above all others for low-faff, one-pot dinners – and our expert reviewer agrees with its stellar 4.9 star user rating
- I’m a Room Decor Editor who loves a good accent chair – these are my 6 go-to brands I always rely on for stylish but reasonably priced armchairs
- January 21st
- 5 smart lighting tricks that will instantly make your home feel warmer and cosier - the most effective one costs less than £5
- What is the Warm Homes Plan and will you benefit from it? Everything you need to know about the new government scheme to reduce your energy bills
- This is what the most on-trend bathrooms looked like in 2016 – you won't believe how much has changed in 10 years
- The 3 power tools I’d buy again as a DIY beginner – if you're just starting out on your DIY journey these are the essentials I always recommend
- January 20th
- How to plan the perfect cosy and comforting home ready to hunker down in for the rest of winter
- Discovering these 6 energy sucking 'vampire appliances' lurking in my home shocked me – I'm getting ready to slay them and save £100s
- Intentional Living Part One – how I want to live better with less, gain more time, more energy and more headspace
- Sorry, cordless vacuums – this is why I’m encouraging all of my friends and family to invest in a corded vacuum this year
- January 19th
- 5 things that people with a tidy bathroom always have – low-effort upgrades to make your small space work smarter and not harder
- A lot of patience and a little bit of luck brought these homeowners their dream family home
- The Secrets to a Cosy Home
- Why you should ignore the 2026 trend forecasts – the only 'must-have' is the confidence to fill your home with things you genuinely love
- Is wall panelling going out of style in 2026? Experts reveal what the year has in store for this popular home feature – ‘The way people use it is evolving’
- January 18th
- It’s official, retro wallpaper is cool again – here’s how to make it work in your home for 2026, according to the experts
- Clever design techniques brought heritage charm to this kitchen extension
- Is using ChatGPT the secret to a successful kitchen reno? An interiors pro reveals the 4 ways she used it make hers easier
- Sorry sofa beds, I think daybeds are going to be one of 2026's biggest furniture trends – these are six of the best I've seen
- January 17th
- You've been warned – these are the 5 biggest kitchen mistakes designers always have to fix, plus what to do instead
- I asked 5 interior designers how they refresh their home for the new year without breaking the bank – these are the 7 budget ideas that I’m stealing
- From bed to bath – converting a spare room helped this couple create their dream washspace
- I'm shopping for a runner rug to brighten up my hallway this January – these are the prettiest ones that have caught my eye for under £100
- January 16th
- Don't throw out your old towels! This is the creative way gardeners are reusing them to help birds, frogs and hedgehogs this winter
- These 6 lighting trends are set to be big in 2026 – experts reveal the lamp styles and fixture colours to add to your home this year
- We're making our 300-year-old cottage warmer with insulated lime — experts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year
- The Everything design heroes I chose for my living room that have helped me survive the long months of renovation madness
- How I built a mini pond in my garden using just a bucket (and why you should, too)
- January 15th
- These 12 garden trends are set to reshape our outdoor spaces in 2026 – from climate-resilient planting to foraging gardens
- I never know if I’m decluttering too much or too little – so, I asked professional organisers how often I should *really* be decluttering my home
- Freestanding kitchens are the key to a flexible layout in 2026 – here's why this old-school style is making a comeback
- How to use your home lighting to lift your mood in winter — lighting experts reveal the tricks that will make you feel better in the darker months
- I’m calling it, 2026 is the year of the headboard – and there’s one clear trend that’s blowing all others out of the water
- How to create a headboard out of a duvet cover – I used this renter-friendly hack to add a bespoke statement piece to my bedroom on a budget
- I asked 7 interior designers how they make a living room feel cosy – these are the 5 non-negotiables they recommend to create a cocooning lounge like a pro
- January 14th
- January 13th
- January 12th
- Sort Your Life Out’s Iwan Carrington shares how you can clean your entire home while fitting it around your lifestyle – it’s the perfect way to avoid overwhelm
- This is what I did when my radiators stopped working when it was sub-zero outside — and I didn’t need to call a pro
- I’m obsessed with decorating with green – why it's my go-to colour and how to choose the perfect shade for your home
- Get comfortable because 2026 is all about deep and generous sofas – experts reveal how to embrace the look in your living room
- January 11th
- 9 style lessons to steal from this cosy cottagecore-inspired Georgian mill house
- I was gutted when I realised a heat pump wouldn’t work at my house, but these are the alternatives I’m considering, including a sustainable option
- As a kitchen editor, this is where I would shop for kitchen worktops – whether it's solid wood, solid stone or laminate
- January 10th
- January 9th
- I'm a kitchen editor, and these are my favourite colourful kitchen buys that will boost your mood this January – in the 4 happiest shades
- 5 easy winter wildlife projects to do with the kids that support birds, bugs and hedgehogs (all approved by my own toddler!)
- 3 mood-boosting kitchen colours to uplift your home this January – it’s the key to a happier cooking space
- I'm obsessed with cleaning products – these are my 8 game-changing new discoveries that I recommend to tackle everything from laundry to limescale
- Are woodburning stoves going to be banned in the UK? This is what the experts told me about the rumours
- 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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