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February 2026
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- February 28th
- I look at bathrooms day in, day out – these are the best places to buy bathroom vanities that are stylish and have heaps of storage
- 3 things I use to make sure that my house is always tidy for guests, and I never need to do a fast clean before visitors arrive
- This serial renovator's decorating style follows a smart, failsafe recipe that is easily adapted, as seen in her family's new home
- How to create a fairytale cottage garden – 6 ways to make your garden look like it fell out of a storybook
- February 27th
- 3 things that make open-plan kitchens feel unwelcoming – and pro-backed advice for avoiding a clinical space
- We're extending a period home – here’s how we're avoiding the ‘white box’ trap to expand our space but make it feel like it's been there forever
- This is the ‘unexpectedly versatile’ colour that experts say is making a comeback, and how to make it work in your home for 2026
- February 26th
- Your birth month has a specific flower – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your garden
- 3 'unusable' bathroom layouts that actually work – I spoke to interior designers to discover the clever layout tips they've used in pokey bathrooms
- Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them
- How I avoid making these common colour mistakes in my rented home – my confidence-building tips to help you make your space feel more personal
- How we test coffee machines – all of the details on our review process and the key benchmarks we're judging each machine by
- February 25th
- February 24th
- How we test electric heaters and oil-filled radiators at Ideal Home
- How we’re making 2026's interior trends work in our renovation – a real life home that includes budgets, compromises, changing tastes and all
- I’ve made clutter invisible by adding this £25 game-changer to my home – and it still keeps the essentials nearby when I need them
- February 23rd
- How to plan the perfect feel-good room – 3 interior experts share their tips for the ultimate mood-boosting home makeover
- How do oil-filled radiators actually work? This is what the pros told me, including how long they stay warm after they’ve been switched off
- How my screen printing shapes my use of colour at home – it's about balance, layering and intuition, and not knowing how it will turn out is part of the fun!
- February 22nd
- February 21st
- 5 things people with tidy open plan kitchens always do when designing their cooking space – expert-approved tips to discourage clutter
- 6 things every charming and homely farmhouse kitchen has – how to hit the balance between comfort and character
- Clever planning and bold use of colour have produced a new kitchen that is both practical and eye-catching
- Tapestries are making a comeback – how to embrace this trend without it feeling dated
- February 20th
- I'm switching to this dining table style to improve how social my kitchen feels - this IKEA home expert persuaded me to try it
- How to multiply your monstera for free – the budget-friendly propagation trick for even more houseplants
- If I was buying my first home again, here's what I'd save and splurge on – from furniture to appliances, how to make savvier choices
- Is Amalficore making a comeback? I’m seeing the home decor trend everywhere this year, and now is the perfect time to embrace the look
- February 19th
- 4 major hydrangea pruning mistakes to avoid in spring – and what to do instead for bigger, brighter blooms this year
- I underestimated how much selling my house would set me back – but experts say that doing this one thing can drastically cut moving costs
- I went behind the scenes of 4 kitchen designers' very own kitchens - these are the insider tips from the best designers in the game
- There's a bedding colour that matches your birth month – these are the 12 shades that will hyper-personalise your bed
- I pitched. I negotiated. I redesigned (about 12 times). The latest update on my dream kitchen journey, plus my essential planning tips
- February 18th
- 4 things people with a tidy home office always have – work from home essentials to boost productivity and banish clutter
- This former post office is now the perfect Cotswolds cottage
- Kitchen banquette seating doesn't have to be built in – these are the 7 banquettes I'd buy in a heartbeat (no carpenter required)
- Renovation reality three weeks in – living through dust, decisions and design surprises while work progresses on our modest 2m x 2.5m extension
- 4 cut flowers you can still plant now for a burst of colour in spring – no, it's not too late, but you'll need to start planting fast
- February 17th
- A pivot door could be a stylish addition to your home and elevate its kerb appeal — this is what you should know if you are considering one
- This medieval tower home in the French countryside looks straight out of a fairytale
- I've finally got my book addiction under control – how I became a more intentional book curator, and saved money and space in the process
- Every small home dweller I know uses this bargain buy to double their storage – I have at least one in every room!
- 5 things that are making your living room look dated – but don't worry, they're easy to fix
- February 16th
- 5 of the luckiest houseplants to help you manifest more positive energy in your home in 2026
- The 5 things I clean while I’m sleeping – lazy home cleaning hacks you can replicate with your eyes closed (quite literally!)
- This historically-inspired kitchen is a masterclass in zoning an open-plan space
- Trust me, as someone who reviews electric heaters for a living, these 6 questions will help you choose the right type of heater for your home
- It’s the little details, the 'bits and bobs,' that truly make a home come alive – these are my tips on how to style trinkets and treasures like a pro
- Is your home weird enough? Interior designers reveal why you need a little weird for a beautiful home – and how to get the balance right
- February 15th
- February 14th
- Banquette seating is the ultimate choice for a small kitchen – here's why I'm backing this bistro-inspired trend
- Designers are swapping ensuite bathroom doors for curtains to make a space look instantly more expensive – and it's more practical than you think
- Glazing and colour have transformed this house into a light and bright family home
- Your birth month has a perennial plant – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your garden
- February 13th
- Sorry, open-plan kitchens – this kitchen layout is much more practical for modern life instead
- This design decision knocked £35K off the value of our flat – and I’d do it again to create my dream bathroom
- Will double glazing old windows strip them of their character and charm – or are there ways to do it sympathetically? I asked the pros how best to tackle it
- What is the bento garden trend? Create a ‘lunchbox’ garden with these planting and landscaping tips
- February 12th
- I refused to let my cluttered galley kitchen stress me out – this is how I doubled my storage and restored order in a small space
- I'm a kitchen editor, and these are the 12 pieces I would buy for an English country kitchen – affordable picks with a modern twist
- If you spot any of these warning signs during heavy rain, then water could be getting into your home, and you’ll need to act fast
- 4 of my favourite low-effort DIY projects that I promise will kickstart your decorating mojo after the long winter months
- February 11th
- I moved into a tiny studio flat last year – this is how I managed to fake a ‘living room’ in a 22 sq m space
- 'Convenience kitchens' is the design ethos that will transform how you use your kitchen – these 3 design tips put functionality first
- A derelict flower shop is now a small but perfect home
- Why I think in pops not palettes when choosing colours for my home – how I've nailed a 'calm colour' approach and my tips to help you do the same
- February 10th
- 'This place has so much potential' – how our old cottage is finally becoming the home we saw in our heads the first time we walked through its crooked old doorway
- My nan introduced me to this old-school cleaning tool – now I won’t dust my house without it (and it’s professional cleaner-approved!)
- I’m on a mission to make my home happier in 2026 – 5 science-backed things psychologists and interior designers told me to do
- February 9th
- I limewashed my walls for the first time, and now I'm hooked – here’s 5 things I learnt from the process
- This is how long your oil-filled radiator should last and how you can make it last longer, according to the pros
- As a screen printer, I work with colour every single day – these are my go-to colour pairings I use to create what I like to think of as the perfect clash
- I’m a Room Decor Editor that loves a bargain – this is my little black book of places for decorating on a budget
- February 8th
- February 7th
- These are the 4 kitchen cabinet trends experts are impressed by for 2026 – with updates to modern slab and classic Shaker doors
- I was sceptical about the 345 decorating method – but interior designers convinced me it’s a great tool for nailing a maximalist scheme
- Great value home buys to help spruce up your space – as chosen by Ideal Home's Deputy Editor
- Home Truths: Sarah Parish shares her happy place and the one thing she always does before bed
- February 6th
- Why hybrid heating could be the smart next step for UK homeowners
- Our old kitchen was seriously short of storage, so when we renovated it I made sure we maximised every nook and cranny
- A badly positioned electric heater will never heat a room effectively – here are the best spots in the room to ensure you benefit from it the most
- 4 fast-growing climbing plants for privacy that you can plant now – create a natural screen with these beautiful climbers
- February 5th
- These 4 garden trends aren’t worth the investment in 2026, say experts
- I live in a tiny house with minimal storage – these are the clever clutter busters I use to keep my home tidy and organised
- 5 unique bulbs to plant in February for stunning summer displays – from pineapple lilies to striking gladioli
- My guide to painting smarter – how I choose the right finish, plus my top tools and techniques for every room
- Lace is the home decor trend I’m seeing everywhere this year – from lace doilies to broderie-trimmed bedding, these are the prettiest pieces to buy now
- February 4th
- February 3rd
- What is solar control glass and could it be key to preventing your home overheating in summer? This is what the experts say
- Why does my robot vacuum cleaner keep getting stuck? This is what the experts say, and the simple ways to fix it yourself
- I was filling up my home with clutter and struggling to balance my budget – how I broke my impulsive spending habit and my tips to help you do it too
- The Georgian home of this BBC Radio One presenter is full of artistic touches
- February 2nd
- How a rich and moody palette transformed this Edwardian villa in Northumberland
- These 5 tactics will help you use your electric heater more efficiently and avoid wasting energy
- Lamps are an interior designer's secret weapon – how I use layered lighting to add glow and personality, plus my top picks for all budgets
- Forget Setting Plaster and Railings! Farrow & Ball’s colour expert shares the 5 underrated and more original shades to choose instead
- 5 of the best bulbs to plant in February for red blooms – ruby, crimson and burgundy options for showstopping summer displays
- 5 pink houseplants that will brighten your home – instantly add colour and joy to your space
- February 1st
- 5 things that people who have tiny bedrooms should always have to turn a pokey box room into a stylish retreat
- Thought all oil-filled radiators were old-fashioned? Not anymore – these modern options offer a far more stylish heating solution
- Carpeted bathrooms are a retro trend seeking a revival in 2026 - but I think this alternative design has legs instead
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