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The Dunelm adhesive floor tiles that have completely transformed my bathroom for £86It's turned my grubby bathroom into a stylish and cosy space
By Holly Cockburn
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I designed a tiny laundry room for my family of 4 – these clever storage ideas keep it clutter-freeThese genius fixes make it work smarter
By Jenny McFarlane
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I don't redecorate for autumn – I use these 5 tricks to make my home feel cosyFrom switching on little lamps to bringing garden greenery indoors
By Lara Winter
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Around 34,000 homes could be left without heating or hot water over the coming days5 ways to make sure you're not one of them
By Sarah Handley
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We love our terracotta floor, but we stopped it at the stairs – here’s whyAnd how we used a clever staircase design and a few DIY tricks to bring the two spaces together
By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley
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3 things that people with clean floors always have during muddy season – the autumn essentials you needTackle those soggy shoes and mucky paws
By Lauren Bradbury
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A custom daybed turned this awkward tiny room into an elegant dual-purpose guest room and home officeIt's a masterclass in maximising space
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Designer Penelope Chilvers' farmhouse kitchen retains every inch of its original authentic charmIt's filled with hidden design gems
By Holly Reaney
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I transformed my cottage living room floorboards for under £100 – but I learnt one lesson the hard wayOne job often leads to another...
By Hannah Carvell
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How to clean a robot vacuum cleaner to keep it in tip-top shape – the tasks you need to do every week and every monthThis 5-minute cleaning routine you need to know
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 3 layer lighting rule is the answer to achieving a practical and inviting kitchenThis simple technique creates a lighting scheme with depth and dimension
By Holly Cockburn
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Are colourful Christmas trees ever a good idea? These are the 3 ways experts recommend using non-green trees in your homeI asked the experts and this is how they all agreed non-green trees should best be used
By Sara Hesikova
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Monty Don proves it's not too late to grow your own in OctoberHere are the vegetables you can still plant now
By Kayleigh Dray
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How I'm taking inspiration from living rooms for my kitchen lighting upgrades this autumnLived-in looks are a big kitchen trend for 2027
By Holly Cockburn
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Bold colour choices and antique finds pack this kitchen full of individuality and personalityProof that you should never shy away from colour
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Before you renovate your bathroom, do this 7-day testOne week could save you from making an expensive error
By Holly Cockburn
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Everybody’s embracing this Christmas tree anti-trend for 2026 – and here’s why you should, tooStep aside, funky Christmas trees! This timeless look is what I’m seeing everywhere this year
By Sara Hesikova
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What is the cheapest electric heater to run? I compare the running costs of top-rated heatersAnd reveal the other key factors to consider for an efficient appliance
By Sarah Handley
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I’m renovating my garden for the first time – 3 things I’ve learnt the hard wayFrom the £40 tool that transformed fence painting to a striped awning that didn’t fit
By Lucy Kalice
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Octopus launches £500 air con add-on for its heat pumps — but is it really that affordable?It might seem more affordable than fitting air con, but there's one main caveat to bear in mind
By Sarah Handley
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Dunelm's pretty scalloped bar stool is perfect for a country kitchenFor £109, this beech wood stool makes for a smart purchase
By Holly Cockburn
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I colour-drenched my guest bedroom in a shade I’d never normally choose – and I’m convertedIt’s made me rethink how I decorate the rest of my home.
By Natalie Jahangiry
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My small kitchen only has space to store three pans – these are the affordable multitasking heroes Ideal Home's Cookware Editor told me to buyIf budget and storage space are tight, this is where to put your money
By Rebecca Knight
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5 signs you need a dehumidifier – the everyday clues experts say you shouldn't ignoreand condensation isn't the only indicator
By Jenny McFarlane
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Why Edward Bulmer 'Clove' is the perfect kitchen neutralIt's the ultimate spiced neutral shade to add warmth for winter
By Holly Cockburn
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Life is too short for a boring home – 3 easy ways I add personality without redecoratingFrom hand-painted details to meaningful souvenirs, these are the simple ways I make my neutral home feel more personal
By Leah Hodson
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Channeling your inner Star Baker? These sourdough gadgets are the thing you needThese genius gadgets are the bread and butter of the Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary

