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These are the 6 biggest sofa trends of 2026 you should know about – if you’re looking to invest in a new sofa anytime soon, read this first
Experts reveal what living room seating styles are going to be big next year
By Sara Hesikova
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Pantone's Colour of the Year might be controversial but it's set to be a big kitchen trend in 2026 - here's how to use it
Warm whites are the secret to a bright and stylish space
By Holly Cockburn
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This ramshackle, rusty barn got a cosy makeover
The home of textile designer Vanessa Arbuthnott is full of colourful fabrics
By Janet McMeekin
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I turned a few plain IKEA BILLY bookcases into custom-look feature shelving on a budget (and without a power tool in sight!)
I reckon it's one of my most successful IKEA hacks to date
By Leah Hodson
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Nobody told me there's a specific order your should bleed your radiators in
I've been doing it wrong for years without realising, and I bet I'm not alone
By Sarah Handley
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How to remove common Christmas stains from carpets and upholstery – quick hacks for tackling everything from chocolate to gravy stains
Keep your home stain-free this festive season
By Lauren Bradbury
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Christmas is my favourite time of year, but I no longer buy lots of presents. Before you call me Scrooge, let me tell you why
No more mindless gift buying
By Amanda Jones
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Small living room storage ideas – 12 creative and smart ways to get rid of visual clutter and keep your compact lounge neat and organised
These are the experts' top tips on making your small living space look and feel more organised and considered
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Lauren Bradbury
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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
By Ginevra Benedetti
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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
By Natasha Brinsmead
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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
By Grace H
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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
By Gemma Calvert
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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
By Amy Reeves
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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
By Holly Cockburn
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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
By Holly Cockburn
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I look at cushions on a daily basis as a Room Decor editor – these are my go-to places to get the best ones
Cushions are an easy and inexpensive way to update your home decor – and this is where I like to get mine
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Holly Cockburn
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5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorations
Luckily these easy tweaks will fix them fast
By Sarah Handley
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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
By Kayleigh Dray
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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
By Holly Cockburn
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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
By Ammarah Hasham
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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
By Sponsored
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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
By Charlotte Luxford
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I never (ever!) turn on the big light – these are the ingenious ways I illuminate my home that feel so much softer and warmer
How to light your home if you're as 'big light' averse as me
By Lara Winter
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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
By Sarah Handley
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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’
By Sara Hesikova


