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6 key ingredients for the ultimate quiet luxe living room – upgrade your sitting room with this easy room recipe
Use these elements to create a calm, elevated living room that's full of earthy shades and luxe materials
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This is how many hours a day your heating should be on in spring to avoid wasting energy
It's the ideal schedule that hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency
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I’m obsessed with sample sales – how I track down wish-list homeware at a fraction of the price, plus my insider tricks and tips
The beautiful pieces I've scored for a fraction of the price
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This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosier
Brilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead
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Why I have to wait to install solar panels
I was on my way to a renewable home until I was tripped up by two professional opinions
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Don't plant your begonia tubers until you read this – avoid these common mistakes if you want lots of big blooms this summer
Wondering what went wrong with your tuberous begonias? It's likely you made one of these classic mistakes...
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Move over, burgundy kitchens - cola is the rich, earthy hue that is going to be in the most stylish kitchens this year
It makes any kitchen instantly inviting
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Stripes are the outdoor furniture trend taking over the most stylish gardens in 2026 – from outdoor sofas to loungers, these are the best to invest in now
‘Stripes feel joyful, optimistic and unapologetically summery’
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Brunch kitchens are the perfect trend to try this spring – these are 12 buys to upgrade your tablescape for Mother's Day, Easter and beyond
These buys will carry you through all summer
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Gorgeous high street buys for £20 and under – as chosen by Ideal Home's Deputy Editor
Treat your home this month to one of these great value homeware finds
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My Spring Cleaning routine transforms my home every year
My tips and tricks so that your home can have its own transformation too
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This is the best way to overseed a lawn full of moss in spring – experts share their simple method to bring your grass back to life
Mossy lawn getting you down? Here's how to overseed it and get the grassy verge of your dreams...
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20 garden screening ideas that create instant privacy – our favourite ways to conceal an outdoor space
Inspiration for every garden
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8 ways to design a kitchen extension that is fresh and modern
But that won't look dated a few years down the line
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Pied wagtails will flock to your garden if you add these simple wildlife-friendly features – experts say these cheery little birds don't use hanging feeders so here's what to do instead
They’re some of the cutest birds around, so how best to get the charming wagtail into your garden? Here’s what the pros advise...
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My smart spending guide to creating a chic kitchen without breaking the bank – plus I reveal which fixtures and fittings I'm using in my own space
My designer insight into where to splurge and where to save in your kitchen
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A white living room doesn’t have to be boring – these are the 6 ways to make your white-painted lounge look interesting rather than safe
‘With the right styling and accessories, they are anything but a safe choice’
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This modern cottage is designed for family life and style
Relaxed, characterful and cute – this home has it all!
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6 ways to make your patio look more expensive than it really is without breaking the bank
Try these planting and styling tips
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I went to the leading kitchen and bathroom show – these are the 5 new releases you need to know about for a clever and stylish home in 2026
You'll want to keep these on your radar
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How we test carpet cleaners – the exact review process we follow and the key features we look for in a 5-star model
This is how we test carpet cleaners as part of our in-house review process (spoiler alert: it gets messy)
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I went a whole month without using my tumble dryer to avoid wasting energy, but it turns out I had to sacrifice something else in return
While I saved some money, this is why I'm not sure it was worth it
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How I scratch my interior design itch without filling my home up again with new ‘stuff’ – easy (and free!) ways I use to make it feel fresh and inspiring
Creativity, not consumption, is the real secret to a stylish space
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'We carried our furniture on foot from one house to the other'
An Edwardian property across the street proved a dream renovation project
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Honeyed terrazzo and a spectacular up-and-over window have turned this bathroom into a natural oasis
Gorgeous houseplants and a muted colour palette make the view the star of the show
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Yes, your birth month has a decluttering style – this is how to use your personality traits to your advantage (and avoid clutter overwhelm!)
From January to December, these are the decluttering methods that'll suit you best
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I persuaded my partner to let me paint our living room walls pink, and the result was transformative – it's the ultimate new neutral
It completely changed how the room feels
