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5 ways to make your oil-filled radiator more efficient
Use these tips to avoid wasting energy
By Sarah Handley
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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
Every leaf you sweep, every stem you break... they'll be watching you
By Kayleigh Dray
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Creating an open plan hub has been one of the most satisfying parts of our renovation – how we planned our space to fit the way we actually live
Three spaces, one room: designing an open plan hub
By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley
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The biggest bed trends of 2026 are all about 'emotional anchoring' – here's why this is the year of comfort and grounding
Think soft padding, playful silhouettes, and natural materials
By Amy Lockwood
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5 clever ways to inject hotel-style luxury into your home – capture the essence of places you love and bring them home with you
Tricks for nailing effortlessly luxurious hotel style
By Natalie Jahangiry
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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
Batch cooking season just got simpler
By Molly Cleary
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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
An accent chair is an easy way to give your home an update
By Sara Hesikova
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5 smart lighting tricks that will instantly make your home feel warm and more cosy - the most effective one costs less than £5
Sometimes, a change of light bulb is all it takes to transform how a room feels
By Rebecca Knight
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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
By Sarah Handley
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This is what the most on-trend bathrooms looked like in 2016 – you won't believe how much has changed in 10 years
There's one trend that is making a comeback
By Holly Cockburn
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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
The budget-friendly tools that will support you through countless DIYs
By Leah Hodson
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How to plan the perfect cosy and comforting home ready to hunker down for the winter hibernation
As the seasons shift, design a home that's an inviting haven with tips from a trio of cosy-loving experts
By Jennifer Morgan
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Discovering these 6 energy sucking 'vampire appliances' lurking in my home shocked me
I'm getting ready to slay them and save £100s
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Intentional Living Part One – how I want to live better with less, gain more time, more energy and more headspace
New Years Resolutions might not be for me, but I'm setting intentions instead
By Amanda Jones
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Sorry, cordless vacuums – this is why I’m encouraging all of my friends and family to invest in a corded vacuum this year
It’s time to bring back the cord
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 things that people with a tidy bathroom always have – low-effort upgrades to make your small space work smarter and not harder
Fake a clutter-free space in the most chaotic room of the house
By Lauren Bradbury
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A lot of patience and a little bit of luck brought these homeowners their dream family home
This four-bed Victorian semi in Settle, North Yorkshire, has been totally transformed with a spacious extension and top-to-bottom renovation
By Karen Wilson
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The Secrets to a Cosy Home
Be inspired by these easy ways to give your home a mood-boosting and restorative makeover
By Rebecca Knight
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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’
I asked 4 experts and this is how they said the panelled look is changing in 2026
By Sara Hesikova
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It’s official, retro wallpaper is cool again – here’s how to make it work in your home for 2026, according to the experts
Put a personal spin on this playful trend
By Maddie Balcombe
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Clever design techniques brought heritage charm to this kitchen extension
This homeowner set out to design a kitchen that restored the period charm to this 1920s lodge
By Holly Reaney
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Is using ChatGPT the secret to a successful kitchen reno? An interiors pro reveals the 4 ways she used it make hers easier
It will make planning a renovation so much simpler
By Holly Cockburn
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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
Struggling to find a sofa bed you like the look of? A daybed is a *much* more elegant hosting solution
By Amy Lockwood
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You've been warned – these are the 5 biggest kitchen mistakes designers always have to fix, plus what to do instead
Don't make the same mistakes
By Holly Cockburn
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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
‘A good refresh shouldn’t feel like a shopping list, it should feel like a reset’
By Sara Hesikova
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From bed to bath converting a spare room helped this couple create their dream washspace
Bright white tiling, patterned flooring, wood accessories and brass fittings were all must-haves in this new bathroom
By Lisa Moses
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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
A stylish hallway doesn't have to cost a small fortune
By Rebecca Knight


