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5 things I always like to do when I'm transitioning my home from spring to summerMy simple swaps to brighten your home and your mood
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Ideal Home Bathroom Award Winners 2026Outstanding designs and products that impressed our expert editors this year
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Ideal Home Awards 2026 Living Room WinnersOur expert panel of judges has spoken and these are the brands and designs that stood out
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Ideal Home Awards 2026 Kitchen WinnersThe standout kitchen designs and products of the year
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How much does it cost to run an air fryer? Do they save money?We've calculated what it will cost to cook with an air fryer following the new July energy price cap
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5 things that people with a tidy outdoor space always have – declutter and organise your garden for summerWithout compromising on practicality
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Too hot to sleep? These 5 cooling bedding materials are 'sleep medicine in fabric form', according to the expertsThey're the antidote to restless nights in this hot, humid weather
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Can I make my new kitchen space work as hard on the inside as it does at being beautiful on the outside?Designing a kitchen that’s as organised as it is stylish
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The three plants I’m sticking to this year for an easy-to-maintain and bloom-filled gardenI'm focusing on fewer plants but with a big impact
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'Our kitchen went from dark with a bad layout to doubling in size and full of natural light!'This once small and dark kitchen has been transformed with clever lighting and a new layout
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7 things people with cool gardens in a heatwave always haveThey know how to stay cool outdoors
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6 sustainable garden ideas that support wildlife and our planetThese eco-friendly gardening practices guarantee a productive space
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Love oak but hate the price? I tested a combo of wood stains for a formula that fakes the look of oak, then used it to elevate my pine staircaseI finally found the almost-perfect recipe...
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Do you really have to vent a portable air conditioner outside?Air con pros share why it’s so crucial to get this step right
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'I haven’t just modernised it, I’ve tried to give it back its soul'An experienced renovator transformed a tired Cotswolds property into a colourful home layered with personal style
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Pearl Lowe's pink bathroom is the epitome of 1920s elegance, teamed with antique buysIt's a masterclass in vintage glamour
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A few years ago I went LOOPY in the garden, and decided to keep all my weeds – here’s why I value them as much as my plantsHow I use a 'Closed Loop Waste Management System' in my outdoor space
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These 5 storage options are silently making your home dustier – the quick (and affordable) changes you can makeKeep things clean without compromising on practicality
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5 things people with incredible-smelling homes always clean withGame-changing tools and products that tackle two jobs in one
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A clever shower head was the missing piece that turned this tricky, narrow space into a serene spa-like bathroomCalm, scandi vibes
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Inherited a kitchen you can't afford to change? A kitchen transformation is often just a clever game of distraction – these are my top tricksIt's all a lesson in patience and styling
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I asked Farrow & Ball for their most popular paint shades of 2026And why their top 7 colours surprised me
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Two years on from my first review of Ninja's Woodfire Outdoor Oven, this is everything I've learned about owning a pizza oven long term – as well as the drawbacksIt’s an impressively versatile outdoor oven
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5 things that people with consistently cool homes in summer always haveHeatwave essentials that will keep your home comfortable when it gets hot
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These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026They're the secret to a stylish, high-end design
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A fan won't help with humidity – this is what experts recommend you use insteadA fan may help circulate the air, but you'll need something else to actually lower moisture levels
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A genius way to get the look of real wood without the upkeep – this new garden furniture trend combines style and practicality‘This type of garden furniture is the ultimate practical yet stylish choice’
