<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in News ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/feed Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 3 places you should never put a bird bath in a garden, according to wildlife experts – where to put one instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/places-you-should-never-put-a-bird-bath Ky4Bk27SzAzQtixLpwP3HR Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Next is selling the smartest wireless outdoor light that transforms a parasol into a floor lamp – keep the party going late into the evening ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/next-lima-portable-rechargeable-light HJJDVQdG4xjw4vYytFQa24 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grandma gardens are trending right now – how to get the look for a wholesome, low-maintenance garden full of colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/grandma-gardens-microtrend 3xT7XKqGjgVN7ioN3nYXvY Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The flies buzzing around your fruit bowl are not fruit flies – pest experts reveal what they really are, and how to get rid of them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/what-are-vinegar-flies CdfHaTpQEALk4WEYkVaKnf Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gozney just gave its bestselling pizza ovens a colour-drench makeover (and we’re obsessed) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/gozney-x-tonester-limited-edition-colours BKsUp95EiMPQcQonSngaHR Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to remove mould from kitchen and bathroom sealant without using any chemicals – and keep it away for good ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/how-to-clean-mould-from-silicone-sealant ySWtsH6PgEfiokXgiH8Li3 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:24:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dunelm has just dropped the most stylish garden storage box to hide outdoor cushions, throws and parasols – it will instantly curb garden clutter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/dunelm-malta-rattan-effect-garden-storage-box-with-wheels jWJCPjqgeSuG8Sp3kf7Cub Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £25 wind spinner from Amazon turns every breeze into a mesmerising show for your garden – no wonder it has over 1000 five-star reviews! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/amazon-gemini-solar-light-wind-spinner 2FRFDJ4CWY2BeH6B9oe8Wf Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Next’s new homeware isnailing the luxe-look lake house aesthetic – 6 purse-friendly picks that will bring style and serenity to your home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/next-lake-house-aesthetic xzZp6GLN4SFFAJdsQTix8X Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Only laundry pros know how handy this clever clothes line from Argos is – it’s perfect for tiny gardens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/argos-home-2-x-15m-retractable-clothes-lines AnY7BBRwbmdp7NUaZ42JYL Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw Next's homeware collection with this year's Interior Design Masters winner IRL – these are the 9 standout pieces to invest in asap ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/what-to-buy-lia-gold-x-next-homeware YKtkFmEyQZpav6NJZKv2Mi Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:30:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Flying ant day is coming to the UK – pest experts reveal what it is, and how to get ready for it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-is-flying-ant-day XScjDSwxWFfVFetsf7rfF Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA’s sleek new outdoor coffee table offers a simple solution for small space hosting – and it's less than £30 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/ikea-portable-outdoor-coffee-table oRk5oTq6CccTh4qY6eHneB Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips is launching a ceiling light that looks just like a skylight – it will mimic natural light and boost your Vitamin D production ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/smart-home/signal-philips-smart-skylight 9ap3yq7tV2oJk8ZbMNmC4J Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Goodbye IKEA MALM! IKEA is discontinuing the iconic chests of drawers by the end of the year – these are the new ones taking their place ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/ikea-discontinues-malm-and-hemnes-chest-of-drawers-2026 7Djzmct6sTVqXH2N9vk8FE Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:10:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £65 Argos Home rattan outdoor bistro set has over 3,000 reviews singing its praises – it’s an ideal choice for tiny gardens, balconies and courtyards ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/argos-home-2-seater-rattan-effect-garden-bistro-set VaE8nXXWbd2xTwAcubHAne Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja quietly dropped a new version of the AutoBarista coffee machine that's £100 cheaper – this is why it's much more affordable ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-autobarista-pro-vs-standard-version qyGdh34pSxJf8M8ZWEYTkN Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi’s £13 scalloped parasol looks like it came straight from a Mediterranean resort – it’s perfect for giving your garden a chic, hotel look ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/aldi-belavi-garden-umbrella DhRAWwL7edeNGqD7xFGsG6 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl is dropping a 3-in-1 smoker and grill for under £35 – I asked experts if it’s the best choice for beginner barbequers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/lidl-grillmeister-3-in-1-smoker-grill Aka3TNanY9jNZMYejgfDpY Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja just launched a mini-version of its sellout Luxe Café coffee machine at its lowest price point ever – this is everything you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-luxe-cafe-mini-plus-espresso-machine-first-look zRfPW4CwSpJL6j4zsu78UP Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meaco has dropped a new portable air conditioner that is twice as quiet as its predecessors - act fast, I predict a sell-out! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/meaco-cirro-portable-air-conditioners-first-look yBGfYrgaf3sUQ2YenazBs Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Interior Design Masters winner Lia Gold debuts her joyful homeware collection with Next – and it’s not what I expected ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/next-interior-design-masters-winner-lia-gold-collection htpiyBGky5qYJLJm4L7P5A Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:28:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's luxury-look rattan planters nail the coastal garden trend – these are the plants I'd pair it with for a glorious summer display ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/aldi-belavi-rattan-effect-planter h7fwSqQNeedF3KczQX6Sgi Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heavy rain can put your bird feeder at a higher risk of spreading disease – this is the fix wildlife experts recommend to keep food dry and birds safe ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-feed-birds-in-wet-weather FCgDvaCBFMGrTbSinBRyCG Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Quick! M&S has slashed the price of some of its most expensive-looking lamps – these are the ones I’m contemplating adding to my home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/m-and-s-lamps-sale-spring-2026 b7tiFwaZAuXZHj2kgmfDSG Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry peonies, this low-maintenance shrub is a better choice for longer-lasting blooms – it offers bold colour and high-impact flowers at little effort ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/hibiscus-vs-peonies nWbgoF2CTHWCQNoM6JZhFg Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ One just won’t be enough! The £2 IKEA storage solution shoppers are bulk-buying to tidy up every room of their home – it's so useful ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/ikea-ostbit-plate-holder-for-storage xLMmS6Vz6obKDqqo6i4b3R Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 ways homeowners are ‘sleepwalking’ into a flooding crisis – the common landscaping features that are making your garden more flood-prone ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ways-homeowners-are-sleepwalking-into-a-flooding-crisis JF9x6zpSirUGeyzXsx4kfG Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Olivia Bowen has nailed the summer’s Greek garden trend by transforming her pergola into a Mediterranean-inspired oasis – the exact shade of paint she used ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/olivia-bowen-x-valspar-paint-outdoor-paint-palette ioUmUcjPKw9MYxirhh65cE Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your garden –the pros and cons experts say you need to think about ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-you-need-to-know-before-installing-a-raised-planter 2Y2yhehcfMafHmvmFFSHEd Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ George Home has just dropped a stunning glass lamp, and it’s a dead ringer for the viral M&S All Over Glass Table Lamp, but half the price ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/george-home-searchlight-ribbed-amber-glass-table-lamp oNj8euCPfPh2bS7uoLFcT3 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/flood-proof-shrubs QvBSDMZBUBFqMA9tzCmkgL Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If heavy rain has turned your garden into a boggy mess, B&Q is selling a game-changing buy to save your garage and garden from a mini flood ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/b-and-q-quick-dam o5gpjn4LbYv82yXXivwBfA Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to support nesting birds in summer – the materials you should be leaving out to help birds build stronger, safer nests ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/nesting-materials-to-leave-out-for-birds pzaP7vBxwTfWkDUomsaQ6D Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:34:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's £15 Hex Fry pan is a dead-ringer for this Gordon Ramsay-approved £169 Hexclad pan – this is how the two metal utensil safe pans compare ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/aldi-hexfry-honeycomb-pan-june-2026 Pw7uEVQYx33zZAEN7NJLFk Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:50:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ You’d never guess this chic solar lamp is only £17 from IKEA – it’s the perfect way to add a soft glow to your outdoor space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/ikea-solvinden-led-decoration-lighting aNxW3NyKWF27BBDSCaMnn7 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This compact grow table is the perfect way to start a vegetable patch in a small garden – my crops are thriving! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/elho-green-basics-grow-table yY3gZoejxAAWsoLXJFwknQ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘In Essex, we don’t have bins,’ Lauren Goodger has divided the internet after refusing to have a kitchen bin in her home – I asked the experts if you *really* need one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/lauren-goodger-kitchen-bin-debate YfNEEZjcjBUxZ3pB2SQ4A9 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:25:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ A big change could be coming to how you can shop for Howden's kitchens - here's everything you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/howdens-diy-kitchens-acquisition Dw8NigBSoyCfCBwTiM6hpY Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden – this is what to do if you find foxes in yours, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ricky-gervais-foxes-in-garden BB25CXYFQHvY2ShAHbmPiY Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shark has given its stand-out vacuum a 'luxe' looking glow-up with four sophisticated colours to choose from – you won't want to hide it in a cleaning cupboard ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-powerdetect-speed-luxe-collection-launch azztt6YwzV7BsHcrMfgxWJ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing it – my top picks from rattan to galvanised steel ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/garden-trading-pretty-water-butts SYXCEwib3gUTBAVGGns4Md Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:04:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stacey Solomon says this is 'THE best steamer ever' and she can't believe it's 40% off on Amazon right now – run, don't walk while it's still in stock ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/laundry/stacey-solomon-sundu-clothes-steamer-deal 9gvaQznckanTvNq2yDQ6T7 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for plants – the 6 prettiest ones to hang up now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/rain-chain-shopping-edit uGWCSsfmhyWoNs8VQRL9PN Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:33:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's tabletop gas grill is a gamechanger for small gardens – at only £40, it's the perfect way to dine alfresco on a budget this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/aldi-tabletop-gas-grill ebnx4uZ2gdVcQfM2rU5hVn Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's £5 stainless steel food containers are the most organised food preppers' best kept secret – I made the switch from plastic, and I haven't looked back ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/ikea-365-stainless-steel-food-containers jkKUCRzfmNKq5vwGuUUTXE Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:09:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs following the July 2026 Price Cap announcement – it can save you money and peace of mind ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-energy/why-you-should-switch-to-fixed-tariff-after-july-2026-price-cap-announcement UXZfdybTqsJS4agbFumQeA Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA’s £12 rack with hooks was made with tiny hallways in mind – it’s one clever design feature means it takes up virtually no space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/hallway/ikea-ps-rack-with-5-hooks wdxuoHqcYjuAp7Rchrvubk Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl launches an affordable solar battery to help with rising energy costs, but there’s a catch if you live in the UK ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/lidl-germany-solar-battery hDFXycZcYGhLVPpNU8oUrJ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's new £250 chair bed absolutely nails small space hosting – it's a future cult classic in the making ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/ikea-ps-2026-skiftebo-chair-bed vzgXZ3LF7N9pMdsFeTz4WE Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000