<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in News ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ M&S just cracked the code on how to make your old garden sofa look brand new and on-trend for under £35 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/m-and-s-just-cracked-the-code-on-how-to-make-your-old-garden-sofa-look-brand-new-and-on-trend-for-under-gbp35 xYpkBJyqHmSvJjWnjro7jn Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ KitchenAid's new coffee machine range is the prettiest way to save countertop space if your kitchen is on the cosier side ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/kitchenaid-new-compact-coffee-machine-range uVk6mSY3zRECVuV7MpiCqd Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:32:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, rechargeable wall lamps – Habitat's making plug-in wall lights cool again with these super stylish alternatives ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/habitat-plug-in-wall-lights J5QFXN9iWcCnHxsyE87nXF Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA just dropped the ultimate collection for tiny homes – as a small flat dweller, these are the 3 clever pieces I'm snapping up to transform my space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/ikea-ps-collection-2026 9yZr33P5SdXVi6MadjRxqM Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:33:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I check the new-in garden furniture at Very daily – these are the 7 stylish sets going under the radar you'll want to snap up before the bank holiday ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/very-garden-furniture-picks-spring-2026 Mj5cUnBzqubN8nvnbuFPZc Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £45 portable coffee brewer finally unlocked great coffee on the go for me – it's as good as my at-home machine and 100s of Amazon reviewers agree ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/i-tried-oxo-portable-rapid-brewer-and-grinder uPkEYwvSA5k6XZtsUQCcJN Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:34:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ John Lewis has just launched a modular sofa bed unlike anything I've seen before – I think it's a design icon of the future ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/john-lewis-innovation-living-cozy-pad-sofa-bed Mrn446S4wQuTUnwi5RXVQe Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, fire pits, this is the stylish outdoor heating solution I'm using to keep warm in the garden on chilly nights this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/b-and-q-chiminea-alternative-fire-pit fU6FxoN9GCiQk6TP6xVYnj Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 08:20:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ KitchenAid's iconic standmixer has had a fresh glow up with 5 new shades – and a clever game-changing design feature ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/kitchenaid-artisan-plus-tilt-head-stand-mixer-colours-2026 AusFfhKwJnrNEpKa878K9H Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't waste your money on Aldi's bargain robot mower – this is the budget alternative that will make looking after your lawn effortless this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-robot-mower-alternative fUXjCrwsmNwwHybw7gSGpC Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Habitat has pulled its made-to-order sofas until further notice – but I've found alternatives for their 5 most popular styles, including the Hendricks sofa ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/habitat-made-to-order-sofas-unavailable 3xSJbfN5EJ6JRuSuHFdn5k Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I discovered the most hyped coffee machine on the US cafe scene on my recent trip to San Francisco, and it's finally launched in the UK! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/fellow-series-one-espresso-machine-first-look yB6G3PJimkoGoa7KFo7Jt7 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just discovered the chicest solar garden lights at The White Company to illuminate my lazy summer evenings in style ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/the-white-company-wicker-solar-garden-lights JcpccfvTMXuyS5Y67fpMJh Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Habitat is holding a massive furniture sale – these are the 6 buys I'm adding to my basket before they jump back up in price ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/habitat-spring-furniture-sale-2026 s3nkJJtFPrY84XaBy5MZwX Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:23:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our Place just launched a tiny version of its cult Always Pan – and as someone with a very small kitchen, I’m obsessed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/our-place-tiny-cookware-duo WAM8pHberSagG6YvEFrBWW Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Habitat's £350 clever convertible outdoor day bed is already a sleeper hit with shoppers – this under-the-radar buy is a game-changer for tiny gardens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/habitat-malta-outdoor-day-bed BNBeE7q7yFqtm5ZSMMhsfm Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you're looking for unique, stylish and expensive-looking rechargeable lights under £35, this under-the-radar brand is where you should be shopping ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/if-youre-looking-for-unique-stylish-and-expensive-looking-rechargeable-lights-under-gbp35-this-under-the-radar-brand-is-where-you-should-be-shopping DZjJQiUE5afor9bupe5Bjd Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things you should never put in a kitchen bin, according to pros – you’d never guess how dangerous these common household items can be ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/things-you-should-never-put-in-a-kitchen-bin 9NurcSw6esZ7iYozZJvbAa Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shhh! Dusk is selling a £25 alternative for the internet's favourite £125 rechargeable lamp – I'm stocking up with one for each room ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/dusk-kirsty-rechargeable-bobbin-table-lamp ed59iZfniYKx9LGFnGgmgc Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dualit's stylish new ice cream maker is the latest that needs no pre-freezing or faff – this is the new style of dessert maker everyone's going to be talking about ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/dualit-ice-cream-maker-first-look mRTxzxwjU6vPhnmEG9RNkY Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ H&M's minimalist garden parasol will give your garden an instant glow-up – its quiet luxury style is perfect for serving up a seriously hotel-chic look ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/h-and-m-vazzano-garden-parasol 4GbdXNDbnbw5sMGiDPGjfg Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, small wardrobes can be organised too – and Lakeland’s £16.99 storage solution is the key to your seasonal clothing switch-up this May ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/lakeland-vacuum-clothes-storage-tote-bag rpBRecxgSKpmC6iCG4DatF Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – these 6 under £30 buys will make your home look instantly more expensive ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/primark-the-edit-summer-2026 JCszqY9qhJa48g4r5bD8qk Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 flowering plants you can plant in May that will have birds flocking to your garden – the best varieties recommended by wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/may-flowering-plants-to-attract-birds LmHjPhLaq9EvwQqxkoawth Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just discovered Dunelm has *the* best collection of dressing tables for small bedrooms – there's even one for £89! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/dunelm-dressing-tables-for-small-bedrooms 3VFKgaU43k8we7kFPuF9Fd Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl is selling a robot vacuum cleaner for under £60 – it’s the most affordable model I’ve ever seen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/lidl-silvercrest-robot-vacuum-cleaner-2026 3QHr3of6hEgpM3EF3u6vin Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw Next's new luxury homeware accessories IRL and can confirm they feel as expensive as they look - 9 picks that could easily be designer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/n-premium-next-homeware-accessories-edit-spring-2026 2iSm2z6reYavz5fABKkxAg Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This stunning, yet unusual, hydrangea variety is perfect for small gardens and patios – it’s low-maintenance, thrives in pots and can be planted right now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/double-dutch-hydrangeas NmFTwBt8jFJ9qjU6czE9QZ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't believe this designer-look sculptural table lamp is from Next – my job is to track down the best-looking lamps, and I’ve never seen one like this ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/next-n-premium-isac-table-lamp RvinAm3NtSzE9HCMhRP6kB Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £50 IKEA outdoor coffee table hides a secret storage compartment – it's a must-have for small gardens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/ikea-outdoor-lagaskar-storage-coffee-table vR2xpbHztWuuMT3hQoA5E6 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dunelm's £124 egg chair is a match made in heaven for small gardens thanks to this clever space-saving design feature ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/dunelm-sydney-rope-folding-egg-chair jbH4h2NNP7xFzkK3xEotuU Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The exact BBQ Jamie Oliver uses in Jamie's Ultimate BBQ – it's his 'go-to barbecue for big feasts' and the perfect summer hosting upgrade ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/what-bbq-does-jamie-oliver-use-in-jamies-ultimate-bbq 6ReN6T3HHUDFLVpVApXga4 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:08:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ B&M’s Hampshire garden swivel chair is a dead ringer for this sold-out George Home alternative – it’s also £99 cheaper ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/b-and-m-hampshire-garden-swivel-chair r3KwpAcffCRUQ73fBDFzc4 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling a weed burner to banish weeds and light BBQs for £15 – this is everything you need to know about how to use this clever multi-tool ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-weed-and-bbq-burner J6X8UZpbNFRbn29wY8XNHV Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:49:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Habitat just quietly dropped the price of its most stylish sofa bed to under £160 – I've never seen this space-saving design at a lower price ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/habitat-roma-chair-bed-discount-may-2026 Y4Bp8uHPQa2ArZyRxBH436 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's affordable retractable pergola is the ultimate way to fake the luxe hotel look in your garden this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/ikea-hammaron-retractable-pergola vNwivpY7eNcKi8d4PSfVUi Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi’s sell-out spa pool is back for 2026 – under £250, it’s one of the most affordable we’ve seen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/aldi-spa-pool-2026 EFnPbstrDyp9NjafodQGPd Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:47:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ B&M is selling huge olive trees at a bargain price – they’ll instantly give your patio a Mediterranean glow up on a budget ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/b-and-m-viral-olive-tree x8Vw7f7VWu9Kxdvmgrvd6h Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:43:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Step aside fire pits, B&Q is selling a smokeless table-top fire that is perfect for tiny gardens –I can’t believe it’s only £35 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/b-and-q-la-hacienda-olivia-bio-ethanol-outdoor-tabletop-fire 2MK2rE2EuSQWVEMv3oiSHP Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The £2 IKEA bedroom space-saver that shoppers say 'I didn’t know I needed, but now I wonder how I survived without it' ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/ikea-shoppers-love-komplement-valet-hanger 4yoSwbPhitPqZ4jETduuJh Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Habitat table lamp is the spitting image of one of MADE’s most popular sellout designs – and it’s less than half the price! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/made-piper-table-lamp-alternative-from-habitat bc8gvCjtLSv25tg2yvwHvR Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl’s new lightweight sun lounger looks like it came straight from a fancy hotel – it’s also great for small gardens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/lidl-wicker-sun-lounger jrxPZ7m4PP79Q9hVvyJXcm Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garden experts reveal the big soil mistake that is halting your plants' growth this May – this is how to fix it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/neglecting-soil-mistake rX6GVzCyzdLdaPzwVUnooV Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been persuaded to ditch my shed for a garden wardrobe – it's the ultimate storage solution for freeing up space in a tiny garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/swap-shed-for-garden-wardrobe f7ZFGCM5PUHAspu8TWcc7e Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smelly bins could land you a hefty bin, waste experts reveal – everything you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/smelly-bin-fine BkrPSANiMQbgDpw2mHDxyN Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got a sneak peek at Salter's budget slushie machine set to rival Ninja's sellout version – here's what you get for its £179 price tag ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/salter-slushie-machine-first-look dn2t2voxKBEApfM2QegJgN Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 stunning and unusual peony varieties that you'll want to know about to fill your garden with showstopping blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-peony-varieties NvgzzYjNDYBBpw6bAYDjPH Sun, 03 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 gorgeous, showy red flowers that will fill your borders with high-fashion impact, according to garden experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/high-fashion-red-flowers CeytVtiRggE4sRCnU8M5AR Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 3 front door colours devaluing your home and sabotaging your selling chances, according to property pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/owning-renting/front-door-colours-that-devalue-a-home Mgu75rfMQu8Z9PygF8ysqm Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, ottoman beds, this is the year of the four-poster – canopy beds are having a comeback, and these 6 styles prove it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/four-poster-beds-comeback-2026 S8Xqg9Kd2WYL2LRA5MdauW Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:18:22 +0000