<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/feeds/news Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![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[ 3 things I wish I knew before buying a robot lawn mower – the biggest lessons I've learned after testing 5 machines this year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-buying-a-robot-lawn-mower bSXffp7ZdWUxuYJMCSygwX Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Have conservatories had their day? Experts reveal the modern alternatives that are worth considering ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/extensions/are-conservatories-old-fashioned-modern-alternatives 6Df3UXfQJ7CiLWci2xErYn Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Designing my downstairs loo – my tips for transforming a tiny, practical space into a beautiful little sanctuary for both you and your guests ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/grace-h-designing-my-downstairs-loo vpVD7aqrtcbgP6fNzpvF2C Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Interior designers reveal the 4 things that make a small living room look and feel unwelcoming – avoid them at all costs! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/experts-say-what-makes-a-small-living-room-unwelcoming eYfWTz9WDCL4emHkNPo5mF Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +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 signs a garden room will provide the ideal extra space you need, and the one factor that means it may not be suitable ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/extensions/signs-a-garden-room-is-right-for-you ibJ66fg8aQa82FxToP7BFg Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +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[ 5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handy – the simple, time-saving secrets to keep them under control ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-people-with-weed-free-gardens-always-have oefrrgJpaW75Gzi8pQH69D Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If your kitchen feels enclosed or claustrophobic, it's down to this colour scheme mistake – this is now to neutralise it, according to paint pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/how-to-fix-a-warm-kitchen-colour-scheme or7Xi9Kny2xJmFX7EwBdVe Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry pink bedrooms, interior designers say these 3 alternative 'grown-up' shades are the key to a stylish bedroom in 2026 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/are-pink-bedrooms-still-on-trend-2026 yVbvrdUEFnPUEeEudG97wk Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +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[ Rain catchers are the whimsical garden feature that turns heavy downpours into a lovely water feature – I've tracked down 6 stylish options ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/garden-rain-catchers-shopping-edit MrMEpQ2HTDJVpVUE2qazG4 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:34:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monty Don has this beautiful rose growing at Longmeadow – he shares the simple June task he never skips to keep his roses flowering for longer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/monty-don-rose-june-task Hj8gW7Ay4mh2o8GhbVQBZb Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +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[ I've rounded up 12 of the best ice baths to buy on the high street - starting at £15, this is your sign to try the trend now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/garden/outdoor-living/ice-bath-shopping-edit 65SggUoLgEUMRhD2G7AJ8H Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to shade a garden on a budget – 4 affordable ways to create a cool summer retreat ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/budget-friendly-ways-to-shade-a-garden 5GDznivKSTFkKMnzmibbuZ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm Ideal Home's Deputy Editor – here are the 20 best buys for under £20 that I'd buy right now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/20-under-20-june-2026 rcXZxtVCSCgUrT7NGQ5oph Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:09:31 +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[ Retro kitchens are never going out of style - here's how to create a colourful, nostalgic cooking space that is far from kitsch ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/retro-kitchen-trend gHJzYAi2wiMvoeEuDK4PP Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer long – they are perfect for the filler, thriller, spiller planting rule ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fast-growing-trailing-plants jfhYahspRnFcJASBnZUoUV Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +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[ Sorry, matt paint! This 'outdated' paint finish is making a comeback – I keep seeing it in the most stylish homes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/eggshell-paint-finish-trend-2026 TAkMJ2sfqefc7zSXhHHNo6 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +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[ I had plenty of space – so why did my home still feel chaotic? How I found the perfect solution when our rooms were trying to do too much ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/francesca-swan-planning-a-summerhouse-to-solve-our-space-issues i5YwZuEnHP3U2KNhe4iQ8L Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:05:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been committing this cardinal sin when it comes to my dishwasher, but curbing this habit now could help me offset the 13% price cap increase ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/dishwasher-habit-that-is-wasting-energy hEZR2Pm9BYQMcnGCWjLQ5h Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +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[ 5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plants-to-prune-in-june AEQionNkzPnqDfAcsDCuSN Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my bedroom wardrobes in favour of this small-space-friendly alternative – this is why I don’t regret my decision six years later ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/storage-organisation-decluttering/how-i-store-clothes-without-a-wardrobe GhWupujJT3xEcRcVHwkDS3 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +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[ How to get the Scandi look in a kids' bedroom – I've tracked down the timeless high street buys for a bedroom that grows with your child ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/childrens-room/scandi-kids-bedroom-edit AzFvanBrD8ssQ6iqJuv3QW Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with dahlias in June – 4 expert-approved ways to kickstart this year's flowers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-dahlias-in-june fwci7JNBy8wHxLz57xUEuJ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Inexpensive ways I update my home when I'm on a retail detox – when sometimes all a space really needs is a reshuffle rather than a shopping trip ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/ammarah-hasham-inexpensive-ways-i-update-my-home ZYVKeBACRaKaUvALtBityW Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spotted Ninja’s sell-out Luxe Cafe coffee machine has dropped below £450 for the first time - here's why it'll be a hit with frothy coffee lovers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-luxe-cafe-coffee-machine-price-drop-june-2026 bfkzUvCgSTHgMsTqkYs6wn Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:15:29 +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[ The 3 Fs of interior design is the one rule the pros want you to know about when you’re decorating and arranging any room in your home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/3-fs-of-interior-design Cfyj5uuH9yn5uHDDmV2wz9 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +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[ Sorry, ugly shoe storage! I found 20 stylish pieces of furniture that will keep your shoes organised and that you’ll happily have on show in your hallway ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/hallway/stylish-shoe-storage-shortlist mwJ82bbem7nxsEtyu5DTGJ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +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[ Someone else’s rubbish, my treasure – 5 tricks I use to make thrifted finds work in my home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/open-house/lara-winter-5-ways-i-make-vintage-finds-work-in-my-home GQT44PpAT5Vb8rhfQN94Sn Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +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[ What to do with peonies in June – 4 tasks that will preserve this year's flowers and start preparing next year's ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-peonies-in-june x2QuKNpx4q5QGnQFSPDKbK Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +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[ This vibrant kitchen pairs two trending colours in an unusual way to create a high contrast kitchen that is sure to raise a smile ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/green-and-pink-two-tone-kitchen-diner dnEa87BYBmf1962iUKuhx1 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +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