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- December 30th
- December 29th
- December 27th
- My dream designer kitchen tiles can now be a reality, thanks to Ca' Pietra's collection with B&Q – these are my favourite styles
- Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in common
- This is the 1 tweak I'm making to subtly impress guests this Christmas – it's such a simple bathroom adjustment
- As a Room Decor Editor, I know how to spot a great rug – every one I like tends to sell out quickly, and this H&M design is my new top pick
- December 26th
- I'm not surprised this was the most popular all-in-one pan of 2025 - stylish and multi-tasking, I've lost track of how many times it's sold out
- Most popular sofa of 2025 – this is the sofa style you couldn’t stop looking at this year
- It’s no longer about ‘bookshelf wealth’ or ‘shelfies’ – according to John Lewis, ‘shelf esteem’ is the new it trend which is all about the shelf itself
- 'We’re a hairy household,’ Vicky Pattison reveals the vacuum she uses to keep her home spotless – she says it tackles everything from hair extensions to dog fur
- December 25th
- December 24th
- December 23rd
- Queen Camilla's Clarence House Christmas tree is a masterclass in traditional and beautiful festive decor
- I'm not surprised this is the most popular sofa bed of 2025 – stylish *and* practical, it's Ideal Home readers' clear favourite
- John Lewis has predicted this kitchen appliance will overtake air fryers as the ‘it’ appliance in 2026
- December 22nd
- December 21st
- How I wrap presents using only one piece of tape – I’ve been using this genius hack for years, and it always impresses my friends and family
- Richard E. Grant has just decorated his garden for Christmas, and it’s like nothing I’ve seen before – the XL hanging baubles are sensational
- This William Morris range was the most popular bedding of 2025 – and the trend is set to be just as big in 2026
- Your guests will wish you had included this Amazon buy in their room this Christmas – it’s such a clever organisation idea
- December 20th
- December 19th
- Molly Mae has made me reconsider how I decorate my home for Christmas after I spotted her Christmas tree placement – I think she’s onto something
- I promise I’m a nice person, but this is what I judge people for most when they host – but there is an easy way to avoid it
- I just tried Tower's affordable Slushie machine alternative — at £179, it comes in a whole lot cheaper than the OG Ninja version
- If you want a home filled with joy and harmony this Christmas, then your Christmas cactus placement is key, experts reveal
- December 18th
- Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price
- Lidl has just launched a £24.99 buy that stops loud Christmas parties or snoring festive guests from ruining your sleep
- George Home is selling a gorgeous £17 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's pricey HexClad pan — the range is also oven and dishwasher safe
- Quick! If you still haven’t got a Christmas doormat yet, these gingerbread house designs will get you in the festive spirit for as little as £4
- If you want your home to look cool and refined, M&S’s new rechargeable table lamp is the ultimate cheat code – chrome is going nowhere in 2026
- December 17th
- Aldi’s viral £7.99 4-in-1 chopping board is landing in the UK – it makes meal prepping so much easier and efficient
- This is the kitchen worktop surface that the most stylish people are picking in 2026 – it features one of the trendiest colours
- Forget strawberries! The RHS predicts this will be the 'it' berry to grow in 2026 – it's delicious and can be planted right now
- Primark is selling the cutest kitsch tableware that *literally* has me drooling – and everything is under £10
- December 16th
- I’m a maximalist who’s disappointed beige is back in fashion – this is the counter-trend I’m using to fill my home with joy in 2026
- This simple and easy update turns the nostalgic paper chain into elevated Christmas decor – ‘velvet instantly drags it into grown-up territory’
- Next’s new brushed cotton bow bedding is so cosy and stylish, I snapped it up immediately – it’s so soft you ‘won’t want to get out of bed’
- December 15th
- December 14th
- Richard E. Grant has the most eclectic Christmas decor I’ve ever seen, and I can’t stop thinking about it
- Sorry scented candles, Dunelm has an unusual alternative for making a bedroom smell Christmassy – and it's under £10
- People are using bottles of prosecco to store their Christmas lights, and I’m only jealous I didn’t think of it first
- December 13th
- I immediately bought Dunelm's new £15 kitchen cupboard curtain – it's the answer to a clutter-free cooking space
- 'It's the comfiest sofa we’ve ever made’ – Swyft's new modular 'cloud sofa' promises to live up to the name with a soft, sink-in design
- IKEA is selling space-saving bins that are perfect for small kitchens – this one clever feature sets them apart from the rest
- Don’t throw your old Christmas decorations in the bin, take them to the charity shop instead – everything you need to know before you donate
- December 12th
- Experts are applauding Stacey Solomon for giving her children their own Christmas tree – you can do it too, with this £4 space-saving tree from Argos
- This Jamie Oliver hack is exactly why you need an air fryer for Boxing Day – leftover food stress will be a thing of the past
- These secateurs gave me the most satisfying pruning session of my life – they cut through stems like butter
- Dunelm is having a huge last-minute Christmas essentials sale – 6 picks I'm snapping up to make hosting a breeze
- December 11th
- I’ve found a decluttering method that *actually* allows you to see what you no longer use – it's exactly what you need for a post-Christmas clear out
- 'I went back and bought another one' – the super cosy M&S fleece heated throw shoppers can't get enough of
- These handy clips from Amazon will hang your Christmas lights invisibly, and leave no marks when you have to take them down
- December 10th
- Lidl is selling the cutest Cath Kidston pet beds for under £20 – they're £30 cheaper than the Amazon version, so you'll have to be quick
- The Dyson PencilVac is here! I tried the ‘world’s slimmest vacuum’ before anyone else, and it’s ideal for grab-go-cleaning
- Zoe Ball’s controversial take on hallway clutter has just made me re-evaluate my own relationship with tidying my home
- Tom Kerridge has designed the perfect roasting tray for potatoes with M&S – it helped me make the crispiest roast potatoes ever
- Wrendale's garden kneeler changed the way I garden – it's so comfortable, it's beautifully designed, and it's lasted me years
- Ideal Home’s Editor-in-Chief is embracing ‘Kitschmas’ this year – I think her anti-trend tree deserves a place on your festive moodboard
- December 9th
- Ideal Home has launched a chic new bed collection with Bensons for Beds – it's the perfect balance of smart styling and practical features
- One place you're forgetting to declutter before your guests arrive for Christmas – decluttering pros say it makes a bigger difference than you think
- Ruth Langsford's clever bauble storage trolley makes decorating (and packing away) so much easier – and there's £60 off it right now
- I don't even like festive bedding, but Habitat's Christmas bedding collection has just won me over – no wonder it's selling out fast
- I’m not letting shoe clutter mess up my home this Christmas – I’ve just bought a game-changing £17 storage solution to tidy up my hallway
- Is millennial pink making a comeback? IKEA says it is as it reveals its colour of the year for 2026
- The fruit you should leave in your bird feeder if you want robins to become a regular visitor, according to a wildlife expert
- December 8th
- December 7th
- Clodagh McKenna’s festively decorated garden pub is so charming – I’m using its rustic and cosy design as inspiration for my own home this Christmas
- M&S has nailed this winter's fluffy bedding trend with this super-soft faux fur throw – but at only £29.50, it's selling out fast
- I’m seeing this cosy, minimalist Christmas decor trend everywhere right now – and these are the best places to pick one up
- December 6th
- You’re not ready for Stacey Dooley’s ‘ghost tree’! The documentary maker just revealed her second tree for the season, and fans are obsessed
- Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds
- Sorry Urban Outfitters, Primark is my new go-to shop for affordable cool-girl homeware – these top picks prove it
- December 5th
- Before you do your big Christmas shop, you need to try this clever trick to defrost your freezer quickly – all you need is aluminium foil
- KitchenAid's new monochrome stand mixer shade is bound to divide opinion on appliance colour trends for 2026 – it's certainly one for the minimalists
- Jamie Laing is having a Ralph Lauren Christmas! The star has put his spin on one of the biggest festive trends of the season, and the result is stunning
- These bestselling £20 net lights from Amazon will transform your garden into a winter wonderland in no time – and you can throw them over anything
- Your guests are noticing clutter in your home you can’t see – 5 ways to cure your house blindness
- December 4th
- Is Pantone trolling us?! The long-awaited colour of the year for 2026 is out and it can only be described as absence of colour
- I’m calling it, Stacey Solomon’s Christmas doorscape is the best of the season – her humongous XL bow makes it a showstopper
- I’m a sleep expert who hates getting into a cold bed – this 2p per hour winter warmer is my saviour at this time of year
- Aldi's £49.99 espresso machine is back – it's £10 cheaper than last year and features a touch control panel as well as a milk frothing wand
- Habitat has quietly dropped new Morris & Co homeware, and I can’t stop lusting after this cosy throw in one of William Morris’ most iconic prints
- December 3rd
- The invisible trick I use to hang a wreath on my wooden front door - I've tried several 'no-nails' tricks, but this is the one I always come back to
- Stacey Dooley’s jaw-dropping Christmas tree champions one of the biggest festive trends – 'Tinsel is making a return to even the most stylish homes’
- Elton John's granny chic kitchen dials up the luxe factor with this unusual gallery wall trick – this is why you should be taking your artwork to the floor
- Tesco is giving away hundreds of real Christmas trees for free this weekend – everything you need to know, plus how to get your hands on one
- I'm trying Jamie Oliver's 'get ahead gravy' hack to save time on Christmas Day, using these 3 cookware essentials – even after a decade, it's still a classic
- M&S is selling a cosy light-up cushion for Christmas – but you’ll have to be fast, as I predict this festive design will be an instant bestseller
- December 2nd
- If you're buying a real Christmas tree this year, consider B&Q – £1 of every real tree sale is going to Shelter to raise money for child homelessness
- Next's clever quilted duvet cover isn't just bang on trend, it can also warm up your bed – I've never seen a duvet cover like this before
- The 'snowball' decluttering method will clear your home in time for Christmas – the pros say it’s great if decluttering makes you feel overwhelmed
- December 1st
- The secret scenting weapon I use every year to make my artificial Christmas tree smell real – I tricked so many of my friends last year
- Long-lasting freshness made effortless – with an exclusive discount on ScentAir
- Aldi’s sell-out hot chocolate maker is back and under £25 – but I’ve found another affordable alternative
- Stacey Dooley’s anti-trend kitchen is a lesson in opting for dark wood tones in 2026 – it’s bold yet minimalist
- Ninja's new £19.99 buy solves my biggest annoyance with my Slushi – but this accessory is already selling out fast
- Habitat is selling a clever shower dispenser that will revolutionise your shower storage – shoppers are raving about how it reduces clutter
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