News Archive | May 2026

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May 31st
- The easy bedroom fix to keep the sun from waking you up at 5 am this month – this is the trick experts use to protect their sleep in summer
May 30th
- How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife experts
- Aldi has quietly brought back its cooling bedding to help you sleep during the heatwave – you'll thank yourself later for getting your hands on some
- This easy, free furniture trick will improve airflow and cool a room – say goodbye to stuffy bedrooms
May 29th
- Dyson has launched a portable fan for under £100 — it's already sold out once, but I've just spotted it back in stock
- Experts warn gardeners to stop making this watering mistake during the hot weather – it's doing your plants more harm than good
- Sorry luxe grills, IKEA’s £45 cast-iron BBQ is the affordable alternative that’s ‘great for steaks’ – be quick, it’s already selling out
May 28th
- Ideal Home Awards 2026 Dining Room Winners – these are the brands and products that achieved the ultimate seal of approval from our judges
- Ideal Home Awards 2026 garden winners – the best outdoor brands and products of the year, selected by our panel of experts
- Ideal Home Awards 2026 bedroom winners – as chosen by our expert panel of judges
- 3 stylish shrubs that'll instantly elevate your garden – they'll make it look like the grounds of a boutique hotel
- If your home is too hot and stuffy during the day, you need to make this one easy and free change – you’ll see a big difference
May 27th
- Aldi’s £3 misting fan is the portable cooling option you need to sweaty commutes – it’s perfect for keeping cool on the go
- Ninja just dropped a new automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine – I unboxed it to see the major comparisons between this and the sellout Luxe Café
- IKEA just gave its bestselling swivel armchair a neutral makeover – and this is the only colourway I’d consider investing in
May 26th
- Shark’s viral portable fan is on sale and under £100 – be quick, it’s already starting to sell out
- Aldi's £40 air cooler is back and it’s perfect for beating UK heat – run, don’t walk, as this is going to sell out fast
- 5 things people with lovely smelling gardens always have – easy changes that will wow guests all summer
May 25th
- Garden experts issue warning against rapidly spreading invasive plant that looks just like snowdrops
- The new Shark BlastBoss is the gardening companion I never knew I needed – it's cordless, lightweight and ultra-convenient
- Sorry hydrangeas, this low-maintenance shrub is better for small gardens – it's fragrant, compact and offers colour all year round
May 24th
- 5 things you should never put in a compost bin following the new garden waste disposal rules in England
- 3 ways to outsmart porch pirates and stop them stealing delivery packages from your doorstep, according to security pros
May 23rd
- I’m calling it, hammocks are the must-have garden seating idea for 2026 – they’re an essential for creating a calm, relaxing space
- IKEA's brand new £550 sofa bed is the ultimate in Scandi cool – I love its 'playful functionality'
- Richard E. Grant’s blooming wisteria looks like something out of a fairytale – it’s the best wisteria display I’ve ever seen
May 22nd
- 3 ways to attract doves to your garden – create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best vacuum cleaners
- Everybody’s going crazy for this £35 IKEA floor lamp from the new PS 2026 range – I predict this viral flexible light is a future design classic
- Habitat’s ruffled outdoor pouffe is the small-garden buy guests will obsess over this summer
May 21st
- I’m curbing clutter in my tiny garden with this compact storage solution – and it’s now over 60% off just in time for summer
- Natalie Cassidy’s calming eucalyptus doorscape makes her front door look so expensive – how you can get the look, too
- Aldi's £3.99 modular freeze pods are the secret to cutting down meal prep time in your kitchen – they're perfect if you want to make your own Lego lunches at home
- Sorry garden parasols, Aldi’s £15 sun sail is a must-have for shading a small garden in style this summer
May 20th
- Lidl's £60 Dyson bladeless fan lookalike is back in stores this week – and even cheaper than last year
- This genius John Lewis garden furniture design doubles as a dining and lounge set – it’s the perfect small garden solution
- Kitsch side tables are popping up in stylish homes all over Instagram – 6 playful ones to add to your living room (or bathroom) for summer
- I visited Smeg's Italian HQ and saw their archive of limited edition appliances – these are 3 discontinued cult classics I wish they'd bring back
- Lidl is selling the coveted Ninja Creami for £159 – but I’ve found two places where you can snap it up even cheaper
May 19th
- Nespresso’s new Vertuo Up machine at John Lewis comes with the perfect iced coffee season bundle – here’s what’s included
- Next's stylish new armchair comes with clever hidden storage – it's a simple but genius solution to keep a small living room looking tidy
- Aldi’s £100 garden dining set is more than £1,000 cheaper than this cult designer alternative – and it's hard to tell the difference
May 18th
- Sorry, tidy garden borders, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 is embracing wild, natural gardens – and yes, that includes weeds
- I’m seeing more and more of this quirky houseplant trend – it’s perfect for adding a pop of colour to your home.
May 17th
- This is where the Ideal Home editors find luxury bedding at bargain prices – and now it's even more affordable in the sale
- These 5 low-maintenance plants will make your garden look like it belongs to a chic boutique hotel
- M&S has launched a rival to John Lewis' bestselling £12 handheld fan – it's just as sleek and even more affordable
- There's a reason this £3 no-drill IKEA bedroom organiser has over 1000 5-star reviews – it's been game-changing in my small bedroom
- The 'overnighting' trick is how to make your peace lily and spider plants grow healthier and stronger
May 16th
- There’s a reason this IKEA garden storage box is selling fast – with a built-in seat and stylish screen, it’s a game changer for small gardens
- B&Q's chic garden furniture set looks twice the price it actually is – it will have all your guests guessing where it's from
- Aldi’s clever £23 planter taps into one of this year’s biggest garden trends for small spaces
May 15th
- M&S just cracked the code on how to make your old garden sofa look brand new and on-trend for under £35
- KitchenAid's new coffee machine range is the prettiest way to save countertop space if your kitchen is on the cosier side
- Sorry, rechargeable wall lamps – Habitat's making plug-in wall lights cool again with these super stylish alternatives
May 14th
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
May 13th
- Sorry, fire pits, this is the stylish outdoor heating solution I'm using to keep warm in the garden on chilly nights this summer
- KitchenAid's iconic standmixer has had a fresh glow up with 5 new shades – and a clever game-changing design feature
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- I just discovered the chicest solar garden lights at The White Company to illuminate my lazy summer evenings in style
May 12th
- 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
- Our Place just launched a tiny version of its cult Always Pan – and as someone with a very small kitchen, I’m obsessed
- 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
- 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
May 11th
- 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
- Shhh! Dusk is selling a £25 alternative for the internet's favourite £125 rechargeable lamp – I'm stocking up with one for each room
May 10th
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Primark has just dropped a new quiet luxury homeware collection – these 6 under £30 buys will make your home look instantly more expensive
May 9th
- 5 flowering plants you can plant in May that will have birds flocking to your garden – the best varieties recommended by wildlife experts
- I just discovered Dunelm has *the* best collection of dressing tables for small bedrooms – there's even one for £89!
- Lidl is selling a robot vacuum cleaner for under £60 – it’s the most affordable model I’ve ever seen
May 8th
- Create a cooler, calmer home this summer with these bestselling air solutions
- The little luxury busy kitchens will thank you for – and it’s currently on offer
- 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
- 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
- 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
- This £50 IKEA outdoor coffee table hides a secret storage compartment – it's a must-have for small gardens
- Dunelm's £124 egg chair is a match made in heaven for small gardens thanks to this clever space-saving design feature
May 7th
- 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
- B&M’s Hampshire garden swivel chair is a dead ringer for this sold-out George Home alternative – it’s also £99 cheaper
- 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
May 6th
- 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
- IKEA's affordable retractable pergola is the ultimate way to fake the luxe hotel look in your garden this summer
- Aldi’s sell-out spa pool is back for 2026 – under £250, it’s one of the most affordable we’ve seen
- B&M is selling huge olive trees at a bargain price – they’ll instantly give your patio a Mediterranean glow up on a budget
May 5th
- 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
- The £2 IKEA bedroom space-saver that shoppers say 'I didn’t know I needed, but now I wonder how I survived without it'
- 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!
- Lidl’s new lightweight sun lounger looks like it came straight from a fancy hotel – it’s also great for small gardens
May 4th
- Garden experts reveal the big soil mistake that is halting your plants' growth this May – this is how to fix it
- 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
- Smelly bins could land you a hefty bin, waste experts reveal – everything you need to know
May 3rd
- 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
- 4 stunning and unusual peony varieties that you'll want to know about to fill your garden with showstopping blooms
- 5 gorgeous, showy red flowers that will fill your borders with high-fashion impact, according to garden experts
May 2nd
- The 3 front door colours devaluing your home and sabotaging your selling chances, according to property pros
- Sorry, ottoman beds, this is the year of the four-poster – canopy beds are having a comeback, and these 6 styles prove it
- IKEA has just given the classic plant stand a sleek update, and it’s a must-have for small gardens and balconies – it even doubles up as a seat
May 1st
- IKEA is selling the most stylish retro garden parasol I’ve seen this year – I can’t believe it costs less than £20
- Wayfair is selling an outdoor sofa that looks identical to one of IKEA’s bestsellers – and it’s almost £200 cheaper!
- A new small-kitchen-friendly indoor pizza oven from Kenwood just dropped – and the price tag is so much more appealing than you'd expect
- 3 humane ways to deter foxes from your food waste bin and stop them spreading rubbish in your street, according to pros