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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in common
It was the year for levelling up barista skills
By Rebecca Knight
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This is the 1 tweak I'm making to subtly impress guests this Christmas – it's such a simple bathroom adjustment
It takes virtually no time at all
By Holly Cockburn
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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
This designer-looking wool rug from H&M Home is truly my current obsession
By Sara Hesikova
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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
The piece of cookware Ideal Home readers couldn't stop clicking on
By Rebecca Knight
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Most popular sofa of 2025 – this is the sofa style you couldn’t stop looking at this year
This is the sofa that you (and I) clicked on and bought the most in 2025
By Sara Hesikova
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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
Does your home have enough ‘shelf esteem’? The 2025 John Lewis report introduces a new decor trend
By Sara Hesikova
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'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
*Spoiler* It's our best-rated vacuum cleaner
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £1,000,000 bed just made my jaw drop – I've never seen a mattress like this before
Would you buy a black or gingham-checked mattress?
By Amy Lockwood
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3 ways to use Christmas tree needles around your home to make your house cleaner and smell fresher
Your tree needles are not destined for the bin
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to make a Christmas dinner for birds – the festive treats wildlife experts are adding to their bird feeder on the big day
The do's and don'ts of festive bird feeding
By Kezia Reynolds
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Queen Camilla's Clarence House Christmas tree is a masterclass in traditional and beautiful festive decor
The tradition of inviting children to help decorate the tree is in its 20th year
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm not surprised this is the most popular sofa bed of 2025 – stylish *and* practical, it's Ideal Home readers' clear favourite
It's the sofa bed that all the best-dressed homes have chosen
By Amy Lockwood
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John Lewis has predicted this kitchen appliance will overtake air fryers as the ‘it’ appliance in 2026
This wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card
By Kezia Reynolds
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I asked organising and cleaning pros how to get a home guest-ready for Christmas in one hour – it’s entirely possible
Because you shouldn't spend the whole festive break cleaning
By Kezia Reynolds
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The Christmas decorating idea I’m seeing in every stylish kitchen this year – it’s so easy and free to make
It looks so pretty!
By Kezia Reynolds
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How I wrap presents using only one piece of tape – I’ve been using this genius hack for years
The trick I always have up my sleeve on Christmas Eve
By Rebecca Knight
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Richard E. Grant has just decorated his garden for Christmas, and it’s like nothing I’ve seen before – his XL hanging baubles are sensational
The actor has nailed it this year
By Kezia Reynolds
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This William Morris range was the most popular bedding of 2025 – and the trend is set to be just as big in 2026
It's clear that you're just as William Morris print-obsessed as we are
By Amy Lockwood
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Garden experts want you to make a Christmas wreath out of a potato – I promise you, we’ve not lost our minds
Stay with us, the results look fabulous...
By Kezia Reynolds
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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'm filling my home with Christmas this year
By Kezia Reynolds
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I promise I’m a nice person, but this is what I judge people for when they host – but there is an easy way to avoid it
Don't make this mistake this hosting season...
By Sara Hesikova
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I just tried Tower's affordable Slushie machine alternative — at £179, it comes in a whole lot cheaper than the OG Ninja version
This is the cheapest way to have frozen margs in style this New Year's
By Molly Cleary
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If you want a home filled with joy and harmony this Christmas, then your Christmas cactus placement is key, experts reveal
The principles of Feng Shui apply to your houseplants, too
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price
Grab it while you can!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl has just launched a £24.99 buy that stops loud Christmas parties or snoring festive guests from ruining your sleep
According to experts, 'it's great at masking sounds, such as loud neighbours'
By Amy Lockwood
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George Home is selling a gorgeous £17 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's pricey HexClad pan — the range is also oven and dishwasher safe
This collection looks like the real deal
By Molly Cleary
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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
Last Christmas, everybody was DIYing their gingerbread house doormats – but this year, you don't have to
By Sara Hesikova


