Top Stories
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What to do with hyacinths after flowering so they'll grow back bigger next spring
How to avoid smaller blooms next year
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The 12 best air fryers in the UK, complete with reviews, from the Ideal Home team
These are the ones we love after testing
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IKEA has launched a collection of furniture for gamers that's comfy and stylish
The range will be released later this year…
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The best kitchen island layout ideas for a sociable and practical cooking space
Make the most of every inch of space
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Room Decor
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How to decorate rental walls - clever design tricks that are all easy to remove
Brighten up plain walls in a rental home with these tried and tested ways without losing your deposit
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5 golden rules for pattern clashing - design pros on how they create striking schemes
The only rules you need to know for creating a premium-looking design
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Modern bathroom ideas - 13 ways to create a contemporary scheme
Inject contemporary style into your bathroom with these on-trend tile, colour and design tips
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What colours make a small living room look bigger? Elevate your lounge with this trick
These clever colours will make a compact lounge feel bigger
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12 small bathroom tile ideas to turn your compact bathroom into something spectacular
Transform your shower, loo or ensuite with tiles, no matter what the size of the space
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Should you mix and match sofas? Design experts reveal the answer and their styling tips
Eclectic decor is in - but here's how to make mismatched sofas work
What To Buy
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Explore Ideal Home's expert buying guides & reviews
Whether you need a mattress, lawn mower, candle or even a pizza oven, our buying guides will help you find the right items for your home.
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Best mattress 2024 – tried and tested hybrid, memory foam, and pocket spring mattresses
We've reviewed the best mattresses from the biggest brand names, including Emma, Simba, Tempur, Hypnos, Silentnight, and many more. Here's our verdict on which to shop for the best night's sleep
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'I’ve given my home office an on-trend cow girl style makeover'
Inspired by her travels, interiors stylist Laurie Davidson gave her home office a fun Western-style update
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This colourful kitchen extension is brimming with feel-good factor
With a keen eye for colour, Lisa Potter-Dixon has created a joyful scheme full of character
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‘Renovating this house has been a labour of love…but it puts a smile on my face every day’
Ditching dated décor and introducing rich colours and classic pieces has turned an unloved Victorian property into a luxurious yet homely space
House Manual
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Yes, you can clean off rust with aluminium foil – the easy way to get metal fittings and furniture looking like new
We can't believe how easy it is
By Jullia Joson
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9 mindful ways to declutter your home - turn a stressful chore into a calming, reflective ritual
Tackle your next decluttering session with this mindful approach and feel the benefits
By Vanessa Richmond
HOMES DISCOUNT CODES
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Ninja Kitchen discount codes for April 2024
Use one of our hand-tested Ninja Kitchen discount codes to save on air-fryers, kitchenware, and appliances today.
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Swift Direct Blinds discount codes for April 2024
Save with our best Swift Direct Blinds discount codes on blinds, shutters, and curtains today.
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Shark discount codes for April 2024
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Renovation
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How often should you paint your home’s exterior? Signs your house might be due a repaint
The expert timeline to help you keep on top of your repainting schedule
By Emma Rinaldi
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10 small front porch ideas to add character and style to your entrance
Learn how to pack a punch with our small front porch ideas
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How much does a porch cost? A breakdown of what you can expect to pay
We've put together a general ballpark of costs with all the factors that will influence the final price of building a porch
By Katie Sims
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How to make your front door look more attractive – 10 ways to give it kerb appeal
How to make your front door look more attractive, from paint to plants
By Sophie Warren-Smith
DIY
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Can you tile on top of old tiles? Yes, but experts urge you to avoid this DIY hack
If you’re set on tiling over your existing tiles, this is what the pros want you to know
By Sara Hesikova
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Dunelm’s scalloped wooden borders are an easy on-trend way to customise old furniture – and prices start at just £12
Personalise your home and embrace the scalloped trend at the same time
By Sara Hesikova
Gardens
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I tested Brabantia's Wallfix outdoor airer – it's a genius space-saver for drying laundry in a small garden
Our Brabantia Wallfix Dryer review puts this space-saving outdoor airer to the test to see if it's the ideal laundry solution for small outdoor spaces. *Spoiler alert* we think it just might be.
By Amy Lockwood
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The 7 best fast-growing hedges to ramp up your garden's privacy
Hoping to grow a privacy hedge as quickly as possible? Look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to get rid of glasshouse whitefly – the major greenhouse pest to watch out for
They're coming for your homegrown fruits and vegetables, so here's how to get rid of glasshouse whitefly...
By Kayleigh Dray
News & Views
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This hot off the presses collab is the secret to bringing the outdoors in
Ruggable x Morris & Co is back
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Tesco's designer-look modular sofa set is the star of its returning outdoor living range – and it's less than £300
It's a steal for small gardens
By Jullia Joson
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Is Habitat the new Zara Home? The affordable quiet luxury alternatives to snap up fast
Habitat is the new budget-friendly alternative for Zara Home – as lookalike quiet luxury homewares sell for less
By Sara Hesikova
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Yes, you can clean off rust with aluminium foil – the easy way to get metal fittings and furniture looking like new
We can't believe how easy it is
By Jullia Joson