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What NOT to do when choosing a new kitchen – the 9 common mistakes to avoid

Don't let anything stand between you and your dream kitchen

Kitchen trends 2020 – the latest kitchen design trends and ideas for the new year

What does 2020 have in store?

How to decorate a Christmas tree – Ideal Home's definitive step-by-step guide

Christmas living room decorating ideas to get you in the festive spirit

Give your home some festive flair this holiday with our gorgeous Christmas decorating ideas

Best artificial Christmas trees to dress your home for the festive season

Forget vacuuming up pine needles every day, it’s far easier with an artificial tree.

Blue living room ideas – from midnight to duck egg, see how sophisticated blue can be

We've got moody blues for every setting

How to grow your own vegetables, fruit, herbs and more at home

Set aside a corner of the garden for cultivating veg, fruit and flowers for cutting

Small conservatory ideas – brilliant designs for sunrooms and garden rooms

Even a small glass extension can do big things for your home

Loft conversion ideas – how to create extra rooms in your attic space

The best ways to fragrance your home

Breathe deep, and relax...

Garden rooms – design ideas and expert advice to create an idyllic garden retreat

Lounging in the garden isn't just for sunny days

Best mortgage rates and how to find them

How to secure the best deal on one of life's biggest financial investments

Garden fence ideas – panels and decorative reclaimed fencing that will bring privacy and structure to your plot

Don't sit on the fence! Check out these nifty ideas

The best grey paint for walls – as chosen by Ideal Home's editors and interior design experts

Grey is the big new colour everyone has fallen in love with

Create a blissful scheme with these punchy purple bedroom ideas

You can't go far wrong with purple

Feature wall ideas – make a serious style statement with wallpaper, paint and more

Feature walls provide the perfect canvas for experimental design

Bathroom trends 2020 – the best new looks for bathrooms, shower rooms and en suites

These are the suites, showers, colours and fittings to choose now for a bathroom you'll love for years to come

Christmas dinner hacks that are frankly genius

Take the pressure off with these top tips

Bar ideas for the home – raise a glass to these divine drinks stations

It's the party season, so get celebrating with your own home bar

Budget dining room ideas – serve up a fresh look on a shoestring

These are most affordable and simple ways to make your dining room more beautiful NOW