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I just tried 3 different Aeropress coffee makers to see which one is best to gift this Christmas – luckily, my favourite pick is under £40
These popular (and affordable) coffee makers make great gifts – but which one is best?
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These are the Le Creuset colours Ideal Home readers couldn't stop looking at this year
We reveal the hues and buys that you fell for every month of the last year
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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
Run, don't walk, to the middle aisle
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Tom Kerridge has designed the perfect roasting tray for potatoes with M&S – its honeycomb surface helped me make my best ever roast dinner
I can't get over how affordable this pan is for the quality
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The 5 things people with always warm homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials
Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour
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Where to buy a sofa – I’ve tried over 200 sofas and these are the 13 brands I trust the most
As a Room Decor editor, I’ve spent over 30 hours testing sofas – and these are the brands and retailers I would buy my sofa from
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I’m seeing this cosy, minimalist Christmas decor trend everywhere right now – and these are the best places to pick one up
Or pick up two, three or four
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I look at cushions on a daily basis as a Room Decor editor – these are my go-to places to get the best ones
Cushions are an easy and inexpensive way to update your home decor – and this is where I like to get mine
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I'm a kitchen editor with expensive taste - but this is the £16 Christmas gift I'm buying for everyone this year
Family and friends, look away
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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
Here's what else it has going on
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The 7 kitchen appliances to deep-clean before Christmas – experts say it’s key to a fuss-free festive period
A little preparation now will make Christmas cooking, hosting and cleaning far smoother
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Black Friday might be over, but I've tracked down the best deals you can still shop on Ninja, Shark, Le Creuset and more
Don't miss the chance to snap up a gift or upgrade your home with these bargains
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Ninja's new £19.99 buy solves my biggest annoyance with my Slushi – but this accessory is already selling out fast
You get a set thrown in for free right now if you buy a Slushi machine
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Stylish and comfortable sofas with hidden storage are hard to come by – but these 6 styles tick all the boxes
I found the best storage sofas so that you don’t have to
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IKEA's latest designer collab has turned Bluetooth speakers into colourful works of art you'll want to show off
Coming soon…
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I just spotted the most genius fat-separating gravy jug for roast dinner season – I can't believe I didn't know about this gadget sooner
It dispenses the separated liquid from the bottom
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3 chefs share the clever kitchen gadgets they can’t live without - they’d make the best gifts for foodies and they start from £10
They're going on my personal Christmas wishlist
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I love Anthropologie’s high-end lighting, but I only buy it on sale – these are the stunning lamps I’m eyeing up in the Black Friday sale
Not that I have space for any more lamps, but when Anthropologie drops a Black Friday sale, none of that matters...
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Best steam cleaners and mops — my 6 tried and tested favourites that I’d recommend for whole-home cleaning
After reviewing, these are the best steam cleaners and mops I’d recommend for spotless floors, kitchens and bathrooms
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I write about sofas day in day out – these are the best times of the year to buy a new sofa, backed by experts (it's how I got mine half price)
And yes, Black Friday is one of them
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This Salter cast iron set looks like Le Creuset but will set you back just £60 for two stunning pots – and it cooks everything like a dream
As a Home Economist I think it’s as good as the premium brands for a fraction of the price
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‘It gives the season more meaning than another set of identical gold baubles’ – photo frame Christmas tree ornaments are popping up everywhere
This personalised ornament is how to make your tree decor more memorable
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Where to buy quick delivery sofas – the 9 brands and retailers that can guarantee your new sofa will arrive before Christmas
This is where to shop for sofas if you’re short on time and need it to arrive by Christmas
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Tom Kerridge has redesigned M&S' bestselling All in One pan, this time in stainless steel – it gets a straight five stars from me
It's hard to fault
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M&S just got rid of 'the back of the tree' with its first 6ft rotating Christmas tree – it’s perfect for showing all your pretty decs
I wasn’t convinced by Marks & Spencer’s new rotating Christmas tree at first – but now I think it’s a great idea
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Teddy bedding, step aside! Next’s adorable robin fleece bedding set is the cosiest I’ve seen – it will keep you warm well into 2026
This is easily the most charming bedding set I've seen all year
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Herb organisers are the kitchen secret that no one is talking about - it stops my herbs from dying every week
My meals are about to get a serious upgrade
