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Interior experts say this moody colour trend is the key to giving your bedroom 'main character' energy in 2026

According to interior experts, this shade is 'cocooning, intimate, luxurious, and restful'

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I did a double-take when I spotted that this garden sofa from Argos was under £200 – its on-trend curved shape makes it look way more expensive

This stylish garden sofa set is ideal for hosting this summer

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Farrow & Ball has created the ultimate spring colour scheme – but it's this delicate shade that has stolen the show as the fan favourite

It might soon replace Skimming Stone and Setting Plaster as one of the most popular Farrow & Ball neutrals

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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacy – these fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

These fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

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B&M is selling an egg chair that looks just like a Dunelm bestseller – this 1 clever, space-saving feature sets it apart

It's a bargain price, too!

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If you’re going to buy an IKEA sofa, make it this new modular, curved design that’s under £600 – your guests will never know where it's from

It looks almost identical to a high-end design, too

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Alan Titchmarsh reveals the 3 tasks you must do to your lawn before May for lush, moss-free grass

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Strapped for space? This cute cottage delivers heaps of cosy, compact living inspo that proves that small can be beautiful

The owners breathed new life into a once-neglected 18th-century Cornish cottage

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I've spent four years testing mattress toppers, and Panda's new launch is one of the best I've slept on

Bouncy, cushioning, and supportive, I loved this memory foam and micro-spring sleep surface

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Garden experts issue a warning to look out for an invasive plant posing a serious threat to native bluebells

Native bluebells need your help

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This is what to do if your neighbour is feeding foxes and attracting them to your garden – wildlife and legal experts explain how to handle the situation

If foxes are becoming a nuisance on your property, this is what you can do

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Lidl's Le Creuset stainless steel pan lookalikes land in stores this weekend – but what do you actually get for £12.99 from these non-toxic pans?

There's a shiny new stainless steel range in the middle of Lidl

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I tried out this UK-designed smart dehumidifier – it dried my laundry in hours and tackled humidity in my home with ease

I've dried laundry and combated condensation quickly with this British-made hero

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The chandelier that changed the way I approach designing my home – seeing a light as sculpture, presence and emotion all at once

How I realised lighting can be so much more than a final touch

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Forget queuing at Blank Street this summer – these at-home iced coffee essentials will help you get the same results in your own kitchen

Mine's an iced cappuccino

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Pro Breeze’s new hybrid fan has been helping to freshen up my home with its nifty scent pod, and I have high hopes that it’ll see me through a summer heatwave

I have high hopes that it’ll see me through a summer heatwave too

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Kitchen islands are still a dream feature, but the anti-island trend proves why they're not destined for every home

These space-saving alternatives will replace the kitchen island in 2026

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The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following the spread of deadly disease – this is what to give birds instead

The warning has been issued following the announcements of the finds of the 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch

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Monty Don says now is the moment to plant sweet peas outside – and shares how to set them up for a summer of tumbling, fragrant blooms

Want a garden filled with tumbling, fragrant, sweet peas? In Monty Don we trust

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I banished funky fridge smells using this handy £22 gadget – and it’ll keep eliminating odours for the next 10 years without needing refills

It also tackles smelly shoes, wardrobes and cars

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Create your own café at home with this shortlist of bistro-inspired kitchen bar stools – approved by a kitchen editor

It's the fastest way to spruce up your kitchen seating

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Garden experts urge gardeners to carry out a final check before digging up ‘dead’ plants – save your favourite plants from the bin

It will only take you a couple of minutes

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How to talk to your neighbours about replacing a fence – avoid falling foul of the law with these tips from legal experts on how to handle the situation

How to approach this potentially tricky situation calmly

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Sorry sofa beds, I think a 'bed-in-a-box' is a far better option for a small home – these are six of the best I've seen

These are six of the best I've seen

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What my child's favourite colour taught me about interiors – the unexpected red theory and why it brings balance, energy and a whole lot of zing

It carries warmth, courage and a little bit of magic

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