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Søstrene Grene is my secret weapon for finding chic, affordable homeware – but these 6 budget home buys are too good to gatekeep

The Danish retailer is easily my favourite place to shop for stylish homeware on a budget

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Six months after my review, here's 3 things I've learned about the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Pro Series coffee machine

Plus, it's now under £500 for the first time

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Thanks to this electric fan heater I’ve hit the sweet spot between staying warm and cosy but my electricity bills haven't gone through the roof

The first electric fan heater I've used that evenly spreads heat out and doesn't cost a fortune to run

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Next has just dropped the most stylish dining bench I’ve ever seen – its clever design means it is perfect for small kitchens

If you have a small kitchen, you don't want to miss this stylish seating idea

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Cleaning experts warn that you should replace this kitchen item every week

Your dishes will thank you for it

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I'm using 'ritual zones' to make space for quiet moments in my kitchen in 2026 – here's how you can too

It's time to turn daily tasks into meaningful moments

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Flipping brilliant! I tested Shark’s dual-sided steam mop – it’s a no-fuss design that delivers impressive results

It proves you don’t need bells and whistles for squeaky-clean floors

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This is the flooring trend design experts say you *need* in your bedroom in 2026 – it's all about 'texture-maxxing'

Indulgent and cocooning, it's one of this year's hottest micro-trends

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This tiny, countertop bin can hold up to 20 litres of plastic waste – its clever compacting feature makes recycling a breeze

This space-saving bin will streamline your recycling routine

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Banquette seating is the ultimate choice for a small kitchen – here's why I'm backing this bistro-inspired trend

It's a secret storage hero

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Designers are swapping ensuite bathroom doors for curtains to make a space look instantly more expensive – and it's more practical than you think

Give your ensuite a glamorous update with this easy DIY swap

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I test garden furniture for a living, and this is the innovative John Lewis outdoor set I'd buy now or regret later – it's going to be a star buy

You'll never guess what it's made from

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Foxes will avoid your garden if you sprinkle this 1 kitchen ingredient around your borders – it’s easy, humane and free

We're heading into prime fox activity here in the UK

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My chilli plants always produce loads of tasty fruits when I use this type of compost – and experts say it's key to successful crops

Experts say it's key to successful crops

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This £12 Habitat buy instantly elevates the look of your bed – I think it adds 'expensive' hotel-luxe without the price tag

It offers a lot of style for not a lot of money

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Your birth month has a perennial plant – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your garden

Here's the special meanings behind all 12....

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This £7 IKEA gadget will spot hidden leaks before they become a problem – say goodbye to damp and mould

It's the smart home gadget everyone needs for a leak-free home

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Sorry, open-plan kitchens – this kitchen layout is much more practical for modern life instead

Breaking up an open plan space is set to be popular in 2026

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3 clever tile layouts and combinations that will give your bathroom an original and stylish refresh (and still look good five years on)

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Behind every tidy home is a clever organiser doing all the heavy lifting – this £10 buy will make your home look instantly neater

Give your shelving the 'wow' factor

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I saw Next’s spring-ready ‘Decorator’ collection IRL – and I can confirm that it looks and feels just as expensive in person as it does in pictures, if not more

This pretty, pattern-filled range looks designer – and these are the 6 pieces that I predict will sell out first

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Ninja just dropped its first-ever gas BBQ in the UK – if you're looking for an all-in-one outdoor cooking system, you need to see this

This gas BBQ is seriously impressive

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Stacey Solomon has shared the bargain buy she uses to dry bedding when it’s raining outside – no tumble dryer required!

And it's PERFECT for smaller homes

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This design decision knocked £35K off the value of our flat – and I’d do it again to create my dream bathroom

Deciding to design for how we live was game-changing

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Will double glazing old windows strip them of their character and charm – or are there ways to do it sympathetically? I asked the pros how best to tackle it

I asked the pros whether there was a way to do it sympathetically instead

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