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How I did a pre-Christmas toy clear-out and got the kids on board – what to keep, toss and donate

This quick toy sort will make a little extra space before the big day

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8 kitchen trends to watch in 2026 – from rich colour palettes to hero storage, this is what the pros predict will be big next year

These 8 trends are the key to a warm and stylish kitchen in 2026

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My poor carpets put up with a lot from my three kids – Karcher’s compact new spot cleaner left them looking as good as new

I'm seriously impressed with the results

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M&S has nailed this winter's fluffy bedding trend with this super-soft faux fur throw – but at only £29.50, it's selling out fast

'The fourth I've bought... so soft, cuddly, and warm'

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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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‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen

It's perfect for cosy season

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You’re not ready for Stacey Dooley’s ‘ghost tree’! The documentary maker just revealed her second tree for the season, and fans are obsessed

It’s giving ghostmas

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Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds

This simple hack helps garden wildlife when the temperatures plummet

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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile

Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more

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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 just tested the M&S Comfortably Cool mattress topper – and I found out it does exactly what its name promises

My M&S Comfortably Cool Mattress Topper review puts this popular topper to the test

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Siemen's EQ900 Plus bean-to-cup coffee machine will set you back over £2000 – I tried it out to see what you get for your money

How does this Siemens machine measure up?

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Sorry, Urban Outfitters, Primark is my new go-to shop for affordable cool-girl homeware – these top picks prove it

Primark is nailing cool and quirky homeware right now

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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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Ideal Home's Editor-in-Chief shares what's on her interiors radar right now

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The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December

Poinsettias don’t have to be a source of Christmas strife; just follow our expert advice…

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Before you do your big Christmas shop, you need to try this clever trick to defrost your freezer quickly – all you need is aluminium foil

Remove ice from your freezer fast

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My single-glazed windows were dripping wet every morning before I used these dehumidifier bags – they are a genius, low-cost fix

They're a simple, energy-free trick that helped cut my morning window condensation

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I love period properties – so why did I rip out an original Carrara marble fireplace?

Otherwise known as my most controversial and scary decision to date

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KitchenAid's new monochrome stand mixer shade is bound to divide opinion on appliance colour trends for 2026 – it's certainly one for the minimalists

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Jamie Laing is having a Ralph Lauren Christmas! The star has put his spin on one of the biggest festive trends of the season, and the result is stunning

Jamie Laing and Sophie Haboo’s tree effortlessly combines festive nostalgia with luxe elegance

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5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorations — but these easy tweaks will fix them fast

Luckily these easy tweaks will fix them fast

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These bestselling £20 net lights from Amazon will transform your garden into a winter wonderland in no time – and you can throw them over anything

Cut the faff!

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Your guests are noticing clutter in your home you can’t see – 5 ways to cure your house blindness

Sometimes, the most obvious clutter can look the most invisible

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Monty Don reveals his favourite Christmas tree variety – and his expert tip for choosing the best one

'Tis the season to be confused about Christmas trees, but this is how to tell the most popular varieties apart

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