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3 'unusable' bathroom layouts that actually work – I spoke to interior designers to discover the clever layout tips they've used in pokey bathrooms

These are the tricks the pros use

Ideal Home · Feb 26

Garden experts are urging gardeners to get this important pruning job done before this weekend – or risk an unlimited fine

Leaving this task too late can harm the health of your trees, too

Ideal Home · Feb 26

Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them

Goodbye cool whites, hello rich and earthy tones

Ideal Home · Feb 26

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When to sow parsnips – make the most of this week’s warmer weather to get the vegetables off to a strong start

They taste even better homegrown!

Ideal Home · Feb 26

How I avoid making these common colour mistakes in my rented home – my confidence-building tips to help you make your space feel more personal

Remember it can always be reversed!

Ideal Home · Feb 26

How we test coffee machines – all of the details on our review process and the key benchmarks we're judging each machine by

We've tested dozens of coffee machines as part of our in-house review process. Here's the detail on exactly how we manage it

Ideal Home · Feb 26

IKEA’s chic new plant stand will give your garden that instant hotel look – this is how to style it like a pro

It works both indoors and outdoors!

Ideal Home · Feb 26

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5 bad housekeeping habits I'm breaking up with this year – these small changes have made a huge difference in managing daily clutter

I'm holding myself accountable

Ideal Home · Feb 25

I'm recommending this £1.50 IKEA garden essential to everyone this planting season – it's the most used tool in my small courtyard garden

If you're sowing seeds or planting up houseplants this spring you need one of these

Ideal Home · Feb 25

IKEA is selling a fluffy chair for kids, and I’m furious it’s not available for adults – 6 picks to transform a playroom or bedroom

These home buys turn the ordinary extraordinary

Ideal Home · Feb 25

Gordon Ramsay's clever pan storage is the star of his family kitchen - here's why this feature works for pro chefs

It's a classic look that adds so much character to a kitchen

Ideal Home · Feb 25

Maximalist design brings this mini Cotswolds cottage roaring to life

Punchy tones and cheerful patterns are a mark of style and confidence

Ideal Home · Feb 25

The 5 design features I consider completely non-negotiable – secrets behind every well-designed home that make everyday life easier and calmer

The quiet, behind-the-scenes decisions that really make or break how a house feels

Ideal Home · Feb 25

Smeg's new 3-in-1 microwave could make your oven and air fryer redundant – and of course, it's available in gorgeous pastel shades too

The design-forward Italian brand gives the humble microwave the 3-in-1 treatment

Ideal Home · Feb 25

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Ideal Home · Feb 25

What to do with roses in March – 3 tasks that could mean the difference between abundant blooms and disappointing ones

Give those blooms a boost!

Ideal Home · Feb 25

6 solar lights from The Range that will instantly give your garden a glow up – it's one of my favourite places to shop for on-trend, affordable garden lighting

These picks are too good to gatekeep

Ideal Home · Feb 24

How we test electric heaters and oil-filled radiators at Ideal Home

We review every electric heater and oil-filled radiator we recommend to you, testing them in real homes. This is how we do it and why you can trust us

Ideal Home · Feb 24

How to start begonia tubers indoors right now for a 'vibrant, flower-filled show' all summer

Get a head start by planting your begonia tubers indoors now

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Ideal Home · Feb 24

B&M is selling some of the most affordable mini-greenhouses I’ve seen – they’re perfect for tiny gardens

This is a PSA for owners of small gardens, courtyards and balconies

Ideal Home · Feb 24

How to make a lamp look more expensive without spending a lot of money – 5 styling tricks from pro designers

These simple tips will transform the look of your lamp

Ideal Home · Feb 24

Feng shui experts say this one simple bedroom practice can improve sleep quality and increase vitality (plus, it's free!)

Feeling tired and sluggish? This is how to create a healthier sleep space and increase your energy

Ideal Home · Feb 24

How we’re making 2026's interior trends work in our renovation – a real life home that includes budgets, compromises, changing tastes and all

From confidence with colours to the importance of texture

Ideal Home · Feb 24

I’ve made clutter invisible by adding this £25 game-changer to my home – and it still keeps the essentials nearby when I need them

It's the secret weapon I use to fake a tidy and organised home

Ideal Home · Feb 24

Our Place has reimagined its bestselling Always Pan in this year's 'it' colour – but it'll only be available to buy for a very limited time

This forget-me-not blue is a breath of fresh air

Ideal Home · Feb 24

I’ve been saving up for cast iron, but this aluminium pan at Aldi has turned my head – it’s a lightweight, affordable alternative if you hate lifting heavy pans

Is this material the new gold standard for cookware?

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