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5 plants that like eggshells – the calcium lovers that benefit from this overlooked kitchen scrap

They complement fertilisers brilliantly!

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This is the ‘ugly’ kitchen appliance our editors can’t live without, and the genius ways they hide it when they want a clearer worktop

So you can take a little inspiration

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Sorry, Farrow & Ball! But this is the paint shade that so many stylish homes have in common – even Ideal Home editors have it in their homes

‘Everyone asks what the paint colour is’

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4 ways to reuse grass clippings in your garden – they are a powerhouse of nutrients and the secret to healthier plants and a more verdant lawn

Grass clippings are so much more than just garden waste

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This genius stone sink organiser has stopped water from flooding around my kitchen sink – at £18, it's the best money I've spent

This stone material absorbs water in 60 seconds

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North-facing garden ideas – 18 ways to guarantee a productive green space that's perfect for planting and hosting

Make it perfect for planting and hosting

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Sorry, green, this is the colour all the most stylish homes are pairing with pink this summer and beyond

This tonal pairing is a classic look in the making

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Ideal Home Awards 2026 Dining Room Winners – these are the brands and products that achieved the ultimate seal of approval from our judges

Brands and products that achieved the seal of approval from our judges

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Ideal Home Awards 2026 garden winners – the best outdoor brands and products of the year, selected by our panel of experts

The best outdoor brands and products of the year

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Ideal Home Bathroom Award Winners 2026 – outstanding designs and products that impressed our expert editors this year

Outstanding designs and products that impressed our expert editors this year

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Ideal Home Awards 2026 bedroom winners – as chosen by our expert panel of judges

From duvets to sleep tech and everything in between

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Ideal Home Awards 2026 Living Room Winners – our expert panel of judges has spoken and these are the brands and designs that stood out to them the most this year

Our expert panel of judges has spoken and these are the brands and designs that stood out

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Ideal Home Awards 2026 Kitchen Winners – the outstanding designs and products that our panel was wowed by for the year ahead

The standout kitchen designs and products of the year

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This tomato mistake could ruin your crop – and 5 more lessons pro gardeners have learned about growing tomatoes successfully

These tips are golden!

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Everybody’s obsessed with IKEA outdoor furniture – but I found 4 more affordable alternatives on the high street to some of their bestsellers

IKEA is known as the most budget-friendly option – but I found 4 lookalikes for even less

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This is not a drill, Diptyque’s adding 5 new candles to its collection – with the help of the Ideal Home editors, I tried them all ahead of the launch

Our honest thoughts on the fresh new scents

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The best places to buy paint – I've done the research, and these are the 9 paint brands I'd recommend as a Room Decor editor

You can't go wrong with these star paint brands

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I've done the research – these are the white paint shades Ideal Home's most style-savvy editors use in their own homes

There’s a reason there are so many whites, because everyone likes a diferent one

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5 ways to make your garden sound better for a serene and relaxing environment, according to garden experts

Do you hear that? That's the sound of a relaxing, happy garden...

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How to prepare your garden for spring – 9 tasks that will refresh your beds, borders and outdoor furniture for the year ahead

Gear up for the growing season!

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Two years on, and this striking £14 Habitat vase is still a bestseller – it's just been given a colourful new look for spring

It even has a celebrity fan!

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This simple yet annoying laundry drying mistake could be ruining your clothes – laundry experts reveal the clever tweaks to prevent it

Hang your clothes up properly with these top tips

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This seed snail hack will maximise your windowsill’s growing potential – it's perfect for sowing sweet peas in small spaces

It's perfect for sowing sweet peas in small spaces

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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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I was sceptical about decorating with birth month colours at first – but these expert tips on how to use the shades to personalise a home changed my mind

This is how to decorate with your birth month colour to make your space truly your own

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