Top Stories
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How to grow sweet peas in pots to add colour and vibrancy to your patio this summer
Sweet peas grow beautifully in pots
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IKEA just launched a versatile piece of furniture that uses plants to divide up a room
The perfect way to divide an open-plan space
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When to lift daffodil bulbs - experts reveal the perfect time to dig up and store daff bulbs
You'll find timing is everything
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Budget garden trellis ideas – create a garden feature and support your climbing plants
Support your climbers cheaply
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Room Decor
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10 bedroom ideas for renters - make a rented bedroom pretty without losing your deposit
Add flair and personality that is completely reversible
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The best kitchen island layout ideas for a sociable and practical cooking space
Kitchen designers reveal the layouts to make the most of every inch
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10 small front porch ideas to instantly add character and style to your entrance
Learn how to pack a punch with our small front porch ideas
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What colours work with white kitchens? These are the 5 shades you can't go wrong with
Bring a white kitchen to life with colour combos that our experts love
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Desti-core is the wanderlust home decor trend that’s going to be everywhere this summer
Turning your home into your favourite holiday destination is the new thing
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How to plan the perfect wood flooring - what you need to know about wood vs wood-effect
There are pros and cons of both, as our experts share
What To Buy
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Explore Ideal Home's expert buying guides & reviews
Whether you need a mattress, lawn mower, candle or even a pizza oven, our buying guides will help you find the right items for your home.
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Best mattress 2024 – tried and tested hybrid, memory foam, and pocket spring mattresses
We've reviewed the best mattresses from the biggest brand names, including Emma, Simba, Tempur, Hypnos, Silentnight, and many more. Here's our verdict on which to shop for the best night's sleep
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House Manual
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7 mindful ways to clean your home - don't stress about chores, turn them into therapy
Experts share the proven ways you can turn cleaning into selfcare
By Vanessa Richmond
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Zoopla reveals monthly mortgage repayments are the highest they’ve been in the last 3 years
The report shows homeowners pay 61% more on monthly mortgage payments today than in 2021
By Sara Hesikova
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Renovation
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Porch lighting ideas - pretty ways to cast a warming glow over your entranceway
Light up your home with these stylish porch lighting ideas
By Amy Hodge
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How to make your house look expensive from the outside - design tricks to ramp up your kerb appeal
Industry experts share how to elevate the exterior of your home, with solutions to suit all budgets
By Eilidh MacRae
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Should your front door match your windows? Experts share their design tricks to create a striking look
Make your home the envy of your neighbours
By Amy Hodge
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Beautiful front porch ideas to welcome you home
A porch should be as welcoming as it is practical – here’s how you can elevate yours with 11 simple tips
By Emma Rinaldi
DIY
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This Instagrammer found an easy DIY alternative to ‘the chair’ that we all dump our clothes on – and it’s genius!
How to get rid of the messy clothes display with a few easy steps
By Sara Hesikova
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Kimberley Walsh launches a new soothing paint colour - calling it the 'perfect sage green tone'
The singer and presenter gets candid about how her passion for DIY blossomed
By Jullia Joson
Gardens
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This rustic H&M lantern is an amazing dupe of The White Company's – but for a fraction of the price
It would make for the ideal accompaniment to your outdoor dining and relaxing this summer…
By Amy Hunt
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This genius patio heater looks just like a floor lamp – and will look seriously stylish in your garden
If you're put off by the looks of a patio heater this might change things
By Amy Hunt
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What is a healing garden? The centuries-old method for creating an outdoor space to recharge
A happy home isn’t complete without a healing garden, here’s how to design your own garden sanctuary
By Richard Jones
News & Views
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This rustic H&M lantern is an amazing dupe of The White Company's – but for a fraction of the price
It would make for the ideal accompaniment to your outdoor dining and relaxing this summer…
By Amy Hunt
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This genius patio heater looks just like a floor lamp – and will look seriously stylish in your garden
If you're put off by the looks of a patio heater this might change things
By Amy Hunt
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Dianne Buswell's clever lighting choice is the ideal solution to making a small kitchen look bigger
It blends versatility and function
By Jullia Joson
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B&M's new concrete fire pit is serving designer looks for a fraction of the price of similar styles at £80
We’re loving B&M’s new concrete fire pit and its designer look – and it’s the perfect lookalike for a design double the price
By Sara Hesikova