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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Upcycling and secondhand buys helped keep the budget down on this striking cottage renovation
This family has created a truly welcoming home with a relaxed modern country feel throughout
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'The natural materials and calm colours of our Cotswolds location were the inspiration for our new en suite'
Designed with nature in mind, this en suite is an elegant and stylish retreat
House Manual
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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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OVO Energy's new Alexa voice command can tell you when it's a greener time to use energy at home
Better yet, it's voiced by Happy Valley's James Norton
By Jullia Joson
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Ninja Kitchen discount codes for May 2024
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Renovation
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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
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How much does it cost to paint a house? A breakdown of material and labour costs to help you budget
We show you exactly how to work out your exterior painting budget
By Emma Rinaldi
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How often should you paint your home’s exterior? Signs your house might be due a repaint
The expert timeline to help you keep on top of your repainting schedule
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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How to clean green off fence – restore your fence to its former glory with these expert-recommended tips
Restore your fence in time for summer
By Jullia Joson
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Ninja's Woodfire Oven is the pizza oven we've been waiting for
We think the Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Oven might just be this summer's must have
By Helen McCue
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Should you buy the Ninja Woodfire BBQ or Oven? The best appliance to level up your outdoor cooking
Both appliances are already sellout successes but which will transform your outdoor cooking?
By Molly Cleary
News & Views
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Solo Stove's Bonfire 2.0 is our top-rated firepit – and it just got a makeover in three new on-trend colours
It's a must for a stylish patio this season
By Jullia Joson
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Primark’s new tableware is bringing the coastal trend back – and the shell-happy range is already going viral
Coastal tableware is truly making a splash!
By Sara Hesikova
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MADE.com's popular Avarna garden sofa has had a striped makeover – and people are losing their minds
The brand has released its Avarna garden sofa with a new designer look – and it’s the cheapest we’ve seen a design like this
By Sara Hesikova
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This Scandi-style kettle from Aldi looks just like this popular Swan kettle – but it's £35 cheaper
Achieving a Scandi-inspired kitchen is even easier now
By Jullia Joson