Top Stories
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Sorry sofa beds, I think daybeds are going to be one of 2026's biggest furniture trends – these are six of the best I've seen
A daybed is *much* more elegant
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Dunelm's new silicone dishwasher bags are so smart, I can’t believe I’ve lived without them – they’re ideal for small utensils
These bags are a dishwasher must-have
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Stacey Dooley’s living room is effortlessly cool – and there's one particularly Scandi-inspired feature truly makes it stand out
There's a lot to love about paper lampshades
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5 things that people with a tidy bedroom always have – create a calm and clutter-free sleeping space with minimal effort (and money)
You need to work smarter and not harder
Gardens
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7 sweet-smelling flowering shrubs to fill your winter garden with scent and colour when nothing else is blooming
Bring some much-needed colour and fragrance outdoors with these winter-loving varieties
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7 early flowering plants that will brighten up a bleak January garden with mood-boosting colour
Add colour and texture by planting up these varieties
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2 simple things you should do with a Christmas cactus after flowering – less is more, according to experts
It is a succulent, after all...
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‘Cheap’ filler ingredients in bird feed are harming your garden birds – ingredient red flags to look out for, according to wildlife experts
If you love feeding the birds that visit your garden, this is an important message for you
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This January garden tool care task is so important – it could mean the difference between healthy and infected plants in the spring
It's the gold standard for garden hygiene
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Don't throw out your old towels! This is the creative way gardeners are reusing them to help birds and hedgehogs this winter
Don't toss that threadbare bath towel! It could become a cosy winter home for birds, hedgehogs, and bugs alike...
What To Buy
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Aldi's new £100 robot vacuum also sweeps and mops – it's a time-saving must-have for spotless floors
Save on time and money
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I asked bedding experts what the best sheet material for a good night's sleep is – the fabrics to buy, and one to avoid
Cotton, linen, bamboo, and silk sheets are all high on our experts' list
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested
The best cooling mattress toppers for a cooler and more breathable sleep – tried and tested options from Simba, Panda, Emma, Silentnight, and more
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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts - they've spent over 1,000 hours testing everything from appliances to mattresses so you can shop wisely
No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts
Room Decor
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How to plan the perfect cosy and comforting home ready to hunker down for the winter hibernation
As the seasons shift, design a home that's an inviting haven with tips from a trio of cosy-loving experts
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Upholstered headboards are the key to a stylish bedroom in 2026, and Habitat's designer-look version is one of the best I've seen for a star price
Add some luxury to your bedroom on a budget
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I've fallen in love with this striped M&S brushed cotton bedding set – cosy, comforting, and under £16, no wonder it's flying off the shelves
Plus, it nails so many of this year's key bedding trends
House Manual
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Do vacuum cleaners spread dust? 5 reasons why this cleaning task is making your home dirtier, and what to do about it
Expert tips you ought to know for a cleaner home
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Discovering these 6 energy sucking 'vampire appliances' lurking in my home shocked me
I'm getting ready to slay them and save £100s
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I’m in my corded vacuum era – and this is why I think they’ll become even more popular in 2026, as an expert vacuum tester
It’s time to bring back the cord
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5 things that people with a tidy bathroom always have – low-effort upgrades to make your small space work smarter and not harder
Fake a clutter-free space in the most chaotic room of the house
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Renovation
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A heat pump won’t work at my house, but these are the alternatives I’m considering
There's a promising sustainable option that I'm very interested in
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Are woodburning stoves going to be banned in the UK?
This is what the experts told me about the rumours
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What are sustainable drainage systems?
They're not just a necessity — they can also protect your home as well as improve its kerb appeal, say the experts
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Can I move a drain as part of an extension project?
Experts reveal when you will and won't need permission and how you get it
Ideal Homes
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'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'
A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update
Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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A dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coast
A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look
‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
DIY
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This is how to paint IKEA furniture like a pro – experts reveal all the tools, techniques and processes essential to making your DIY project a success
It's all you need to transform your flatpack furniture beyond recognition with little more than paint
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I wish I’d known this one thing before painting my walls – it would have stopped dark borders ruining my room renovation
Learn from my mistake by following this expert advice on how to avoid it
More From Ideal Home
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I fell for the built-in dog bath trend – after living with it for a couple of years this is what I wish I'd known before adding one to my utility room
Social media sold me a dream, my dog did not play ball!
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A lot of patience and a little bit of luck brought these homeowners their dream family home
This four-bed Victorian semi in Settle, North Yorkshire, has been totally transformed with a spacious extension and top-to-bottom renovation
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Clever design techniques brought heritage charm to this kitchen extension
This homeowner set out to design a kitchen that restored the period charm to this 1920s lodge
