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'
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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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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
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10 small front porch ideas to add character and style to your entrance
Learn how to pack a punch with our small front porch ideas
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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 make an outdoor kitchen look more expensive – 7 ways to get the luxury look without the price tag
Fancy dazzling your guests this summer? Here's how to make your outdoor kitchen look more expensive (for less)
By Kayleigh Dray
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Our favourite pizza oven ever is £60 off right now - just in time for the bank holiday weekend
Ooni pizza ovens have an almost cult-like following with good reason, and they're currently up to 20% off
By Rebecca Knight
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Best charcoal BBQ - the top grills from Big Green Egg, Weber and more
With the best charcoal BBQs, alfresco dining has never been better
By Molly Cleary
News & Views
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Our favourite pizza oven ever is £60 off right now - just in time for the bank holiday weekend
Ooni pizza ovens have an almost cult-like following with good reason, and they're currently up to 20% off
By Rebecca Knight
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Ideal Home Bathroom Award Winners 2024 - the very best in bathroom design chosen by our expert editors
Discover the very best bathroom designs and products to add to your wishlist
By Rebecca Knight
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La Redoute reveals a collab with Interior Design Masters winner – and it’s a masterclass in kitsch bloomcore
Roisin Quinn brings her signature colourful floral prints to her La Redoute collection
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