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As an interior stylist, these are the tricks I use to make blankets look chic in a living room
Say goodbye to messy blankets on the sofa...
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I've tested both electric blankets and heated throws and these are the key differences to know
Get the lowdown before you buy one
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This oven-door cleaning hack cleaned away 10 years of grime in 10 minutes
I was pleasantly surprised by this handy hack
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Can painting radiators black reduce your energy bills? The experts have good and bad news
Is a coat of paint your secret weapon this winter?
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Room Decor
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Small hallway storage ideas – 7 ways to keep your tiny entryway from becoming cluttered and messy
How to create storage opportunities in a small hallway like a pro
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How big should your dining room rug be? Experts share the secret to choosing the perfect size
You can't go wrong if you follow the pros' golden rule
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How to add bathroom colour on a budget – updates under £50 using paint, fabric, tiles and more
From a dark luxe look, to rainbow brights or pale and interesting
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29 small children’s bedroom ideas to make your kids’ tiny space stylish and functional
Make the most of your little one’s petite space
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19 paint ideas for hallways – elevate your space with clever tricks and lustworthy shades
Clever ways to help you transform this tricky space with paint
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17 small utility room ideas to help you organise and make the most of a compact space
Save space without sacrificing on utility room style
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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10 best mattresses of 2024: tried, tested, and recommended for a better night's sleep
Our top recommendations from Simba, Emma, Tempur, and more, tried and tested by our review team
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House Manual
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How to calculate a gas bill - we decipher the jargon to ensure you don’t spend a penny more than you need to
As energy prices rise, here's how to work out what you are spending and why on gas
By Ginevra Benedetti
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13 under stairs storage ideas – how to make the most of this often forgotten space and keep it organised
These are the best ways to use this neglected space to its full potential
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Renovation
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Paint trends 2024 – the key shades, colour palettes and paint techniques to try in your home this year
All the fun and creative paint looks you’ll soon be obsessed with
By Nicky Phillips
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How to get hold of two free tickets to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the ExCeL London.
Creating your dream home? We have just the thing to help you!
By Rebecca Knight
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What is the best white paint? How to find the perfect shade of white for every room in your home
Our definitive guide to the best of white paints, the most essential of paint colours
By Holly Walsh
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How much does a loft conversion cost? Our expert guide explains everything
All you need to know about transforming your attic space
By Natasha Brinsmead
DIY
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How to dry flowers for natural colour all year long – plus how to do it quickly for a last-minute gift
Preserve the beauty of summer throughout the dark winter months
By Holly Reaney
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How to make soy candles – the perfect easy autumn DIY craft
For an eco-friendly and affordable way to brighten up dark winter days
By Holly Reaney
Gardens
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When to prune cherry blossom for healthy, disease-free trees
Take a look at our guide to pruning cherry blossom trees
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to store a strimmer for winter - from protecting the power source to choosing the perfect location
How will you be storing your strimmer this winter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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32 front garden ideas to spruce up your home, from paving inspiration to planting techniques
Transform the look of your home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
News & Views
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Looking for the perfect Christmas bedding? Habitat has all these answers with their festive sets
Hunker down and snuggle up in the festive bedding of your dreams
By Kezia Reynolds
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These self-adhesive hooks have over 2,000 5-star ratings on Amazon - but can they handle heavy winter coats? I tested them to find out
I got 99 problems, but winter coat storage ain’t one anymore
By Lauren Bradbury
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The internet's latest viral trend 'shelf faffery' takes killing time to a new level - and you're probably guilty of doing it too
If you have a few minutes to kill, read on...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Emma Bridgewater’s Christmas crockery has landed – these are the festive designs to snap up now
Holiday tablescapes, get ready
By Kezia Reynolds