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Are you pinching your sweet peas? Gardening experts say you really should be
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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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Are cordless pressure washers worth it? This is the one we're obsessed with at Ideal Home
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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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Can you tile on top of old tiles? Yes, but experts urge you to avoid this DIY hack
If you’re set on tiling over your existing tiles, this is what the pros want you to know
By Sara Hesikova
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Dunelm’s scalloped wooden borders are an easy on-trend way to customise old furniture – and prices start at just £12
Personalise your home and embrace the scalloped trend at the same time
By Sara Hesikova
Gardens
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When to lift daffodil bulbs - Experts reveal the perfect time to dig up and store daffodil bulbs for next year
Timing is everything
By Lauren Bradbury
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What to plant in May – the flowers, fruit and vegetables experts recommend sowing this month
Your May planting guide
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant out bedding plants for beautiful and vibrant garden borders this spring, according to experts
Wait until the last frost has passed
By Jullia Joson
News & Views
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IKEA just launched the ultimate versatile piece of furniture that uses plants to divide up a room
The perfect way to divide an open-plan space, whilst also adding some greenery to your home…
By Amy Hunt
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Tesco's new spring home decor range just surprised us with some seriously stylish buys at incredible prices
We’re delighted at how good it looks
By Sara Hesikova
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Stacey Solomon's £45 scalloped jute rug from George Home 'embodies timeless elegance'
By Jullia Joson
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Wilko's self-assembly kitchen collection is among the most affordable we've seen – and it's fully customisable
The value retailer has joined the roster of affordable kitchens
By Jullia Joson