Top Stories
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These 5 trends were everywhere at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and they're all easy to recreate
Trends you can try out in your own garden
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Can you plant cucumbers and tomatoes together? Gardening experts on whether this combo works
Is it is a good plant pairing or not?
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What’s the difference between a gazebo and a pergola? We asked the experts to explain
They’re two completely different structures, after all
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How long do peonies take to bloom? Gardening pros share when the flowers should appear
When to expect those gorgeous blooms
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Room Decor
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7 conservatory design mistakes turning your extra room into a dumping ground
A cheat sheet to help you turn your conservatory into a useful extension of your home
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What is a complementary colour scheme? The foolproof method for choosing colour
A tried-and-tested design technique that guarantees a beautiful look everytime
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24 small home office ideas to help you to create a clever and compact workspace
You don't need vast amounts of space to make a small home office work
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10 accent colour ideas that will add flair and style to any room in your home
Give your home a refresh with one of these eye-catching accent colours
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7 kitchen curtain ideas that offer privacy and style - they're not like your Nana's
The materials, styles and fittings to enhance your cooking space, plus where to shop for the best curtains
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Colour ideas for cottagecore decor – 10 beautiful shades to bring this trend into your home
This trend is going nowhere so be inspired by these beautiful countryside inspired cottagecore colour ideas
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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Carpet cleaner vs vacuum cleaner – which appliance is the better investment for a spotless home?
Experts outline the differences and how to make the right choice for your home
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Lakeland's popular Dry:Soon heated airer just got a game-changing upgrade - a first-look at the new model
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Renovation
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11 house exterior colour ideas - boost your kerb appeal with paint, cladding and tiles
Reinvent your property with a new approach to your exterior colour scheme
By Amy Cutmore
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Do you need planning permission for a porch? The rules you need to follow
Dreaming of adding a beautiful front porch to your home? Here's what you need to know about planning permission first
By Katie Sims
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Porch lighting ideas - pretty ways to cast a warming glow over your entranceway
Light up your home with these stylish porch lighting ideas
By Amy Hodge
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How to make your house look expensive from the outside - design tricks to ramp up your kerb appeal
Industry experts share how to elevate the exterior of your home, with solutions to suit all budgets
By Eilidh MacRae
DIY
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7 things to consider when building a pergola, according to experts
Building a pergola is easy... but only if you do it right
By Lauren Bradbury
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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
Gardens
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Do I need planning permission for a pergola? It all depends on these 3 things, according to experts
It’s not a one-size-fits-all answer
By Lauren Bradbury
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Box tree caterpillars are quietly destroying Britain’s gardens, but this is how you can get rid of them for good
For starters, what are box tree caterpillars?!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Are Asian hornets aggressive? Experts reveal how to identify the invasive species and report sightings
Beekeepers, pay extra attention
By Jullia Joson
News & Views
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David Beckham is the newest fan of the Ninja product we're calling the buy of the summer
We bet the Ninja Woodfire BBQ is going to be a sellout
By Molly Cleary
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ProCook is launching a professional-level ice cream maker for under £150 – less than half the price of similar models
The brand continues expanding its range of small kitchen appliances with a pro-level ice cream maker – a design that rivals premium brands
By Sara Hesikova
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The five items in your home making your hay fever symptoms worse this summer
Hay fever sufferers are likely to be on high alert at the moment - and these items could make symptoms worse
By Amy Hunt
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This 4-in-1 coffee machine is compatible with pods and ground coffee – and less than £100 on Amazon
This might be the most hardworking and versatile coffee machine yet!
By Sara Hesikova