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This plaster hue is the new neutral to choose for kitchens
Finding the ultimate kitchen paint colour is no simple task. Whether it’s for your walls or your cabinets, you want…
Are electric heaters cheaper to run than central heating?
This article has been updated to reflect the January 2026 energy price cap. Given the recent sub-zero temperatures, it’s certainly…
Lidl is selling Cath Kidston bird feeders for under £5
It’s no secret around here that the Ideal Home team are passionate about tending to the wildlife that visits our…
Heal’s bestselling sofa bed hides a king-size sleeping area
The January sales are full of great furniture deals, and if you’re currently on the hunt for a way to…
The Amazon organisation heroes I’m using to tidy my books
‘New year, new me,’ and this time I promise I mean it, as I aim to keep my home tidier…
The 5 areas my house loses heat – and how I’m solving it
Old houses are known for many things – their character, charming imperfections and original features to name but a few…
Designers Recommend These 6 Tricks for Small Homes
If you’re a small space dweller, you know every square foot counts. And although it’s impossible to actually make your…
Dining Room Features Designers Say You Should Retire
Key Points With the shift in using dining rooms for multiple functions, heavy and formal design is no longer required.Matching…
This quiet luxury bathroom is packed with clever lighting
Home NotesWho lives here?Emily lives with her husband, Brian, in this three-bedroom detached house in Berkshire.The projectUpdating the bathroom, which…
I created a pantry out of a tiny broom cupboard in my kitchen
When storage space in your home is tight yet in demand, every unused nook counts. In my own kitchen, a…
My New Year’s resolution is to clean less – here’s how
While I’m generally not one for New Year’s resolutions, I can’t deny that a new year gives us all the…
Is secondary glazing still ugly or have things changed?
As one of the biggest sources of heat loss in my home, the original single glazed windows are something my…