Kitchen
How to clean a coffee machine to keep yours working like new
With great at-home coffee unfortunately comes great responsibility, which is why learning how to clean a coffee machine is…
Aldi’s selling the prettiest petal-shape cast iron casserole
If you’re someone who’s dreamed of owning one of Le Creuset’s Petal Cast Iron Casserole dishes, then I have something for you…
John Lewis just dropped a 2 in1 countertop air fryer microwave
It seems that John Lewis is eyeing up IKEA’s crown when it comes to affordability with the launch of its £150 air fryer…
H&M has perfected elevated kitchen basics
As a first-time homeowner still recovering from the financial hit of buying a flat, I have become a master at faking my way to an…
The 5 best kitchen and bathroom releases I saw at KBB
Yesterday I ventured up to Birmingham to spend the day exploring everything new in the world of kitchen ideas and bathrooms. The…
I’ve designed two kitchens – 7 things to think about before starting
When planning a new kitchen, it makes sense to focus on the obvious things. Do you want a built-in or freestanding fridge, do you…
3 things that make open plan kitchens feel unwelcoming
Open-plan kitchens are one of the most desirable layouts for a cooking space, favoured for their sociable format that encourages…
I love Prue Leith’s stunningly simple air fryer advice
Prue Leith’s career in cooking spans the writing of bestselling recipe books, a long stint as a much-loved judge on The Great…
How we test coffee machines
It’s a hard job, but we’ve found the caffeine addicts out there willing to do it. Yes, I’m talking about Ideal Home’s process for…
Smeg has a shiny new 3-in-1 air fryer, oven and microwave
Smeg has unveiled two new countertop appliances, including a shiny new Combi Microwave with a Grill, Oven & Air Fry setting for…
Our Place’s Forget-Me-Not Blue is a breath of fresh air
Our Place, the brand behind so many of the best cookware releases of the last few years, has unveiled a new limited-edition shade…
Aldi’s new casserole pot is so lightweight and affordable
For a long time, I’ve always thought of cast iron as the gold standard for cookware, but Aldi’s new aluminium pans are seriously…