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John Lewis quilts will be on the best-dressed beds in 2026
There are some things you might expect to sell well in a heatwave: ice cream, fans, portable air conditioners, perhaps. But I’m…
Monty Don’s tranquillity pond is magical – get the look
Water features have been one of the biggest garden trends for summer this year, but while summer is coming to an end, our love…
This Webb multi-tool meant that I got every tool for the garden in one
While much of my garden is laid to lawn, it also has trees and hedges planted – and patches of grass that the mower missed. With…
Is colour out this autumn? H&M Home drops a monochrome range
Now that rainy weather has arrived, it’s much easier to accept that summer is over and the cosy season is about to begin. Several…
Dawn French’s decorated greenhouse is full of whimsy
Dawn French’s beautifully decorated greenhouse is serving as a reminder to treat our outside spaces as an extension of the home…
Gardeners urged to check hedges for birds in September
Most gardeners will be well aware that between 1 March and 31 August you should never cut back your hedges, as it is bird nesting…
Dunelm’s just dropped a clever new desk for home workers
Looking to update your home office or work-from-home space? Dunelm has just dropped the Malik Double Swivel Storage Desk (£299)…
My top picks from the Argos sale as a small home dweller
Argos is hosting a huge sale right now, and if you have a small home, it’s great news for you, as I’ve spotted so many clever…
Dawn O’Porter’s dog has better seating than I do!
Dawn O’Porter’s mustard armchair turned the heads of the Ideal Home team this week, but not for the reasons you might expect…
Alan Titchmarsh says any plant looks good on this trellis colour
Alan Titchmarsh just revealed one of his favourite trellis colours, and it’s one that I’ve always overlooked – until now. On last…
The John Lewis online Christmas shop just opened
The summer is officially still not over – but the prep for this year’s festive season starts now as the John Lewis online…
6 expensive-looking buys from Primark’s Heritage Chic range
It’s no secret the Ideal Home team loves Primark’s home department, and I find myself frequently checking the brand’s website so…