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This Bristol Terrace was transformed into a beautiful modern space
WHO LIVES HERE? Jessica, a garden designer, and her husband Elliot, live here with cocker spaniel Treacle and British shorthair…
I’ve found the best way to clean underneath appliances
As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor, my home has long been a testing ground for new products and cleaning hacks. And while I’d love…
You won’t regret doing this to garden furniture in September
The end of spring or the start of summer feels like the most natural time to tend to your garden furniture. However, as we head…
How to prune blackberries in 3 simple steps
Blackberry bushes grow fast, so they require a little TLC every year to keep them in check. That’s why it’s so important to learn…
How to grow fuchsias for masses of fairy-tale blooms
Fuchsias are one of my all-time favourite flowering plants. I’m a huge fan of anything that adds a fairytale feel to the garden…
The White Company Christmas tree that sells out every year
It’s that time of the year again when the days get shorter, the weather grows colder, and Christmas shops start opening. Last…
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on being bold with your curtains
TV presenter and interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is famed for his bold and flamboyant home decor style, and if, like…
5 things I wish I knew before buying an oil filled radiator
If you’re about to buy an oil-filled radiator, let me save you from repeating my mistakes. I jumped in without thinking it…
How to use a voice assistant to control your smart home – and more…
More homes than not own a voice assistant now – it could be on a smart speaker or a smartphone, a TV or even a coffee machine…
I’ve tracked down 6 alternatives to the Le Creuset pumpkin dish
The release of Le Creuset’s pumpkin casserole dish makes its way onto my Instagram feed without fail every year. The Le Creuset…
How to prune climbing roses for abundant flowers next summer
If you’re thinking ahead to cold-weather pruning already, you might be wondering how to prune climbing roses. Good thing, too…
Charli Howard’s swoon-worthy Farrow & Ball painted kitchen
A kitchen is for more than just a season; it’s an investment to last you years, if not decades, and as a result, your colour…