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I'm committing to a bathroom refresh on a budget " these 12 unexpected Amazon finds are giving me a hotel bathroom look for less
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (204+ words) I couldn't believe these picks were from Amazon My bathroom is one of the most neglected rooms in my home. Storage and practicality came first, and somehow the pretty extras I always wanted to add just never quite happened. However,…...
A big change could be coming to how you can shop for Howden's kitchens - here's everything you need to know
1+ week, 6+ day ago (335+ words) Howdens' acquisition of online kitchen retailer could mean big things for the trade-only brand There's big news in the kitchen industry - Howdens has announced its acquisition of DIY Kitchens in a "390m deal set to bring a whole new branch to…...
Inexpensive ways I update my home when I'm on a retail detox
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1089+ words) My favourite no-spend mini makeovers Home decorator Ammarah Hasham is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts infusing her rental house with plenty of personality. See the rest of her articles here. I don't know about…...
Clever design tricks transformed this tricky, awkward space into a ultra stylish and modern ensuite bathroom
2+ week, 5+ day ago (675+ words) The homeowners saw the potential lying beyond the challenging roof shape and logistics After buying and transforming several homes over the years, Ian and Lana finally settled on their 'final move' " an Arts and Crafts-style country house with rendered walls…...
Pocket woodlands are the secret to transforming shady garden corners " these are the easy planting tricks I learned from an RHS Chelsea garden designer
3+ week, 4+ day ago (760+ words) They're ideal for tiny spaces Here's something I didn't expect to learn at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show: how to create a pocket woodland in my back garden. I spoke to the Garden's designer, Ashleigh Aylett, to find out how…...
My home's kerb appeal needs a boost " so I've stacked up these 6 easy DIY tasks to do in a weekend
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1319+ words) The outside of my home needs a good spring refresh " here's the plan Once the clouds drift away and the sunbeams appear, it is difficult to ignore all those small DIY jobs that needed doing during the colder months, but…...
I've taken on two kitchen renovations and am left with one big question " now the dust has settled and life is back to normal, was it all worth it in the end?
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (692+ words) The reality of renovating and what it teaches you Interior designer Natalie Jahangiry is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on decorating a home to suit a busy family life while sticking to your aesthetic…...
Kitchen Aid's iconic standmixer has had a fresh glow up with 5 new shades " and a clever game-changing design feature
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (688+ words) We're going deep and moody Deep and rich colours such as burgundy reds, soft beiges and even moody purples have become a big breakout kitchen colour trend this year, and Kitchen Aid has jumped on the bandwagon with the colours…...
Dualit's stylish new ice cream maker requires no pre-freezing or faff " this is the new style of dessert maker built for entertaining that everyone's going to be talking about
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (751+ words) And I can see exactly why Dualit just became the latest homeware brand to release an ice cream maker with a difference " with it there are no requirements for pre-freezing and you can use it to whip up slushies as…...
I thought Shark's new robot vacuum cleaner would be a gimmick " but it quickly proved me wrong (and now I can't stop using it)
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1919+ words) Extremely easy to use UV stain detection and treatment are effective Mopping and vacuuming ideal for everyday cleaning The cleaning solution smells lovely Doesn't allow for multi-room mapping Bot attracts a lot of dust and dirt Why you can trust…...