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Banquette seating is the ultimate choice for a small kitchen – here's why I'm backing this bistro-inspired trend

It's a secret storage hero

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Designers are swapping ensuite bathroom doors for curtains to make a space look instantly more expensive – and it's more practical than you think

Give your ensuite a glamorous update with this easy DIY swap

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I test garden furniture for a living, and this is the innovative John Lewis outdoor set I'd buy now or regret later – it's going to be a star buy

You'll never guess what it's made from

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Foxes will avoid your garden if you sprinkle this 1 kitchen ingredient around your borders – it’s easy, humane and free

We're heading into prime fox activity here in the UK

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My chilli plants always produce loads of tasty fruits when I use this type of compost – and experts say it's key to successful crops

Experts say it's key to successful crops

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This £12 Habitat buy instantly elevates the look of your bed – I think it adds 'expensive' hotel-luxe without the price tag

It offers a lot of style for not a lot of money

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Your birth month has a perennial plant – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your garden

Here's the special meanings behind all 12....

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This £7 IKEA gadget will spot hidden leaks before they become a problem – say goodbye to damp and mould

It's the smart home gadget everyone needs for a leak-free home

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Sorry, open-plan kitchens – this kitchen layout is much more practical for modern life instead

Breaking up an open plan space is set to be popular in 2026

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3 clever tile layouts and combinations that will give your bathroom an original and stylish refresh (and still look good five years on)

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Behind every tidy home is a clever organiser doing all the heavy lifting – this £10 buy will make your home look instantly neater

Give your shelving the 'wow' factor

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I saw Next’s spring-ready ‘Decorator’ collection IRL – and I can confirm that it looks and feels just as expensive in person as it does in pictures, if not more

This pretty, pattern-filled range looks designer – and these are the 6 pieces that I predict will sell out first

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Ninja just dropped its first-ever gas BBQ in the UK – if you're looking for an all-in-one outdoor cooking system, you need to see this

This gas BBQ is seriously impressive

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Stacey Solomon has shared the bargain buy she uses to dry bedding when it’s raining outside – no tumble dryer required!

And it's PERFECT for smaller homes

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This design decision knocked £35K off the value of our flat – and I’d do it again to create my dream bathroom

Deciding to design for how we live was game-changing

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Will double glazing old windows strip them of their character and charm – or are there ways to do it sympathetically? I asked the pros how best to tackle it

I asked the pros whether there was a way to do it sympathetically instead

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What is the bento garden trend? Create a ‘lunchbox’ garden with these planting and landscaping tips

It’s ideal for small gardens

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5 things people with tidy garden sheds always have – easy upgrades for an organised space in time for spring

Here are the foundations for a tidy shed

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Is KitchenAid's colour of the year 2026 'anti-trend' or just 'dated'? Settle our debate

KitchenAid has announced 'spearmint' as the colour of the year for 2026, and it's divided the opinions on the Ideal Home team

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I refused to let my cluttered galley kitchen stress me out – this is how I doubled my storage and restored order in a small space

I won't let a lack of kitchen storage beat me...

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I'm a kitchen editor, and these are the 12 pieces I would buy for an English country kitchen – affordable picks with a modern twist

Classic buys with on-trend twists

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Step aside, hydrangeas, there is a chic new ‘it’ plant for 2026, and it’s the perfect low-effort way to add impact to a garden

We're celebrating the year of the cabbage

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If you spot any of these warning signs during heavy rain, then water could be getting into your home, and you’ll need to act fast

Keep your eyes peeled for signs of water ingress

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I just discovered the 7 things you should *never* store under your bed – according to Feng Shui experts, they'll ruin your sleep

If you want to create more restful energy in your bedroom, avoid putting these items under your bed

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As a Gardens Editor, this is the beautiful shrub I recommend to anyone with a damp garden – it thrives in wet, clay soil, and it's really low-maintenance

It thrives in wet, clay soil

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