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I'm Ideal Home's gardens editor — these are the 5 houseplants I'll always have in my collection

I've rounded up my favourite houseplants, from orchids to tradescantias

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Are you making this sofa mistake? George Clarke reveals how it can be a ‘detriment’ to your space

Choosing the wrong size sofa can disrupt the harmony of your living room

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'The gold kitchen island is the star of the show…our space is perfect for Christmas hosting now!'

This kitchen renovation has given these happy home owners a glam new festive cooking and entertaining space

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3 things you need to do to your coffee machine weekly for the best tasting brew, according to baristas

This is the key to achieving barista-quality coffee every time

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Stuck between engineered vs sintered stone surfaces? Kitchen experts explain the most stylish and practical choice for your home

Weighing up engineered vs sintered stone surfaces? Our guide is here to help you compare the two

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7 insider tricks to make a mattress feel more expensive, according to sleep and bedding experts

If you can't afford an expensive mattress, there are a few tricks that will help you recreate the feeling of one

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6 dirty things professional cleaners notice first in a kitchen — and how you can tackle them in a hurry

Use these tips for a pristine kitchen

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I tried the 5 most common ways to get pet hair out of carpet — here's which ones worked and which ones aren't worth it

I put different tools to the test against my fluffy cocker spaniel

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I've set up a temporary kitchen during our renovation — these are the 3 appliances I've invested in to make cooking so much easier

Who needs an oven anyway?

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I tried the Smartphone Decluttering Method and I couldn’t believe how quickly it banished mess from my kitchen worktops

I cleared my kitchen sides in under 15 minutes

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Philips' new air fryer uses steam to revolutionise cooking and cleaning – here's what happened when I tried it at home

This dual-basket steam air fryer does the job, but doesn’t knock it out of the park

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Plywood kitchens are the secret to a Scandi-inspired cooking space – 4 ways to embrace the simple kitchen trend in 2025

5 ways to embrace the simple kitchen trend in 2025

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Green kitchenware will be the ‘it’ trend for dining tables in 2025 - here’s how you can get the look

It can even make your next culinary feast look more enticing

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‘I feel like I’m on holiday here!’ - check out the winner of the 2024 Ideal Home Reader Home award for Best Makeover

A south-facing extension and a sunshine-yellow kitchen is perfect for family life

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Nectar's Hybrid mattress can be tested for 365 nights at home - I tested it and this is what I found

My Nectar Hybrid Mattress review puts this popular mattress to the test

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How to clean cat pee from carpet — 6 easy steps to banish the stain and odour for good

Act now and stop the smell of cat pee from lingering

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This is the most popular sofa bed of 2024 – the design you couldn’t get enough of this year is currently on sale

The clicks are in and this is by far everyone’s favourite sofa bed of 2024

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How to get rid of Christmas lights - everything you need to know about safely recycling old fairy lights

Step away from the bin, there is another destination for your lights

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How to care for a blue star fern – recreating its natural environment will make them easy to look after

They may be known for being tricky, but a few simple guidelines will change everything

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Nigella Lawson reveals the £25 kitchen appliance she loves to give as a Christmas gift - she uses it herself 'thrice weekly'

Nigella's go-to Christmas present might just surprise you

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How we test vacuums for pet hair at Ideal Home — the exact methodology we follow to measure hair pick-up, dander removal, and odour-busting capabilities

Our pet vacuum review process puts bestselling and newly launched vacuums through their paces, and this is how we do it

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This pillowcase has been a John Lewis bestseller all year - it promises to give you a better night's sleep as well

Treat yourself to a luxury night of sleep

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Discover how people who are sight impaired rely on smart tech to adapt their homes for everyday living

From household tasks to chill-out time, here’s how tech can help

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5 ways to modernise oak kitchen cabinets - bring this wood tone into 2025 with these expert-approved tips

Warm wood tones are the secret to an inviting family kitchen

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Why are my Christmas cactus buds falling off? 5 potential causes, and what to do about them

Here are all the factors that could be causing your Christmas cactus buds to fall, according to experts

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