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It’s official, retro wallpaper is cool again – here’s how to make it work in your home for 2026, according to the experts

Put a personal spin on this playful trend

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Aldi has loads of clever cleaning products hitting the middle aisle – but it’s this £17 handheld vacuum that impressed me the most

Grab it while you can

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Post and everyday clutter were slowly taking over our kitchen until I set up this simple family command centre

This clutter-busting setup calms the chaos

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Is using ChatGPT the secret to a successful kitchen reno? An interiors pro reveals the 4 ways she used it make hers easier

It will make planning a renovation so much simpler

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I used Shark’s vacuum mop to clean baked beans, eggs and flour off my kitchen floor – it’s my new must-have for messy mealtimes

It's so good, it's completely replaced the vacuum in my kitchen

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Sorry sofa beds, I think daybeds are going to be one of 2026's biggest furniture trends – these are six of the best I've seen

Struggling to find a sofa bed you like the look of? A daybed is a *much* more elegant hosting solution

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The White Company just dropped some of the best-looking wireless wall lights I've ever seen – they're simple, stylish and effortlessly chic

Minimalists are about to go crazy for this new lighting range

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You've been warned – these are the 5 biggest kitchen mistakes designers always have to fix, plus what to do instead

Don't make the same mistakes

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I asked 5 interior designers how they refresh their home for the new year without breaking the bank – these are the 7 budget ideas that I’m stealing

‘A good refresh shouldn’t feel like a shopping list, it should feel like a reset’

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Stacey Dooley’s living room is effortlessly cool – this one Scandi feature truly makes it stand out

She's reminded me there's a lot to love about paper lampshades

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This January garden tool care task is so important – it could mean the difference between healthy and infected plants in the spring

It's the gold standard for garden hygiene

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From bed to bath – converting a spare room helped this couple create their dream washspace

Bright white tiling, patterned flooring, wood accessories and brass fittings were all must-haves in this new bathroom

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All of my friends are jealous of the faux fur heated throw I've been staying cosy under during the cold snap – and it's now on sale

I won't gatekeep. This is where it's from

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I'm shopping for a runner rug to brighten up my hallway this January – these are the prettiest ones that have caught my eye for under £100

A stylish hallway doesn't have to cost a small fortune

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My new electric mug has saved me from buying any takeaway coffees in January – it's completed my at-home coffee set up

Slow coffee drinkers unite

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This retro, energy-saving decor trend is having a huge comeback – Next’s Scandi-style offerings are the best I’ve seen

These draught excluders are both pretty and practical

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Don't throw out your old towels! This is the creative way gardeners are reusing them to help birds, frogs and hedgehogs this winter

Don't toss that threadbare bath towel! It could become a cosy winter home for birds, hedgehogs, and bugs alike...

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Move over, brass hardware – these 2 trendy metals will look better in a kitchen in 2026

Is this the end of the antique brass era?

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I'm using smart plugs to help lower my energy bills in 2026 – and these are the best (and cheapest) places I've found to buy them

I've tracked down affordable, well-rated smart plugs so you don't have to

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These 6 lighting trends are set to be big in 2026 – experts reveal the lamp styles and fixture colours to add to your home this year

From the most popular shades to the lamp style people can’t get enough of, these are the 2026 trends you should know about

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Lakeland has taken inspiration from Our Place's incredible Titanium Always Pan with its own extremely affordable £35 version

I think Lakeland is leading the way on 2026's newest cookware trend

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We're making our 300-year-old cottage warmer with insulated lime — experts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year

Experts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year

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The Everything design heroes I chose for my living room that have helped me survive the long months of renovation madness

From a marble fireplace to my dream armchair

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How I built a mini pond in my garden using just a bucket (and why you should, too)

All you need is a bucket and a dream to help wildlife in your own garden…

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Stacey Solomon has been raving about this £100 Shark Vacuum Mop – it helps the laziest of cleaners achieve spotless floors

It's got the Stacey stamp of approval

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