idealhome.co.ukadded August 2026
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds3h ago
This hot, dry summer (and the promise of more extreme weather in the years to come) has had me thinking constantly about the importance of shade over the past few months.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova9h ago
For the past week (if not two), everywhere I turn people have been talking about summer being over and how they can’t wait for the lower temperatures and the cosiness of autumn.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sophie King10h ago
There’s a new garden dining spot on the cards: the greenhouse. Since TV personality and Fred introduced Hampton’s The Causeway greenhouse to his space, he’s created a ‘plant to plate’ space ‘where...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds11h ago
You can’t beat perusing a little inspo when it comes to planning a kitchen renovation, and if you’re in need of ideas, Strictly Come Dancing superstar Shirley Ballas recently unveiled her kitchen’s...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds1d ago
If you’ve noticed your apple tree has dropped all its fruit this summer, Monty Don wants to reassure you not to panic, and it is simply the result of the drought.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Hunt1d ago
Our bathrooms have the potential to be one of the most relaxing rooms in our home. They can often represent the sanctuary we retreat to at the beginning and end of the day for some peace, as we...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Lauren Bradbury1d ago
First impressions count. But if you’re greeted with piles of shoes, rogue keys, random parcels, and an umbrella that’s always wet every time you open your front door, you’re not alone.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova2d ago
Marks & Spencer’s new homeware for the autumn season is slowly starting to drop on the brand’s website.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds2d ago
To be quite honest, I’ve never fully considered how my bedside table could enhance the aesthetics of my bedroom.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sophie King2d ago
If you’re cutting your plants back this month, don’t chuck the clippings straight in the compost bin – there’s a creative way you can make them last longer.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Lockwood2d ago
As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, I thought I'd seen every overnight hosting solution there was. I've tested the best sofa beds on the market, tried out the best chair beds, and rounded up plenty of...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds2d ago
Step aside Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay: IKEA is launching their own secondhand marketplace, and it will be available to customers in the UK later this year.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds3d ago
Personally, whenever I get home from a long, busy day, I like to light my favourite scented candle and put my feet up.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova3d ago
You might think it’s way too early to be thinking about Christmas. But Marks & Spencer’s cult favourite foodhall-inspired Christmas decorations just went live this week, and they’re already flying...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sophie King3d ago
After weeks and weeks of heatwaves, rain has finally reappeared in UK weather forecasts – and if you’re hoping to make the most of this week’s rain, there’s never been a better time to start...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds4d ago
This year’s autumn trends are starting to emerge, and if there’s one thing I’m seeing plenty of, it’s wicker - in particular, wicker vases.
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds4d ago
Trying to work out how to kill maggots in your kitchen bin? You’re not alone, as all this hot summer weather has provided the perfect breeding conditions for flies, and now many households are...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds5d ago
On a recent camping trip, there was one accessory every camper seemed to be sporting. A collapsible washing-up bowl, and upon arriving home, I decided they’re a practical and space-saving solution...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Holly Cockburn5d ago
Kitchen bins are one of the features we look past in a cooking space. Often hidden in the corner of a cooking space or within a drawer, these practicality-first features don't get the attention...
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova5d ago
Even though we’re at the tail end of summer, there are still some warm days ahead, both in August and likely in September, too, before the cosy season officially starts.
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