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idealhome.co.ukadded August 2026

My mum gifted me this £30 kitchen appliance when I left for university seven years ago, and I still use it all the time – it’s the only appliance a fresher needs

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds7 Aug 2026

When I packed up and headed to university back in September 2019, the one thing my mum gave me was a Crockpot Slowcooker (£31, Argos).

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I’m on a mission to replace my ugly home appliances – and Shark just dropped the ultimate ‘luxe’ upgrade to the robot vacuum I use every day

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Lauren Bradbury6 Aug 2026

Shark has just dropped four ‘Luxe’ colourways of its uber-popular PowerDetect UV Reveal Robot Vacuum (£1039.99 at Shark).

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I work from home and didn't want my desk to always be on show – this IKEA buy transformed my set up, it folds from sleek bookcase to spacious workspace in seconds

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Maddie Balcombe6 Aug 2026

Everyone knows and loves IKEA’s BILLY Bookcase. The simple yet versatile buy is a cult classic for good reason.

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Mark my words, this new £230 Habitat chair bed is going to be an instant bestseller – it's cute, curvy, and tailor-made for small homes

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Lockwood6 Aug 2026

I'm calling it. Habitat has just launched a new £230 chair bed, and I think this on-trend design will become an instant bestseller.

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This is the £29 Dunelm kitchen set that uni students (and their parents) are rushing to snap up – I wish I'd had one when I left for halls

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Molly Cleary6 Aug 2026

With August here, thousands of students (and parents) will be planning for a fresh year of university or embarking on life in shared halls for the first time.

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5 heat-loving houseplants that thrive in bright, sunny windowills and stuffy rooms – they’re perfect for south-facing windowsills

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds6 Aug 2026

It’s not just your outdoor plants that may have been struggling with the hot weather this summer. Your indoor plants may be suffering, too.

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If flies are plaguing your home, try this expert-approved DIY trap – I bet you have the ingredients

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds5 Aug 2026

If you’re struggling to get rid of flies this summer, then why not try making a yeast trap? And yes, you can use the affordable, fast-acting yeast you can pick up in the supermarket.

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