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idealhome.co.ukadded August 2026

Gardeners urged to avoid weeding their gardens this week for this important reason – leave your flower beds and lawns alone

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds12d ago

During a heatwave, your garden is under a lot of strain to stay alive, and if weeds are currently thriving in yours, taking resources from your plants, it can be tempting to start weeding.

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‘It allows for almost endless configurations’ – John Lewis’ impressive new modular sofa is the brand’s most future-proof design yet

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova12d ago

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of modular sofas. So when a new design launches, I pay attention – especially when it’s from one of the best sofa brands that also makes excellent modular sofas.

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This £2 IKEA plant pot will keep your plants hydrated during the August heatwave – it’s the only thing I’m using to water my plants when I go on holiday this summer

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds12d ago

Given that yet another heatwave is set to strike the UK this week, and the fact that I’m heading off on holiday, I’ve been struggling to come up with ways to water my houseplants when I’m gone.

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This £4 supermarket buy has made my kitchen bin smell like a spa retreat – I’m not lying, it genuinely smells divine

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds13d ago

This summer, I’ve been testing out Febreze’s new Bin Fresheners (£5.99, Amazon), and I’m not lying when I say my bin actually smells good?!

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Habitat just launched a 'pillow' sofa bed for £235, and I think this soft and squishy look is about to become the next big trend

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Lockwood13d ago

If you're in the market for a sofa bed, I think Habitat is *the* place to shop right now. Especially if you want a budget-friendly design that's perfect for smaller homes.

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This new armchair from Habitat’s autumn 2026 collection looks designer – and yet, it’s under £300; so snap it up while you can

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova13d ago

Even though it’s still the middle of the summer and temperatures are regularly climbing above 30°C, Habitat just dropped its autumn collection.

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Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to know

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds13d ago

Customers of Octopus Energy will be rewarded with free electricity if they cut down their energy usage during the upcoming solar eclipse.

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Celebrities and influencers are ditching the classic ice bucket for this chic alternative – how to style the must-have hosting accessory of the summer

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds14d ago

As a homes journalist, I spend more time than I'd like to admit snooping around Instagram to see what stylish people and celebrities are putting in their homes.

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Clara Amfo shares the Habitat stacking stool she uses to add colour to her home – ‘These are definite standout pieces for when I’ve invited maybe too many people into my home’

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds14d ago

Sorry IKEA, broadcaster Clara Amfo has just put me onto Habitat’s Sami Stacking Stool (£31), and it’s a brilliant alternative to the classic KYRRE stool if you want to add a bold pop of colour to...

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Clodagh McKenna's clever use of dried lavender has transformed her kitchen into something out of a fairytale – interior design experts reveal how to get the look

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds15d ago

Celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna recently unveiled her new kitchen renovation, and there is one small detail that makes the space ooze rural charm - she’s used bunches of dried lavender to decorate...

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I thought this childish furniture design was banished to the nineties – Habitat’s just proven me wrong with their sleek, grown-up alternative

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds15d ago

If you were under the assumption that bean bags are just for children, you’d be wrong. And if you don’t believe me, let Habitat’s new Estelle Quilted Bean Bag (£120) convince you.

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Holly Willoughby's clever kitchen wall feature makes filling pots and pans easier – it's the handy device used by chefs in professional kitchens

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds16d ago

Holly Willoughby’s chilli con carne recipe reel has baffled fans on Instagram, with some asking ‘what’s that thing on the wall?’ in the background of her video in her kitchen.

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Yes, it’s only August, but this clever Aldi buy has convinced me to start planning for my winter garden – it will be a game-changer when the temperature finally drops

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds16d ago

Although it may feel like summer is endless right now, I’m here to break it to you that now is the time to start preparing your colder for colder, wetter weather ahead.

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Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn garden – how to turn your pumpkin patch into an impressive vertical display, too

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds17d ago

Ever since I spotted Shirlie and Martin Kemp’s stunning pumpkin archway on Instagram, I’ve been so excited for Autumn. So, I’ve asked gardening experts how we can get the look, too.

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Tan France just released the most stylish homeware and furniture collection inspired by his roots – these are his favourite pieces he already has at home

Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova17d ago

Queer Eye fans buckle up! Tan France has released his first collection of furniture and homeware, created in collaboration with Castlery.

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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 Reynolds17d ago

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 Bradbury18d ago

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 Balcombe18d ago

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 Lockwood18d ago

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 Cleary18d ago

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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