IKEA is about to become the go-to place for buying affordable art – these are the pieces that will instantly make your home look expensive from £19
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·14 Aug 2026
Art shouldn’t be reserved for galleries and the homes of the rich and famous. And that’s exactly why IKEA’s releasing a limited edition collection of art objects with prices starting from just £19...
Aldi's sellout autumn candles are back – forget the heatwave, here's what everyone's buying this summerween
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Annie Collyer·14 Aug 2026
There's nothing that screams autumn more than a warm, spicy candle. And whether you already have a collection that's getting dusty somewhere (it adds to the spookiness!), or you've been online...
Aldi's new ice bath drops this week – it taps into one of this year's biggest wellness trends for your garden
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Maddie Balcombe·14 Aug 2026
Everyone knows Aldi’s middle aisles are often filled with hidden homeware gems, but this weekend the brand is tapping into one of this summer’s biggest wellness trends with the launch of a premium...
Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s DIY water feature is a masterclass in how to nail this summer’s breakout trend – how to recreate it on a budget
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·13 Aug 2026
If one trend has defined gardens in 2026, it is undoubtedly DIY water features. And if anyone has mastered the trend, it’s Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s, whose effortless steel water feature is perfect...
Nigella Lawson insists on packing not one but two of this £25 kitchen gadget for every holiday – here’s why it’s my everyday essential at home, too
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Molly Cleary·13 Aug 2026
It turns out that Nigella Lawson's enthusiasm for cooking never takes a backseat – even during her summer holidays.
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 Reynolds·12 Aug 2026
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.
‘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 Hesikova·12 Aug 2026
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.
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 Reynolds·12 Aug 2026
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.
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 Reynolds·11 Aug 2026
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?!
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 Lockwood·11 Aug 2026
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.
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 Hesikova·11 Aug 2026
Even though it’s still the middle of the summer and temperatures are regularly climbing above 30°C, Habitat just dropped its autumn collection.
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 Reynolds·11 Aug 2026
Customers of Octopus Energy will be rewarded with free electricity if they cut down their energy usage during the upcoming solar eclipse.
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 Reynolds·10 Aug 2026
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.
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 Reynolds·10 Aug 2026
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...
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 Reynolds·9 Aug 2026
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...
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 Reynolds·9 Aug 2026
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.
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 Reynolds·8 Aug 2026
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.
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 Reynolds·8 Aug 2026
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.
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 Reynolds·7 Aug 2026
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.
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 Hesikova·7 Aug 2026
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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