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The 3 Fs of interior design is the one rule the pros want you to know about when you’re decorating and arranging any room in your home

‘I would say that this is the approach we consciously use when designing any project,’ says Francesca Leat, owner, director ...
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5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next year

It can depend on what type it is, as to whether you prune your clematis now or not. Lucie Bradley, gardening and greenhouse ...
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Dunelm has just dropped a game-changing product to hide shoe storage in a tiny hallway – it’ll instantly curb clutter (and look good doing it!)

The Dunelm Rowan Shoe Storage Unit doesn’t look like any regular shoe storage, though, and you’d never guess that this ...
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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for your plants – I've tracked down the 6 prettiest ones to hang up now

From creating a stunning water feature to collecting your own rainwater, what's not to like about rain chains?
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I asked 3 interior experts what storage makes a home look expensive in 2026 – 5 luxury-looking styles they recommend for a neat and elevated home

These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026; I’m a storage-obsessed editor who hates ...
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Ninja just dropped a new automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine – I unboxed it to see the major comparisons between this and the sellout Luxe Café

Ninja just dropped a brand new automatic coffee machine, the Ninja AutoBarista Pro Coffee Machine (available now for £899.99 ...
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The easy bedroom fix to keep the sun from waking you up at 5 am this month – this is the trick experts use to protect their sleep in summer

As May ends and we head towards the summer solstice on June 21st – the day with the most hours of daylight and the shortest ...
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Ideal Home Awards 2026 bedroom winners – as chosen by our expert panel of judges

From bedding to furniture and everything in between, these are the winners of this year's Ideal Home Bedroom Awards ...
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5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entrance

Thompson & Morgan: Rose ‘Zephirine Drouhin’, from £44.99, is a thornless climbing rose with richly scented cerise-pink blooms ...
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This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is heatwave approved with no need for pre-freezing anything – I've used nothing else for making sweet treats for two years now

Helen's original model, the Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Professional has been replaced in the range by a new and updated ...
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5 things people with lovely smelling gardens always have – easy changes that will wow guests all summer

Have you ever stepped into a friend or family member’s garden and been wowed by how lovely it smells? Well, let it be a mystery no longer, as experts have revealed the five things people with ...
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7 clever design features that gave this kitchen a high-end look on a realistic budget – the finished results are stunning

Homeowners Lara and Darren wanted a hardworking family kitchen that invoked a sense of calm, was practical as well as stylish and within a realistic budget. With the couple both being professionals ...