Once in a while a homeware invention comes along that ticks the boxes for pretty, practical and penny wise. And it's no surprise that the product in question is from no less than Swedish homeware ...

Is it OK to have dinner in front of the TV? It's a hot topic amongst super-busy families trying to balance long working days, feeding a hungry crowd of all ages and getting some important relaxation ...

En-suite ideas Bringing a little luxury to your day-to-day life, an en-suite bathroom is a room for indulgence. Not only does it provide you with a place to refresh away from the busy family bathroom, ...

Garden advice Our garden advice covers everything from jobs to do each month to how to lay decking and make compost. If you are landscaping your space or just pottering in your plot, we have all your ...

Ginevra Benedetti has been the Deputy Editor of Ideal Home magazine since 2021. With a career in magazines spanning nearly twenty years, she has worked for the majority of the UK’s interiors magazines ...

Clear surfaces, organised drawers, everything in its rightful place… it’s the absolute dream. But in reality, excess clutter makes feel this near impossible. Step forward our list of decluttering ...

For the same price as an entire private island, you can just about get your hands on a one-bedroom thatched cottage in the Chilterns. The quirky character property looks like something out of a ...

But as an Expert Vacuum Tester, my job is to review vacuums based on a multitude of factors, including performance, price and more. After all, I want you to buy a vacuum that ticks all of your boxes.

While it’s easy to throw yourself into the task and start decluttering before you manage to talk yourself out of it, preparation is key when it comes to decluttering a house fast. The more prepared ...

'As a general rule of thumb, if you have darker-toned walls, then you should match this with a darker-coloured skirting board to match and give it a modern and contemporary look. On the other hand, if ...

Neurotherapist James Roy at Brainworkssays, ‘This is the time of year when sunlight dims and natural light is in short supply. Without natural light, our vitamin D production slows and that means we ...