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I finally made my own café curtain after coveting the adorable bistro trend for years – it cost less than £35 and has transformed my open-plan kitchen

I've long admired café curtains - a half-height curtain that originates from the 19th century, with tonnes of antique appeal ...
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Habitat has just dropped the most stylish bedding sets with cult British-brand Scion – 6 picks to instantly refresh your bedroom on a budget

Lovers of retro-style homeware will be pleased to know that the Habitat x Scion collection has just dropped for summer 2026 - ...
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Now I've tried it, I know exactly why David Beckham changed this one thing about Ninja's bestselling coffee machine – it makes such a big difference to day-to-day use

The OG Ninja Luxe Café Pro is hands-down one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've ever tried and now, I've got my ...
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If I had my own garden, I’d be buying these £25 pebble-shaped outdoor lights from Next right now – they’re already sold out in one of the sizes

If you’re looking for garden lighting ideas to add to your outdoor space this year, these Next pebble lights would be my top ...
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Wren Kitchens is closing 15 stores in the US – what the closures mean for the UK

Wren Kitchens announced that it is closing all 15 of its US stores; however, the British firm has confirmed that this will ...
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My garden decking was covered in grime and algae after winter, but this miracle outdoor cleaner made it look like new again – no scrubbing or pressure washer nee…

This outdoor cleaner works on decks and patios in super-quick time and with no back-breaking scrubbing involved ...
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Step aside, fancy garden furniture, George Home is proving stylish garden furniture can be done on a budget – this stunning rattan lounge chair proves it

George Home is killing it when it comes to garden furniture this year, and the latest stylish piece to catch my eye is the ...
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I’m an M&S-obsessed Sleep Editor who scours the website every day – these are my top picks from the new M&S bedding collection

With on-trend ginghams, florals, and striped sets that start from £14, I'm not surprised they're selling out fast ...
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6 beautiful plants that stop weeds from taking over your garden beds – evergreen beauties and pollinator favourites that will save you hours of weeding

'To reduce weeding, ground cover is essential,' explains garden expert and author Sarah Raven. 'Plants like Alchemilla mollis ...
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Waste experts reveal what to put in a compost bin vs a food waste bin – mistaking the two could cost you a healthy garden

If you have a compost bin and a food waste bin, are you quite sure of the difference between the two? Don’t worry if you’re not, as waste experts have clarified the matter and why it’s so important.
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Kitchen items you can no longer recycle when decluttering due to new bin rules in England – and what to do with them instead

While there are many things you can no longer recycle when decluttering under these new recycling rules, a quick glance at ...
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Does there really have to be a door between your house and conservatory or is there a way of opening them up to each other? I asked the experts for the best solution (t…

Wondering if you can remove the door between your conservatory and house? You might be breaking some rules if you do ...