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This new three-in-one IKEA playmat turns into a ball pit and a toy storage box within seconds – it’s genius and under £30!

It saves space and makes toy clean-up a dream – it's basically every parent's dream

Ideal Home · Jul 7

Aldi just dropped a £13 solar fountain that taps into one of this summer's biggest garden trends – it's giving Champagne looks on lemonade money

I haven't seen a water feature this affordable all year!

Ideal Home · Jul 7

3 experts reveal the tricks they use to plan the perfect garden on a small budget – low-cost tips to make your outdoor space look lovely this summer

Champagne style, lemonade money

Ideal Home · Jul 6

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I avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this unusual rustic alternative instead

Skirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different

Ideal Home · Jul 6

I asked 3 interior experts how to lay out a spare room so that it feels both useful and welcoming – this is what they told me to do

Finally, solve the puzzle that is the spare room

Ideal Home · Jul 6

Shark just dropped a ‘fun-sized’ carpet cleaner that’s perfect for smaller homes – no huge storage space required!

No huge storage space required!

Ideal Home · Jul 6

B&Q's stylish hedge bed is the perfect shortcut to shield your garden from nosy neighbours and turn your garden into a private sanctuary

Enjoy the peace of your garden in style

Ideal Home · Jul 6

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How I source unique gems on Vinted to make my home stand out – and how you can, too

While a quick high-street fix is always tempting, a truly interesting home thrives on eclecticism

Ideal Home · Jul 6

How to create a kids’ play area in an open-plan living room – 4 interior designers reveal their top 5 tips on how to make it work

From zoning to toy storage, here's everything the pros want you to know

Ideal Home · Jul 6

3 drought-tolerant herbs to plant in July for easy, fragrant harvests all summer long

These herbs thrive in heatwaves

Ideal Home · Jul 6

6 pieces from Primark’s latest home collection that are perfect for moody minimalists – these stylish buys will make your home look luxe effortlessly

Say hello to minimalism's 'edgier' sibling

Ideal Home · Jul 6

Aldi's solar-powered table lamps are how I'm giving my tiny garden a cafe-chic refresh for under £5 this summer

They're the perfect match for a bistro set

Ideal Home · Jul 5

What I’m planting during the July heatwaves for pretty blooms and quick harvests that can tolerate the heat

The 5 plants on my list

Ideal Home · Jul 5

5 drought-tolerant flowering plants that are quietly replacing hydrangeas in 2026 – they’ll make your garden look gorgeous even during a heatwave

The showy alternatives you can add to your garden

Ideal Home · Jul 5

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Ideal Home · Jul 5

'Deep watering' is the expert-approved method that will help your plants cope and flourish during the July heatwave

Your garden will keep thriving even in hot weather

Ideal Home · Jul 5

Hidden pantries are the secret to chic kitchen storage – here's how to create an inconspicuous pantry

Keeping storage hidden from plain sight is the shortcut to a stylish kitchen design

Ideal Home · Jul 5

VAX just added a self-cleaning carpet cleaner to its lineup – and this never-seen-before feature meant I barely had to clean it afterwards!

It (almost) gets top marks from me

Ideal Home · Jul 5

7 things that are making your bedroom look dated – here's how to fix them for 2026 and beyond

Design experts explain what looks are out and what looks are in

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Ideal Home · Jul 5

Pollinator pitstops are the easiest way to make tiny gardens wildlife-friendly and fill your outdoor space with colour and fragrance

Make a micro wildlife haven

Ideal Home · Jul 4

I’m a Room Decor Editor who’s obsessed with modular sofas – and Next just dropped a sleek curved version that looks much more expensive than it is

Next has done it again!

Ideal Home · Jul 4

I transformed the darkest corner of my garden into a leafy oasis with these beautiful shade-loving plants

My permanently shady border felt like wasted space until I planted these up

Ideal Home · Jul 4

This is the one gadget I'm buying before the next heatwave sells it out – it's essential for helping turn my fan into an air conditioner

It's essential for helping turn my fan into an air conditioner

Ideal Home · Jul 4

10cm gaps are a kitchen design bug bear – here's how to make the most out of every inch of space with clever, practical design tips

Don't let any space go to waste in your kitchen

Ideal Home · Jul 4

8 jobs to do in the garden in July as temperatures soar for another heatwave– the best ways to keep your space healthy and productive

For a healthy, productive space

Ideal Home · Jul 4

20 brilliant homeware buys under £20, as chosen by Ideal Home's Deputy Editor

Fill your boots with these great-value products

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