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The 8 'pick and mix' interior rules I (actually) live by – remember the best homes are the ones that break a few rules along the way

From focusing on odd numbers to never forgetting about the ceiling

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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them

Is your living room colour scheme on the list?

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How to spot a rose sucker – and remove it before it sucks the life out of your plant

Don't let these unwanted shoots steal the show

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Aldi's stand mixer has been given a spring glow-up – and its price is the lowest we've ever seen, at £29.99

Once it's gone, it's gone

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What I look for when buying a coffee machine, as an expert reviewer who’s spent hundreds of hours testing different coffee makers

Need a coffee machine? I've reviewed dozens. Here's what I look for when I'm buying a coffee maker for myself

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Have the rules around log burners changed? I’m a heating expert, and this is what you should know about potential legislative updates

I’m a heating expert, and this is what you should know about potential legislative updates

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IKEA's pretty plant shelf has transformed my small concrete garden – it's doubled the amount of blooms I can grow in the tiny outdoor space

I've been looking for ways to increase my storage outside, and have found it!

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My patio was covered in grime after winter – this one cleaner worked wonders at getting my limestone slabs gleaming again

My patio is sorted for spring

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This traditional kitchen storage unit is making a comeback in 2026 – it's a timeless way to store glassware and crockery

Heritage looks never truly date

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I let Eufy’s newest robot vacuum loose in my busy family home – this is how it navigated scattered toys and messy mealtimes

It's not flawless, but it delivers seriously strong suction power and impressive mopping

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The secret 'rug rules' interior designers use to create the most elegant bedrooms – how to get sizing and placement right

According to the experts, these rug styling tricks will make our bedrooms look more 'balanced and luxurious'

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I'm in desperate need of clever storage for my tiny bathroom – these are the Amazon buys I'm shopping to double the available space

Small space, no problem

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I'm leaning into anti-trend kitchenware this spring – this Kelly Hoppen X M&S collection is the easiest way to get the look

Sometimes classic is best

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The 'peek-a-boo' paint theory is the new trick experts are using to make a room look interesting – ‘It can completely change the feeling of a room’

Here's how to make these unexpected flashes of bold colour work in your home

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I predict B&Q's boho-chic garden furniture set will sell out before the end of March – at £500, this luxe-looking four-piece set is a steal

It comes in a two-seater version too

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Kitchen 'bantries' are the it-feature I'm coveting in 2026 – it combines practical storage with a party-ready atmosphere

The bolder the better

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What to feed your lawn in spring for lush green grass – you’ll find this ingredient in all the best fertilisers at this time of the year

Give your lawn a dose of this!

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Sorry Simba Hybrid, I just tested the brand's Luxe mattress for a month, and I'm in love with its softer sleep surface

As a side and back sleeper, it's the most comfortable sleep I've ever had

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Very's new home collection is giving bougie on a budget – these are the 9 luxe-looking buys I'm adding to my basket ASAP

And there is a 15% discount right now

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Sorry, cupboards – these are the 3 storage heroes you actually need on a kitchen island that will make daily life easier

The devil is in the detail

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These are the 4 things you should never do to your lawn in spring – experts say avoid doing these in March and you'll have thicker, healthier grass for summer

Steer clear of these spring lawncare mistakes...

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Experts are warning gardeners to watch out for this pest in March, before it destroys your roses

How to get ahead of this pesky pest

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The iconic green Paris park chairs are going viral on Instagram – and Habitat is selling a lookalike set for under £100

Give your outdoor space the Parisienne look

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I've trawled 100s of café-inspired Pinterest ideas – this is the one bean-to-cup machine that every stylish person is curating their coffee corner around

I absolutely love this neat and tidy espresso machine

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My worst interiors mistakes – from £30 fake art to Banana Dream Yellow

And the four rules I’ll never break again!

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