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How to create a temporary guest bedroom that still feels welcoming over Christmas

Converting a home office, living room or snug into a guest bedroom in advance of hosting over Christmas? These are the things you must do

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Gold is not just for Christmas! Experts say this luxe shade is set to be the new neutral for 2026 – here’s how to make it chic, not kitsch

Want a subtle approach to luxury? Look no further

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If flies are taking your houseplants by storm right now, here’s what’s worsening the problem – and how to keep them at bay

These are the two biggest culprits

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I asked floorcare experts how to keep my floors pristine while hosting this Christmas – these are the 4 things they told me to do

This is how I’ll be protecting my floors from scuffs and stains this festive season

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This is the easiest way I'm wowing guests this Christmas – this one bathroom buy makes my house look hosting-ready

A hotel-esque set-up is only one purchase away

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4 things I always use to make a guest room smell incredible at Christmas – get ready for the compliments to flood in

Forget scented candles, these are the scenting secret weapons I use

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Christmas at Jack Kinsey's Victorian chapel home

The Interior Design Masters contestant dresses up his Norfolk home for the season

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Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them!

Don't want your guests to smell horrible lingering odours? Read this

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‘It creates a calm, inviting space where guests will feel welcome’ – the 3 things to declutter from a spare bedroom before Christmas

Hosting overnight guests this Christmas? Professional organisers want you to do this first

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5 things you should always put in a guest bedroom – small touches that will make a difference this Christmas

Now it's the perfect time to update your guest bedroom before your family arrives

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This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year

It's easy to grow, too

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2026 is the year to supersize your headboard – 5 ways to make the oversized trend work in your bedroom

Go big or go home

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Richard E. Grant has the most eclectic Christmas decor I’ve ever seen, and I can’t stop thinking about it

It's like an explosion of Christmas

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Don’t throw your old Christmas decorations in the bin, take them to the charity shop instead – everything you need to know before you donate

Here's everything you need to know

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Experts are applauding Stacey Solomon for giving her children their own Christmas tree – you can do it too, with this £4 space-saving tree from Argos

It's all about letting your little ones express themselves creatively

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These secateurs gave me the most satisfying pruning session of my life – they cut through stems like butter

I'm obsessed

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I’ve found a decluttering method that *actually* allows you to see what you no longer use – it's exactly what you need for a post-Christmas clear out

'Tis the season to declutter...

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These are the 6 biggest sofa trends of 2026 you should know about – if you’re looking to invest in a new sofa anytime soon, read this first

Experts reveal what living room seating styles are going to be big next year

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This ramshackle, rusty barn got a cosy makeover

The home of textile designer Vanessa Arbuthnott is full of colourful fabrics

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Ideal Home’s Editor-in-Chief is embracing ‘Kitschmas’ this year – I think her anti-trend tree deserves a place on your festive moodboard

We're embracing the playful side of Christmas decorating at Ideal Home HQ

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How to remove common Christmas stains from carpets and upholstery – quick hacks for tackling everything from chocolate to gravy stains

Keep your home stain-free this festive season

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Is millennial pink making a comeback? IKEA says it is as it reveals its colour of the year for 2026

I’ve seen and covered all of the colours of the year for 2026 – and IKEA’s colour is completely different from all the rest

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Don’t throw your rice water down the sink! This is why you should be using this ‘magic in a bottle’ to clean your home

No, it's not as bonkers as it sounds

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The 5 things people with always warm and cosy homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials

Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour

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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile

Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more

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