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Sorry, Farrow & Ball! But this is the paint shade that so many stylish homes have in common – even Ideal Home editors have it in their homes

‘Everyone asks what the paint colour is’

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How to look at Everything differently and unlock your forever interior style

The instinct behind what we love is ultimately deeply value-led

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My gym opted for an air cooler over an air conditioner – after working out with one blasting cooler air, I'm genuinely impressed

A sweaty workout was the ultimate cooling test

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Tidying guru Marie Kondo shares the decluttering mistake we’re all making – and the foolproof hacks to banish clutter once and for all

And her foolproof hacks to banish clutter once and for all

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I tried the Ideal Home x Furniture Village sofa collection IRL – this is the design that stood out for all the right reasons

As a Room Decor Editor who’s tried over 300 sofas, I'm not easily impressed – but this one design managed to do it

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This IKEA fridge organiser bundle might be the best £15 I ever spend – it's going to help me master the art of using up all my veg on time

With this set, everything will stack together so neatly in your fridge

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Ideal Home’s air conditioning expert has just convinced me to snap up this misting fan instead of a portable AC – it’s one of the few left in stock that we rate

Ideal Home's resident cooling expert has convinced me that this powerful misting fan is a great choice for cooling a room fast

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Introducing the exclusive new sofa collection from Ideal Home and Furniture Village – combining timeless style, everyday comfort and smart versatility

There's a sofa to suit any style of home

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Farrow & Ball’s most popular blue shades that people can’t get enough off in 2026 – it’s the world's favourite colour for a reason

And this year's biggest colour trend,too

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I tested a sub-£200 vacuum cleaner built for pet parents – this is how Hoover’s newest model fared in a real home covered in pet hair

It's one of the lightest models I've EVER tested

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I own a £500 air con unit, but I'm choosing this under £10 Amazon buy to sleep cooler instead

It's low-tech cooling solutions for the win in my house

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Lidl is selling a portable air conditioner for less than £150 to help beat the heatwave – everything you need to know about when it's landing in stores

You don't want to miss this middle aisle gem

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It’s too hot for candles! This is what I’m using to scent my home in a heatwave instead

4 ways I'm making my home smell nice with no scented candles in sight

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Where to find portable ACs and fans still in stock – the only places you can buy cooling devices ASAP to see you through the heatwave

We've tracked down all the places you can still buy a portable AC, plus tips to keep you cool while you wait for delivery

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Shark quietly dropped their most powerful handheld vacuum ever last month – I tested whether the high price tag is worth it

Spoiler alert: I loved it

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Smeg has majorly upgraded their kettle and toasters with this new colour – it's perfect for minimalist kitchen schemes

The Moonlight collection is a chic choice for any kitchen

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George Home has dropped a 36-piece collection celebrating Halloween in June – I asked experts how to embrace the Summerween trend tastefully

Playful or tacky? Help me decide...

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Are portable air conditioners really worth it? I review them for a living and these are the pros and cons everyone should consider before buying

I review them for a living and these are the pros and cons everyone should consider before buying

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I'm Ideal Home's Deputy Editor – here are the 20 best buys for under £20 that I'd buy right nowCheck out these brilliant value buys for your home this summer

Check out these brilliant value buys for your home this summer

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‘In Essex, we don’t have bins,’ Lauren Goodger has divided the internet after refusing to have a kitchen bin in her home – I asked the experts if you *really* need one

Do you have a kitchen bin? We'd love to know

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How we test robot vacuum cleaners at Ideal Home – the key features we look for in a 5-star model

How we determine if it's worth your money

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This pretty parasol base sold out quickly after launching at John Lewis – but I scoured the internet, and found it in stock here

Run, don't walk!

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5 things that people with a tidy freezer always have – game-changing additions that will maximise space and reduce food waste

And reduce food waste, too

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Despite my efforts to stay cool, some parts of my home hit 29 degrees in the heatwave — this is what I'm doing to improve how it handles heat

This is what I'm doing to improve it before the next hot spell hits

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Ideal Home Awards 2026 Dining Room Winners – these are the brands and products that achieved the ultimate seal of approval from our judges

Brands and products that achieved the seal of approval from our judges

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