YOU WONT BELIEVE: 19 - What They Never Told You

The home decor trends taking over in 2026 – the new styles you're going to be obsessed with

These are the year-defining looks set to shape our homes in 2026

Ideal Home · Dec 22, 2025

I've Only Got Room for One, so Is a Dining Table or Kitchen Island More Useful? I Asked Experts to Find Out

Torn between a dedicated dining area and a stylish kitchen island with ample prep space? I asked designers for their opinions on the smartest option

Livingetc · Dec 22, 2025

I promise I’m a nice person, but this is what I judge people for most when they host – but there is an easy way to avoid it

Don't make this mistake this hosting season...

Ideal Home · Dec 19, 2025

If you want your home to look cool and refined, M&S’s new rechargeable table lamp is the ultimate cheat code – chrome is going nowhere in 2026

*Adds straight to basket*

Ideal Home · Dec 18, 2025

I’m a maximalist who’s disappointed beige is back in fashion – this is the counter-trend I’m using to fill my home with joy in 2026

Roll up, roll up...

Ideal Home · Dec 16, 2025

Dyson airwrap plummets in price in the January sales

The coveted hair tool has seen a sizeable discountFollow live: All the best deals in the January sales 2026

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Who had the trickiest job this year? The makers of joyful, uplifting Christmas ads

How do you sell turkey and all the luxury trimmings when the world’s in chaos and the cost of living crisis continues? It’s no surprise that this year’s adverts are a complicated lot, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025

I’m lusting over the latest John Lewis x Sanderson collection – 6 stunning yet affordable pieces to add to your cart

The perfect gift for yourself...

Ideal Home · Dec 15, 2025

26 Design-Forward Flatware Sets That Prove Your Cutlery Can Absolutely Steal the Spotlight

A curated collection of flatware that proves even the smallest details can make a table look incredible

Livingetc · Dec 15, 2025

Will London’s battered high streets get the Christmas boost they need?

After a grim year, retailers are panicking that shoppers aren’t spending enough to help them survive January, writes Jonathan Prynn

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025