They're must-haves for your trees, baubles and wreaths I recently moved house, and although all major reno plans are on hold for a while, I decided to treat myself to some upgraded Christmas decorations as a little moving-in gift. But when a new tree, baubles, wreath, and other festive bits and bobs turned up at my doorstep this week, I quickly realised I hadn’t ordered something else: storage! It

The tree is perfect for minimalists looking to make a statement this festive season For the past couple of years, the Scandi-inspired paper Christmas tree has been a charming addition to our festive decor, nestled on windowsills, on staircases and as miniature add-ons to our main tree. But this year, Next has supersized the trend with their 5ft Light Up Paper Christmas Tree (£75) , and I can’t get

Add some festive glamour to your home If you’re already thinking about the upcoming festive season, and specifically how to decorate your house beautifully on a budget, IKEA is one step ahead of you. With much of their festive collection already available to shop, their lighting options have caught our eye, in particular the VINTERFINT Chandelier. This year, IKEA’s Christmas lighting is bold, brig

And it doubles up as a chic way to hide clutter in any room Laundry hampers are a practical household buy that I usually want to find ways to hide rather than show off. Let's face it, an overflowing laundry basket doesn't add anything to a bedroom or bathroom scheme! However, Next's latest design has completely changed my mind. The Next Pink stripe hamper is one of the most stylish laundry hampers

It'll keep soggy coats and wet bags tidy this autumn I put it off as long as I could, but I’ve finally given in and brought my coats down from the loft. And just like I couldn't ignore the colder mornings and torrential downpours, there’s no denying my hallway is now paying the price. So, to keep things tidy, I’m snapping up the Argos Home Hallway Wall Shelf & Coat Rack with Storage Boxes (£52 at

David's greenhouse is inspiring me to start growing my own Sir David Beckham’s greenhouse is giving us serious garden envy, and if you haven’t already invested in one for your garden, let this be your inspiration. There is no shortage of good greenhouse ideas , and the former footballer’s Cotswolds garden is one of the very best. With Victoria and David using their greenhouse not only to grow a va

Improve your soil quality, help wildlife and protect your plants for cooler weather There are plenty of plants that benefit from pruning in October, but what can you do with the clippings? After you’ve decided what to prune in October , it’s easy to assume that the leftover clippings are simply garden waste. But just like there are ways to reuse fallen leaves and reuse conkers in a garden during t

The queen of taupe has opted for a more striking hue this autumn The M&S x Kelly Hoppen collection has quietly dropped more products to the range, adding pops of red to Kelly’s typical monochrome style; these latest home buys are an ideal mix of sultry and cosy. Since it launched just two years ago in 2024, the M&S X Kelly Hoppen collaboration has fast become one of M&S’s most iconic collections.

Add this colour scheme to your modern kitchen ideas If one thing this year’s Celebrity Traitors has done besides bringing pure joy into my evenings, is that it has piqued my curiosity about the cast’s interior design choices. After having had a little snoop around this year’s celebrities' homes, I’ve been impressed by Rob Beckett’s contemporary teal kitchen - and interior design pros say this colo

Everything you need to know about dealing with unpleasant neighbourhood odours Forgive me for being a little crass, but do your neighbours stink? And I mean, really stink? If you’re nodding your head, do you know what legal rights you have if bad smells are coming from your neighbour’s property, do you know what legal rights you have? There are many home and garden features that cause neighbour di

You don't want to miss out on these budget-friendly buys Who doesn’t love a great, budget-friendly Aldi Specialbuy?! While it's great any time of the year, the supermarket goes all in for Christmas and regularly treats us to some serious gems. That’s why I was so excited to get an early preview of the Aldi Christmas Specialbuys for 2026 earlier this week. I’m not one to gatekeep, so these are the

It's an excellent, festive choice for anyone short on space If there’s one thing IKEA is really good at, it’s producing space-saving designs that actually work for small homes, especially their Christmas decorations, and the STRÅLA LED tree (£25) is both affordable and well-suited to homes that can't fit a full-size Christmas tree. While it’s not quite December yet, it's worth remembering that the

The actor has proved he's far better at interior design than at being a traitor! I, along with much of the nation, have been completely charmed by Richard E Grant’s performance on The Traitors . But we at Ideal Home have been singing his praises for his interior style for a while now, and his circus-inspired dining space is the latest part of his home to catch our attention. If you were wondering

These new buys are made for Christmas cooking Tom Kerridge's cookware collection with M&S has proved very popular with shoppers and the range just got even bigger, with the addition of products tailor-made for Christmas 2026. I enjoyed a preview of the Michelin-starred chef's collaboration with M&S last year and I knew that the best cookware designed by the man himself would be a hit. Our impresse

The singer has reminded us of the importance of having fun with colour and pattern Over the past couple of years, stripes have proved themselves to be a trending pattern with serious staying power. While one might call them a timeless print anyway, there’s no denying we’ve seen stripes all over soft furnishings, bedding and tableware. And now, James Blunt’s striped bathroom also proves the pattern

Is your cat guilty too? Any cat owner will agree that cats are fairly adventurous creatures. And paired with often blatant disregard for your wishes, this means no surface is off-limits in your home - including your kitchen counters. Celebrities are no exception to this rule, including Paul Hollywood who, in a recent Instagram post, showed how his cat also liked to explore his kitchen counters and

Now everyone I know has bought one, too Last year, I hosted Christmas at home, which is no small feat in a tiny two-bed terrace. But any small-home dweller with an aversion to clutter and a stubborn streak will know the biggest problems can often be solved with the simplest storage solutions. That’s why I bought the Storivo Shoe Organiser Box (£15.99 at Amazon). I initially raved about this shoe o

The flames look real! One of my housemates just made the best autumn investment: a solar lantern. If you’re looking for garden lighting ideas that look far more expensive than they really are, try the Adiwo Solar Flame Hemp Rope Lanterns from Amazon – a single lantern costs just £9.99 (£8.07 in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale!), or you can grab a pair for £16.99. They’re solar-powered outdoors

During the cooler months, birds benefit from a little extra support Wildlife experts have revealed five essential tasks gardeners should complete to help support birds in October. For many gardeners, nothing brings more joy than attracting birds to a garden. Not only are they an important component of any wildlife garden , but their cheery chirps (especially songbirds) fill us with joy and make ou

They’ll curb clutter and stop muddy shoes in their tracks While it may be the smallest area of a home, a hallway often has to do double duty in autumn. And if you’re already annoyed by piles of muddy boots, soggy umbrellas, and wet coats cluttering your entryway, you’re not alone. Luckily, you can do something about it. Yes, we all know how important it is to organise a hallway and keep it clean a