I’m the Ideal Home team’s resident vacuum tester and go-to for all things decluttering and organising. But the irony of it all is that my Dyson vacuum cleaner (and its tools) is the biggest cause of the clutter in my home, which is why I was thrilled to learn that the game-changing Vacuum Stand Holder for Dyson, was £39.99 now £33.99 at Amazon exists.
Anyone who owns one of the best Dyson vacuum cleaners will know that it’s a must-have appliance for any home. These vacuums are known for their impressive engineering, and the cordless stick models are famed for their sleek build. But as someone who lives in a small home with limited storage, I still struggle to store my vacuum and its many floorheads and attachments out of the way.
As a result, I’m constantly tripping over it. And as Dyson doesn’t offer an accessory bag like a certain other big brand (yep, I’m talking about Shark), the tools are constantly cluttering my space and making my home look messy. So, you can bet your bottom dollar that anything that promises to clear my vacuum clutter for under £40 is going straight into my basket.
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Vacuum Stand Holder for With 4 Hooks for Dyson Cordless Vacuum & Accessories
This genius vacuum stand is suitable for ten different Dyson vacuum models, including the bestselling Dyson Gen5detect and one of my personal favourites, the Dyson Absolute V12 Detect Slim. It’s completely freestanding and easy to assemble (as confirmed by happy customers in the review section), and the heavy-duty base means that it won’t topple over.
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It also comes with built-in cable management, which means you can hide the cable clutter when you eventually have to charge your cordless vacuum cleaner. And as long as you place the stand near a plug socket, it’ll look relatively unassuming and offer a fuss-free way to store a vacuum cleaner.
But what I love most is that this vacuum stand also has four front-facing hooks on the front of it, which allows you to keep your attachments safe and secure without them cluttering up your space. And with everything assembled, I actually think it looks quite smart.
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Of course, Dyson vacuum cleaner stands and docks do already exist. Almost all models come with a dock that can be attached to the wall, but this isn’t always accessible for everyone. Renters with strict landlords often can’t drill into walls, and some people simply might not want to have their vacuum hanging from a wall (I know I don’t!).
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There’s also the Floor Dok™ Multi, £119 at Dyson, a freestanding dock that stores the vacuum and up to five tools. However, it’s only suitable for certain models – and in this case, it’ll only fit Dyson V11, V15 Detect and Outsize vacuums. Because of this, something like the Amazon stand is a perfect, clutter-free alternative.
But don’t worry, I’ve also found a few other options for those who don’t have a Dyson and have another of the best vacuum cleaners instead.
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Maclean MC-905 Universal Cordless Vacuum & Accessories Floor Stand Holder
There may be a Dyson vacuum in the picture above, but this universal stand will be suitable for any brand of vacuum – as long as it’s cordless. It also has space for four accessories.
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Pet Vacuum Cleaner IP3251UKT
If you’re looking for a new vacuum cleaner and want something neat and tidy, I couldn’t recommend this model enough. It comes with an auto-empty stand for easy storage (and ease of use), as well as space on the dock for tools.
LANMU Wall Mount for Vacuum Cleaner
If you have a cordless that doesn’t have a wall mount, this product can either be drilled into the wall OR be stuck with an adhesive plate. It should also suit all Shark, most Dyson, and most cordless vacuum cleaners.
I can’t wait to see this curb my vacuum clutter for good!
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Whether your home was built in the 1950s or ’60s or not, mid-century modern design style is incredibly popular. (In fact, Apartment Therapy’s Executive Home Director, Danielle Blundell, writes that it has homeowners and renters in a chokehold.)
DIYer and renter Juliene Winborne (@athomewithjuju) is a fan of the look. “My dream homes are mid-century modern, with wood walls and ceilings,” she says, and her goal was to “create that same look in [her] rental apartment.”
The problem? Her apartment, especially the dining room, looked far from Eames-esque. It was “a bare box,” she says. “The walls were all white, and the room felt very small and bland.” She decided to challenge herself to give the dining room more mid-century modern flair for under $500.
“The dining room felt like the perfect place to experiment, play with design, and really have fun creatively, so I leaned fully into that opportunity,” Juliene says.
The peel-and-stick statement wall was the big difference-maker.
Juliene’s mom, Yvonne; aunt, Linette; and boyfriend, Joseph, helped her create a faux wood statement wall in the dining room. “I also didn’t have anything that I’d consider my ‘wow moment’ that would make the space really pop. So, first, I decided to … create a statement wall,” Juliene says.
The DIYers used $20 rolls of peel-and-stick from Amazon, and the only setback they encountered was running out of rolls before they were done and having to order extra — and the elbow grease of applying peel-and-stick was worth it.
“The faux wood wall is my fave,” Juliene says! “The room now feels like a warm hug when I walk in. The space overall feels elevated, and I love that.”
The furniture was budget-friendly with lots of secondhand finds.
Another aspect Juliene is proud of is that she took her time to find bargain furniture that fit her style. “About 60% of this project was secondhand,” she estimates. She bought the table and chairs on Facebook Marketplace, the wall sconces are secondhand, and the sideboard was discounted from the Crate & Barrel Outlet.
“Also, I saved a lot with the rug because I bought it on sale,” she says. “The art was a bargain as well.” Juliene’s advice for DIYers is to take your time to find the right furniture. Don’t feel pressured, rush, or settle.
“I’m most proud of how I used my creativity to create the space under tight budget constraints,” she adds. “I wanted to bring some style and personality into the dining room — something that felt welcoming [and] exciting,” she says. And it is for both her and her guests.
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My first real job was at Carvel, not far from where the original location opened in 1936. The crown jewel of our menu was the soft-serve ice cream, which was produced by a machine so massive, I stood up on my tiptoes while on a stepladder to pour in the chocolate and vanilla mixtures at the start of most shifts. If it hadn’t been used in a little bit, the machine roared to life when I pulled a lever, and I’d need to wait for just the right consistency before I could create an ice cream cone swirl worthy of Instagram (even though Instagram was still a few years away).
In the time since I was last behind the ice cream shop counter, the market has exploded with petite at-home ice cream machines that promise to produce the perfect soft-serve with little effort. One of the newer appliances I’ve seen, the Greenpan Frost can make soft-serve ice cream from room-temperature ingredients in as little as 15 minutes, while other popular machines require ingredients to be frozen 24 hours ahead of time. And if you’re curious to try, you can currently save $100 on the Greenpan Frost ice cream maker and slushie machine in all four colors duringAmazon’s Black Friday Week, including the Amazon-exclusive Strawberry Pink. This Black Friday deal puts the machine at its lowest price ever for the next few days.
What Is the Greenpan Frost Ice Cream Maker & Slushie Machine?
The Greenpan Frost is a machine that creates frozen drinks and treats right in front of your eyes — and you don’t have to pre-freeze your ingredients. It can produce soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt, sherbet and sorbet, slushies and smoothies, and frosé and frozen cocktails, among other concoctions in case that isn’t enough for you. The relatively compact machine, slightly bigger than a KitchenAid stand mixer but about the same weight, is equipped with a powerful compressor that rapidly chills its contents, a 4-pint mixing bowl, and a texture dial to control the consistency.
It comes with a recipe pamphlet to get you started, but the real fun comes when you start creating your own treats that are exactly to your liking. Other useful things to know? It operates quietly, it has a self-cleaning mode and dishwasher-safe parts, and its dispensing handle allows you to create that perfect soft-serve swirl. It’s a great gift for families and party hosts, not to mention anyone who can’t resist a trendy kitchen appliance.
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Thinking about grabbing this Amazon deal? Don’t wait: This Greenpan Frost discount is set to expire when Cyber Monday does, but it’s not guaranteed to stay in stock until then.
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Why does it seem like appliances always break in groups? One minute everything is fine, and the next your dishwasher starts acting up, your fridge is making a noise it definitely didn’t make before, and suddenly you’re Googling “is my oven supposed to smell like that?” When it rains, it pours — and replacing major appliances can get expensive fast. The good news is that this weekend is a genuinely great time to jump on deals for big upgrades and big savings. We found a ton of amazing discounts on ovens, fridges, dishwashers, and more, all happening at AJ Madison for Black Friday. Scroll down to shop our recommendations.
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge’s new cookware collection with M&S is proving exceptionally popular with shoppers. Now, there’s a new bestseller on the block: the 3 Piece Stainless Steel Saucepan Set (£80 at M&S).
After testing the best saucepans in my role as Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances and Cookware Editor, I’m desperate to get my hands on this set which looks to be offering premium materials for a fraction of the usual price of stainless steel.
This is just the latest product to fly off M&S’ shelves from this collection following the success of Kerridge’s chef-approved 2-in-1 Chopping Board and All-in-One saucepan. Here’s why this saucepan set looks like it’s joining the club.
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3 Piece Stainless Steel Saucepan Set
According to Tom Kerridge, these are the pans he uses for his own home cooking – they’re that good. They feature a copper base designed to help with quick heating too.
Stainless steel pans have long been a favourite of professional chefs because the material can handle high heat cooking and is very durable but the high price-tags of this kind of cookware makes it less accessible for most people. That’s why the price-tag of this set from Tom Kerridge is so enticing at just £80 for three pans and matching lids.
There’s more to this Tom Kerridge set that meets the eye too; each pan also features a copper disc inside its base as well as what M&S call ‘StayNew’ tech to keep the pans from tarnishing over time.
We’re yet to try this set from the collection out though we have already extensively reviewed other picks from this chef-approved line including within our 3-Piece Cast Iron Stacking set review. I also got to see and judge the products for myself at the launch of the collection where I was so impressed by the pricing of the cookware line.
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Getting a sneak preview of these saucepans during the launch event for the collection.
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We’re hoping to get our hands on this affordable set for a review soon. At the time of writing it has just one user review to its name though that is a glowing one in which the customer says they are ‘delighted with them – excellent quality, good value and work well on my induction hob’.
I reckon that’s exactly the kind of buy you need just in time for Christmas dinner prep season. Here’s the other M&S picks we love from the collection.
This board has already sold out a few times but is now thankfully back and available to buy. It’s simply ideal for the festive season with juice zones for meat carving and built-in bowls for food prep (think of the space for potato peelings!).
Our expert reviewer Helen was bowled over by this clever stacking set which she held onto after the test period to replace her previous casserole dishes. Featuring a large, small and grill pot it is simply superb in quality for the price-tag.
This stainless steel all-in-one pan should, in theory, be able to replace all the pans in your kitchen. In it you can sauté, sear and shallow fry with a matching stainless steel lid to lock in flavour. It’s also oven safe.
If you’re looking to upgrade your frying pan rather than saucepans, this affordable pick is currently very popular with M&S shoppers. It features the same copper base as the pan set, too.
I’m about to test this roasting tray out for my roast potatoes ahead of cooking Christmas dinner for the whole family. According to Tom Kerridge the textured airflow increases crispiness which makes it perfect for the job.
Once you invest in quality salt and pepper mills you won’t be able to go back to cheaper alternatives. This set is made from carbon steel for longevity and would make a perfect Christmas gift for the home chef in your life.
Have you been tempted to invest in anything from the collection yet?
