Design Inspiration

I just discovered this stylish Next sofa bed *and* it’s under £500 – no wonder savvy shoppers are snapping it up

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Judging by the storm currently raging outside my office window, summer is officially over and autumn has begun. And, as Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I know that this change in seasons means that the savvy amongst us are already prepping and planning for the festive hosting season ahead. In particular, that means considering how our … Read more

‘It brings dramatic flair to any space’ – Graham & Brown’s colour of the year is the most delicious autumnal shade

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September is always a pivotal moment in the interiors calendar as paint brands announce their colours of the year, their predictions for next year’s ‘it’ colour. Last night, Graham & Brown unveiled its 2026 Colour of the Year as Divine Damson, as a contender for the next big paint trend, alongside their Design of the … Read more

Next’s Christmas shop is live and already selling out – it’s filled with XL festive decorations that combine practicality with style

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Just like every September, brands and retailers are starting to drop their collections of Christmas decor – but this year, they’re already selling out of some of their key products. Next’s Christmas shop is one of them – but thus far, it’s still brimming with Next’s large Christmas decorations that combine aesthetics with functionality. Even … Read more

If you want a cosy café vibe in your kitchen on a budget, you need to see Breville’s new slimline espresso machine

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Breville has unveiled a new line-up of at-home espresso machines, with three products including a slimline coffee maker and a kitted out bean-to-cup model. All available from Amazon and Currys, with prices starting from £239.99 for the smallest offering, these machines are perfect to help you save on the cost of a coffee shop run … Read more

Experts are warning gardeners about this year’s ‘false autumn’ – and say these 3 tips will keep your plants healthy

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Pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween decorations in the shops all herald the arrival of autumn, but so do orange, fallen leaves – so why are we seeing them already? Well, experts are calling it a ‘false autumn’ – and it’s all down to the extreme weather we’ve seen this summer. Heatwaves and drought conditions have … Read more