October is nearly upon us, which means that it’s prime time for planning Halloween decor. And if you’re a little stuck for ideas, may I suggest Next’s Halloween decorations – it’s some of the chicest I’ve seen this year. My biggest struggle with Halloween decorating ideas is finding items that look good enough for me … Read more
Ever since Pinterest announced that Art Deco would be a defining style in the Autumn and winter months, I’ve been so excited to see this style pop up at my favourite stores. But one that took me completely by surprise is B&Q’s lighting range, which is packed to the brim with grand, stately lighting options. … Read more
Around this time last year, Anthropologie released some of the prettiest tableware that I’ve ever laid eyes on with dinner plates, mugs, bowls, placemats, napkins and more adorned with beautiful bows. That range is still available today and is among the brand’s bestsellers. But if Anthropologie’s prices are not within your budget, Matalan just dropped … Read more
Even though I test multi-cookers as part of my 9-5 as Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor, I’ve never taken the plunge on installing one in my own (small) kitchen. That’s because they’re often big, bulky and not the prettiest. That’s all change with the launch of Instant Pot’s Classic Multi Cooker in mini size (via … Read more
The weather has definitely turned, and with a cold front rolling in and temperatures plummeting, it’s little wonder that there’s one bedding set in particular that’s flying off the shelves in M&S. Yep, the brands’ soft and snuggly Pure Brushed Cotton Bedding Set is selling like hot cakes, and with prices starting from just £19.50 … Read more
Italian appliance brand Smeg has unveiled a brand new espresso machine, this time with cold brew functionality built-in. The ECF03 Manual Espresso & Cold Brew Coffee Machine is available to buy now from Smeg’s website for £499.95 and is available in a lovely palette of four different colours: Black, White, Cream and Pastel Blue. Smeg … Read more
Yesterday John Lewis opened its physical Christmas shop – and to mark the occasion, several festive products were launched both in store and online. My top pick is the John Lewis scented candle advent calendar. This is one of the best advent calendars out there for the home fragrance lover and the home-obsessed, much like … Read more
Are chair skirts really back in fashion? It seems this way as frilly, bold-patterned chairs have been popping into my line of sight every time I check out a brand’s new autumn/ winter collection. But is there a way to make this trend timeless, rather than dated? One thing about 2025 is that the year … Read more
Ninja has unveiled a brand new coffee machine, the Prestige DualBrew System (£249.99 via Ninja) which combines filter coffee and pods for those looking for more versatility in their kitchen. After the huge success of the Ninja Luxe Café, which I reckon is the best coffee machine for most people as per my five-star review, … Read more
If you’re wondering how Stacey Solomon always achieves a beautifully spooky home come Halloween, I’ve got you covered. Recently, I caught up with the star to discuss her latest George Home collection, and she shared one of her favourite autumnal crafts that you can easily achieve at home. It’s no secret that the Ideal Home … Read more