Monty Don is urging gardeners not to worry about fruit trees shedding fruit this summer – it’s actually a good sign
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·23 Aug 2026
If you’ve noticed your apple tree has dropped all its fruit this summer, Monty Don wants to reassure you not to panic, and it is simply the result of the drought.
The most relaxing bathrooms always include these 6 features to create the most tranquil, zen environment
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Hunt·23 Aug 2026
Our bathrooms have the potential to be one of the most relaxing rooms in our home. They can often represent the sanctuary we retreat to at the beginning and end of the day for some peace, as we...
6 genius buys from Argos that I’m buying to organise my tiny hallway – I can’t believe I lived so long without them
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Lauren Bradbury·23 Aug 2026
First impressions count. But if you’re greeted with piles of shoes, rogue keys, random parcels, and an umbrella that’s always wet every time you open your front door, you’re not alone.
This gorgeous rechargeable table lamp from M&S champions the biggest autumn lighting trend – mark my words, it'll be in every stylish home by September
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·22 Aug 2026
Marks & Spencer’s new homeware for the autumn season is slowly starting to drop on the brand’s website.
I’ve just found social media’s next viral obsession at Habitat – it’s the style update everyone will be using to make their bedrooms bolder this autumn
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·22 Aug 2026
To be quite honest, I’ve never fully considered how my bedside table could enhance the aesthetics of my bedroom.
David Domoney doesn’t want you to throw your plant prunings away this month – there’s a clever way to turn them into something beautiful
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sophie King·22 Aug 2026
If you’re cutting your plants back this month, don’t chuck the clippings straight in the compost bin – there’s a creative way you can make them last longer.
Sorry, sofa beds, I think ‘floor sofas’ are going to be one of 2027’s biggest furniture trends – these are 6 of the best I’ve seen for hosting overnight guests
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Lockwood·22 Aug 2026
As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, I thought I'd seen every overnight hosting solution there was. I've tested the best sofa beds on the market, tried out the best chair beds, and rounded up plenty of...
Sorry, Facebook Marketplace, IKEA is launching its own secondhand furniture site – everything we know about the new best place to buy and sell a BILLY Bookcase
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·22 Aug 2026
Step aside Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay: IKEA is launching their own secondhand marketplace, and it will be available to customers in the UK later this year.
Feng Shui experts say this is the best place to put a scented candle to bring positive energy to your space – plus, the scents you should choose for a harmonious home
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·21 Aug 2026
Personally, whenever I get home from a long, busy day, I like to light my favourite scented candle and put my feet up.
Calling all M&S cookie lovers! The retailer just quietly dropped foodhall-inspired Christmas decs – and people are already going crazy for the cookies
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·21 Aug 2026
You might think it’s way too early to be thinking about Christmas. But Marks & Spencer’s cult favourite foodhall-inspired Christmas decorations just went live this week, and they’re already flying...
Alan Titchmarsh says every garden should have this one thing to make the most of this week's rain – it'll help you stay a step ahead of hosepipe bans
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sophie King·21 Aug 2026
After weeks and weeks of heatwaves, rain has finally reappeared in UK weather forecasts – and if you’re hoping to make the most of this week’s rain, there’s never been a better time to start...
Sorry ceramic vases, this is the new trending home accessory that will be adorning the most stylish tables and sideboards this autumn
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·20 Aug 2026
This year’s autumn trends are starting to emerge, and if there’s one thing I’m seeing plenty of, it’s wicker - in particular, wicker vases.
Pest experts want you to sprinkle old fossils in your bin to get rid of maggots – trust me, it really does work
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·20 Aug 2026
Trying to work out how to kill maggots in your kitchen bin? You’re not alone, as all this hot summer weather has provided the perfect breeding conditions for flies, and now many households are...
I hated washing up bowls until I discovered this clever style on my camping holiday – I’m now convinced it’s the only choice for my tiny kitchen
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·19 Aug 2026
On a recent camping trip, there was one accessory every camper seemed to be sporting. A collapsible washing-up bowl, and upon arriving home, I decided they’re a practical and space-saving solution...
Next has the ultimate bin for a country kitchen - this floral design guarantees you'll want to keep your kitchen bin on show
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Holly Cockburn·19 Aug 2026
Kitchen bins are one of the features we look past in a cooking space. Often hidden in the corner of a cooking space or within a drawer, these practicality-first features don't get the attention...
Some of the best pieces of garden furniture at Argos are half price right now in the sale – I’m surprised they’re still available at all, let alone at these bargain prices
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·19 Aug 2026
Even though we’re at the tail end of summer, there are still some warm days ahead, both in August and likely in September, too, before the cosy season officially starts.
The charming way that Monty Don uses small terracotta pots in his garden – it’ll make your space a lot safer
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sophie King·18 Aug 2026
Monty Don just posted a photo of his purple sprouting broccoli and tomatoes, but it wasn’t the crops that caught my eye – it was actually the way he used terracotta plant pots as a safety measure.
Aldi has just dropped the must-have kitchen appliance every home chef needs – I can’t believe it’s under £10
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·18 Aug 2026
If there’s one underrated kitchen appliance that definitely deserves a spot in your kitchen, it is undoubtedly a humble rice cooker.
I’m telling every parent I know to snap up this £16 Dunelm buy before their child starts uni - it’s the simple solution to a grotty or potentially bed bug-infested student mattress
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Amy Lockwood·18 Aug 2026
It’s been a while since I went to university, but one thing that’s still fresh in my mind is my student accommodation, and in particular, the less-than-ideal sleep setup.
How I'm doubling my wardrobe space with these handy £7 hanger hooks – snap up this clever buy to organise your clothes and restore order once and for all
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Lauren Bradbury·18 Aug 2026
I’ve recently moved home, and while the house itself is bigger, my clothes storage space is much smaller - and it’s very noticeable.
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