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We invite you behind the scenes of Rylan Clark-Neal’s recently renovated Essex home, ahead of his Celebrity Googlebox debut tonight!

♥ Read the rest “At home with Rylan – see his show-stopping kitchen makeover”

Another day, another amazing launch from Aldi.

♥ Read the rest “Aldi’s gazebo bar lands tomorrow – summer parties will never be the same again”

Transform any floor in a flash with one of these stylish new Asda rugs.

♥ Read the rest “Update floors with new on-trend Asda rugs – be quick, they’re selling fast!”

Deciding to sell up and move house is always a stressful time.

♥ Read the rest “Homeowners in the North could double the value of their property with THIS renovation”

Down in the dumps because of the spring downpours?

♥ Read the rest “Lidl’s stylish hammock design echoes a classic seaside deck chair – and it’s under £10”

He’s a regular fixture on cooking shows including Saturday Morning with James Martin and James Martin’s American Adventure, and now TV chef James Martin has served up a collection with none other than tableware and cookware brand Denby.

♥ Read the rest “James Martin has teamed up with Denby for a tableware collection you’ll love – and prices start from just £6”

In typical English fashion, summer is just around the corner but you wouldn’t know it to look outside.

♥ Read the rest “The H&M tableware collection that will make you feel like you’re on holiday”

Interior design has come a long way in the last 30 years.

♥ Read the rest “The WORST interior design trends of the last three decades have been squeezed into six rooms”

He’s the seasoned TV presenter who’s known for fronting makeover shows including DIY SOS, all the while nurturing a budding career in music.

♥ Read the rest “Step inside Nick Knowles’ charming Cotswold home”

The grow your own trend has been one of the most significant so far, in the world of gardening 2019.

♥ Read the rest “Grow your own with innovative new IKEA indoor garden accessories”

Buying a forever family home remains the ultimate dream for would-be homeowners, but invariably this is only achieved by taking several smaller steps along the property ladder first.

♥ Read the rest “The 17 UK towns and cities where you can snap up a family home for £100k or less revealed”

Summer may be just around the corner, but surprise June downpours have had many of us reaching for our brollies as well as our nearest lightweight jumper/blanket.

♥ Read the rest “Shoppers can’t get enough of this cosy £10 homeware buy from Primark – perfect for cooler spring days”

In the 2017/2018 financial year there were 470,000 applications submitted to Local Planning Authorities in England.

♥ Read the rest “You’ll find it harder to get planning permission if you live HERE”

Seeing all their dreams and the hard work they 
had put into building their family home go up 
in smoke, just five years after they had completed the finishing touches, was, obviously, utterly heartbreaking for these homeowners.

♥ Read the rest “Step inside this pretty, modern-country five-bed house in Dorset”

There is no avoiding it, retro designs are definitely having a moment right now.

♥ Read the rest “Brabantia celebrates 100 years by bring back THIS iconic 70s design”

Have you found yourself hearing that unnerving buzz flitting around your ear?

♥ Read the rest “How to get rid of wasps safely and stop them coming back”

It even comes in black!

♥ Read the rest “This boiler is so beautiful you won’t want to hide it in a cupboard”

We love everything and anything Emma Bridgewater – so imagine our delight when we heard news of these Emma Bridgewater patterned Russell Hobbs kettles and toasters.

♥ Read the rest “Fancy an Emma Bridgewater kettle to match your favourite mugs? It’s coming soon!”

Cooking on fire is one of the oldest and most wonderful ways that humans are different to the animals.

♥ Read the rest “Best BBQs – the greatest grills for all your outdoor cooking needs”

We’re all conscious of doing that little bit more to help the environment and live a greener lifestyle at home.

♥ Read the rest “How to make your own pallet bed – a step-by-step guide”

The totally tropical palm tree and flamingo glasses are the early emerging stars this year’s Love Island.

♥ Read the rest “Love the Flamingo glasses from Love Island? They’re available from this high street hero”

This week IKEA announced the launch of a new family friendly range of storage solutions with key stability features.

♥ Read the rest “IKEA is launching a new child-safe furniture range”

If you go into any house in the UK, chances are you’ll find the washing machine tucked under a kitchen counter.

♥ Read the rest “The BIG washing machine debate that’s got the internet in a spin – including Kirstie Allsopp!”

Is there anything more decadent than an outdoor living room, fully kitted out with squishy scatter cushions and throws?

♥ Read the rest “This Argos garden must-have is the sell-out success of the summer – and it’s only £15!”

This little gem of a house, nestled in the grounds of Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth, is a master class in how to make an unusual space work for you.

♥ Read the rest “Take a tour of this idyllic octagonal house in Kenilworth”

When it come to retro style fridge freezers, Hoover isn’t the brand that immediately springs to mind.

♥ Read the rest “Love a Smeg fridge? Hoover has just launched a MUCH cheaper alternative!”

He’s the eccentric TV interior designer that made a name for himself in iconic home makeover shows including Changing Rooms and DIY SOS, but has Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen transferred his love of animal print, velvet and bold feature walls to his two homes?

♥ Read the rest “Step inside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s stunning homes in the Cotswolds and Cornwall”

When it comes to ceiling shades on a budget, chances are your living room light is still rocking an Ikea shade.

♥ Read the rest “The Asda light shade that’s a HUGE hit on Instagram and with shoppers”

There’s often a big gap between the property we want to buy and the property we can afford to buy.

♥ Read the rest “Buyers can save an average of £250k by crossing over the River Thames”

Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of what goes into their food, which is why it’s no surprise that many are choosing to create meals and snacks from scratch.

♥ Read the rest “Sales of this £70 John Lewis kitchen gadget have increased by 300 per cent”

There’s no better way to spend a weekend day than a long lazy brunch with friends.

♥ Read the rest “The Next tableware collection that’s perfect for weekend brunches – and Instagram loves it!”

Cutting the grass can be a meditative experience that leaves you feeling a great sense of achievement.

♥ Read the rest “Best lawn mowers – the top models for cutting the lawn and clearing leaves”

Once upon a time it was only the Pharaohs of Egypt who could bask in the luxury of a fan as giant palm leaves were used to create a breeze.

♥ Read the rest “Best fans for cooling and heating your home – including quiet models”

♥ Read the rest “Best pod coffee machines – the top capsule espresso makers for your caffeine fix”

It’s a quandary we hear often at Ideal Home.

♥ Read the rest “Ideal v Great Deal – spend or save on a blush pink, Deco-style living room”

We’ve tested the latest cordless vacuum cleaners to see which felt like clever time-savers and which felt like too much of a faff to be worth using

Every piece of technology in the home is going wireless – why should vacuum cleaners be any different?

♥ Read the rest “Best cordless vacuum cleaner 2019 – the top cable-free cleaners”

Craving a little corner of Polynesian paradise?

♥ Read the rest “This trend-topping Asda tiki bar will transform your garden into a tropical paradise”

With temperatures expected to rocket this coming weekend, our attention turns to preserving and protecting our beloved gardens in hot weather.

♥ Read the rest “Five simple steps to help protect gardens during the hot weather”

Movie memorabilia and money are two things that often sit comfortably in the same sentence.

♥ Read the rest “Do you have these iconic movie posters in your home? They could be worth up to £10k”

Are you ready for the return of Love Island?

♥ Read the rest “It’s back! Enjoy snoop around this year’s Love Island villa ahead of show airing”

This 4-bed, 3-bath home is spread out over four floors and has been newly renovated and extended, to create a spacious family home.

♥ Read the rest “Take a tour of this stunning Chelsea Mews house complete with its own roof terrace”

To mark the supermarket’s 150th anniversary, Sainsbury’s Home have taken a trip down memory lane.

♥ Read the rest “Sainsbury’s Home retro kitchenware celebrates 150 years – and it’s selling like hot cakes”

H&M are always spot on when it comes to their homeware collections.

♥ Read the rest “This £19.99 H&M rug has just won a prestigious award – and you’ll love the design”

The cleaning holy grail is a hardworking product that doesn’t cost the earth.

♥ Read the rest “Mum dazzles the internet with amazing before and after pictures using 89p cleaning spray”

Broadclose House is a fine example of a contemporary country home.

♥ Read the rest “Enjoy a tour of this handsome country house in Warwick”

If you’re looking to update your bedroom, look no further than the look we’re calling global industrial.

♥ Read the rest “Get an industrial look with a global twist with these five key buys for the bedroom”

It’s the news homeowners the length and breadth of the country have been waiting for.

♥ Read the rest “Homeowners can now build large extensions WITHOUT the need for planning permission”

With a few home comforts and a stylish addition or two, a thoughtful greenhouse can transform the purpose and look of any garden.

♥ Read the rest “Greenhouse ideas – traditional and new ways to use your garden glass house”

Follow our easy guide on how to get rid of moths.

♥ Read the rest “How to get rid of moths from wardrobes, carpets and vintage clothes”

Here’s how to get rid of ants and keep them out of your kitchen and home for good

Want to know how to get rid of ants?

♥ Read the rest “How to get rid of ants – the safe and simple way”

You’ve scoured the internet for the cheapest places to live, narrowing down the filter on Rightmove and Zoopla.

♥ Read the rest “The city with the lowest moving costs is revealed – and it’s £1000 CHEAPER than London”

You’re halfway through watching the final episode of Game of Thrones.

♥ Read the rest “How to make the internet faster and boost your broadband speed”

Unicorns and commanding combinations of colour have taken homeware collections by storm.

♥ Read the rest “Shoppers have fallen completely in love with Primark’s grown-up rainbow stripe bedding”

A statement bathroom can be the making of any home.

♥ Read the rest “The world’s most Instagrammable bathrooms have been revealed”

You’d be forgiven for thinking B&Q is purely a place to head for all your painting, wallpapering, plumbing and planting needs.

♥ Read the rest “This new B&Q homeware is set to change how we shop at the DIY retailer”

A good old rummage around our attics, cellars and garages can often unearth some unusual finds.

♥ Read the rest “Sarah Beeny shares a snap of antique homeware – and the internet is divided over what it is”

Who doesn’t love the feeling of climbing into crisp new bed linen at the end of a long day?

♥ Read the rest “Getting out of bed just got even harder thanks to Wilko’s new summer bedding range”

When it comes to interior transformations, things don’t get much better than this.

♥ Read the rest “The original Spice Bus has been converted into an amazing Airbnb rental”

This homeowner stripped everything out to make way for her
 mid-century style
 kitchen-diner, while keeping to a tight budget

‘We bought our home for the sea views and its potential, but it needed extensive renovations as it hadn’t been touched since the Seventies,’ says the homeowner.

♥ Read the rest “Before and after: from cramped Seventies kitchen to family-friendly mid century inspired kitchen diner”

Luggage design has come a long way since the days of the ubiquitous black holdall.

♥ Read the rest “The best carry-on luggage 2019 – the top cases and bags for work trips or holidays”