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Monty Don reveals his favourite Christmas tree variety – and his expert tip for choosing the best one

'Tis the season to be confused about Christmas trees, but this is how to tell the most popular varieties apart

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Is Pantone trolling us?! The long-awaited colour of the year for 2026 is out and it can only be described as absence of colour

Pantone’s 2026 COTY, Cloud Dancer, is the most controversial yet!

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I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparkling

While it has serious perks, it's not perfect

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Conservatory Ideas

We've rounded up all our top conservatory ideas to help you make the most of this tricky area of the home.

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Home Office Ideas

Whether you work from home or are looking for a hobby space, there are plenty of home office ideas to squeeze a working space into any room or space alcove.

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Dining Room Ideas

Whether you're designing a separate room or part of an open-plan space, our dining room ideas will help you scope out the perfect eating area

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This kitchen island trend is set to continue in 2026 – this is how one of our editors made it work in her busy family kitchen

It's stylish but also practical for young children

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I’m calling it, Stacey Solomon’s Christmas doorscape is the best of the season – her humongous XL bow makes it a showstopper

She's proved that traditional, cosy Christmas decor can be elevated with a few maximalist details

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I’m a sleep expert who hates getting into a cold bed – this 2p per hour winter warmer is my saviour at this time of year

This is my go-to solution for a cosier bedtime

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These birds could use a helping hand over the winter months – here are the best ways to get them to feel safe in your garden

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5 simple steps I use to romanticise my life as a renter – follow these and it's easy to fall in love with living in a rental

Allow yourself time to appreciate these simple things

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Aldi's £49.99 espresso machine is back – it's £10 cheaper than last year and features a touch control panel as well as a milk frothing wand

Here's what else it has going on

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Habitat has quietly dropped new Morris & Co homeware, and I can’t stop lusting after this cosy throw in one of William Morris’ most iconic prints

I can't believe Habitat tried to quietly drop this...

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The invisible trick I use to hang a wreath on my wooden front door - I've tried several 'no-nails' tricks, but this is the one I always come back to

The trick is in the nail placement and thread choice

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Stacey Dooley’s jaw-dropping Christmas tree champions one of the biggest festive trends – 'Tinsel is making a return to even the most stylish homes’

It's a tinsel Christmas!

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Elton John's granny chic kitchen dials up the luxe factor with this unusual gallery wall trick – this is why you should be taking your artwork to the floor

It's a lesson in maximalism

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Tesco is giving away hundreds of real Christmas trees for free this weekend – everything you need to know, plus how to get your hands on one

These trees are 'perfectly imperfect'

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This East Sussex cottage wouldn't look out of place on a Christmas card

And with its open-plan kitchen extension it's surprisingly spacious

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I never (ever!) turn on the big light – these are the ingenious ways I illuminate my home that feel so much softer and warmer

How to light your home if you're as 'big light' averse as me

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I'm trying Jamie Oliver's 'get ahead gravy' hack to save time on Christmas Day, using these 3 cookware essentials – even after a decade, it's still a classic

The three items you need to invest in before prepping ahead

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5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcome with these flowering and evergreen options

Familiar favourites, unique blooms and more

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M&S is selling a cosy light-up cushion for Christmas – but you’ll have to be fast, as I predict this festive design will be an instant bestseller

I thought I had finished my Christmas shopping until I spotted this stunning home buy

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How much does loft insulation cost? This is what you can expect to pay, but the factors that can influence what you should budget

This is what you can expect to pay, but the factors that can influence what you should budget

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These are the 4 paint colours experts recommend leaving in 2025 – and what shades are replacing them in the new year

‘What once felt fresh is now being criticised as overly sterile and flat’

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If you're buying a real Christmas tree this year, consider B&Q – £1 of every real tree sale is going to Shelter to raise money for child homelessness

How you can help raise money for child homelessness this Christmas

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