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I've made my Christmas tree 'smart' this year – you can too using one of these genius gadgets

Add one of these smart home buys to get so much more out of your lighting setup

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Don't let drains put a stop to your extension plans – take note of the 6 things experts want you to know in order to ensure a smooth-running project

Take note of the 6 things experts want you to know in order to ensure a smooth-running project

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How I source, style and frame pieces of art I love and create a wonderfully eclectic home

There is an art to sourcing art and then making it look good in your home, and this is how I do it

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The 5 things people with always warm and cosy homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials

Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour

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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive season – my favourite picks for the garden right now

A few unusual ones in here...

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I’m sick of clutter piling up on my bedside table, so I’m investing in these stylish pockets from Amazon – they already have 1000s of glowing reviews

Get your bedroom in order

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Home truths: Joanna Page on drinking snowballs and the Christmas job she dislikes the most

The actress and author gets up close and personal with her for Christmas

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This £8 secondary glazing film has worked wonders on the sash windows in my old cottage — my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much

As a result, my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much

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Clodagh McKenna’s festive decorated garden pub is so charming – I’m using its rustic and cosy design as inspiration for my own home this Christmas

The celebrity chef has created a cosy wonderland

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How I did a pre-Christmas toy clear-out and got the kids on board – what to keep, toss and donate

This quick toy sort will make a little extra space before the big day

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8 kitchen trends to watch in 2026 – from rich colour palettes to hero storage, this is what the pros predict will be big next year

These 8 trends are the key to a warm and stylish kitchen in 2026

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My poor carpets put up with a lot from my three kids – Karcher’s compact new spot cleaner left them looking as good as new

I'm seriously impressed with the results

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M&S has nailed this winter's fluffy bedding trend with this super-soft faux fur throw – but at only £29.50, it's selling out fast

'The fourth I've bought... so soft, cuddly, and warm'

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I’m seeing this cosy, minimalist Christmas decor trend everywhere right now – and these are the best places to pick one up

Or pick up two, three or four

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‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen

It's perfect for cosy season

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You’re not ready for Stacey Dooley’s ‘ghost tree’! The documentary maker just revealed her second tree for the season, and fans are obsessed

It’s giving ghostmas

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Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds

This simple hack helps garden wildlife when the temperatures plummet

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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile

Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more

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I look at cushions on a daily basis as a Room Decor editor – these are my go-to places to get the best ones

Cushions are an easy and inexpensive way to update your home decor – and this is where I like to get mine

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I just tested the M&S Comfortably Cool mattress topper – and I found out it does exactly what its name promises

My M&S Comfortably Cool Mattress Topper review puts this popular topper to the test

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Siemen's EQ900 Plus bean-to-cup coffee machine will set you back over £2000 – I tried it out to see what you get for your money

How does this Siemens machine measure up?

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Sorry, Urban Outfitters, Primark is my new go-to shop for affordable cool-girl homeware – these top picks prove it

Primark is nailing cool and quirky homeware right now

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I'm a kitchen editor with expensive taste – but this is the £16 Christmas gift I'm buying for everyone this year

Family and friends, look away

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Ideal Home's Editor-in-Chief shares what's on her interiors radar right now

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The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December

Poinsettias don’t have to be a source of Christmas strife; just follow our expert advice…

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