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I limewashed my walls for the first time, and now I'm hooked – here’s 5 things I learnt from the process
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (727+ words) It wasn't as easy as regular painting, but I'm absolutely smitten ProsBeautiful depth and movement you can't replicate with standard paint Subtle shifts throughout the day as the light changes Breathable and well suited to older homes Fun to do…...
Great value home buys to help spruce up your space – as chosen by Ideal Home's Deputy Editor
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (694+ words) Ginevra Benedetti has been the Deputy Editor of Ideal Home magazine since 2021. With a career in magazines spanning nearly twenty years, she has worked for the majority of the UK's interiors magazines, both as staff and as a freelancer. She…...
I battle window condensation daily in our Victorian home – and this compact Debenhams dehumidifier is finally helping
1+ week, 5+ day ago (581+ words) It's a compact fix for everyday window condensation Living in a single-glazed home, I've accepted that condensation is part of everyday life. We have original windows with no trickle vents, so windows are wiped down regularly, with panes becoming misty…...
‘I couldn’t believe how much gunge it removed!’ - this £6.99 Amazon bestseller will clean your fridge and keep your food fresher for longer
1+ week, 6+ day ago (742+ words) 'I couldn't believe how much gunge it removed!' As Ideal Home's Cleaning Editor, my home has become the ultimate testing ground for cleaning tips, tricks and new products. And while I wish I could say that every inch of my…...
5 smart lighting tricks that will instantly make your home feel warmer and cosier - the most effective one costs less than £5
2+ week, 5+ day ago (992+ words) Sometimes, a change of light bulb is all it takes to transform how a room feels It might be gloomy outside, but it doesn't need to feel gloomy inside your home. The lights in your home are for so much…...
I've fallen hard for Aldi's £12.99 heart shaped mini casseroles
2+ week, 5+ day ago (521+ words) These mini cast-iron casseroles work for mini pies or chocolate puds Prin I'm finding excuses wherever I can this January to reward myself to a little treat to get me through the month and the next thing on my wishlist…...
A lot of patience and a little bit of luck brought these homeowners their dream family home
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (919+ words) This four-bed Victorian semi in Settle, North Yorkshire, has been totally transformed with a spacious extension and top-to-bottom renovation Arranging an off-market deal can be a great way to get the home you want in a heated market, as first-time…...
Aldi is selling the ultimate dream team for drying laundry quickly in winter – grab them while you can
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (707+ words) The sellout heated airer and dehumidifier are back in store this weekend If you're still struggling to catch up on the backlog of Christmas washing, then you need to get down to Aldi this weekend. Aldi has bought back its…...
Trust me, this is the perfect time to plan for Christmas 2026 – it will save you money and make December a whole lot less stressful
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (580+ words) Do this now, and I promise Christmas 2026 won't be quite as expensive or as stressful as 2025! Amanda Jones is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on sustainable living and decorating a home in way that…...
6 clever ways to make a radiator look good – there is no excuse for an ugly radiator to sabotage your scheme
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1051+ words) From budget-friendly updates to bold design statements Whether you love them or wish they would quietly disappear, radiators are essential fixtures throughout our homes, keeping us warm and toasty during the colder months, but rarely winning style points. More often…...