Bye Bye Big Light – 20 Portable Kitchen Lamps to Bring Soft, Ambient Warmth to Your Space

It's the season for indoor hosting, comforting dinner times, and plenty of baking, and our spaces should match that cozy energy. The easiest way to set this mood? Lighting. In a kitchen, this usually comes in the form of…

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Lakeland's sellout alternative to the cult Always Pan is now available in three new colourways that look even better than the OG

In fact, it seems like most major retailers have now designed their spin on this once-viral frying pan. And new to the scene is Lakeland's Only Pan . Aptly named and fairly priced at £59.99, it's a close call with the…

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This Tennessee Home Was Designed for a Big Family – Here’s How the Designer Used an Open Floor Plan and Clever Architectural Details to Make It Feel So Much Larger

Recent trends have suggested it's losing its appeal, with many homeowners looking to close off rooms rather than open them up. However, having separate rooms for every occasion relies on the luxury of space, something…

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Boxwoods are Okay, but Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's Drought-Tolerant Privacy Planting Is Much More Practical, and Chicer

With record-high temperatures in 2026, however, it's time to get creative. Drought-tolerant plants can be just as effective, and often chicer, than traditional privacy planting alternatives. Take, for example, the front…

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The White Company has slashed the price of its bedding in its end-of-season sale – these are the luxe pieces you don't want to miss out on

If you've already been dreaming of cooler nights and cosier days (same!), then what better place to start than with a bedding glow up. High on most of the Ideal Home team's wishlist is a set of bedding from The White…

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‘Ice Blue’ Is the Bedding Trend Plucked Straight From the SS26 Runways – The Cool, Chic Update Your Bedroom Needs in the Summer Heat

Dior put it on the SS26 runway in Paris. Miu Miu made it the color-drench of choice for its reopened flagship in Miami. Anne Hathaway wore a cascading train of it to The End of Oak Street premiere in Los Angeles. And…

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6 Plants You Never Need to Water – They Don't Even Want Your Attention

Of course, there is no such thing as a plant you can put in the ground and literally never water. Every shrub and perennial will need some care while establishing, particularly during its first and even second year. But…

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August Is the Perfect Time to Put Down Compost – and Here’s the Best Way to Do It

But don’t overlook August. It is an opportune time to add compost to your beds and borders, and your fall garden will benefit from the additional nutrients. If you put down compost in August, your garden thrives in…

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‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos

With a small section of the Douro river in the background, you think it could have been taken anywhere. A few days later, you get a text saying that your card was compromised. "We detected unusual activity while you were…

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The ‘Peek-a-Boo’ Paint Theory Is the Low-Commitment Trick Making Bold Color Feel Surprisingly Easy

The 'Peek-a-Boo' Paint theory is all about using unexpected flashes of contrasting color to create rooms that feel layered, characterful, and a little bit playful. The trend, identified by Dulux, takes its cue from the…

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