<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'Barely-there-blue' is the bedroom colour of the summer – it's cooling, restful, and exactly what 2026 calls for ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/barely-there-blue-bedroom-colour-of-summer-2026 TzENoybG6hpYjMjxGzL8Ya Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This modular playroom sofa is the buy that parents say ‘has been one of our best ever purchases’ – it can be built into a car, a fort, a house and so much more ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/childrens-room/tutti-bambini-playrama-montessori-kids-play-modular-sofa tEfopYxEd8DJyYy9Xp6ceY Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 garden jobs you should never do in a heatwave, according to experts – or risk ruining your garden for the rest of summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/garden-jobs-you-should-never-do-in-a-heatwave LBxFF5ASrSNXRde79rTTAZ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to support robins in July and keep these bold, cheerful birds returning to your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ways-to-help-robins-in-july qeDcStQaNd3cXumVcUYtYE Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Bee bars’ are the charming wildlife trend that will make your garden more bee-friendly – it’s one of the easiest ways to help pollinators in a heatwave ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-make-a-bee-bar vn5efUAWdUMDBEiSvXdzp5 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Ideal Home x Furniture Village sofa collection IRL – this is the design that stood out for all the right reasons ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/i-tried-the-ideal-home-furniture-village-sofa-collection-in-person K82piHVpR8zxtV4FmuJC53 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This IKEA fridge organiser bundle might be the best £15 I ever spend – it's going to help me master the art of using up all my veg on time ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/kea-klippkaktus-fridge-organisers zWettr7goFkBdpWU42hCFi Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 common portable air conditioner mistakes that are making your appliance unsafe, less energy efficient and at greater risk of fire ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/portable-air-conditioner-safety-mistakes 9v3ReCEVqvZr6vFWriWswN Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 80p heatwave hack I’m using to freshen up my smelly kitchen sink – it’s the zero-effort cleaning solution I’ve been looking for ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/ecozone-drain-cleaning-sticks uXK7ZK5xJXfTCF3K5cyJmH Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget parasols, I just spotted the ultimate luxe-looking garden shade alternative at Argos for hosting outside this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/argos-home-beige-garden-gazebo-heatwave-hosting fM8ZLSVz49DgCKgtTCHHAh Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Coastal gardens are trending for 2026 – I just found 6 beachy B&M buys that nail the holiday at home look ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/b-and-m-coastal-garden-round-up QgRDtPTVkRm9ZJkJyy9W9L Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you’re struggling to sleep in the July heatwave, this £50 IKEA duvet is perfect for sweaty nights – it’s ultra lightweight and cool to the touch ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedding/ikea-blanepetra-duvet WuSiLSwvN2eWBpXEwdFFAS Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw the Dunelm’s colourful new collab with the ‘architect of joy’ IRL – these are the stand-out limited edition pieces that you'll want to snap up fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/dunelm-yinka-ilori-collection-summer-2026 qTgphUNmjALYaVuB8GZWwU Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:12:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts warn gardeners to avoid this lawn care task until after the heatwave, or risk destroying their lawn – this is what to do instead for lush grass ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/aerate-lawn-in-heatwave-warning 5YAy8shLcSf5TTvn3hkNQh Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally! The Ninja Slushi Twist is available to buy in the UK – it's Ninja's most outlandish appliance yet, but guests will absolutely love it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/ninja-slushi-twist-first-look FN3hnPUxxScKPzqaD97tJB Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:40:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meaco's ultra-quiet portable air conditioner is coming back into stock this week, so act fast if you want one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/meaco-cirro-portable-air-conditioner-back-in-stock-july-2026 rbindGL8fuRyo9YpLYEBXP Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:02:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA just launched a compact new multicooker way under £100 made for even the smallest of kitchens – and it promises perfect rice every time ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/ikea-tillreda-multicooker-first-look wkq3KNV3MRDtSNkDQp5wwP Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl’s LED parasol is perfect for extending summer parties after dusk – I can’t believe it’s under £40 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/lidl-livarno-parasol-with-solar-led-lights Gozx9Yz6ktfjpFDaks5JNn Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi’s just dropped a premium ice cream maker, and it’s more than £100 cheaper than the cult Ninja Creami – be quick, it’s going to sell out fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/aldi-premium-ice-cream-maker eAV5vg6M76VZm4XBsprZdJ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The cordless patio cleaner I'd recommend to anyone fed up with stubborn weeds – they were gone in a flash with zero effort needed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/ryobi-cordless-patio-cleaner 7Vt6EBm7vLuYRqQkNndS3m Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:14:31 +0000 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:39:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £30 cooling gel mattress pad is a game-changer if you're struggling to sleep in the heat – it's the only thing that helped me keep cool in the last heatwave ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedding/silentnight-restore-cooling-gel-mattress-pad-july-heatwave-2026 qEAVqZPFWSnUCAqFPWRZVg Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new three-in-one IKEA playmat turns into a ball pit and a toy storage box within seconds – it’s genius and under £30! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/childrens-room/ikea-grejsimojs-play-mat-toy-storage-box XRmbnoGtngy6GycSoMUoni Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi just dropped a £13 solar fountain that taps into one of this summer's biggest garden trends – it's giving Champagne looks on lemonade money ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/aldi-led-solar-fountain dcNSmSv4bgkcG4qCuksrB9 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:19:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shark just dropped a ‘fun-sized’ carpet cleaner that’s perfect for smaller homes – no huge storage space required! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-carpetforce-upright-carpet-cleaner-launch Gx9xVdNQdBS5cDFZQPciDE Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ B&Q's stylish hedge bed is the perfect shortcut to shield your garden from nosy neighbours and turn your garden into a private sanctuary ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/b-and-q-hedge-bed-for-privacy P5YLAVgLJXjxVG4LyAaqRg Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 pieces from Primark’s latest home collection that are perfect for moody minimalists – these stylish buys will make your home look luxe effortlessly ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/primark-moody-minimalism-microtrend hRkixorwZQymVCqdaz4mF6 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's solar-powered table lamps are how I'm giving my tiny garden a cafe-chic refresh for under £5 this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/aldis-solar-powered-table-lamps 2s5yVu3wvQEUDSXGyuxNsE Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pollinator pitstops are the easiest way to make tiny gardens wildlife-friendly and fill your outdoor space with colour and fragrance ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/pollinator-pitstops 5PxvXZKnZw2MiU2jjKV7Lc Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a Room Decor Editor who’s obsessed with modular sofas – and Next just dropped a sleek curved version that looks much more expensive than it is ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/next-addison-modular-sofas xPyH96ZLYLJkMcGYSVp9PG Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the one gadget I'm buying before the next heatwave sells it out – it's essential for helping turn my fan into an air conditioner ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/ice-maker-heatwave-essential-june-2026 vcgTXc4r2uumkcJwtJtizj Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ FatFace just quietly launched a very stylish summer bedding collection – shoppers are already raving about the affordable £35 buys ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedding/fatface-bedding-collection-launch-2026 9UREsod4qjJq2ptbghrGN8 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 trending colour combinations to use in a garden to make it look effortlessly stylish this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/paint-colour-combinations-to-use-in-a-garden-in-2026 LFotJceSDJTrs6VKw53fMN Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wimbledon gardeners use this ingenious buy to achieve lush green lawns – you can snap it up for under £20 at Amazon ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-wimbledon-gardeners-keep-lawns-green ptbFfDmotXQ6n2sHvWbCV3 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This viral Next rechargeable lamp is back in stock - it's a gamechanger for adding lighting to bookshelves ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/next-highclere-rechargeable-book-shelf-lamp Ze4tmChMimhXL78qb32aDK Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wildlife experts reveal 1 job you must do every day in July to support birds – it only takes one minute ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/garden-job-to-support-birds-in-july 2bMeDomaQRsRQUU8W5AEcT Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I predict Pooky’s new outdoor rechargeable lanterns are going to fly off the shelves – I got an IRL preview, and they’re the prettiest garden lights I’ve seen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/pooky-the-novogratz-outdoor-rechargeable-lanterns Z94vDTj8JKLCYsvH4UdV2J Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £4 IKEA hideaway dish drainer is the secret to clear kitchen worktops – I'm buying it to keep my tiny kitchen looking cleaner 24/7 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/ikea-spjutlilja-dish-drainer CCnt7f4yezeZXgDfcDgX8b Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 kitchen cleaning jobs to complete before the July heatwave – you’ll be thanking yourself for doing these easy tasks when the heat hits ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/july-heatwave-kitchen-cleaning-jobs hQnR3j2SEHxZehyKmhu4fn Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a homes editor who loves hosting in my tiny garden – these are the 9 buys I'm snapping up at Argos for effortless outdoor gatherings this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/argos-outdoor-hosting-summer-2026-edit tHPkQ7g8QyPRAHVuwyAz6Z Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:35:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £20 M&S cooling sheet is selling out fast – and having tested it ahead of the July heatwave, I can see why ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedding/marks-and-spencer-stay-cool-lyocell-rich-sheet jRmBcVVeJ8G9xy5UpYVqf3 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ideal Home’s air conditioning expert has just convinced me to snap up this misting fan instead of a portable AC – it’s one of the few left in stock that we rate ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/dreo-turbocool-misting-fan uwuRKFnWFfidhzMatZC9LU Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja’s brilliant new coffee machine just launched in a fresh batch of colours, including a gorgeous jade green shade – I wish I hadn't gotten mine already ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-autobarista-pro-coffee-machine-new-colour-ways vUAcP7qHSGbNfQEpDnTdgY Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:57:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m adding this clever Joseph Joseph food waste bin to my kitchen before the July heatwave – its smart design features banishes bad smells and deters flies ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/cleaning/joseph-joseph-intelligent-waste-caddy FC4dteXdKDUyk2og8BbyP7 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This year’s ‘it’ Mediterranean garden plant isn’t what I expected – but it’s surprisingly easy to grow in the UK ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/lemon-trees-mediterranean-garden-plant gDDn422WWqS7LYYbVu7LD4 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m buying Aldi’s new £14.99 air cooler for the July heatwave – its compact design makes it the best choice for my small flat ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/air-quality/aldi-mini-cooling-range HCJ7zVDfkamYPiax6J2tZi Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:24:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ This stylish IKEA solar lantern is how to create a magical atmosphere in your garden once the sun goes down – and it’s only £11! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/ikea-solvinden-outdoor-solar-lantern 8u8NEWqoxHDGE9Cm7X3RRC Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling a range of citrus trees that will make your garden look like a Mediterranean retreat – I can’t believe they’re under £20 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/aldi-citrus-trees Aj6decDRaJDhxWk96DUaCm Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thousands of households in England and Wales to be eligible for £9,000 of a heat pump – everything we know so far ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/energy-saving/boiler-upgrade-scheme-grant-increase-june-2026 CcXPuzPjzn37Th2kqhPqtK Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Introducing the exclusive new sofa collection from Ideal Home and Furniture Village – combining timeless style, everyday comfort and smart versatility ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/ideal-home-and-furniture-village-exclusive-sofa-collection QpJ6itc4H8RgXSaTZc6jfF Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:33:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA’s just slashed £500 off this stylish three-seater sofa bed – its clever underbed storage makes it a perfect choice for summer hosting ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/ikea-landskrona-sofa-bed-summer-sale-2026 Zfm3XnimDFSbopzvs35JPV Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000