Homebuilding & Renovating
14 tips for designing a bathroom
Before you embark on a new bathroom, give careful thought to every aspect. Our expert guide offers top-to-bottom advice...
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December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Christmas staples
Give your festive décor a boost with some of our favourite finds
1 min |
December 2025
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Festive & FORAGED
AN IDYLLIC WOODLAND SETTING MEANS AUTHOR AND CONTENT CREATOR LYDIA MILLEN'S HOUSE IS BEAUTIFULLY DECKED WITH BRANCHES OF HER EVERGREEN FAVOURITES
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December 2025
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Speed-clean an oven
BEFORE ROASTING THE TURKEY, IT'S WORTH GIVING YOUR OVEN A QUICK ONCE-OVER. WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR QUICK CLEANING TIPS...
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December 2025
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Sweet celebrations
Try some different bakes this Christmas, courtesy of GBBOalumnus Jürgen Krauss' latest book..
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December 2025
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Gifts for gardeners
TREATS FOR THE GREENFINGERED FOLK IN YOUR LIFE
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December 2025
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Tied up with a bow
NO LONGER RESERVED JUST FOR GIFT WRAPPING, BOWS HAVE EARNED THEIR PLACE AT YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE, TOO
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December 2025
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Picture windows
LOOKING TO ADD EXTRA GLAZING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR ADVICE ON HOW TO GET A PICTURE WINDOW RIGHT, TO FRAME GARDEN VIEWS PERFECTLY
3 min |
December 2025
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FESTIVE HANGING BASKET
BRING A CHRISTMASSY TOUCH TO YOUR GARDEN WITH A SEASONAL DISPLAY TO CHEER UP WINTER DAYS
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December 2025
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happy home
DO THESE THREE QUICK AND EASY THINGS THIS MONTH FOR AN INSTANT MOOD (AND HOME) PICK-ME-UP
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December 2025
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one small step
IDEAS FOR A SUSTAINABLE HOME
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December 2025
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Soft white
DISCOVER HOW WARMER WHITES MAKE ROOMS LOOK COSY AND EFFORTLESSLY CHIC
1 min |
December 2025
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Outdoor lighting at Christmas
GIVE YOUR HOME A TOP-TO-TOE GLOW THIS FESTIVE SEASON WITH THESE HANDY EXPERT-APPROVED TIPS AND TRICKS
4 min |
December 2025
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Cast-iron cookware
THE BEST CAST-IRON PANS WILL LAST A LIFETIME AND LOOK THE PART IN ANY STYLE OF KITCHEN - THESE ARE OUR TOP PICKS
2 min |
December 2025
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HERITAGE Christmas
TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE'S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
2 min |
December 2025
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THE BEST CHRISTMAS SALES
CONSIDERING A KITCHEN RENOVATION? THESE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO SNAG UNMISSABLE DEALS IN THE END OF SEASON SALES
1 min |
December 2025
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hometruths
JOANNA PAGE GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
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December 2025
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Do a quick defrost
WANT A SQUEAKY-CLEAN FREEZER READY TO FILL WITH FESTIVE FOOD? HERE'S A SPEEDY AND EFFICIENT WAY TO CLEAR IT OF BUILT-UP ICE
2 min |
December 2025
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Bean-to-cup coffee
BE YOUR OWN BARISTA WITH OUR TRIED-AND-TESTED MACHINES THAT WILL MAKE IT EASY TO LEVEL UP YOUR MORNING BREW
3 min |
December 2025
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Earthy neutrals
FOR A SIMPLE YET SOPHISTICATED SCHEME, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THESE NATURAL SHADES
2 min |
December 2025
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Weekend decorator
CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW
3 min |
December 2025
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New build, BIG PERSONALITY
AILEEN AND STEPHEN'S HOME IS A DESIGN MASTERCLASS IN TRANSFORMING A NEW BUILD INTO A SPACIOUS HOME THAT'S PACKED WITH CLEVER IDEAS
4 min |
December 2025
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HOME FOR Christmas
LOVINGLY RENOVATED BY CLAIRE AND SIMON, THIS YORKSHIRE STONE VILLAGE HOME IS THE PICTURE-PERFECT SETTING TO HOST CELEBRATIONS
5 min |
December 2025
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Traditional red & green
IT'S AS CLASSIC AS YOU CAN GET, SO EMBRACE A NOSTALGIC THEME THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON
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December 2025
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Gifts for foodies
FEAST YOUR EYES ON THESE TREATS FOR COOKS AND HOSTS
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December 2025
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Gifts for the kids
DELIGHT TODDLERS TO TEENS WITH THESE OH-SO-PERFECT PRESSIES
1 min |
December 2025
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Rich metallics
THIS PAIRING IS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN FOR A SCHEME THAT EXUDES LUXE, WARMTH AND ELEGANCE
2 min |
December 2025
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Blush tones
MUTED YET MERRY, THIS TONED DOWN TAKE ON A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS RED PROVES THAT, SOMETIMES, LESS REALLY IS MORE
1 min |
December 2025
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Festive guest room
WE'VE GOT ALL THE INGREDIENTS TO CREATE A MAGICAL RETREAT FOR OVERNIGHT VISITORS
1 min |
December 2025
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Quiet luxury
AS THE ONLY PERSON WHO USES THIS BATHROOM, EMILY GOT TO DESIGN IT EXACTLY TO HER TASTES
2 min |