Buying Guides
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Best blender 2020 – the top models for crushing ice and making smoothies and soups
Blitz up shakes, smoothies and cocktails with one of the best blender models from Vitamix, Thermomix, Breville and more
By David Ludlow •
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Best coffee makers 2020 – the top coffee machines for drip coffee, espresso and more
Hone your barista skills with our best coffee makers
By Homes & Gardens •
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Best pillows for a good night's rest – including memory foam and feather designs
Reclaim a restful night’s sleep with our pick of the best pillows
By Alice Humphrys •
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Best cordless vacuum cleaners 2020 – the top cable-free stick cleaners
We've tested the latest cordless vacuum cleaners to see which felt like clever time-savers and which felt like too much of a faff to be worth using
By Caramel Quin •
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Decorative console tables to pair up in your hallway
Place a console table, chest-of-drawers or side table either side of a doorway or fireplace to create beautiful symmetry.
By jbailey •
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Best screens – room dividers that make open-plan living easy
Whether you’re on the hunt for something stylish to add interest to a bleak corner of a room, or you need to create separate areas within a space, the versatility of a folding screen gives you endless design solutions.
By jbailey •
Interior Design
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How to work with an interior designer – everything you need to know
Whether you’re updating a single room or an entire house, here’s how to find the right interior designer and get the most from your working relationship
By Laura Crombie •
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Discover how to combat SAD this winter – with our harmonizing and brightening tips
Longer, darker evenings prompt a spike of SAD - here’s how to prevent it from affecting you, especially while working from home over the winter
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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Kitchens
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Charlie Smallbone reveals his favorite kitchen trends for 2021
Metallics are set to be one of the biggest kitchen trends of 2021 – Charlie Smallbone gives the low down
By Tara King •
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Kitchen trends 2021 – these latest designs are ahead of the curve
From cool colors to cabinetry, these latest kitchen trends are all bang on trend – but achievable, too
By Jennifer Ebert •
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The 5 common kitchen items that you don't need – and may be a waste of money
Some kitchen tools just aren't essential...
By Jennifer Ebert •
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This house has the most Instagrammable kitchen in London – and it has just gone on the market
Overlooking the evergreen Peckham Rye Park, this classic deVOL kitchen has a large fanbase on Instagram
By Jennifer Ebert •
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What will the kitchen look like in a post-pandemic world? These are the kitchen designs of the future
The experts weigh in on the future of kitchen design
By Jennifer Ebert •
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The 5 appliances you should never buy cheap – or free
Some things are worth investing on. Don't skimp on the best appliances...
By Jennifer Ebert •
Bathrooms
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10 top Instagram bathroom trends – to inspire your new room's look
If a new bathroom is on the cards, Instagram bathroom trends are your first port of call for inspiration...
By Lucy Searle •
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How to plan a bathroom – an essential guide to layout and design
A new bathroom is a great opportunity to make the most of your space in style
By Homes & Gardens •
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Small bathroom storage ideas – sleek solutions to clear the clutter in your bathroom
Well-planned storage is the only way to achieve a clutter-free and organised space. Our selection of the best small bathroom storage ideas will help you to create the look you want
By Jennifer Ebert •
Gardens
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Rewilding is the latest garden trend to know – 10 ways to rewild your outdoor space
A new generation of gardeners is considering how the land can be returned to – or shared with – nature
By Jennifer Ebert •
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The 8 prettiest evergreen plants to give your garden year round style
Make your garden beautiful no matter the month with the loveliest evergreen plants - these are our top choices
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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Prepare your garden for winter – using eco-friendly and sustainable methods
Putting in a bit of effort now will pay dividends when summer arrives
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Revealed: The most wanted winter garden ideas
Take a look at the most in demand garden features, as we attempt to warm up for winter
By Jennifer Ebert •
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8 of the best British gardens you can visit year round
Whether it’s a sunny summer afternoon or a crisp winter morning, there’s a beautiful garden open for you to enjoy
By Thea Babington-Stitt •
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Monty Don reveals how to protect plants from frost – and why now is the time to do it
It is undoubtedly autumnal, and tender plants are in need of protection this weekend. This is what gardening guru Monty Don advises
By Lucy Searle •
Life & Design
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Halloween decorating ideas – pretty tricks to make your home look a treat
Trick or treating may not be possible this year, which makes these pretty Halloween decorating ideas all the more important
By Lucy Searle •
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Best design hotels in the world – our most coveted global destinations
From city breaks to once in a lifetime trips, treat yourself to a relaxed and luxurious stay in one of the best design hotels in world
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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Best design hotels in London – relax in luxury in the heart of the capital
Explore the British capital and stay in one of the best design hotels in London
By Ginevra Benedetti •
