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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Our Ultimate Guide to Shopping Amazon Prime Day like a Pro ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We've gathered all our top buying guides, sale spotlights, and more to help you shop for the very best deals ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ zara.stacey@futurenet.com (Zara Stacey) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zara Stacey ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6dYkfS46Teu5VgjFw3H82S.jpeg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Zara joined Homes &amp;amp; Gardens in February 2022 as an Interiors Content Editor, specializing in writing content on interior color trends, decorating ideas and design inspiration. She is now the Managing Editor of Homes &amp;amp; Gardens and looks after all of the existing content on the website.&lt;br&gt;
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After graduating with a BA in English Literature from the University of Sheffield in 2017, she has worked at multiple independent businesses within the luxury retail and lifestyle sectors. Her first job after university was working for Lisa Angel, initially in a customer service role and then progressing to assist in the buying department. She then moved to nest.co.uk as an Ecommerce Website Editor, progressing later into a Senior role and then as a Manager of a team of Editors responsible for creating content for the website.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;In terms of her own personal style, she is a huge lover of color and pattern; she especially loves a pastel color scheme. She also enjoys nothing more than discovering new trends, brands and products, whether that be in fashion, interior design or lifestyle – her wish list of new things to buy is never-ending.&lt;br&gt;
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                                <p>The last day of Prime Week is here! Today marks the end of a massive four-day shopping event where <a href="https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime" target="_blank">Prime Members</a> have been enjoying sitewide discounts (but naturally, we're interested in the home and garden categories). </p><p>Whether you're planning a summer refresh indoors or putting the finishing touches to your outdoor space ahead of <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/collection/shopping/chic-fourth-of-july-decor" target="_blank">July 4th</a> celebrations, now is the time to make the most of the last day of Prime Day deals before summer well and truly starts.</p><p>As with any major shopping event, it can be overwhelming to navigate all the discounts and ensure you've actually got a good deal, so we're here to do the hard work for you. This page will be constantly updated with the latest <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/amazon-sale">Amazon deals</a> and shopping advice from our experts, so you can find the best sale products for your home and garden quickly and easily.</p><p>So sit back, relax, bookmark this page, and let us sort the rest.</p><h2 id="editor-s-picks-for-amazon-prime-day">Editor's Picks for Amazon Prime Day</h2><p>Below, you can explore a collection of our dedicated Amazon shopping guides. From chic outdoor furniture handpicked by our style editors to expertly recommended cooling bedding, these are the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/collection/decor/amazon-prime-day-decor-deals-2026">Amazon Prime Day decor deals</a> we recommend you shop this summer season.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="c96cdc36-a541-4c93-a1ff-f75b478f11cd">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-amazon-outdoor-furniture" data-model-name="Best Amazon Outdoor Furniture" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gRwhDLEqEJoz63YJFikweN.jpg" alt="Outdoor patio with outdoor rug, black and white sofa and armchair, plantered in background"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Amazon Outdoor Furniture</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If you're looking for affordable <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/where-to-buy-outdoor-furniture">outdoor furniture</a>, then Amazon has some surprisingly chic finds. From bistro sets to lounge chairs, parasols, and more, our style editors have hunted down the most stylish designs to shop for your outdoor space.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="3e01ba54-8dcd-4a41-bb2b-888d1c6ee81d">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/best-amazon-furniture" data-model-name="Best Amazon Furniture" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4jQPUaCEukstkVEkkPowdN.jpg" alt="Blue and white striped armchair in living room"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Amazon Furniture</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>While most of us have our attention firmly on our outdoor spaces right now, the summer is a great time to shop for indoor furniture as many collections are discounted. Explore our round-up of the best furniture brands and pieces to shop on Amazon.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="0767c5e5-5c41-4e77-b601-82fdee0fed45">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/best-amazon-cooling-sheets" data-model-name="Best Amazon Cooling Sheets" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gHZGLYXA2gVCNgLEQH6xdN.jpg" alt="Close up of bed with black metal frame, cream sheets, wooden side table, small artwork above bed"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Amazon Cooling Sheets</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Looking for some new bedding to help you keep cool during the hot summer nights? Some of the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-cooling-sheets">best cooling sheets</a> can be found on Amazon, and our Sleep Editor has rounded up her favorite picks to shop rigt now.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="buying-guides">Buying Guides </h2><p>As well as affordable furniture and bedding, it's no secret that Amazon is one of the best places to shop for appliances and home tech; from <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/ninja">Ninja</a> air fryers to <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/nutribullet">Nutribullet</a> blenders, <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/nespresso">Nespresso</a> coffee makers, vacuums, and much, much more. </p><p>Below, you can explore some of our appliance buying guides where our team of product testers has put 100s of products to the test to help you find the best picks for your home – and you bet there will be a whole host of discounts on these top picks for Prime Day.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="48e32a79-66fa-49df-a1e9-c30b7c085c2c">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-non-toxic-air-fryers/" data-model-name="Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P5znxMrJDrVKWYLgEXM7p9.jpg" alt="Black Typhur Air Fryer"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Thinking about upgrading your air fryer or making your first-ever air fryer purchase? We've rated the best non-toxic air fryers available on the market right now, with picks from Typhur, Our Place, Ninja, and more.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="9dbdb11a-f9a4-4811-9c1a-93a1bfbecdb1">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-non-toxic-coffee-makers/" data-model-name="Best Non-Toxic Coffee Makers" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nmXJGt5xYuJxR3xpU6T9p9.jpg" alt="Silver Aarke coffee maker"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Non-Toxic Coffee Makers</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Most contemporary kitchens aren't complete without a good coffee maker. Whether you're looking for a drip coffee maker, a pour-over, or a French press, our non-toxic guide has you covered with the safest plastic-free options.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="590df5d0-defd-454e-b5bf-8bab87276a46">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guide/best-dyson-alternatives" data-model-name="Best Dyson Alternatives" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xTnFmjoiKir8Ci4WfTGcp9.jpg" alt="Silver and purple cordless vacuum cleaner"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Dyson Alternatives</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>We're obviously big Dyson fans here at <em>Homes & Gardens</em>, but there are plenty of incredible, affordable vacuum cleaners that are worth considering, too, so we've put together a helpful guide to help you choose the best model for you and your home.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="amazon-prime-day-live">Amazon Prime Day – Live</h2><p>As Prime Day gets underway, our team will be reporting on the best deals, product news, and providing helpful shopping advice, so scroll through below to find all the inspiration you need to make the most of Amazon Prime Day.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Menu of the Moment  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Recipes to nourish, menus to celebrate, and inspiring ideas from food experts to help you nurture a love of cooking and entertaining ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katrina Harper-Lewis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dCzRRszfYGMjvyWccEAppc.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Katrina is a freelance lifestyle writer and editor specialising in homes, food, entertaining, sleep and wellness content. She began her career writing about farming and environmental science for Defra’s internal magazine, Landscape, before moving to Sainsbury’s magazine as a features writer covering homes, fashion and beauty, real life, celebrity interviews and diary pages. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After five years, Katrina moved into freelancing, writing for titles including Ideal Home, The Evening Standard Homes &amp; Property, Boots Health &amp; Beauty, Waitrose Food, Tesco magazine and Asda magazine. She also served as Deputy Editor on John Lewis’ Edition and contributed to a collection of regional lifestyle glossies, also titled Edition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Katrina later became Herts &amp; Beds Editor at luxury lifestyle platform Muddy Stilettos, where she created local editorial content, managed social channels, contributed to national campaigns and oversaw the annual lifestyle business awards. She has also written about beautiful, storied homes for online platform The Home Page. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children in a 100-year-old cottage, which she is passionate about restoring and making her own.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>In this monthly <em>Homes & Gardens</em> feature, discover curated collections of seasonal recipes you’ll want to cook right now, alongside inspiration from culinary pros on finding joy in the kitchen – whether you’re cooking from scratch, feeding your family, or hosting a crowd. </p><p>From cozy winter soups and stews to fresh, vibrant summer dishes, plus celebratory menus for holidays and special occasions, <em>Menu of the Moment</em> has you covered all year long. </p><p>You’ll also find thoughtful insights and practical advice from home cooks, chefs, and cookbook authors who share a passion for food in all its forms – embracing cooking for the moment, from mindful <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/menu-of-the-moment-gluten-free-baking">gluten-free baking </a>and delectable <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/alfresco-supper-menu">al fresco supper</a> to creative fridge-foraging for easy <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/menu-of-the-moment-amanda-frederickson">family dinners</a>.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Life in 10 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tastemakers share the things that help them to live joyfully and stylishly, from storied pieces for the home to special destinations ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katrina Harper-Lewis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dCzRRszfYGMjvyWccEAppc.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Katrina is a freelance lifestyle writer and editor specialising in homes, food, entertaining, sleep and wellness content. She began her career writing about farming and environmental science for Defra’s internal magazine, Landscape, before moving to Sainsbury’s magazine as a features writer covering homes, fashion and beauty, real life, celebrity interviews and diary pages. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After five years, Katrina moved into freelancing, writing for titles including Ideal Home, The Evening Standard Homes &amp; Property, Boots Health &amp; Beauty, Waitrose Food, Tesco magazine and Asda magazine. She also served as Deputy Editor on John Lewis’ Edition and contributed to a collection of regional lifestyle glossies, also titled Edition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Katrina later became Herts &amp; Beds Editor at luxury lifestyle platform Muddy Stilettos, where she created local editorial content, managed social channels, contributed to national campaigns and oversaw the annual lifestyle business awards. She has also written about beautiful, storied homes for online platform The Home Page. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children in a 100-year-old cottage, which she is passionate about restoring and making her own.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Each month, we interview a different designer or tastemaker for <em>Homes & Gardens' My Life in 10 </em>feature, which delves into the treasured and collected pieces, rules and rituals for living joyfully, as well as destinations, near and far, that feel meaningful and comforting to them. </p><p>Each of their 10 personal choices offers a window into how they live stylishly, whether it's a relaxing wellbeing routine, a comforting dish, a <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/hosting">hosting</a> essential that they can't entertain without, or a mindful pastime. </p><p>We also ask what sparks their creativity to help bring you ideas and inspiration for living beautifully. </p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Shop Collections – Our Edits of the Chicest Home & Decor Finds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every week in Collections, our Interior Design and Living editors curate the season’s most covetable home decor finds into stunning shopping lists. In The Cut, we spotlight a single standout essential – from a sculptural vase to a statement armchair – and share our top picks. The Capsule offers room style recipes, so you can refresh your spaces effortlessly. And in The Round, we show you how to embrace a trend, a decor theme, or a moment with confidence and flair. So, whether you’re shopping elevated staples, seasonal inspiration, or bold decor to make your rooms truly unique, our beautifully-styled, and truly covetable edits are the best place to start ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Art of Living Beautifully, the Homes & Gardens Way ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/living</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether you're planning a gathering of friends and family, searching for delicious recipes to home cook with seasonal ingredients, researching essential kitchen appliances to invest in, or simply looking for ways to make your life at home more magical, our Living team is here to help. From elevated entertaining and wellness tips, and smart ideas for hosting, to expert-led appliance testing, the team, which includes our in-house chef Lydia, offers unrivalled expertise to make your life at home feel easier, warmer, and more joyful ]]>
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                                                                                                                                            <category><![CDATA[Living]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Design and Grow a Beautiful Garden, Expertly Curated for Every Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our gardens team combines professional expertise with a love of beautiful, plant-filled spaces to help you create gardens – outdoors and in – that are both stylish and rewarding to live with. Led by a qualified floral designer, and supported by professional horticulturalists and plant experts, the team offers daily practical advice on everything from yard design and seasonal plant care to tips on nurturing wildlife. So, whether you’re redesigning your yard from scratch, choosing plants that will thrive in your zone, or making a small urban outdoor space feel curated, we can guide you through every choice, with confidence. From city courtyards and indoor gardens to sweeping country plots, our tips on planting, color, texture, furniture, and lighting will help you craft a space that is as practical as it is beautiful – a place to relax, entertain, and enjoy every season ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-7-easy-to-grow-perennials-and-biennials-to-plant-in-july-your-2027-garden-will-thank-you"><span>7 Easy-to-Grow Perennials and Biennials to Plant in July – Your 2027 Garden Will Thank You</span></h2><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-and-biennials-to-plant-in-july"><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="gKpGpwhvicsZzKcKk6zWYK" name="JHP_7058" alt="Flower bed with lupins, alliums, foxgloves, salvia and geum" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gKpGpwhvicsZzKcKk6zWYK.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future/Jacky Hobbs)</span></figcaption></figure></a><p>Depending on where you live, July is often considered the height of summer. With almost everything already planted out for this year’s season, is it the right time to sow flowers in July? Well, if you can find time for some more sowing of these <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-and-biennials-to-plant-in-july">perennials and biennials</a>, you can look forward to some stunning blooms next season.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-keep-your-garden-looking-beautiful-all-summer"><span>Keep Your Garden Looking Beautiful All Summer</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="8fd683a8-85f4-403f-a62f-8368205c0fda">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plant-care/plants-that-need-more-water-in-a-heatwave" data-model-name="WATER WELL: Plants that need more water in the heat" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:0,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/QmTb9Tq4cWSJzbwYj2kvA3.jpg" alt="Packed flower beds around a paved seating area with a two chairs and a table"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">WATER WELL: Plants that need more water in the heat</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="5a13589d-1e3f-46d1-8488-0a7eb564d167">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-increase-airflow-in-a-courtyard" data-model-name="BEAT THE HEAT: How to keep courtyard plants cool in summer" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:5,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/zmLLpqdaEhmZUjQHr2dL5Q.jpg" alt="Courtyard garden with water pipes flowing into large blue copper pots and lush, cottage-style planting"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">BEAT THE HEAT: How to keep courtyard plants cool in summer</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="09077bbb-c0ef-491f-8721-3f72954c4ee7">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-that-will-cool-a-patio" data-model-name="COOL YOUR PATIO: The plants that can help cool your outside space" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:429,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/EC6X6XJb3y5BqB89f3YWxf.jpg" alt="Chelsea Flower Show 2026 outdoor dining"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">COOL YOUR PATIO: The plants that can help cool your outside space</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-curate-a-gorgeous-garden-with-us"><span>Curate a Gorgeous Garden With Us</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="12db802f-f023-4ea6-8dcb-0a5ee2058c7f">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/garden-diaries" data-model-name="GARDEN DIARIES: Explore stories of creativity, where every detail matters " data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:680,cw:2400,ch:2400,q:80/KDK8EGjGyE3ZphKAdE75Dk.png" alt="Shea McGee stood in large bed of hydrangea 'limelight' wearing cream dress and hat"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">GARDEN DIARIES: Explore stories of creativity, where every detail matters </div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="be752674-3163-4fda-8100-2edd18d84606">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/petals-and-roots" data-model-name="PETALS & ROOTS: Gardens Editor Rachel's weekly gardening video series" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:227,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/JRBuNTqmDxAYHaRjZBC67U.jpg" alt="Rachel Bull arranging wild flowers in bud vases"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">PETALS & ROOTS: Gardens Editor Rachel's weekly gardening video series</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="d6db3a84-289c-47ac-8507-ca06b27fc65b">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/the-potting-shed" data-model-name="THE POTTING SHED: How designers and gardeners craft beautiful spaces" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:603,l:0,cw:2747,ch:2747,q:80/4si6vojsrqjrVzZVMYoSc3.jpg" alt="Image of a potting shed filled with vintage decor and pots"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">THE POTTING SHED: How designers and gardeners craft beautiful spaces</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-be-inspired-by-the-latest-garden-design-trends"><span>Be Inspired By The Latest Garden Design Trends</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" 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class="featured__title">COTTAGE GARDEN COURTYARDS: Harness this romantic vibe in a small space</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="02399737-ce00-4c65-b0ab-d78453c35d1d">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/container-plant-pairings-that-thrive-on-neglect" data-model-name="FUSS-FREE CONTAINERS: These plant pairings thrive on neglect" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:24,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/dtP7sLv3ALnCMrrz7CuSpm.jpg" alt="AI generated image of plants in a metal bucket"></p></div></a>            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                            <![CDATA[ This is where our specialist editors test and recommend the products that keep your home running smoothly. From the non-toxic coffee maker you rely on every morning to the cooling mattress you rest on every night, our team combines hands-on experience with expert consultation to help you make confident, informed buying decisions. We cover the appliances, tools, and technology that define an efficient home, and whether we're reviewing kitchen essentials and PFAS-free cookware or the latest home security and audio, every recommendation is grounded in reality. We test products in our own homes to assess performance, durability, and long-term value, looking far beyond simple first impressions. As summer heat and humidity deepen, we are focusing on the art of the home refresh, from cooling sleep essentials to the practical guidance you need to optimize your routines and help your home feel calm, capable, and considered every single day. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Punteha van Terheyden ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BhUvuEBtALJUK3PXYitQPP.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Punteha was the editor of Real Homes before joining Homes &amp; Gardens as Head of Solved: The Hardworking Home. Since 2008, she has written and edited cooking, wellbeing, lifestyle, and consumer pieces for the international press, across print and digital newspapers and magazines, including a longstanding column with BBC Good Food, and features in the Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Take a Break, Bella, Closer, Woman’s Own, and more. She’s also a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter with Penguin, the founding editor of the independent real-life platform Lacuna Voices and Living In Pain, and a journalism mentor who delivers guest lectures at universities. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Punteha is an experienced home cook, perfecting and streamlining the processes with which complex family recipes from Iran can be completed more easily and efficiently in a modern home with high-quality appliances and heirloom cookware and tools. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She spends her free time at home with her husband and daughter in the quiet of the tranquil countryside. She is disabled and suffers from chronic pain, so small, adaptively-paced tasks with her family that bring her joy, such as batch cooking, food prepping for the week ahead, and baking with her daughter, are her favorite kind. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has tested a multitude of the latest household technology and items for practical, real-world usage, including kitchen appliances, vacuums, air purifiers, bedding, and home fragrances, from key brands such as IKEA, Ninja, eufy, Ring, SwitchBot, Miele, Crock-Pot, Our Place, Caraway, Neom, ScentAir, Brooklinen and more. &lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-sleep-cool-stay-well"><span>Sleep Cool, Stay Well</span></h2><p>Whether you're looking for the latest <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/mattress-sales">mattress sales</a> or need expert advice on the most suitable cooling bedding, mattress, topper, or pillow for your family's needs, our sleep testing team is here to help.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="a5325aa2-2cb9-4f99-a894-b7db0425d622">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/best-duvet-inserts" data-model-name="RESET FOR SUMMER: Swap heavy duvets for a lighter summer insert for better sleep" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/W9Cqmjy4ZKvzWwCdYAmdmC.jpg" alt="White Cozy Earth bedding on a rattan bed frame. 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                            <![CDATA[ A bathroom needs to be as indulgent as it is informal – and our team of design experts and interior designers is dedicated to help you achieve just that. Whether you’re reimagining your bathroom's layout, researching a new vanity for a powder room, conceiving enduringly-stylish storage, or curating a palette of colors and textures to transform your bathroom into a serene retreat, we can help. Each month, we cover everything from fabulous fixtures and fittings, to layered lighting, new materials, and the finishing touches that will make your bathroom feel luxurious. And, with over a century of experience exploring the world’s most inspiring homes, we can guide you effortlessly in crafting a bathroom that’s your own sanctuary ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bathroom-trends-2026"><span>Bathroom Trends 2026</span></h2><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/bathrooms/bathroom-trends-2026"><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="5FpYnksNyYBFwqPA85heAh" name="Bathroom trends hero Pure DesignJanis Nicolay Photography" alt="A neutral bathroom with wall tiles, a wooden vanity, and a glass shower screen" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5FpYnksNyYBFwqPA85heAh.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Pure Design/Janis Nicolay Photography)</span></figcaption></figure></a><p>Discover new ways to create a bathroom that marries your aesthetic with function, seamlessly. Here, interior designers' share their favorite, newest <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/bathrooms/bathroom-trends-2026">bathroom trends</a>.</p><p></p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-design-the-perfect-space-whatever-its-size"><span>Design The Perfect Space, Whatever its Size</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="8484cf41-e988-421c-96e8-745e90531826">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/spaces/decorating/bathroom-ideas-224312" data-model-name="DESIGN IDEAS: Modern or traditional, serene or maximalist – there are so many gorgeous styles" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:0,cw:1600,ch:2400,q:80/q6EUtkKZXgu8nNq4SAzwam.jpg" alt="gray bathroom with black bath"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">DESIGN IDEAS: Modern or traditional, serene or maximalist – there are so many gorgeous styles</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="a3dfefc1-94c8-46af-9766-7c6047cbdad6">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/powder-room-ideas" data-model-name="POWDER ROOM IDEAS: This is your chance to express your most maximalist side" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:167,cw:1600,ch:2400,q:80/Jim9GCxsXbmj8abxyqsFTZ.jpg" alt="Bold blue floral wallpaper in bathroom with red  wall lights and scalloped shape basin"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">POWDER ROOM IDEAS: This is your chance to express your most maximalist side</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="d0097905-b060-45b2-abf4-8582c7a9f2ff">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/spaces/decorating/small-bathroom-ideas-208152" data-model-name="SMALL SPACE IDEAS: Don't let a compact space limit your ambitions. 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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your Guide to Christmas the Homes & Gardens' Way – From Gorgeous Decor to Hosting Tips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Welcome to the home of holiday magic, where the season’s spirit meets timeless style. Our style and shopping editors have decades of experience in bringing you beautifully curated decor edits, hosting guides and entertaining advice, gift guides and shopping picks, perfect for all your friends and family. So, whether you’re decking your dining table, curating the perfect cozy living room, or refreshing your kitchen for festive feasts, you will find all the inspiration and seasonal must‑haves you need right here to make your home feel warm, beautiful and joyfully festive ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-home-for-the-holidays"><span>Home for the Holidays</span></h2><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/home-for-the-holidays-2025"><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="BV3uHYcPttFW9hMDacoofS" name="HERO  (22)" alt="Christmas" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:0,cw:1920,ch:1080,q:80/BV3uHYcPttFW9hMDacoofS.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Sean Symington)</span></figcaption></figure></a><p>In <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/home-for-the-holidays-2025">Home for the Holidays</a>, you’ll find decor inspiration for every part of your home, from richly layered rooms and elegant tables to sparkling trees and artful wreaths. We’ve also revisited some of our favorite houses, and our shopping edits capture this season’s key looks. Here’s to making it the most stylish season yet.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-decorate-beautifully"><span>Decorate, Beautifully</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="d8b556b2-fba5-4444-986b-1169de026a1f">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/holiday-decor-themes-christmas-2025" data-model-name="DECOR TRENDS: These, according to designers, are the key looks to recreate for a layered, personalized scheme in 2025" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:87,cw:1600,ch:2400,q:80/2CAKdiWVj453FFto8AjTHa.jpg" alt="A Christmas tree decorated with vintage ornaments, dried orange slices, and colorful Mid-Century baubles"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">DECOR TRENDS: These, according to designers, are the key looks to recreate for a layered, personalized scheme in 2025</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="63af26fb-40e2-4d33-a331-e892f61f81f2">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/christmas-decor-ideas-2025" data-model-name="DECOR IDEAS: The chicest ways to decorate, from classic color palettes to unexpected decor placements" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:14,cw:855,ch:1283,q:80/5yak72mSvraaoeE3dpdJRU.jpg" alt="8" Pine Needle & Berry Faux Wreath"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">DECOR IDEAS: The chicest ways to decorate, from classic color palettes to unexpected decor placements</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="86d683ab-4ea8-4c6f-be8b-0b1770750c08">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/christmas-tree-ideas-2025" data-model-name="THE CHRISTMAS TREE, STYLED: Designers reveal how they decorate theirs. Ready for a style switch up on yours?" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:57,l:480,cw:1513,ch:2270,q:80/HR7cnYk9bUusqaGogNKgrV.jpg" alt="a muted green victorian living room with a marble fireplace, TV, arched bookcase all decorated for Christmas with a large lit tree and wrapped gifts"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">THE CHRISTMAS TREE, STYLED: Designers reveal how they decorate theirs. Ready for a style switch up on yours?</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="520b6238-a3f0-430b-aff6-2077be59151e">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/christmas-houses-from-the-archive" data-model-name="FESTIVE HOMES: Be inspired beyond the holiday season by our most beautiful Christmas houses" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:595,cw:1333,ch:2000,q:80/BRNT2QbUZgyUbyqLF8LRSN.jpg" alt="Yellow living room decorated for Christmas with a tree decorated with bows in one corner and blue seating"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">FESTIVE HOMES: Be inspired beyond the holiday season by our most beautiful Christmas houses</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="33538351-c401-43b0-ae93-0de52ffda51a">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/christmas-wreath-ideas-2025" data-model-name="WREATHS WITH WOW: These stunning ideas, for indoors and out, capture the spirit of the season" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:247,cw:1600,ch:2400,q:80/xXTLEX97q6s6bjAFGHVE9S.png" alt="a brick house with a blue front door with a wreath hanging from it"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">WREATHS WITH WOW: These stunning ideas, for indoors and out, capture the spirit of the season</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="3cb1daac-8dd2-4501-b1a0-6dcf1a626136">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/christmas-table-decor-ideas" data-model-name="TABLESCAPING: Freshen up your festive table, from the cloth to the finishing touches, with our ideas" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:373,cw:1600,ch:2400,q:80/MthUPLJGRBmWZCADLqSe4C.jpg" alt="Bold orange and green themed Christmas table setting"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">TABLESCAPING: Freshen up your festive table, from the cloth to the finishing touches, with our ideas</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">              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href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/gifted">Gifted</a>, we've gathered a joyful collection of beautiful finds to make any home lover smile, from cozy treats to standout style finds. Discover handsome <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/home-decor-gifts">home decor gifts</a>, gorgeous <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/gifts-for-gardeners">gifts for gardeners</a>, clever ideas for <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/gifts-for-tech-lovers">cooks</a> and <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/gifts-for-tech-lovers">tech lovers</a>, chic <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/gifts-under-50">gifts under $50</a> and <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/gifts-for-tabletops">tabletop treasures</a>. You can shop for yourself, too.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Decorating Your Home: Inspiring Ideas, Expert Advice, and the Latest Trends ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From choosing the perfect color schemes and textures for each room to creating layouts that are as functional as they are beautiful, our dedicated interior design experts work alongside the world’s top designers to bring you guidance at every step. We can help you select furnishings, lighting, fabrics, and those finishing touches that make a space feel polished, personal, and effortlessly lived-in. Drawing on decades of experience exploring the world’s most inspiring homes, we know exactly how to combine practicality, personality, and style to create interiors you’ll love for years to come ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-the-key-principles-that-define-a-well-designed-home"><span>The Key Principles That Define a Well-Designed Home</span></h2><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/the-principles-of-interior-design"><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:3200px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="btkoda7EWLmyjarcZfEq7N" name="new rochelle kitchen" alt="a cozy warm mustard and wood kitchen with wallpapered walls, a large kitchen island with a farmhouse wooden table" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/btkoda7EWLmyjarcZfEq7N.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="3200" height="1800" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Nicole Fisher / Photography Kate S. Jordan)</span></figcaption></figure></a><p>Interior design might sound simple – picking colors, furniture, layouts, all lovely choices to make – that is, until you <em>actually</em> have to design a room from scratch. It’s both an art and a science, and, as with any subject, once you understand the fundamentals, and the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/the-principles-of-interior-design">key principles</a>, everything else becomes infinitely easier. 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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plan, Design and Decorate Your Dream Kitchen in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We have a team of kitchen design experts and interior designers ready to help you bring your vision to life, whether you’re rethinking the flow of your space, choosing cabinetry with real longevity, or settling on a color palette that lifts the whole room. We can guide you through finishes, fixtures, lighting, and those small styling choices that make a kitchen feel both hardworking and beautiful. With more than a century of writing about the world’s most inspiring homes, we’ve learned exactly what goes into creating a space that’s practical, characterful, and a joy to live in. Let’s get started! ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-design-your-perfect-kitchen"><span>How to Design Your Perfect Kitchen</span></h2><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/how-to-design-a-kitchen"><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="n8r9i6uG2QAYsGZfySBN7b" name="MAIN McQuaide Co 2_Matt Kisiday" alt="off-white kitchen with wood floor and round dining table and chairs" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n8r9i6uG2QAYsGZfySBN7b.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Matt Kisiday/McQuaide & Co)</span></figcaption></figure></a><p><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/how-to-design-a-kitchen">Designing a kitchen</a> well isn’t about falling in love with a marble slab or your dream range. It’s about making the right decisions in the right order and delving deep into the nitty-gritty of how everything will actually work. In our ultimate guide, we talk you through every decision to consider, from plumbing to paint colors.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-design-inspiration"><span>Design Inspiration</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="7186b09f-1d2d-4730-b26d-77eb321f21fe">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/kitchen-trends-2026" data-model-name="TRENDS 2026: Before you start on practicalities, soak up the beauty of the latest looks for next year" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:284,cw:1600,ch:2400,q:80/XfxuJAX3MEjP8JpBE8uQ9n.png" alt="a kitchen with a red kitchen island, white cabinets, open shelves, and a green pantry door"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">TRENDS 2026: Before you start on practicalities, soak up the beauty of the latest looks for next year</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="4906004f-09cb-4bda-882d-daac9d1c4048">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchen-ideas" data-model-name="DECOR IDEAS: The best part of a remodel is uncovering visual inspo. 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Begin with our chic spaces</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="0123e2cb-da06-4470-9533-ef1a0eb45ad6">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/this-unexpected-color-is-quietly-taking-over-kitchens-everywhere" data-model-name="COLOR NOW: Discover the latest, most luxurious color that tastemakers are using for cabinetry" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:347,cw:1600,ch:2400,q:80/XFa7H8nCVNPo9BoUgcz8mX.jpg" alt="burgundy kitchen with burgundy cabinets, blue patterned floor tiles, kitchen island, pearlescent tiled wall/backsplash, plaster pink walls and ceiling, white pendant lights, brass hardware"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">COLOR NOW: Discover the latest, most luxurious color that tastemakers are using for cabinetry</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-planning-expertise"><span>Planning Expertise</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="4ae0ba61-b848-4f48-b57a-b732983ff1ab">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/kitchen-layout-ideas" data-model-name="LAYOUT IDEAS: Unmissable expert advice for every room shape and configuration" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:150.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:262,cw:1600,ch:2400,q:80/3KV7qDG5SrEK89vnAUxsKN.jpg" alt="Yellow kitchen with dark yellow walls and lighter cabinetry. 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                            <![CDATA[ Step inside extraordinary homes from every corner of the globe – from chic West Coast modern builds and characterful East Coast colonials to charming English cottages and dreamy French seaside retreats. Each home tells its own unique story, reflecting the personalities, histories, and tastes of the people who live there, while offering endless ideas for your own house design and decor. From stunning room layouts and inventive storage solutions to curated color palettes, furniture choices, and decorative details, we highlight every element that makes a home feel both practical and deeply inspiring. Whether you’re seeking ideas to refresh a single room, planning a full-scale renovation, or simply love exploring beautiful interiors, our expert insights, carefully curated photography, and insider tips bring the world’s most remarkable homes straight to you, giving you inspiration to create your own spaces that are timeless and effortlessly stylish ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover clever interior design tricks, breath-taking color schemes, and standout home decor buys, all inspired by the homes of your favorite celebrities. From Instagram-worthy living rooms and dreamy bedrooms to kitchens and outdoor spaces that ooze personality, we bring their style straight to you – along with practical advice and tips so you can recreate their looks at home. In each article, our dedicated celebrity team highlights the details that make the spaces truly feel lived-in yet luxe, and shows you exactly where to shop the decor, finishes, and accessories that make recreating celebrities' homes within reach. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for a full home makeover or just a few statement pieces, our expert guidance and insider tips give you a front-row seat to how the stars live ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:57:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:11:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Shopping ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/shopping</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Spend once and spend well on everything for your home. Our shopping team includes trained chefs, sleep specialists, and home tech and appliance experts, all devoted to reviewing and rating everything from mattresses to coffee makers to furniture and accessories ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:10:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-what-to-shop-today"><span>What to Shop Today</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="3c97d001-7493-491c-9aff-03e480c95390">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/objects-of-desire" data-model-name="OBJECTS OF DESIRE" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:351,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/Q5tnhPMVX7fJoqMm4vAucm.jpg" alt="A colourfully covered armchair on a blue rug beside a painted shelf unit of colourful vases."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">OBJECTS OF DESIRE</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Explore our monthly showcase of the most beautiful pieces, sourced by our Head of Interiors.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="d07d7953-90ab-4ddd-95fb-35db90fbbfba">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/sourced-by-homes-and-gardens" data-model-name="SOURCED BY HOMES & GARDENS" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:293,l:0,cw:1773,ch:1773,q:80/jgJhnFFLUSm6C2Q7KNwcaW.png" alt="a bedroom with a gallery wall of different sizes of mirrors, a bed with pink, white, and gray bedding, a pink ottoman at the foot of the bed, and an accent chair to the right side"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">SOURCED BY HOMES & GARDENS</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>A connoisseur’s guide to sourcing stylish interiors, featuring luxury, artisan, and vintage finds for elevated living.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="44959d56-f78a-4f91-8e01-4dbc5f350120">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/collections" data-model-name="COLLECTIONS" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:61,l:800,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/xt4z9NNxBksHJTyapbKRgf.png" alt="a collection of Christmas decor from Amazon"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">COLLECTIONS</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Every week, our style and shopping team scours your favorite stores to uncover the most beautiful home decor for our <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/collections">Collections</a> series. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Black Friday Sales ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover everything you need to know about shopping for the best deals in the Black Friday Sales ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:19:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ noemail@ti-media.com (Homes &amp; Gardens) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Homes &amp; Gardens ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WPyqP3WYPufNm43kJEPXwc.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;As the UK’s first-ever home interest magazine, Homes &amp; Gardens has been shaping British style for 100 years. Our core pillars are inspirational interiors, stylish decorating, beautiful gardens and fascinating stories. With the values of timeless style and considered elegance at our heart, we show an affection for heritage whilst also championing the future, from emerging designers to latest trends. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Homes &amp; Gardens website brings all our beautiful content online, with a focus on stunning room ideas, expert advice from interior designers, architects and design professionals, and more practical expertise, too, on caring for and improving your home. Our website is updated and added to daily and we&#039;re delighted to welcome more than 6 million readers monthly. Of course, we&#039;ve assembled a cracking team of experts in their fields to deliver all this stunning inspiration to you, and we&#039;d love to introduce them. Their contact details are below, too.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>When November rolls around, as well as marking the beginning of the holiday season for many, it is also peak sale season. And no sale holds greater anticipation than Black Friday. Not only is this a key time for buying gifts for all of the family, but you will also find some of the lowest prices on everything else you need for the home – be it a state-of-the-art appliance or some plush new bedding.</p><p>Our expert team looks out for the products they test and review every day, and uses their industry connections to find the biggest discounts and hottest offers before anyone else. They can't keep them to themselves, and when the sales drop they make it their mission to share the best <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/black-friday-home-deals">Black Friday home deals</a> with you.</p><p>See the latest sale highlights below, with coveted offers from everywhere we love to shop for our homes and gardens.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Homes & Gardens' Expert Guide to Buying Cookware ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From turkey roasting pans to Dutch ovens, our cookware experts have tested and rated them all, investigating every new release from your favorite brands and stores. Here, you'll find all the information to help you buy the right cookware for all your cooking and hosting needs ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:08:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:49:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-choose-the-best-cookware-our-chef-s-guide"><span>Choose the Best Cookware – Our Chef's Guide</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="TsgUxFFH8awBBfCRKLdcfE" name="Rustic Kitchen - hero image" alt="The best cookware in a rustic kitchen with green panelled backsplashes and matching cabinets, an old gas stove, and kitchen decor on shelving." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TsgUxFFH8awBBfCRKLdcfE.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Buying the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-cookware">best cookware</a> will ensure you get the best results in the kitchen. Leading our team of cookware testers is our Kitchen Appliances Editor <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/author/lydia-hayman">Lydia Hayman</a>, a chef who trained at London's famous Leiths School of Food & Wine. Lydia has put together this comprehensive guide so that you can shop the best of every piece of cookware you could ever need to cook for your family and friends. Beyond the 'must-haves' and brands to shop, Lydia also regularly updates the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-cookware#section-best-cookware-deals-right-now">best cookware deals</a> to shop right now, too.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-shop-our-cookware-buying-guides"><span>Shop Our Cookware Buying Guides</span></h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="2985253a-3496-40ce-8d43-2a922ce95eea">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/best-non-toxic-cookware" data-model-name="The Best Non-Toxic Cookware" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:355,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/Aa8JhaYKEXw5p3BwAuMSCY.jpg" alt="A selection of Made In Stainless Steel Pans with gold tone handles"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">The Best Non-Toxic Cookware</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Using the best <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/best-non-toxic-cookware">non-toxic cookware</a> is a safer way to cook (you know those pans you have that flake? They're releasing toxins, so swap them <em>pronto</em> with Lydia's tried-and-trusted recommendations. You can see her pick of the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/best-non-toxic-kitchen-appliances"><u>best non-toxic kitchen appliances</u></a> in our separate guide. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="b2698e64-94a7-4e71-8584-b2ff7ed4d208">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-non-stick-frying-pans" data-model-name="Best Non-Stick Frying Pans" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:99.09%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R6dxyUuwwSaGpBKusEtQxe.png" alt="Made In CeramiClad™ Non-Stick Frying Pan"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Non-Stick Frying Pans</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>'The best non-stick pans should be free from forever chemicals and deliver golden results without much oil, making it simpler to cook healthier meals,' says Lydia. 'I've spent months finding the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-non-stick-frying-pans">best non-stick frying pans</a> out there. These are the only three pans I recommend.'</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="ea17bde8-0be7-4fc7-971d-1226e8f85e70">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-turkey-roasting-pan" data-model-name="The Best Turkey Roasting Pans" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:157,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/RjykBaMjj9v27ZEjSYKZgH.jpg" alt="Turkeys in roasting pan on stovetop, next to wooden board and carving knives"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">The Best Turkey Roasting Pans</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If ever you need to shop around for the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-turkey-roasting-pan">best turkey roasting pan</a>, it's right now. However, 'the best roasting pan isn’t just for the holidays,' says Lydia. 'It should be perfect for lasagnas, casseroles, roast vegetables, and more, making it an investment you'll use year-round.'</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="07add923-8d12-4877-b487-165618c22719">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-cast-iron-cookware" data-model-name="Best Cast Iron Cookware" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h2G3pwydxEfuSLgUid67GD.jpg" alt="Martha Stewart Everyday Eastwick 7-Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot With Lid, Sage"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Cast Iron Cookware</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>'If you want cookware that looks beautiful, performs exceptionally, and lasts a lifetime, the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-cast-iron-cookware">best cast iron cookware</a> is the way to go,' says Lydia. 'With its almost indestructible build and naturally low-stick surface, it could easily be the only cookware you ever need to buy.'</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="0978ec00-68cd-43a9-8d94-9f2eb9dc30c9">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-dutch-oven" data-model-name="The Best Dutch Oven" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:167,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/qQySAmv6s4zAqASoawSnQS.png" alt="Martha Stewart 7 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven in black filled with a one-pot pasta recipe"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">The Best Dutch Oven</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>'I use a variety of pots and pans when I'm cooking professionally, but at home, my <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-dutch-oven">Dutch oven</a> is my one-pot hero,' says Lydia. 'They can be used to bake cheesy pastas, slow-cook stews, simmer soups, braise meat, and even bake bread. I tested 12, and list my favorites here.'</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="10dd0cb3-6f66-48eb-9150-e5056b3c65b4">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-induction-pans" data-model-name="The Best Induction Pans" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:161,l:179,cw:739,ch:739,q:80/eoifxVTn6oZmCp4EvhGtqN.jpg" alt="Some of the best induction pans from Made In Cookware"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">The Best Induction Pans</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If you've just upgraded your kitchen with a sleek new induction hob, you will need to invest you've got a full selection of compatible <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-induction-pans">induction pans</a>. In this guide, Lydia walks you through what makes a pan compatible with induction hobs and shares her trusted top picks. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our home tech expert keeps you up to date with all the latest deals, news and reviews from Shark. Learn more about the popular appliance brand and see which products top our must-buy lists ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Fauzi ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WmTb7Dho9Mq35w497trsN.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Dan is the former Home Tech Editor for Homes &amp; Gardens, where they covered cleaning, smart home, sound, and air treatment across the Solved section. Having worked for Future PLC since July 2023, Dan was previously the Features Editor for Top Ten Reviews, overseeing a wide range of home and outdoor content. However, their writing on homes, gardens, tech, and products began in 2021 for brands including BBC Science Focus, YourHomeStyle, and Gardens Illustrated. Dan holds a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Magazine Journalism. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During their time at Homes &amp; Gardens, they served as a consumer advisor. They spent more than 300 hours testing 31 of the best vacuums and floorcare appliances across a dedicated test center, their own home, and a busy pet shelter. They also visited Dyson’s engineering labs to gain an in-depth understanding of the technology behind today’s cleaning appliances. They spent an additional 100+ hours testing soundbars, air purifiers, and fans, combining their technical expertise with a passion for creating a harmonious home environment.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>In the last 30 years, Shark has really made a name for itself in the home appliance space. They are now considered one of the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-vacuum">best vacuum cleaner</a> brands in the world, rivaling more premium brands for their array of features, but offering advanced tech at a more accessible price point. From anti-tangle brushheads, to mop-vacuum-hybrids, Shark has developed a range of models that make it much easier to tackle messes in the family home. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/shark-powerdetect-upright-vacuum-review">Shark Upright PowerDetect</a>, consistently tops our lists as one of the most powerful vacuums and is a great <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-vacuum-for-pet-hair">pet hair vac</a>. Though the cordless equivalent, the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/shark-cordless-powerdetect-review">Shark Cordless PowerDetect</a> compares well for suction, you pay slightly more for the benefits of no cables.</p><p>Shark isn't just well-known for their floorcare, though. After sidestepping into the world of air treatment, they have released a number of viral fans and air purifiers. This includes the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/shark-flexbreeze-fan-review">Shark Flexbreeze</a> which made an impact as one of the first rechargeable and therefore portable fans. Beyond home appliances, they also manufacture hair styling tools.</p><p>Read on for our latest news and reviews from Shark. And keep an eye on top offers in our <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/the-best-shark-vacuum-deals-year">Shark deals</a> hub.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ From the latest launches to our tried-and-tested favorites, discover everything you need to know about Dyson’s premium home appliances — including honest reviews, expert insights, and the best deals to shop now ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Fauzi ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WmTb7Dho9Mq35w497trsN.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Dan is the former Home Tech Editor for Homes &amp; Gardens, where they covered cleaning, smart home, sound, and air treatment across the Solved section. Having worked for Future PLC since July 2023, Dan was previously the Features Editor for Top Ten Reviews, overseeing a wide range of home and outdoor content. However, their writing on homes, gardens, tech, and products began in 2021 for brands including BBC Science Focus, YourHomeStyle, and Gardens Illustrated. Dan holds a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Magazine Journalism. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During their time at Homes &amp; Gardens, they served as a consumer advisor. They spent more than 300 hours testing 31 of the best vacuums and floorcare appliances across a dedicated test center, their own home, and a busy pet shelter. They also visited Dyson’s engineering labs to gain an in-depth understanding of the technology behind today’s cleaning appliances. They spent an additional 100+ hours testing soundbars, air purifiers, and fans, combining their technical expertise with a passion for creating a harmonious home environment.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Dyson produces some of the most technologically advanced appliances in the world. First known for pioneering bagless vacuum technology, the brand has gone on to develop lines of not-only premium vacuums cleaners with a stronghold in the cordless game, but also air purifiers and even hair styling tools.</p><p>If you are looking to invest in a Dyson product you have come to the right place. We have tested over 15 of Dyson's <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-vacuum">best vacuum cleaners</a> and tried other products in their extensive range. So, we know that while buying a Dyson can be something of an investment, they consistently score well in our testing with average scores nearing full marks. Read on for our top recommendations from the Dyson fleet, then see more Dyson deals and reviews.</p><h2 id="best-dyson-vacuums">Best Dyson Vacuums</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="39a71022-8049-4760-9aad-c16dcd20947b">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EGh8wyHFWrmiaW58RjRQ2i.jpg" alt="A Dyson V15 Detect against a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for pet hair</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">1. Dyson V15 Detect</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>The Dyson V15 Detect excels on all floor types, and uses a laser sensor to dig up dirt invisible to the naked eye. It effortlessly vacuumed every visible strand of hair on test while even reviving a dog bed to its original color, and it's the vacuum cleaner I use in my own home as a professional tester.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/reviews/dyson-v15-detect-cordless-vacuum-review"><strong>Read our Dyson V15 Detect review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="ff66130e-c94e-4dbf-899a-2d731267c518">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e3mAdJUCdhB3bpmyJMcqiS.jpg" alt="A Dyson Gen5detect vacuum on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best premium Dyson</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">2. Dyson Gen5detect</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Our reviewer has tested 100+ vacuums and said the Dyson Gen5detect is the best of all. It has outstanding (and responsive) suction power, an impressive 70-minute runtime, and a laser that reveals dust. All this comes at a cost, so look for sales or settle for the nearly-as-powerful V15 Detect.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/ive-tested-more-than-100-vacuums-the-dyson-gen5detect-is-better-than-all-of-them"><strong>Read our Dyson Gen5detect Review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="09d0fe63-c9db-4c7e-aa5b-a979e9cb391c">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tJ3NRXMYE3E6atmAbXddoB.jpg" alt="A Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best value </span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">3. Dyson V8</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>It's surprising to see a Dyson vacuum selling for less than $400, but that's around the average price for a Dyson V8. It doesn't have the smart features of the more expensive vacuums in this guide, but it still has the incredible suction power you'd expect.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/reviews/dyson-v8-animal-cordless-vacuum-review"><strong>Read our Dyson V8 review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="4fc92f84-3202-4313-935f-5d800e8e09ff">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kBEH77PwbwpgxBCANkrH6Y.jpg" alt="A Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum against a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for carpet</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">4. Dyson Ball Animal 3</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This upright vacuum is bigger and bulkier than a cordless stick, but that's what you need in a home full of carpets. Offering the highest suction power of any Dyson vacuum and a wide floorhead, the Ball Animal 3 (or near-match Animal in the UK) is perfect for busy, messy households with kids or pets.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/reviews/dyson-ball-animal-3-review"><strong>Read our Dyson Ball Animal 3 review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="01b0af70-358a-434c-8bca-d410a3dd8852">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X77arCV4ujQGt2WRaTfnmd.jpg" alt="Dyson V12"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for hard floors</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">5. Dyson V12 Detect Slim</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>With the same core features as the Gen5detect and V15 Detect, just in a smaller design, the V12 Detect Slim is the ideal cleaning companion for a home full of hard floors. The Fluffy Optic floorhead is designed for hard floors, picking up every bit of debris and dust while revealing hidden particles.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/dyson-v12-detect-slim-review"><strong>Read our Dyson V12 Detect Slim review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="fb491367-48b0-45fb-a61a-c51552904dda">            <a href="https://www.dyson.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/handhelds/car-boat/silver" data-model-name="Dyson Car+Boat" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4ZGZqrVUxdwrXZRyZFPTGV.jpg" alt="Dyson Car+Boat handheld vacuum cleaner with three vacuum attachments against white background."><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best handheld</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">6. Dyson Car+Boat</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If you already have a full-sized or robot vacuum that can tackle your floors, the Dyson Car+Boat is great for cleaning everything else. It's the most powerful handheld vacuum we've tested, and it will swiftly clean furniture, cars and tight spaces.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/dyson-car-boat-handheld-vacuum-review"><strong>Read our Dyson Car+Boat review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>
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                            <![CDATA[ Homes & Gardens' In-House Chef Lydia Hayman spends much of her week busily testing, reviewing and comparing blenders, food processors and juicers. Here, Lydia brings you all the guidance you need to shop the right appliance to suit how you cook and what you cook ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lydia Hayman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RktCJvAEdpSHt6m4aErdzk.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lydia is the Kitchen Appliances Editor for Homes &amp; Gardens, testing everything from coffee machines and juicers to air fryers and mixers. Lydia trained in cookery at Leiths School of Food &amp; Wine and was previously Recipe Editor for Mindful Chef. She’s also worked on editorial for brands like Six Senses and Deliciously Ella. Outside of work, you&#039;ll find her dreaming up dinner party menus, trying new coffee shops, and creating endless Pinterest boards.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 id="choosing-the-right-blender-tested-and-reviewed-by-expert-chefs">Choosing the Right Blender: Tested and Reviewed by Expert Chefs</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="8ff15422-f2e0-45ef-be1b-25479f53a44d">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-blender" data-model-name="How to Choose the Best Blender " data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:269,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/vkqVxZn6bKpyUgjuFqYJw9.png" alt="Vitamix A3500 on countertop blending a fruity mix"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">How to Choose the Best Blender </div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Our chef’s extensive guide to the blender types, trusted brands, and the models she recommends after years of testing.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="ffe6efa7-78b6-4c25-8642-6a9435a8bc74">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/appliances/which-food-prep-appliance-do-you-need" data-model-name="Which Food Prep Appliance do You Need?" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:344,cw:1667,ch:1667,q:80/XrAqrgrm8K6kwrMYU2uMeP.jpg" alt="KitchenAid K400 Blender in the color Beetroot, the 2022 Color of the Year"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Which Food Prep Appliance do You Need?</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Chopper, blender, or food processor? Our chef explains what they all do and which appliances you need for your home cooking.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="af873ebc-042a-4df5-b12d-d23d3aaafea3">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/what-to-make-in-a-blender" data-model-name="What Can I Make in a Blender?" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:554,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/dwVETFNkhE28eC8AkEsgHo.jpg" alt="Ninja Blast in pale green blending a fresh fruit smoothie"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">What Can I Make in a Blender?</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>A blender is not just for soups and smoothies. 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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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Cooling Bed Sheets – Just For You</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If you wake up over-heated or live in a zone where it's steamy hot much of the year, these sheets will help you keep your cool</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="306a9147-349a-4d09-ab8a-b67c5d7fa011">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guide/best-luxury-bedding/" data-model-name="Luxury Bed Linen – Our Editor's Top Picks" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:600,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/j9Qnh3gKh839YsLYZdJddE.png" alt="Green and cream colored bed sheets 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                                   <div class="featured__title">Our Top Duvet Inserts and Comforters</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Stay comfortable, sleep wonderfully, year-round, with our pick of reviewed duvet inserts and comforters for every season</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="950dcee5-e539-4e0c-8dd0-97bf317f5c71">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/best-organic-bedding" data-model-name="Organic Bedding – From Pillows to Duvet Inserts" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:99.78%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2QjX4r78VqzWXM9oZMTzCX.png" alt="Maeve Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Organic Bedding – From Pillows to Duvet Inserts</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If non-toxic or sustainable bedding is important to you, don't miss our selection of the best organic bedding to shop online</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="shop-bedding-wisely-whatever-your-budget">Shop Bedding Wisely, Whatever Your Budget</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="33eabace-8173-4ddf-a3d9-3945cd1717de">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/best-bedding" data-model-name="The Complete 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                            <![CDATA[ Ninja is one of the best-known names in kitchen appliances, offering a wide range of blenders, air fryers, grills and much more to turn home-cooking into a fun and easy experience. Our chef and kitchen appliance expert walks you through the options and shares the latest deals on her favorite Ninja products. ]]>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lydia is the Kitchen Appliances Editor for Homes &amp; Gardens, testing everything from coffee machines and juicers to air fryers and mixers. Lydia trained in cookery at Leiths School of Food &amp; Wine and was previously Recipe Editor for Mindful Chef. She’s also worked on editorial for brands like Six Senses and Deliciously Ella. Outside of work, you&#039;ll find her dreaming up dinner party menus, trying new coffee shops, and creating endless Pinterest boards.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 id="which-ninja-air-fryer-should-you-buy">Which Ninja Air Fryer Should You Buy?</h2><p>Anyone who has spent time researching the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-air-fryer">best air fryers</a>, will know Ninja is among the most popular brands. They have led the pack when it comes to innovation, being one of the first to launch dual-zone options and offering everything from compact models for small spaces, to extra-large fryers for big families. </p><p>I have tested countless air fryers, many of which are Ninja, and it is the only brand I keep in my own kitchen. If you are new to Ninja air fryers though, these are the three you need to know about.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="20110e47-669a-4011-8a93-bbe08a24fea7">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8FcB4KuCnm5mzb4Ju9ebEU.png" alt="Ninja® Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best overall</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Air Fryer Pro </div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Easy to use, effective, and no-fuss. The Ninja Pro is the best in the lineup and the one we always point air fryer newbies to. It's perfect for anyone looking to enjoy deliciously crispy, air-fried food and represents great value for money. </p><p><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/ninja-air-fryer-pro-review"><strong>Read our Ninja Air Fryer Pro review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="4bf7333d-edd5-49f9-a0a4-e8e571ae149e">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WyN8N62WJdpZvYQsER8GHg.jpg" alt="Ninja Double Stack Air Fryer with a chicken in one drawer and vegetables in another"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best for families</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Double Stack</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>You can stack up to four different ingredients in this Ninja tower, yet it has a much smaller footprint than side-by-side options. Plus it's super fast and the baskets are dishwasher-safe for the speediest clean-up. </p><p><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/ninja-double-stack-air-fryer-review"><strong>Read our Ninja Double Stack review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="e9da919f-429a-48d0-a4fd-1871bcd6d674">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7EroQs9wpFhq3dYZxMF4S6.png" alt="Ninja Combi Multicooker"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best multifunctional</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Combi Multicooker</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This Ninja air fryer could replace every appliance in your kitchen. It can toast, bake, roast, steam, proof, cook rice or pasta, slow cook, sous vide... <em>and</em> <em>more</em>. It's pretty big though.</p><p><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/ninja-combi-multicooker-review"><strong>Read our Ninja Combi Multicooker review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="which-ninja-blender-should-you-buy">Which Ninja Blender Should You Buy?</h2><p>Blenders are what Ninja first became known for. Their range has always focused on packing lots of function into an affordable pricepoint, and they have something for everyone. Most of them have multiple blades to cut through your ingredients quicker and more thoroughly than other blenders. Then, when you're finished blending, most of the components are dishwasher-safe, to make cleaning up as easy as possible. If you enjoy a daily smoothie, or want a super-powerful <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/best-blender-food-processor-combo">blender-food-processor combo</a> to prep your ingredients, see what we recommend from our rigorous testing.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="205b7872-1e78-4278-952b-098f18745719">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tE6j66YbxGkHjrfCRPb3JA.png" alt="Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best overall</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If you want your blender to do it all, this is it. It comes with a 72 oz pitcher, 64 oz food processor bowl, small single-serve cups, and a motor powerful enough for any task. </p><p><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/reviews/ninja-professional-plus-kitchen-system-with-auto-iq-review"><strong>Read our Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="0ded1867-e8f1-422c-8682-3b7c8451e4a9">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xC7F75hxC7gP3iumBCf4XR.png" alt="Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ, 1400 W"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best budget</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>With 1400 watts of power and simple settings, this blender isn't high tech, but it makes quick work of frozen bananas, berries, and protein powders for daily smoothies.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="21223b8a-f5dd-434e-a97a-924ca565a65d">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/99u8wNPWben6pnoDF5bdqd.png" alt="The Ninja Blast Max"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best portable</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Blast Max</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This portable blender from Ninja packs a punch. As well as coping well with ice and slushie ingredients, it is lightweight, compact and comes in lots of pretty colors. </p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/ninja-blast-max-review"><strong>Read our full Ninja Blast Max review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="ninja-frozen-treat-makers">Ninja Frozen Treat Makers</h2><p>Ninja launched its first frozen treat maker – an ice cream maker – in 2021, and when it went viral a couple of years later, the brand developed more machines for making slushies and soft serve at home. They now come in a number of models and colorways. See our top picks from the range below.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="8a6e5a6b-809f-4914-867d-36d45e1243cb">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/98C8CkabpDytA7XxFEFoSm.jpg" alt="Sharkninja Nc301 Creami 7-In-1 Ice Cream Maker With 7 Custom Frozen Treat Modes and Easy 3-Step Treat Preparation, Cloud Silver (renewed)"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Ice Cream</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Creami</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>The original Ninja Creami makes the most of the brands high-spec blender tech. You simply freeze your ingredients (cream, fruit or even smoothies) and once set, use the creami to turn them into a spoonable treat.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/reviews/ninja-creami-ice-cream-maker"><strong>Read our full Ninja Creami review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="b60b73fb-0779-4089-8138-831487e8001d">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yxhFMMgpnUo46RdnXAeVUG.jpg" alt="Ninja Swirl by Creami Ice Cream and Soft Serve Maker, Sorbet, Milkshake, Frozen Yogurt, Low Calories Program 13-In-1, Soft Serve Handle, (2) Creami Swirl 16oz Pints, for Kids & All Nc701 (renewed)"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Soft-Serve</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Swirl by Creami</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This upgrade to the Creami means you can easily create soft serve from your ice cream recipes – simply freeze, blend and serve. Families love it for whipping up customisable desserts at home.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/ninja-swirl-creami-review"><strong>Read our full Ninja Swirl review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="34e4fa4f-015a-4394-9896-cb42a7afc0ac">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3QfCQwURABESVxgFmtUmSN.png" alt="Ninja Slushi on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Slushies</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Slushi</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Ninja's slushie maker was a sell-out product this summer. It works in a similar way to the Creami as you have to freeze your ingredients first, but then blends your mixes into tasty frozen drinks.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="more-ninja-bestsellers">More Ninja Bestsellers</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="56e848e0-770f-4545-af42-fe8da37ffc2a">            <a href="#section-the-best-glass-non-toxic-air-fryer" data-model-name="Crispi" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bxgWwMfAu55jfgUKJj2Xz7.png" alt="Ninja Crispi Portable Air Fryer"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Glass air fryer</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Crispi</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>We didn't rate glass air fryers, until we tested the Ninja Crispi. The glass containers and crisper plate are PFAS-free. It's portable, but expensive and small, so it won't suit everyone.</p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/ninja-crispi-review"><strong>Read our full Ninja Crispi review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="fe43d8e3-b07f-491c-b0e5-2d2ad0de787a">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bjF9uXV4DWqz7SdTu4PjM.jpg" alt="Ninja Luxe™ Café Premier 3 in 1 Espresso Drip Coffee & Cold Brew Maker"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Espresso machine</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This was another highly-coveted release from Ninja that kept selling out after launch. Their first espresso machine promises cafe-style drinks at home without having to learn how to brew and can make cold brew too.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="82f228e7-ddf4-4a48-985a-31c5c7770539">            <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nDmAwiGQ9uR4SNgiDe3hH6.jpg" alt="ninja woodfire grill on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Outdoor Grill</span></p></div>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="97" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This electric grill offers the ease of a plug-in but the smoky taste of a charcoal grill. It doubles as an air fryer and is perfect for quick al fresco meals when you don't want the fuss of a full cookout.</p><p><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/reviews/ninja-woodfire-outdoor-grill"><strong>Read our full Ninja Woodfire review</strong></a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="ninja-reviews-deals-news">Ninja Reviews, Deals & News</h2><p>Those are our all-time favorites from Ninja, but just a fraction of what they do. Scroll on to see more of our Ninja reviews, and keep an eye out for deals.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Using a Vacuum Cleaner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our home tech team tests and reviews dozens of vacuums every year, from cordless and robot vacuums to powerful options for pet hair and deep cleaning. If you want a clear recommendation, start with our expert buying guide below – or jump straight to the type of vacuum that fits your space, lifestyle, and budget ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Fauzi ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WmTb7Dho9Mq35w497trsN.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Dan is the former Home Tech Editor for Homes &amp; Gardens, where they covered cleaning, smart home, sound, and air treatment across the Solved section. Having worked for Future PLC since July 2023, Dan was previously the Features Editor for Top Ten Reviews, overseeing a wide range of home and outdoor content. However, their writing on homes, gardens, tech, and products began in 2021 for brands including BBC Science Focus, YourHomeStyle, and Gardens Illustrated. Dan holds a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Magazine Journalism. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During their time at Homes &amp; Gardens, they served as a consumer advisor. They spent more than 300 hours testing 31 of the best vacuums and floorcare appliances across a dedicated test center, their own home, and a busy pet shelter. They also visited Dyson’s engineering labs to gain an in-depth understanding of the technology behind today’s cleaning appliances. They spent an additional 100+ hours testing soundbars, air purifiers, and fans, combining their technical expertise with a passion for creating a harmonious home environment.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 id="start-your-vacuum-buying-journey">Start Your Vacuum Buying Journey</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="e60d2212-c0a8-41f5-b5d7-cded74dccef8">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-vacuum" data-model-name="Best Vacuum Cleaners Overall & How to Choose" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:100,l:501,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/aEzPpbg2ri7tBJbaHvpsaC.jpg" alt="A vacuum standing on an small area rug in a living room"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Vacuum Cleaners Overall & How to Choose</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>After testing over 80 vacuums, these are the ones that come out top. As well as top buys, we explain the different types and what features you need to consider.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="3746f6f4-93c5-4389-8e82-9802801fcfa7">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-vacuum-for-pet-hair" data-model-name="Best Vacuums for Homes with Pets" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:21,l:572,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/ujzjpp95BKyLmFhWAPaMjg.jpg" alt="A fluffy golden dog on a gray carpet looking up at a Dyson vacuum, which is positioned next to the dog. Brown, wooden chair legs are visible from above."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Vacuums for Homes with Pets</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If you have pets at home, finding a vacuum which can handle fur across a number of surfaces is really important. We put them to the test and round up our top 9 here.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="4b286746-0c47-4ee5-be6f-98e2adc2e65b">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-robot-vacuums" data-model-name="Best Robot Vacuums for Every Need" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:64,l:409,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/4dyBfjLmuyJDLiCLckb4iN.jpg" alt="Lifestyle shot of iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo in stylish living room on a wooden floor, in front of a wooden-paneled wall. A potted indoor tree and drawers are pictured to the left of the white robot vacuum docked in its cleaning station."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Robot Vacuums for Every Need</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Save time on housework by appointing a robot vacuum to keep your floors clean. These are our top picks, including robot mops for hard surfaces.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="shop-vacuums-deals-from-top-brands">Shop Vacuums & Deals From Top Brands</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="67528690-f061-4320-b13c-a4bdd87a75f1">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/dyson" data-model-name="Dyson Products & Deals" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:89,l:96,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/WHKU7tG8tgWTsdWVGA5cDn.jpg" alt="Dyson V10 vacuuming cereal and debris off a gray carpet"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Dyson Products & Deals</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>See our latest reviews and deals from one of the leaders in vacuum innovation.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="212c8747-f832-4cb9-82b3-febdaa00ae2e">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/miele" data-model-name="Miele Products & Deals" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:60,l:160,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/cJCMQtXgfyXuMePQrTnENS.jpg" alt="Four Miele vacuum cleaners – a cordless vacuum, robot vacuum and two canister vacuums – on set of wooden stairs in luxury home, with plants and furniture pictured in background."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Miele Products & Deals</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Read reviews and find deals from this high-end appliance brand.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="cf776978-c571-466e-ac3d-db034f470abe">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/vacuum-deals" data-model-name="Latest Vacuum Deals" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:100,l:370,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/NnDyp9sjMYNHMtYy3Kpkdk.jpg" alt="Bissell CleanView XR Pet 300W Stick cordless vacuum vacuuming mud from wooden floor with wellington boots, watering can and person's feet in background"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Latest Vacuum Deals</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Shop the latest offers on cordless, robot, canister vacuums and more.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="vacuum-tips-care">Vacuum Tips & Care</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="3997f9df-5f63-48db-8720-bd4b20757452">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-vacuum-cleaner" data-model-name="Get the Most From Your Vacuum Cleaner" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:60,l:103,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/V549D9JFADphg3ydpbSazE.jpg" alt="Close-up of a white and purple Shark vacuum floorhead vacuuming unidentified dust and dirt from gray carpet, with blurred-out person's legs and feet behind."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Get the Most From Your Vacuum Cleaner</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="3b37c6f8-afa3-4596-9483-7b157f364d96">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/how-we-test-vacuums" data-model-name="How We Test Vacuum Cleaners" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:251,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/WWpquoQgSFTLAS8WaDCoTA.jpg" alt="Closeup of the power adjuster slider on the floorhead of the Dyson Ball Animal 3 upright vacuum, on patterned rug in Camryn Rabideau's home"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">How We Test Vacuum Cleaners</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="94a47b73-73f1-407e-b804-ef2609b8e046">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/cordless-vacuums" data-model-name="Cordless Vacuum Reviews & Tips" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:92,l:786,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/pUYyiNegVkXeJrQMkWjUeE.jpg" alt="Three people using the Dreame R20 cordless vacuum in different configurations, vacuuming the rug, sofa, and picture fram in a brown living room with warm, neutral colors."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Cordless Vacuum Reviews & Tips</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mattress Reviews – From Our Sleep Team ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every week, our expert sleep team tests mattresses – from luxury hybrids to memory foam – assessing comfort, support, and value. Our hands-on reviews help you find the perfect mattress for your sleep style, body type, and budget ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:39:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Mattress for You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our mattress experts have created this comprehensive guide to help you find the best mattress for you. Use the step-by-step format to buy well first time ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <h2 id="start-your-mattress-buying-journey">Start Your Mattress Buying Journey</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="28cc4e98-69f7-48b2-a597-63e7c1b29c51">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-mattress" data-model-name="Best Mattresses and Brands" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:400,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/yb3QQWCtvMFDb7XdYzXPB.png" alt="a bedroom with striped wallpaper, a striped headboard, and checker printed bedding"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Mattresses and Brands</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>These are the best mattresses and best brands to shop online and in-person, according to extensive testing by our team. We also list each brand's best buys, so that you can research and compare right here.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="fba549a6-e03f-49f8-ad7a-087f7ad48139">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/mattress-reviews" data-model-name="Mattress Reviews and Comparisons" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:274,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/ujwZV2ue25eA2wAL2x24JG.jpg" alt="Testing the Viscosoft memory foam mattress with weights and glasses for review"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Mattress Reviews and Comparisons</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Want to look closer at individual mattresses and top buys? Here, we've impartially reviewed, rated and compared tried and trusted mattress brands so that you can make the best choice for you.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="bcb169de-da0c-465b-a13b-e39f20b23951">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/sleep/which-mattress-will-suit-me" data-model-name="Which Mattress Will Suit You Best?" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:400,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/Ah4cwtU55vdgjWtBZnbHNo.jpg" alt="White and green bedding on a green bed frame against cream walls, covered in wall art; to the left a nightstand topped with a lamp; at the foot of the bed, a pink chaise lounge."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Which Mattress Will Suit You Best?</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Navigate the different mattress types, materials, and firmness levels to discover which will suit you, according to your sleep position, weight and whether you sleep alone or with a partner. We consider budgets, too.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="shop-your-mattress-by-budget">Shop Your Mattress by Budget</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="85dde6f4-d620-4114-870b-8a8d7c0e7589">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-luxury-mattress" data-model-name="Best Luxury Mattress" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7JraJohFtPntv4bEftvJ43.jpg" alt="A PlushBeds mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Luxury Mattress</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Our top luxury mattresses in 2025, all tried, tested and rated by our experts</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="da53e116-09f3-4665-942c-32843a18e0f5">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/mattress-sales" data-model-name="Best Mattress Sales" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kgmwbgrEjDzkKqddi3sF2Z.jpg" alt="Lifestyle image of Saatva Contour5 Mattress"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Mattress Sales</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Find affordable mattresses, and luxury buys on sale, tried, tested and rated</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="22c2c61b-401d-42e1-9e9f-08fc2eda9ec8">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/best-saatva-mattress-deals" data-model-name="Saatva Mattress Sales" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p9qqavXLTJvay9aj7BckAV.jpg" alt="A Saatva bed in a black and gray bedroom"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Saatva Mattress Sales</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Saatva consistently ranks top of our guides – here are this month's best prices</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="shop-your-mattress-by-need">Shop Your Mattress by Need</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="f7d5a21d-0eea-42fd-8bed-c895486de73d">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/best-mattress-for-a-guest-room-tested-beds-for-guaranteed-comfort-without-the-cost/" data-model-name="Best Guest Bed Mattresses" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:213,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/YmvZQQWgJAgbfdjsH5wyYF.jpg" alt="Green and gray bedding on a gray bed frame against cream walls; to the left, a cream nightstand."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Guest Bed Mattresses</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Hosting guests for the holiday season and beyond? Here's what to buy, tested</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="fdb4e828-21b7-457d-9b44-efcab50c42bf">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-organic-mattress" data-model-name="Best Organic Mattress" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:400,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/cg76Gm3yAc2K2okybpG3Bi.jpg" alt="Pillows on the Avocado Mattress on a bed against a white wall."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Organic Mattress</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Shopping non-toxic mattresses? We've reviewed the best – find them here</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="6d7ba5ba-af06-416f-94c1-b05bde6e67ca">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/how-we-test-mattresses" data-model-name="How We Test Mattresses" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/CVZhsiHzEcvFjYSJAHpKNG.jpg" alt="Testing the Viscosoft memory foam mattress with weights and glasses for review"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">How We Test Mattresses</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>How we give every mattress a thorough test for comfort and durability.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="make-your-mattress-more-comfortable-for-longer">Make Your Mattress More Comfortable, For Longer</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="0d04f2df-5fe2-4d2c-93bf-f39ba969195d">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-mattress-topper" data-model-name="Best Mattress Topper" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:400,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/kn5ZGEdpXQzwWiGFypzV49.jpg" alt="Hand holding up a Lucid mattress topper on the corner of a bed"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Mattress Topper</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Shop a mattress topper to make your existing mattress more comfortable, find a <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-mattress-topper">cooling mattress topper</a> or a <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-mattress-topper-for-dorm-beds">mattress topper for a dorm bed</a> here.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="f1a81077-b163-42b0-9fec-55160b12aa7e">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-mattress-protector" data-model-name="Best Mattress Protector" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:48,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/Q94MhbcLhsDHfZBhjrYcBV.jpg" alt="Saatva Waterproof Mattress Protector on a bed against a white wall."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Best Mattress Protector</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Protecting your mattress from spills and wear can extend its life dramatically, meaning a mattress protector is a worthwhile buy, whether your mattress is new or not.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="b4f1afec-416a-4c43-882e-1cca70a51f6a">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-clean-a-mattress" data-model-name="Care For Your Mattress" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:397,cw:900,ch:900,q:80/vNXPAX6j8mf94RLM87AX5.jpg" alt="Tempur-Pedic mattress topper om a bed; to the left, a lamp on a wooden nightstand against cream walls."></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Care For Your Mattress</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>If you look after your mattress with a regular cleaning routine, and all the know-how on dealing with unexpected spills, you can extend its life dramatically. 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                            <![CDATA[ Embrace the beauty of fall gardening with expert tips for planting, pruning, designing and styling your outdoor space for the season ahead ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>As summer fades and the air begins to cool, fall brings a new rhythm to the garden. It’s the season of soft light, rich color, and quiet transformation – but one in which it's vital to prepare for the months ahead. </p><p>Our fall gardening page celebrates this moment of change, blending practical tasks, from planting bulbs and dividing perennials, with the simple joy of being outdoors, perhaps rethinking design details that highlight fall’s distinctive palette of russets, golds, and deep greens.</p><p>So, whether you’re pruning, planting, or simply enjoying – or reimagining – the view, our expert garden team's fall gardening features are a reminder that your yard remains alive and ready for your attention right through the year.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sourced by Homes & Gardens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This is our connoisseur’s guide to sourcing stylish interiors, featuring luxury, artisan, and vintage finds for elevated living ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p><em>Sourced by Homes & Gardens</em> is a curated series of guides for the design-savvy, highlighting where to find the most stylish and high-quality pieces for your home.</p><p>From vintage-style mirrors to beautiful bathroom vanities, statement furniture to fabulous fabrics, we will uncover the best of the best for you, including luxury brands, artisan makers and, of course, your favorite stores, brings the design world straight to your screen.</p><p>In every feature, our editors will offer insider insight into the choices that make a home feel considered and refined. Sourced by <em>Homes & Gardens</em> is not just about shopping – it’s about understanding why certain pieces work, how they elevate a space, and how they reflect the art of living beautifully.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Petals & Roots ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Welcome to Petals & Roots – the weekly gardening video series from our Gardens Editor Rachel Bull ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how designers and gardeners craft beautifully organized sheds and greenhouses – spaces where style meets function ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Step inside the sheds and greenhouses of designers and gardeners to see exactly what they keep inside. From hardworking tools to clever storage, favorite pots to seasonal essentials, every feature opens the door on a beautifully organized space – and quietly invites you to shop its charms.</p><p>In <em>The Potting Shed</em>, we pull back the curtain on how these curated micro-spaces are crafted. You’ll discover not just what they hold, but how they blend utility blends with aesthetics, every element chosen with intention. </p><p>More than simply a showcase of potting rooms, each is a design storyboard you can use in your own garden.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beyond Wild Expectations ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Celebrating gardens of all kinds – grand or modest – Beyond Wild Expectations reveals how public outdoor spaces can inspire our own garden designs ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>In <em>Beyond Wild Expectations</em>, <em>Homes & Gardens</em> celebrates brilliant public gardens – from grand parterres that command attention to small community plots bursting with personality. </p><p>We explore the vision behind every garden we visit, whether sweeping or intimate, paying particular attention to planting choices, structural details, and the layers of texture and form that bring the spaces to life.</p><p>From paths that draw you in, to plant palettes that speak to the place and season, the features we highlight in the series reveal how thoughtful design can elevate <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens">gardens</a>. More than just a look at landscaping, though, <em>Beyond Wild Expectations</em> shows how public spaces can inspire us to shape our own gardens, improving our well-being and deepening our love of outdoor living.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ Explore gardeners’ stories of creativity, where every plant and detail transforms outdoor spaces into beautiful, living extensions of their homes ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every month, we explore the wellness rituals of inspiring tastemakers – simple practices that bring balance, energy, and beauty to life at home ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>In <em>Homes & Gardens</em>' <em>My Ritual</em> series, our editors delve into the daily practices of tastemakers and creatives, uncovering the personal rituals, from morning routines to evening wind-downs, that foster a sense of well-being and connection within their homes.</p><p><em>My Ritual</em> also highlights how thoughtful design can support and enhance these rituals, whether creating a dedicated space for meditation, designing a kitchen for mindful cooking, or making room for a reading nook that invites reflection.</p><p><em>My Ritual</em> explores how our tastemakers adapt their spaces and practices to align with the change in seasons, promoting a harmonious balance between their homes, their environment, and their well-being.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ In How I Host, we discover tastemakers' secrets –  from stylish table settings to favorite recipes – for hosting unforgettable, effortless gatherings ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Every month in <em>How I Host</em>, the <em>Homes & Gardens</em>' team visits tastemakers – hosts, cooks and entertainers – to explore the gatherings they stage, from intimate lunches to lively dinner parties, uncovering how they craft spaces that feel effortlessly welcoming, convivial and creative.</p><p>Along the way, we take a close look at their approach to table settings, centerpiece styling, and the small details that make each event feel personal, from handpicked linens to clever serving ideas.</p><p>We also discover the recipes that bring their gatherings to life, from signature starters to indulgent desserts, sharing <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/hosting">hosting</a> tips and tricks that make entertaining at home inspiring, achievable – and memorable.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Design DNA ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Design DNA reveals what makes a room work – breaking down color, layout, and detail so you can think – and decorate – like a designer ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p><em>Design DNA</em> is the <em>Homes & Gardens</em> series that deconstructs the world’s most beautiful rooms to reveal the principles behind their success – from foundational furniture and layout choices to color, lighting, and the finer points of styling.</p><p>This isn’t about mood or personality; it’s a blueprint for creating harmony and balance in your own home. Clear, practical, and deeply instructive, <em>Design DNA</em> offers you the tools to think like a designer – and the confidence to bring that thinking home.</p><p>The result is both inspiring and achievable, staying true to <em>Homes & Gardens</em>' central promise: to teach the art of living beautifully.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Better Vintage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Celebrating timeless treasures and the stories behind them, Better Vintage uncovers unique finds, handsome heirlooms, and beloved objects that will shine in your home ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:52:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:52:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p><em>Better Vintage</em> is <em>Homes & Gardens</em>' exploration of treasured finds that just get better with age – featuring people and the pieces they've discovered, inherited, or obsessed over. </p><p>Those patinated brass candlesticks that catch the eye; the classic club chair that looks wonderful in any setting; vintage hurricane lamps that everyone notices and no one else has.  </p><p>We explore why certain pieces work better as vintage, what to look for when scouring markets, and how treasured handed-down pieces find new life in contemporary homes.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Layered Lives ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In Layered Lives, we meet the creators whose homes and histories are inseparable. Through the surroundings they cherish and the objects they hold close, we discover how experience, emotion, and craft intertwine to help them shape the spaces that tell their story ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lucy.searle@futurenet.com (Lucy Searle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lucy Searle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjRjiyd3gHCoogq9kyc6UU.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lucy Searle, formerly Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes &amp; Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand, is now Content Director across Homes &amp; Gardens, Woman &amp; Home, Ideal Home and Real Homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women&#039;s magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain&#039;s biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK&#039;s top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4&#039;s flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK&#039;s oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interviews with Lucy&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/blog/lucy-searle-realhomes-com-talking-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Floors: Talking Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.insidestylists.com/lucysearle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foamandbubbles.com/bathroom-advice-ideas/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Foam &amp;amp; Bubbles: Bathroom Advice &amp;amp; Ideas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.prweek.com/article/542688/2-minutes-with-lucy-searle-editor-4homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.realhomes.com/author/lucy-searle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Every month in <em>Layered Lives</em>, <em>Homes & Gardens</em> sits down for an intimate conversation with an iconic creative, designer, or tastemaker. </p><p>We go beyond the portfolio to uncover what truly shapes their aesthetic: the memories tied to their favorite spaces, the possessions they can’t let go of, the turning points in their careers, and the passions that fuel their creativity. </p><p>The result is not just a profile of a designer, but a layered portrait of a life – warm, emotional and deeply human.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An Elegant Halloween – The Homes & Gardens Way ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From hauntingly chic room-by-room decor guides to the best scary season collections to shop right now, here’s everything you need to style your home for Halloween 2025 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charlotte Olby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/46osvqToxdGfS5xyuVSxuY.jpg ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Charlotte is style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she found herself working at many women&#039;s glossy magazines including Grazia, Stylist, and Hello! as well as freelance styling for one very busy stint. Charlotte was the Interiors Editor at British heritage department store Liberty prior to her role at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she worked behind the scenes on the magic-making at Liberty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the weekends, you&#039;ll find her working through the never-ending list of DIY jobs at home - from kitchen fitting to tiling and endless painting. Her personal interior style is ever-evolving, but she mostly admires designers with an eclectic, lived-in feeling that sparks joy like Beata Heuman and Studio Ashby.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>As the nights draw in and Halloween revelry approaches, our homes become a theatrical canvas for candlelight, layered textures, and the spookiest styling ideas.</p><p>While novelty pumpkins and classic motifs are, of course, fun, at <em>Homes & Gardens</em>, we want to entice you to embrace the high-spirited mood of the holiday with more sophisticated Halloween decor ideas. </p><p>From elegantly-dressed Halloween tables and softly-lit porches to artful displays of seasonal foliage, our editors have rounded up the best ways to decorate for Halloween outdoors (where it really counts) and in. We guarantee that they will bring a touch of magic to every space. </p><h2 id="hauntingly-handsome-halloween-decorating-ideas">Hauntingly handsome Halloween decorating ideas</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="29ce19a5-0be9-4357-a722-902c89dda4fa">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/halloween-decorating-ideas" data-model-name="Decorate every room for Halloween" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/E4eaBx3dWnXnnb2ujopNCU.jpg" alt="Halloween tablescape with glass pumpkins and a skeleton hand"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Decorate every room for Halloween</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>From styling your entryway table so that it feels scarily sophisticated to turning mini pumpkins into charming candleholders, our guide to gorgeous Halloween décor shows how to celebrate the season with elegance, imagination, and just the right touch of drama.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="f37d28b5-3807-461d-8615-dc7b433220a9">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/life-design/outdoor-halloween-decor" data-model-name="Dress up your yard for the Holiday" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:218,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/yr9GJLeDMqHbQUQTKMwGoX.jpg" alt="halloween porch decor with pumpkins foliage and a wicker witches hat"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Dress up your yard for the Holiday</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Curb appeal reaches a whole new level at Halloween. From sensationally spooky porch styling to the latest statement pieces that transform your front door, our <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/life-design/outdoor-halloween-decor">outdoor Halloween decor</a> will transform your front yard in a way that balances charm and style with just the right hint of wickedness. </p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="96fafa20-6f17-4496-982e-880ef8bffe58">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/halloween-table-decor" data-model-name="Dress your tables for Halloween parties" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:798,cw:800,ch:800,q:80/U5M3CiBPxEec7HBuWVydkW.jpg" alt="Halloween table with black and white toile runner, chrome serveware, and skull-shaped vases"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Dress your tables for Halloween parties</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Whether you're hosting family and friends this Halloween, or simply want to style up a console to set the scene for trick or treaters, don't miss our stylish <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/halloween-table-decor">Halloween table decor ideas</a>. 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                            <![CDATA[ From room-by-room decor guides to the best collections to shop right now, here’s everything you need to style your home for fall ]]>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Charlotte is style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she found herself working at many women&#039;s glossy magazines including Grazia, Stylist, and Hello! as well as freelance styling for one very busy stint. Charlotte was the Interiors Editor at British heritage department store Liberty prior to her role at Homes &amp; Gardens, where she worked behind the scenes on the magic-making at Liberty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the weekends, you&#039;ll find her working through the never-ending list of DIY jobs at home - from kitchen fitting to tiling and endless painting. Her personal interior style is ever-evolving, but she mostly admires designers with an eclectic, lived-in feeling that sparks joy like Beata Heuman and Studio Ashby.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Fall is one of the most inspiring seasons to decorate for. As the light softens and the air turns crisp, our homes naturally call for layers of comforting texture, rich seasonal hues, and warm details that make every room feel more inviting. </p><p>While it can be tempting to fall into the trap of rather ostentatious fall decor – pumpkins galore and copious amounts of orange – more stylish fall decorating ideas, as curated by our editors, will take your space from kitsch to chic in moments. From living rooms and bedrooms to porches and patios, there are countless ways to embrace cozy season with just a few tweaks to help you <a href="ttps://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-decorate-every-room-for-fall">decorate every room for fall</a>.</p><p>Here, we bring you expert tips for decorating indoors and out, the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/fall-color-schemes">fall color schemes</a> and <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/fall-trends-2025">fall trends</a> that are set to define the season, and the most stylish shopping picks we recommend adding to your cart.</p><p>Whether the goal is timeless neutrals or bold autumn hues, there are looks to suit every style of home.</p><h2 id="fall-decor-ideas-and-styling-inspiration">Fall decor ideas and styling inspiration</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="ca9003bb-ab76-46b9-83bd-b4ae6bd39bb3">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-decorate-every-room-for-fall" data-model-name="How to decorate every room for fall" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:400,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/STeJPEXyjiZYCs22nUQiJQ.jpg" alt="Fall tablescape with red and white striped tablecloth, seasonal berries, red candlestick holders and taper candles"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">How to decorate every room for fall</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>25 inspiring ideas to help you expertly style up your <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-decorate-every-room-for-fall#section-entryway-fall-decor">entryway</a>, <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-decorate-every-room-for-fall#section-living-room-fall-decor">living room</a>, <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-decorate-every-room-for-fall#section-kitchen-fall-decor">kitchen</a>, <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-decorate-every-room-for-fall#section-bedroom-fall-decor">bedroom</a>, and <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-decorate-every-room-for-fall#section-bathroom-fall-decor">bathroom</a> – ensuring no corner of your home is left untouched this fall</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="9cc4ef22-3b60-47a1-953a-250602be7153">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/outdoor-fall-decor-ideas" data-model-name="Beautiful outdoor fall decorating ideas" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n2zx8KkDwv2GZY5akQK5GM.jpg" alt="Outdoor fall decorating ideas for your porch, patio, and front door"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Beautiful outdoor fall decorating ideas</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>What better way to properly celebrate the season? These stylish outdoor fall decor ideas for your porch, patio, and front door will give your home seasonal charm that guests will notice right away</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="7ff7eb04-525d-4d2d-b5f5-5f66f39f534b">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/fall-color-schemes" data-model-name="Cozy fall color schemes designers love" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:367,l:0,cw:2000,ch:2000,q:80/daBogcp8VsgHFB65hbtBcV.jpg" alt="fall decor ideas"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Cozy fall color schemes designers love</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>These 10 harvest hues will bring in the season’s warmth and character. No matter if you're planning a full makeover or a quick update, these fall palettes are versatile enough to suit every <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/interior-design-styles-that-everyone-needs-to-know-about">interior design style</a></p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="shop-this-season-s-stand-out-collections">Shop this season's stand-out collections</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="91b84843-3224-49ce-b2d6-fb4d35146171">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/mcgee-and-co-fall-collection-2025" data-model-name="McGee & Co's Fall Collection" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vznQnaUVqXcof8pAuKdXsT.jpg" alt="From vintage-inspired pieces to rich color palettes, the McGee & Co. fall collection is not to be missed"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">McGee & Co's Fall Collection</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Filled with transitional, vintage-inspired pieces and a rich, easy-to-layer palette, the <a href="https://www.mcgeeandco.com/collections/the-fall-collection?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">McGee & Co. Fall 2025 Collection</a> is fuelled by heirloom details, storytelling, and sculptural designs that bring together autumn's artistry and Shea's signature style.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="e4ea4733-aad6-457d-bcbe-7ab4d65d9100">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/joanna-gaines-magnolia-fall-collection-2025" data-model-name="Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Fall Collection" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NQs5d24WER69raxCGQXKWX.jpg" alt="Joanna Gaines' Magnolia fall collection 2025 is filled with nostalgic prints, warm hues and vintage-style pieces"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Fall Collection</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p><a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/joanna-gaines">Joanna Gaines'</a> <a href="https://magnolia.com/collections/new-products?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">fall collection at Magnolia</a> is also inspired by a mix of old and new. Think: ditsy florals, charming country kitchenware, and nostalgic patterns that feel like they're giving your home a warm embrace for the colder months.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="f1c5c6d1-1b19-4dc1-bd64-03173c6f846b">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/lulu-and-georgia-fall-collection-2025" data-model-name="Lulu and Georgia’s Fall Collection" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eemZUFrDzWX48spgU8agHD.jpg" alt="lulu and georgia fall bedroom"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Lulu and Georgia’s Fall Collection</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p><a href="https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11565-101987-157756?sid=homesandgardens-gb-3553576563211920681&website=194177&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luluandgeorgia.com%2Fcollections%2Ffall-collection" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lulu and Georgia’s '70s-inspired fall 2025 collection</a> makes a compelling case for why autumn is, without question, the chicest season. You can mix and match the entire drop, but it’s a line up full of hero pieces in velvet, marble, and subtle prints.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="our-favorite-fall-decor-finds-to-shop-now">Our favorite fall decor finds to shop now</h2><p>Ready to adorn your home with the looks of the season right now? Here are our favorite fall decor finds that are currently catching the eye of our style editor.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="73a1d6cc-3898-4d85-bf46-87d754b8e950">            <a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/northlight-peachy-pampas-grass-artificial-fall-harvest-wreath-24-inch-unlit?" data-model-name="Peachy Pampas Artificial Fall Wreath" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVsBHxjHEk2tLa3rx8ksP.jpg" alt="Peachy Pampas Artificial Fall Wreath"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Peachy Pampas Artificial Fall Wreath</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Real or fake, you can't go wrong with a <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/fall-wreath-ideas">fall wreath</a>, and this stunning ring of pampas offers a warming punch of peachy orange tones that will spice up your front door or tabletop this year. This one from Macy's looks super luxe.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="ba97dced-df90-4aa2-b03e-4deb7734e990">            <a href="https://www.joonloloi.com/shop/product/johann-chair?fabric=Azahar_Green_Chenille" data-model-name="Johann Chair Azahar Green Chenille " data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hvnZNHSvUdmAXBtkmc3Jv9.jpg" alt="Johann Chair Azahar Green Chenille"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Johann Chair Azahar Green Chenille </div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>While furniture might not be seasonal, this newly landed chair from the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/joon-loloi-fall-collection-2025">Joon Loloi fall collection</a> is perfect for curling up in during a cold spell. Made with a striking botanical print, style it up with a side table, lamp, and a cozy blanket to create a <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/ideas/reading-nook-ideas">reading nook</a>.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="1d407ce6-c37a-4daf-a9a3-fed6e8bc539e">            <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/anthrohome/shop/swirl-decorative-glass-pumpkin?" data-model-name="Swirl Decorative Glass Pumpkin" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W3Q8EDyAyFuuVq48DwputC.jpg" alt="Swirl Decorative Glass Pumpkin"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Swirl Decorative Glass Pumpkin</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Of course, it wouldn't be fall without a few pumpkins. Resist the temptation to go overboard, and instead invest in a few hand-blown glass gourds like this swirly olive green design from Anthropologie that will last year after year.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="06096d47-f31e-46c9-89a4-83c1b022fdb0">            <a href="https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/products/fania-linen-cotton-throw?" data-model-name="Fania Linen Cotton Throw" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dUaxePsXkaVh2962rKEjF4.jpg" alt="Fania Linen Cotton Throw"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Fania Linen Cotton Throw</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Designed to look chic wherever you need an extra touch of comfort – from your bed to the couch or window seat – this lightweight throw blanket has been made from a soft linen-cotton blend that works for all seasons.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="3650bf1a-8c04-48f7-8033-467a13d3cde8">            <a href="https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/acqua-di-parma-seasonal-autumn-tartufo-bianco-candle-0400024521470.html?" data-model-name="Acqua di Parma Tartufo Bianco Candle" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YwcYW6ML6C4WZymavMEKuE.jpg" alt="Acqua di Parma Seasonal Autumn Tartufo Bianco Candle"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Acqua di Parma Tartufo Bianco Candle</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>The quickest way to transition a space for the season is by introducing a new warm scent. Made in Italy, Acqua di Parma's Tartufo Bianco pays homage to Piedmont's autumnal woodlands with a delicate scent of pine, white truffle, and patchouli.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="f0382ae0-9c9c-4600-8865-58833b024e04">            <a href="https://magnolia.com/products/lacey-embroidered-throw-pillow" data-model-name="Lacey Embroidered Throw Pillow" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iaH659NwjFtughDkbvZeLQ.jpg" alt="Lacey Embroidered Throw Pillow"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Lacey Embroidered Throw Pillow</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Embrace vintage charm this cozy season with the Lacey pillow from Magnolia that has been adorned with delicate embroidery inspired by 1800s needlework. The deep olive tone brings seasonal tones to your bed or sofascape.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><p>Once you've made your way through our fall decorating guides, stick around for further seasonal styling inspiration, new drops, and designer tips below.</p>
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                            <![CDATA[ There is so much more to creating the perfect brew at home than discovering a blend you love. Here, our coffee experts take you on a journey to find exactly the right type of coffee maker to suit your taste and tell you how to get the most from it, so that you can add 'home barista' to your list of credentials ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lydia Hayman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RktCJvAEdpSHt6m4aErdzk.png ]]></dc:source>
                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Lydia is the Kitchen Appliances Editor for Homes &amp; Gardens, testing everything from coffee machines and juicers to air fryers and mixers. Lydia trained in cookery at Leiths School of Food &amp; Wine and was previously Recipe Editor for Mindful Chef. She’s also worked on editorial for brands like Six Senses and Deliciously Ella. Outside of work, you&#039;ll find her dreaming up dinner party menus, trying new coffee shops, and creating endless Pinterest boards.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Not sure where to start on your journey to delicious coffee at home? Let me guide you through everything you need to start making barista-level coffee in your own kitchen.</p><p>We start with the right kit. If you are here for a real crowd pleaser, large brews, affordability, and easy mornings, you probably want the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-drip-coffee-makers">best drip coffee maker</a>, which is what most of us look for when we search for a coffee maker.</p><p>However, there are many more options if you are looking to take your coffee-making up a notch, whether with silky long drinks or punchy espresso.</p><p>If you're not sure which coffee maker type to buy, check out our guide to <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-coffee-maker">choosing the best coffee maker for you</a>, then find out how to get the most from it with our advice on making standard brews or the latest coffee recipes. Or simply scroll on for freshly-brewed inspiration.</p><h2 id="which-is-the-right-coffee-maker-for-you">Which is the Right Coffee Maker for You?</h2><p>First time you've bought a coffee maker? As I mentioned above, it'll be more than worth reading our guide to <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-coffee-maker">choosing the best coffee maker for you</a> before you buy.</p><p>But if you've nailed your favorite coffee machine type, these are our top picks, below.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="51c69b41-8140-4a0b-9775-7b470202ff73">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-drip-coffee-makers" data-model-name="See the best drip coffee makers for uncomplicated coffee by the jugful" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:83.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6VUQvRAmDzyeML7aVjcWig.jpg" alt="The Moccamaster drip coffee maker in green on the countertop"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">See the best drip coffee makers for uncomplicated coffee by the jugful</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>It is the best-selling type of coffee maker in the US for good reason – simply spoon in your grounds, fill the water reservoir and fresh coffee is a button-press away. With programmable and set-and-forget options to choose from, we round up our favorites for every budget.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="a1876d10-3a68-42d0-9db6-bee74dc42d16">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-espresso-machine/" data-model-name="Shop the best espresso machines for barista-approved results" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:83.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cqnojkz8fjKUXVtswJuFUW.png" alt="casabrews 5700 pro alongside Breville and Wacaco espresso machines"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Shop the best espresso machines for barista-approved results</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This one is for those who like their coffee strong, hot and reminiscent of mornings in an Italian piazza. Our testing has put hundreds of machines through their paces to compare what you get for every price point, and see how good they are for home use.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="201c4cbc-0714-4806-8bf5-77b5702ecb39">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-non-toxic-coffee-makers/" data-model-name="Explore non-toxic coffee makers made from glass, steel and BPA-free plastics" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:83.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nQeCDs9exv4cZk5MNDMFhT.jpg" alt="A pour-over coffee maker with the filter sat in the cone"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Explore non-toxic coffee makers made from glass, steel and BPA-free plastics</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Plastics are not only a blight to our planet, but can impair the taste of a good cup of coffee too. That is one of the many reasons we have sourced and tested the best coffee makers made from low-toxin materials for a cleaner, tastier brew.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="shop-the-top-3-coffee-makers-we-recommend-today">Shop the top 3 coffee makers we recommend today</h2><p>No time to search any further? These are our top rated models from the most popular categories for you to shop right away.</p>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="0d79ed5a-4045-46de-8da6-e044769632e9">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/aarke-Coffee-Maker-Electric-Stainless/dp/B0DJRSJ3N3" data-model-name="Aarke Coffee Maker" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cnKfhVvxZFfxQUEX3twzQU.png" alt="Aarke drip coffee maker on a white background"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best Drip Overall</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Aarke Drip Coffee Maker</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>With 10-cup capacity, this is a sleek machine made of stainless steel and glass. Ideal for serving quality drip coffee for the whole family or guests. It is large and luxurious.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="f3f6ac75-713b-4849-b88c-483c21d0dc80">            <a href="#section-the-best-espresso-machine-overall" data-model-name="The Barista Pro SES878BSS coffee machine" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mfjevMHFstz4H5E3dD63u4.jpg" alt="Breville The Barista Pro"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best overall</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Breville The Barista Pro Machine</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>As an espresso machine, this is hard to fault. It's intuitive to use and has the technical ability to cater to the most sensitive coffee drinker's palette. You won't find a better machine for the price.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="a093c958-f618-48c3-858c-9c639771aeb4">            <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ESPRO-French-Press-Coffee-Maker/dp/B011WTM97O?th=1" data-model-name="Espro Press P7 Stainless Steel French Press" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XfWJCrdAtX7cuHcyd8r5id.png" alt="Espro P7 French Press"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best French Press</span></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Espro P7 French Press</div>                                <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div>                </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>This is the best stainless steel coffee maker money can buy. It is crafted from premium, durable, double-walled steel that keeps your coffee warm for hours.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><h2 id="let-s-get-brewing-here-s-how-to-make-the-best-coffee-everyday">Let's Get Brewing. Here's How to Make the Best Coffee Everyday</h2>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="1f5ae567-bf9c-44f2-b92b-c15e9d6dc6d4">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-make-coffee/" data-model-name="The home barista's guide to making coffee" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:120.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cu54W6daHjWuz4Zhvdz6Ba.jpg" alt="coffee and croissant in bed"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">The home barista's guide to making coffee</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>Our easy-to-follow guide will have you making delicious espresso, latte and French press at home in no time. We share baristas' tips and tricks for making lots of different types of coffee.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="e2190a5e-6a13-4c48-bfe0-de980caab7bf">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/coffee-nook-ideas" data-model-name="Create a stylish coffee nook" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:120.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ibagZbfSKbxJwrm5S4ShaJ.jpg" alt="Coffee station with Dualit coffee maker"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">Create a stylish coffee nook</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>It is so much easier to make a beautiful coffee, when you have everything you need, close to hand. Here are our must-haves for a stylish and smooth-running setup.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div>        <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_hero" data-id="5cb6280c-3c58-4b4c-aa4d-6ff741e5e3e7">            <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-clean-a-coffee-maker/" data-model-name="How to clean and maintain your coffee maker" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:120.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nre86Ha9Emf4WsCVNArxXS.jpg" alt="coffee grounds"></p></div></a>            <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper">                <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper">                                                                                <div class="featured__title">How to clean and maintain your coffee maker</div>                                    </div>                <div class="subtitle__description">                                                            <p><p>The best coffee isn't possible if your machine is not well-kept. Read about how to clean and protect your coffee maker to make sure you get the most from every brew.</p></p>                </div>                            </div>        </div><p>That's all you really need to know to turn your kitchen into your friends' favorite coffee spot, but scroll on for more. Here you can find the latest deals on top-branded coffee makers; fun new recipes to try; and our most recent appliance reviews.</p>
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