How to decorate a Christmas table
A beautifully styled Christmas dining table can transform your festive celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a cosy December gathering for the first time or the main event on Christmas day, thoughtful…
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Eating together at Christmas: Q&A with Dr Clare Bailey Mosley
This Christmas, bestselling author and health expert Dr Clare Bailey Mosley invites us to rediscover the simple, restorative power of sharing meals together. Her new book, Eating Together, explores how…
How to style a multi-use dining table, with expert tips from Ideal Home
As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than settling in and making your home feel like a haven. Your dining table isn’t just for…
How to decorate your hallway for Christmas
Your hallway is the first thing guests see, so set the tone for the season with a warm and festive welcome. Whether your space is large or small, thoughtful Christmas…
Top 7 must-have furniture picks: Black Friday sale
There’s no better time to refresh your home than during our Black Friday furniture sale, with four full weeks of incredible offers across beautifully crafted pieces designed for comfort, quality,…
Dulux Colours of the Year 2026: Rhythm of Blues
Dulux has revealed its annual colour of the year, chosen to reflect the mood of the moment in home interiors. For 2026, they have announced not just one colour but…
Christmas 2025 interior trends
This Christmas, we step into interiors that feel like a warm embrace, layered with texture, filled with personality, and designed to spark joy. Whether it’s slow mornings with family, candlelit…
Create your own at-home café
There’s something special about a café visit. The comforting aroma, the clink of cups, and that first sip of something warm and inviting. The good news is you don’t need…
5 Tips for making mealtimes distraction-free, with Melissa Hemsley
The dining table is the heart of the home, a place where family and friends come together to connect. But in today’s busy world, mealtimes are often rushed, distracted, or…
How to create conversational seating in your dining space
Your dining room isn’t just for meals, it’s where family stories are shared, where laughter bounces across the table, and where friends linger long after dessert. But if your seating…