Amy Lockwood

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Amy Lockwood

Whether you have a big bedroom or a small bedroom, there's one thing all of us seem to have in common, and that's never having enough storage. No matter how much space you have, belongings seem to multiply at a rate of knots, which is why so many of us are on the hunt for bedroom storage ideas that will finally contain all of our 'stuff'. But interior designers and home organisation experts say there's one simple bedroom storage trick we could be overlooking.

2 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Amy Lockwood

If you’re looking for budget-friendly bedding, then to my mind, there are two main contenders you’ll want on your radar: IKEA and Amazon. Yes, supermarket bedding is also very affordable, but if you’re looking for something beyond just the basics, you’re unlikely to get the wealth of choice you can find at IKEA or Amazon in the homeware aisle at Asda or Tesco. So, when it comes to where to buy bedding that doesn’t break the bank, which retailer should you opt for? Is IKEA or Amazon bedding better?

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Amy Lockwood

Summer is finally here, and if you're anything like me, that means you're suddenly realising you need to swap out your winter bed linen and get something more in keeping with the season on the bed. Good news then that Dunelm has the perfect solution in the form of the brand's Portloe Gingham Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set, and shoppers are so pleased with their purchases they're considering buying it twice.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Amy Lockwood

As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, I've tested numerous Simba mattresses both at home and during trade shows, and can confirm that they're bestsellers for good reason. However, one of the major downsides of opting for a Simba mattress has always been that the brand is online only, which means that, as a shopper, there were very few places you could test out a Simba mattress in person before you bought.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Amy Lockwood

As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, I spend a lot of time looking at new bedding launches, and I have to say that the Habitat x Morris & Co Bedding Collection is hands down the best I've seen this past year. So much so that despite cupboards bulging with bed linen, I couldn't resist adding the range's 'Sunflower Woodblock' print to my own bed.